Hajime no ippo - Champion road

2003TV Movie⏱️ 1h 30m

AnimationActionComedySport

⭐ 8.1

IMDB Rating

2,420 votes

As the new Champion, Ippo now must protect his title against some of the best boxers available.

Director

Satoshi Nishimura

Writers

George Morikawa, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, Tatsuhiko Urahata

Stars

Kôhei Kiyasu, Kenji Utsumi, Seizô Katô

Release Date

June 25, 2003

Language

Japanese, English

Country

Japan

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🎭 Top Cast

Kôhei Kiyasu

as Ippo Makunouchi

Kenji Utsumi

as Genji Kamogawa

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Seizô Katô

as Dankichi Hama

Kôichi Yamadera

as Kazuki Sanada

Rikiya Koyama

as Mamoru Takamura

Wataru Takagi

as Masaru Aoki

Keiji Fujiwara

as Tatsuya Kimura

Sanae Kobayashi

as Kumi Mashiba

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Toshihiko Nakajima

as Haruhiko Yagi

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Mitsuaki Madono

as Masahiko Umezawa

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Dolby

Color

Production

Madhouse, Nippon Television Network (NTV), Video Audio Project (VAP)

🏷️ Keywords

shounenbased on mangaboxingboxerboxing sport

🎯 Categories

JapaneseAnimeBoxingHand-Drawn AnimationShōnenActionAnimationComedySport

⭐ Featured Review

Ippo must defend his title for the first time against a former junior featherweight champion.

by ssjearnest • 2006-05-31

10/10

"In this movie you see Ippo in his first title defense after he defeats Sendo at the end of the series. It shows Ippo and how well he has developed over months after the fierce fight with Sendo. He learns that his opponent is the former junior featherweight champion who is very strong and his name is Sanada Kazuki and since he is in doctor he knows where to hit a person to inflict max damage without having to have a lot of power. There is another twist to this great film. Sanada corner man is Ippo's trainer Kamagowa old opponent. This movie is a must see for all Hajime no Ippo fans. Lots o..."