10/04/2000 - 03/27/2002 Finished
Fighting Spirit (Hajime no Ippo)
Also known as: はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING!
Ippo Makunouchi toils in his mother's fishing business and endures daily bullying until boxer Mamoru Takamura rescues him and invites him to the Kamogawa Boxing Gym. There, his naturally powerful physique catches the attention of gym owner Genji Kamogawa, who becomes his coach, and rival prodigy Ichirou Miyata. As Ippo enters official competition against increasingly formidable opponents, he discovers his unbreakable spirit and relentless determination to become a champion.
75
Total episodes
75
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 75 Filler episodes · 0
Watch on: Netflix
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Hajime no Ippo. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Hajime no Ippo has no filler episodes: all 75 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
75 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The First Step10/04/2000 | 10/04/2000 | Canon |
| 2 | Fruits of Labor10/11/2000 | 10/11/2000 | Canon |
| 3 | Tears of Joy10/18/2000 | 10/18/2000 | Canon |
| 4 | Shadow Boxing10/25/2000 | 10/25/2000 | Canon |
| 5 | Three Months to Counter11/01/2000 | 11/01/2000 | Canon |
| 6 | The Opening Bell of the Rematch11/08/2000 | 11/08/2000 | Canon |
| 7 | The Destructive Power of one Centimeter11/15/2000 | 11/15/2000 | Canon |
| 8 | Promise to Meet Again11/22/2000 | 11/22/2000 | Canon |
| 9 | C Class License11/29/2000 | 11/29/2000 | Canon |
| 10 | Debut Match!12/06/2000 | 12/06/2000 | Canon |
| 11 | Obsession for Victory12/13/2000 | 12/13/2000 | Canon |
| 12 | Becoming a Bully's Buddy12/20/2000 | 12/20/2000 | Canon |
| 13 | The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins12/27/2000 | 12/27/2000 | Canon |
| 14 | Powerful Arms! Hook vs. Uppercut!01/10/2001 | 01/10/2001 | Canon |
| 15 | Test of Endurance01/17/2001 | 01/17/2001 | Canon |
| 16 | Anticipating a Fierce Fight01/24/2001 | 01/24/2001 | Canon |
| 17 | Ippo on the Beach01/31/2001 | 01/31/2001 | Canon |
| 18 | Clinch02/07/2001 | 02/07/2001 | Canon |
| 19 | K.O. Dream02/14/2001 | 02/14/2001 | Canon |
| 20 | The Threat of Shotgun02/21/2001 | 02/21/2001 | Canon |
| 21 | The Way to Capture a Prodigy02/28/2001 | 02/28/2001 | Canon |
| 22 | Forward! Forward!!03/07/2001 | 03/07/2001 | Canon |
| 23 | The Other Semi-Final03/14/2001 | 03/14/2001 | Canon |
| 24 | To the Promised Place...03/21/2001 | 03/21/2001 | Canon |
| 25 | Grudges, Sorrows & Dreams03/28/2001 | 03/28/2001 | Canon |
| 26 | The Battle for Distance04/04/2001 | 04/04/2001 | Canon |
| 27 | Death Match04/11/2001 | 04/11/2001 | Canon |
| 28 | Victory or Defeat04/18/2001 | 04/18/2001 | Canon |
| 29 | Rocky of Naniwa04/25/2001 | 04/25/2001 | Canon |
| 30 | To Enemy Ground05/02/2001 | 05/02/2001 | Canon |
| 31 | Traces of Intense Battles05/09/2001 | 05/09/2001 | Canon |
| 32 | Throw Your Right!05/16/2001 | 05/16/2001 | Canon |
| 33 | Smash Force05/23/2001 | 05/23/2001 | Canon |
| 34 | The Rookie King05/30/2001 | 05/30/2001 | Canon |
| 35 | The Continuing Journey06/06/2001 | 06/06/2001 | Canon |
| 36 | The Champ and I06/13/2001 | 06/13/2001 | Canon |
| 37 | A Thing to Strive For06/20/2001 | 06/20/2001 | Canon |
| 38 | Two Rookies of the Year06/27/2001 | 06/27/2001 | Canon |
| 39 | Challenge in a Foreign Land07/04/2001 | 07/04/2001 | Canon |
| 40 | A Counter to Surpass All Counters07/11/2001 | 07/11/2001 | Canon |
| 41 | Barf-michi's Big Fight07/18/2001 | 07/18/2001 | Canon |
| 42 | Sharing a Dream07/25/2001 | 07/25/2001 | Canon |
| 43 | The Speed Star08/01/2001 | 08/01/2001 | Canon |
| 44 | Blind Spot in the Ring08/08/2001 | 08/08/2001 | Canon |
| 45 | The White Fangs of the Wolf08/15/2001 | 08/15/2001 | Canon |
| 46 | Be the Gazelle08/22/2001 | 08/22/2001 | Canon |
| 47 | The Fighting Spirit Within08/29/2001 | 08/29/2001 | Canon |
| 48 | The Red Wolf09/05/2001 | 09/05/2001 | Canon |
| 49 | The Courage to Believe09/19/2001 | 09/19/2001 | Canon |
| 50 | Something to Convey09/26/2001 | 09/26/2001 | Canon |
| 51 | The Group Date10/03/2001 | 10/03/2001 | Canon |
| 52 | The Challenger10/10/2001 | 10/10/2001 | Canon |
| 53 | So That I Can Be Myself10/17/2001 | 10/17/2001 | Canon |
| 54 | Fists of the Champ10/24/2001 | 10/24/2001 | Canon |
| 55 | The Japan Featherweight Title Match10/31/2001 | 10/31/2001 | Canon |
| 56 | The Power that Stands in the Way11/07/2001 | 11/07/2001 | Canon |
| 57 | Conclusion11/14/2001 | 11/14/2001 | Canon |
| 58 | Heartbroken11/21/2001 | 11/21/2001 | Canon |
| 59 | Look of Determination11/28/2001 | 11/28/2001 | Canon |
| 60 | Rival12/05/2001 | 12/05/2001 | Canon |
| 61 | Comeback Anxiety12/12/2001 | 12/12/2001 | Canon |
| 62 | Revival12/19/2001 | 12/19/2001 | Canon |
| 63 | Youth of Fire12/26/2001 | 12/26/2001 | Canon |
| 64 | Hot Rod Era01/09/2002 | 01/09/2002 | Canon |
| 65 | The Summer of the Kamogawa Corps01/16/2002 | 01/16/2002 | Canon |
| 66 | Mr. Takamura's Tears01/23/2002 | 01/23/2002 | Canon |
| 67 | The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into Action01/30/2002 | 01/30/2002 | Canon |
| 68 | The Chief's Peril02/06/2002 | 02/06/2002 | Canon |
| 69 | The Trap of the Southpaw02/13/2002 | 02/13/2002 | Canon |
| 70 | The Young Punk02/20/2002 | 02/20/2002 | Canon |
| 71 | Time for the Showdown02/27/2002 | 02/27/2002 | Canon |
| 72 | Lollapalooza03/06/2002 | 03/06/2002 | Canon |
| 73 | Surpass That Moment03/13/2002 | 03/13/2002 | Canon |
| 74 | Mixup03/20/2002 | 03/20/2002 | Canon |
| 75 | One Step Further03/27/2002 | 03/27/2002 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Hajime no Ippo have?
Hajime no Ippo has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Hajime no Ippo have?
In total, Hajime no Ippo has 75 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Hajime no Ippo?
It is recommended to watch Hajime no Ippo in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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