[ Hajime no Ippo ]

Hajime no Ippo (はじめの一歩) is a popular series created by Morikawa George and illustrated by Morikawa George. Timid high schooler Ippo Makunouchi is rescued from bullies by pro boxer Mamoru Takamura. Inspired to discover what it means to be strong, Ippo steps into the Kamogawa Boxing Gym, aiming for the world championship.