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How to watch Hajime no Ippo in order.
Every Hajime no Ippo season, movie and special, in the order it was released. Tick entries off as you watch. Your progress stays in this browser.
- 6 entries
- 5 in the main story
- 50.8 hours total
Hajime no Ippo viewing order
Main story in release order
- Fighting Spirit (TV, 2000, 75 episodes)
- Fighting Spirit: Champion Road (TV Special, 2003)
- Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura (OVA, 2003)
- Fighting Spirit: New Challenger (TV, 2009, 26 episodes)
- Fighting Spirit: Rising (TV, 2013, 25 episodes)
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Fighting Spirit Special
Hajime no Ippo: Boxer no Kobushi
Fighting Spirit: Champion Road
Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road
Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura
Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura
Fighting Spirit: New Challenger
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
Fighting Spirit: Rising
Hajime no Ippo: Rising
Hajime no Ippo at a glance
| Type | Entries | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV | 3 | 126 | 1 d 23 h 53 min |
| Special | 1 | 1 | 23 min |
| TV Special | 1 | 1 | 1 h 31 min |
| OVA | 1 | 1 | 1 h 1 min |
| Total | 6 | 129 | 2 d 2 h 48 min |
Where the movies, OVAs and specials fit
Extras are placed by premiere date. “Premiered during” names the TV series that had most recently started, so watch it up to that point first. Main-story extras are linked as sequels or prequels; side stories are optional; recaps retell episodes you have already seen.
| Entry | Type | Premiered | Premiered during | Watch it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Spirit Special | Special | 2003 | Fighting Spirit | Optional side story |
| Fighting Spirit: Champion Road | TV Special | 2003 | Fighting Spirit | Main story |
| Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura | OVA | 2003 | Fighting Spirit | Main story |
Hajime no Ippo by the numbers
Start with Fighting Spirit (2000), 75 episodes. The main story is 3 TV series, 1 TV special and 1 OVA in release order, about 50.4 hours in total. The other entry is a side story and can be skipped on a first watch, which saves 23 min.
The franchise spans 2000 (Fighting Spirit) to 2013 (Fighting Spirit: Rising). At 50.8 hours, it is longer than 78% of the 147 franchise guides on AnimeSparks. At 2 hours a day, either route takes about 26 days.
Fighting Spirit (2000) is animated by Madhouse, adapted from a manga and tagged sports. On MyAnimeList it averages 8.78 and ranks 339th by popularity.
| Main-story entries | 5 of 6 |
|---|---|
| Side stories | 1 |
| Release span | 2000–2013 (13 years) |
| Longest entry | Fighting Spirit (1 d 4 h 45 min) |
| Main story share of watch time | 99% |
| Days at 2 hours a day | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start with Hajime no Ippo?
Start with Fighting Spirit (2000), the first main-story entry in release order. 4 main-story entries follow.
How long does it take to watch all of Hajime no Ippo?
About 50.8 hours (129 episodes) for all 6 entries, or 50.4 hours for the main story alone. At 2 hours a day that is roughly 26 days.
Do I need to watch the side stories and recaps in Hajime no Ippo?
No. Of 6 entries, 5 are main story. The other 1 1 is a side story, so skipping them loses no main plot.
How this list is built
Entries are gathered from MyAnimeList’s sequel, prequel, side-story and summary links, starting from Fighting Spirit. They are then sorted by original premiere date. Main-story entries are joined by sequel and prequel links. Everything else is marked as a side story or recap so you can skip it.
Watch time uses each entry’s listed runtime. Ongoing series count only the episodes aired so far, and unannounced entries count as zero until they premiere.
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