Boxing anime offers a unique blend of intense physical combat, emotional drama, and character-driven stories. From tales of underdog fighters rising to greatness to futuristic takes on the sport, ...

It also helps that the anime hits on Ippo's personal life just as much as his boxing career. Each fight is predicated by some news about what he's dealing with in school, or with romance ...

The sequel continued following Maknouchi Ippo on his boxing journey, having just won the title. With the belt wrapped around his waist, Maknonouchi only has one goal in mind: beating his rival ...