Alternative TitlesEnglish: The First Step Synonyms: Fighting Spirit Japanese: はじめの一歩
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Type: TV
Episodes: 76
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 4, 2000 to Mar 27, 2002
Duration:
23 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi is the same as Hajime no Ippo but the difference that Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi is about Martial Arts and not about Boxing as in Hajime no Ippo.
Both anime have a weak main character who strives to become stronger.
They both are about bullied boys with no friends who discover fighting by meeting someone who beats up the bullies and the boy (Ippo/Kenichi) decides to take on fighting. Then they shift between training and facing enemies of increasing difficulty until the get to the one on top. Although there are some unavoidable differences (ippo boxes and his enimes are in the pro boxing scene and kenichi uses many different martal arts and fights the dominant gang, Rangarock and the humor is different too), the two anime are pretty much the exactly the same and although I´m not into martial arts or boxing, they are both entertaining, motivating, interesting and worth watching all the many episodes
I found Ippo and Kenichi really similiar when speaking about personality, also both start as weakling underdogs but after tremendous training both kickass. If you liked main character development, you should check this one.
Hajime no Ippo and Kenichi are very similar, mostly by looking at the main characters. Makunouchi is a weakling, Kenichi is a weakling. However, they both train hard and become stronger in order to achieve their goals. Makounouchi wants to know what it means to be "strong", and Kenichi wants to become stronger to protect his friends from harm.
Though Kenichi is about martial arts and Ippo is about boxing, these anime's have very similar main characters. They both start out weak and slowly get stronger and stronger. What I loved about these shows was watching them train and then seeing the results of their training come out in the middle of their fights! They are both also very funny series', though Kenichi is a bit more lighthearted and has a little more romance thrown in.
Hajime no Ippo and History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi are very similiar. You can tell by looking at the pictures. Both Ippo and Kenichi are weaklings. They have been into fights and beaten but Ippo joins the Boxing Gym and Kenichi joins the Ryouzanpaku dojo so they can become stronger. They learn from their master and they both train hard to become strong so they can achieve their goals.
Similar leading characters that both train hard to become strong. Both get trained by masters at a gym, or in the case of kenichi at his Dojo.
Both have some good comedy moments, but more so kenichi.
Both shows are fun and the main characters are very similar both go from being weak to getting stronger.
Both animes are action packed combined with good humor. The story revolves around a character who used to be picked on, but gains confidence when training to become a better fighter. The difference is mainly between the style (boxing vs. martial arts) and the arena (boxing ring vs. street fights). If you like one of them, you WILL like the other one.
It's a lot like Ippo, but to me, it just seems a bit trite and full of fan service. Don't get me wrong, I have had a few lol's out of it (the voice acting makes Kenichi seem super frantic and twitchy, which I find humorous), but I wouldn't suggest it for older adults. It's a very teen oriented (is Shonen the right word???) series. Lots of training, fighting, and boobs.
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Both about sports. Main character goes through necessary personality changes to further their goals, in said sports. More Humor, than Hajime no Ippo.
Both Ippo and Sena are thrown into a world which they have no knowledge about, yet both seem to find their place and their talents which help them rise to the top. Also, they both have a group of friends to support them.
The biggest similarity both shows have is both main characters seem like ordinary people, with the potential to become extraordinary, and are thrown into an extraordinary situation in which their natural talents seem to develop at a fast pace.
Both have wimp-like main characters at the beginning. But they get stronger and stronger. You can LMAO while watching*most of the time*.
Both protagonists start out unaware of the sport, but through hard work and determination become good at it.
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Each series follows a story where the main character is struggling to be the best. Ippo and Hikaru both go through rough times in their conquest to get better. With great character development and comedy thrown in at just the right spots, you don't want to miss this!
Both are about sports and character development.
Well.. they both are all about sports... :D about goal reaching.. :)
Watching Hajime no Ippo immediately reminded me of Hikaru no Go. Both anime are about a person getting stronger to face a specific opponent. And there are also many similarities between the characters of both. so be sure to check one of these great anime out!
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Both are about Boxing, but HNI is much better.
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While the skills of the main characters are on opposite ends (one being pro quality and the other a beginner), both series follow the road to the top. Both series give great history on the designated sport so if you're unfamiliar with it, things will be explained throughout each episodes. Comedy is also thrown in every once in a while. Don't like sports? Don't worry, you don't have to!
These two anime are very similar. first off, they're both sports related, and secondly they have a similar storylines. Dispite this, each has very unique parts. If you like one of them, definitely try the other!
Both of the are the best Great sport anime
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Both are sports anime classics.
Well you probably wondering how come this two anime's are similar ?
The answer is quite simple, in both the main characters are new in the field of the sport they "playing", and were they are trying to become one of the best!
Also a lot of delinquents action so the figthing is mutual in both anime's :)
And must not forget the comedy that is present, it's probably better than in some animes that are focused on only that ! :)
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Although the stories are completely different, the style of comedy and animation are quite similar.
Another longish tv serie, filled with great comedy and similar style animation.
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Both are sports anime that involves having 2 characters trying to accomplish to reach their goal to be one of the best and hard-working sports player. Trying to pursue a career for both takes a lot of patience for both main characters in each anime, so definitely both animes are very magnifying to see each characters trying to attain their goal.
They both have under dog lead character! Tee - hee! ^_^
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Defo very similar in character development as Ippo. The weak but limitless lead character that is being bullied and the serious/ace senpai etc
Ippo is one of the best animes ever, and my favourite. Defo recommend to a fan of Over Drive.
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Both classic sports animes about the same sport, yet different storywise.
Of course they are both boxing, but the characters in terms of personalities and fighting styles are totally different. However, the character Sendo Takeshi shares many of Joe's qualities such as his violent past, his entourage consisting of local children, and his fighting style. Just like how Karate Kid and Rocky were partially done by the same staff, you can make some comparisons to here as well. While Ashita no Joe tends to have more of the qualities of the Rocky series, Hajime no Ippo tends to have more of the charms of the Karate Kid series.
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capeta and hajime no ippo is both about a beginner who fell in love with a sport. both the main characters start from the bottom and move their way up
Even though Capeta starts off younger than Ippo does, the stories have a very similar feel to them. They both have a blue-collar/Rocky-esque vibe to them where the main characters have to overcome financial and mental obstacles to succeed in their chosen sports (go karting and boxing). So if you liked Capeta, I think you'd like Hajime no Ippo too!
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Enjoy watching people play a sport and get better and better at it? Hajime no Ippo and Major (all seasons) both give you exactly this.
While Goro (Major) is more on the "genius" side, and Ippo is more on the "hard working" side, they both strive toward their goals with extreme passion. If you enjoyed one, you'll definitely enjoy the other.
If you enjoy sports anime, this will be a good watch. Similarly, both have characters "grow" throughout their careers and depicts their fight against stronger opponents and how they manage to overcome them.
Major covers baseball, which has more aspects to work with as compared to boxing, due to teams being involved. This also means more characters to develop (although HnI does develop its other characters too) and a heavy focus on teamwork.
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Both have sports themes, with a character that has an extra special talent. Both involve strategy and a character that struggles to win competition. I just watched one outs and now am enjoying ippo immensely.
Let me start by saying that I couldn't care less about either of the two sports portrayed in these shows; Boxing and Baseball. However, I WILL watch the hell out these two shows about these two sports. Although Ippo is more about working extremely hard to achieve your goals, learning life lessons, and getting punched in the face constantly, while One Outs is like watching a baseball chess match, all while learning obscure rules, strategies, and facts pertaining to baseball.
They both have an addictive quality that caused me to sit around on my days off, feverishly watching shows about sports that I find boring. I even started doing pushups, situps, etc. while watching these shows because they have an extremely positive messages and for some reasonthey just inspire me to work harder.
I'm not a huge anime fan, by a long stretch (although, my MAL list beg to differ), but I've never had cartoons impact me the way these have. Good shows, both of them. Take a look!
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Both main characters have a big way from "crying boy" to "Man!" .
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Now I know what you might be thinking, boxing and biking and not much alike, but the story i have seen so far in Ride Back seems to indicate these two animes have alot in commen. Rin Ogata and Ippo both find a new thing to do with their lives, they are both a bit lost when they are not doing the thing they love in the ring and on the race course and they work hard at their new dreams. The best art is saved for the main themes of the story, like the Bikes In ride Back and the boxing in Hajime no Ippo.
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Similar art style, both about sports, although one is boxing the other is street racing. Follows the story of shy underachiever, with a unexpected talent for their sport. Both have romantic side plots and sprinkles of comedy.
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Both star main characters, who come from poorer families, who want to be the best boxer. Joe Akamine, and Ippo Makunouchi, not only have timid personalities they have to overcome near the beginning, but they even somewhat look the same.
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Tense as hell, adrenaline-pumping, and manly tears-inducing.
People pitted against each other. Same studio.
Everything else is pretty much different - Kaiji is psychological and Ippo is raw power - but you should give the other a try if you're looking for something addicting.
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Same feeling while watching it.
Both about sport/friendship/rivalry.
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These two shows have similar character designs and are both about boxing. One Pound Gospel is more of a comedy, but still has some fighting spirit.
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Both have those hard training scenes that lead to improvemnts in there chosen sport.
Both involve tough bad asses! Both are very funny at times and have a nice amount of drama. Both have a sub romance theme and both are great easy watches (smooth rolling with nice art, excellnt story line, and matching music to really allow u to feel the anime.
if u like one then yes u should definetly watch the other
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Different subjects but similar competition and inner dialogue, both are great.
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Major is one of the best shounen sports show around, following the tracks of the classic hajime no ippo with an even better background story and characters.
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Their all about sports.. they both reaching their goals through hard training... :D
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The two series are about the same. In Hajime no Ippo, Ippo wants to become stronger (so be the strongest boxer) and in Baki the Grappler, Baki wants to become the strongest and be stronger than his father.
Hajime no Ippo is so much better, why? Because its much more realistic. I didn't liked Baki the Grappler much as I liked Hajime no Ippo but it's still enjoyable. Baki the Grappler II is better than Baki the Grappler but you should watch first Baki the Grappler.
Ippo > ALL
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Main character small, black hair, with a very familiar hard worker mentality. It's all about the love of the game and growing stronger a step at a time. Unlike boxing it's a team sport but the tournaments are still there and everyone's aiming for the top. it has many of the same sports morals, training, wins and losses.
When the main character Kimitsuri(I can't spell it without looking it up.) gets the ball it's a very similar feeling. The crowd tends to roar everyone gets pumped up and he scores goals any way he possibly can using sheer stubbornness and persistence to pull out wins. If he doesn't manage it then he simply gets up and tries again, and again until he manages it.
This is Very similar in style to ippo, the main characters of both these animes are of a similar Arch-type. Boxing is Boxing, but Soccer is Soccer. If you liked Hajime because it was Hajime and not just because it was boxing the odds are good you will like Whistle! as well. I know I do.
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Both about two people who are working to be the best at their particular sport.
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Both anime follow the journey of somebody who keeps fighting on to make their dream a reality. These journeys both include plenty of training, victories, and a few defeats. But what really makes them similar is the style of comedy they use on the side.
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Both anime have preety simmilar "From zero to hero" feel, and bullied, hard-working type main character.
Furthermore they were both made by Madhouse Studios, however Hajime no Ippo is way better animated, but yet Beck has better soundtrack.
Well, check by yourself and hope you like them.
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One of the best OVA's ever (imo) is the one and only (atm) OVA of the Hajime no Ippo series, dealing with one of the best animated fights and drama (for sports anime). And of course, it's a part of the original storyline of the series.
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