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Oct 26, 2013 10:02 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Funny the anime is leaving out how Aoki developed his new move. Just feels strange and incomplete without it. In the manga, it was thanks to
that he was able to develop it. Unfortunately in the games, you can't abuse it.

I still don't like Itagaki's color scheme as opposed to the one he has in the game. Just doesn't feel right to me.

But if Imae had matching pants, he'd look exactly like Kiryuu Kazuma from Ryu Ga Gotoku/Yakuza.
Oct 26, 2013 11:27 AM
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I wonder what his move is, I'm not sure if it is something comical or deadly, but I'm pumped on finding out what it might be. Aoki and Imae's similarities are almost like Takamura and Hawk, expect less serious, I'm interested in seeing how this match goes though and if Aoki will use the Frog Punch xD
Oct 26, 2013 12:30 PM
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You will not be able to 'look away' in this fight...
Oct 26, 2013 12:35 PM
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I AM SO HYPED, I WANT THE NEXT EPISODE RIGHT NOW
And I wonder what the next episode's title means, "100% fake". Maybe it is related to Aoki's new move?
Oct 26, 2013 12:42 PM
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i really like how much focus was put on this fight as it actually feels serious instead of some of the usual quick fights aoki and kimura get.

aoki's comedy is great as always

can't wait for his new move

i'd definitely want to use it XD
Oct 26, 2013 12:44 PM
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R- said:
You will not be able to 'look away' in this fight...


I can't wait to see the move adapted, it was very fun in the manga.
Oct 26, 2013 1:02 PM
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Poor Frog at the start XD

Well that was hilarious as always when Aoki is involved lol. I wonder how many eps they're gonna take for this match?

Can't wait for his troll move XD
Oct 26, 2013 1:16 PM
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Ahahaha when Imae pissed on Aoki lol'd

Btw, I'm fucking hyped to see how it will turn out, and about what this "new move" might be.

45Ravager said:
Aoki and Imae's similarities are almost like Takamura and Hawk

Thought the same. But Hawk is more a dick and evil than Aoki.
Oct 26, 2013 1:23 PM
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Aoki with Takamura always makes for such great comedy!
Oct 26, 2013 3:02 PM

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lol at Takamura finding they slept together the night before, I was thinking the same when they were in bed "oh Aoki, if you do her you're doomed" hope he still wins. also, once again we found soundtrack from first series, this time Stand Proud, I love those OST CDs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AtIhuKn2No
Oct 26, 2013 3:17 PM
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It sucks in the games, the move only works once while in the fight in the manga, he managed to use it countless times to some degree. If you ever create a boxer in Victorious Road and hope to fight at featherweight, it is actually helpful in critical moments if you get your boxer up to Martinez and use it along with the jolt counter or dempsey roll or corckscrew blow. But in the build up to the manga, you do see how Aoki develops it. Hopefully they can show it in flashback so it shows who actually helped Aoki create it to begin with and it makes perfect sense.
Oct 26, 2013 3:51 PM

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Now this was a better build up than the first fight. Reminded of the first season.
Oct 26, 2013 6:13 PM

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i know this is wrong but i feel aoki gonna become the champion.. LOL maybe because of the things he said.. specially the goddess of victory.. so cool O_O
Oct 26, 2013 7:32 PM

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aoki never a hero
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Oct 26, 2013 8:57 PM

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haha, good to see aoki getting some action now.
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Oct 26, 2013 9:49 PM

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Aoki vs Imae really makes for an interesting match, can't wait for the next episode! Never thought I would say that for an Aoki fight....

And Imae's short temper is hilarious. "calm, cool, collected" he wishes he was always like that lmao
Oct 26, 2013 10:01 PM

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Being Aoki will be suffering the next episode.

I mean, you can't have sexy time the night before a match, that's just plain dumb. I'm quite interested on next ep. :3
Oct 26, 2013 10:27 PM

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I hope Aoki wins!
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Oct 26, 2013 10:46 PM

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I really have nothing to say, hmm just came here to rate 5 :D
Oct 27, 2013 1:18 AM

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Nice to see the underdog of Kamogawa gym getting in a more serious fight.

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Oct 27, 2013 2:41 AM
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It's funny in the manga, we still have yet to see what Aoki's family is like. In the last series, you learn about Takamura's family and his background and we already know about Ippo, Kimura and Itagaki and Aoki's family is STILL a mystery.
Oct 27, 2013 4:25 AM

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GO AOKI XD
the father is back LMAO xD
5/5
Oct 27, 2013 7:15 AM

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Lol at Aoki getting some before the fight and the misunderstanding after the champion pissed on him. lollol


Oct 27, 2013 9:09 AM

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I want the next episode now!!!
Oct 27, 2013 12:49 PM
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Aoki Vs Imae.....who will win?
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Oct 27, 2013 1:33 PM

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Man, this episode and the last one reminded me why I love so much Hajime no Ippo.
The comedy is pure gold and the ost were great.
Anyway, hopefully this match is as intense as Kimura's title match against Mashiba.
5 main aspects I base my ratings on:
1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it?
2. Is it better than Breaking Bad?
3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it?
4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL?
5. Is it actually good?

Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant...
Oct 27, 2013 3:27 PM

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Takamura! Aoki doesn't want your cheers xD
Oct 27, 2013 4:29 PM

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At least one punch before the episode ended would have been great... Still great episode, the scene with the girlfriend coming to the changing room was hilarious.
Oct 27, 2013 5:29 PM

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I like that this fight was built up the way it did. It gives us more of a reason to get behind Aoki. Let's see if he can finally win the big one!
Oct 27, 2013 9:48 PM

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lets see if Aoki wins after all that comedy
Nov 3, 2013 12:49 AM

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Aoki...you are awesome and so is your girl.
Nov 3, 2013 1:27 AM

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Funniest Fight EVER
Nov 28, 2013 8:53 PM

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Dec 29, 2013 12:03 PM

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Decent built up and i like that guys like Aoki get there little time in the sun with such episodes. Also the series humor is always amazing. Let's hope the fight will be done good.

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Dat poor frog lol


I call for a movement against this episode because of frog abuse.
Mar 24, 2014 12:10 AM

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ParaParaJMo said:
Funny the anime is leaving out how Aoki developed his new move. Just feels strange and incomplete without it. In the manga, it was thanks to
that he was able to develop it. Unfortunately in the games, you can't abuse it.


They probably shuffled the order of events. They might show the origin of the move once he actually uses it. They're probably keeping it a secret from the audience (and the guys from Kamogawa gym).
Mar 31, 2014 11:39 PM

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Dam besides her face it looks like Tomiko has a pretty nice body o.O
Jun 18, 2014 9:14 PM

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What an awesomely bad ass and hilarious pump up episode, I've never seen Aoki this serious. Also glad to hear lots of old soundtracks returning, I missed them.
Aug 15, 2014 8:46 AM

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The lulz in this episode xD I do wonder what Aoki will pull so let's see what will happen next.
Dec 21, 2014 12:55 PM

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I enjoyed this a shit load more than what I thought I would.

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Apr 5, 2015 10:08 PM

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I can see Aoki winning this and Imae getting back with his girl lol

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Dat poor frog lol
May 23, 2015 9:13 PM
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aoki is very funny.
I hope good fight in the next episode.
Nov 3, 2015 3:49 AM
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Aoki and Imae has great taste in picking hot girls as GFs...just kidding. Anyway, come on Aoki! Now is the chance for yer first title.
Mar 31, 2016 5:35 PM

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This fight looks great so far. Looks like Aoki's gonna stick to comedic shit to throw Imae off. That'll be a nice change of pace from the super serious fights we've had recently.

Also, the Tomiko humor was spot on
Jul 4, 2016 10:25 PM

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The first and only serious Aoki match
Jun 9, 2017 10:01 AM

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Lol @ interaction b/w Imae and Aoki XD
Nov 28, 2018 9:41 PM

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Haha what a twin in women's preferences xD
No offense but usually women that's not too attractive is pretty nice, not always though
But in this anime seems that's the case
Feel bad for her.. kinda

I feel bad for people behind Takamura & Itagaki's dad

I guess you can say he just "pissed" Aoki xD
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Damn that scene looked so serious but did he just squish that frog?

I can feel it, Aoki's title match is gonna be the best fight of this series.

Mar 19, 2020 8:45 AM

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Poor little froggie. :(
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This season looks just like another shounen with typical degenerative japanese humour...Just how can you go from greatness and good balance of jokes and writing of first season to this?
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Jan 12, 2021 1:12 PM

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Face reveal of Imae's ex was such a lol moment.

Takamura and Itagaki-san combi is hilarious btw

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