description Fighting Spirit: Rising Overview
Japanese Featherweight Champion Makunouchi Ippo has defended his title belt once more with the help of his devastating signature move: the Dempsey Roll. However, new challengers are rising up left and right, claiming to have an answer for the move responsible for crushing his opponents. Will Ippo be able to step up to the challenge, or will the weight of his pride destroy him before he finds out just what it means to be strong? Meanwhile, fellow Kamogawa Gym mate Aoki Masaru is just a hop, skip, and a Frog Punch away from claiming his own belt, ready to take on the Japanese Lightweight Champion!
Hajime no Ippo: Rising continues Ippo's quest to become stronger, featuring the same cast of love...
info Fighting Spirit: Rising Specifications
| Year | 2013 |
help Fighting Spirit: Rising FAQ
Who is the main character of Fighting Spirit: Rising?
The main character is Makunouchi Ippo, a shy high school student who becomes a professional boxer. In Rising, he is the Japanese Featherweight Champion, defending his title against challengers looking to defeat his signature move, the Dempsey Roll.
Which studio animated Fighting Spirit: Rising?
The series was animated by Madhouse, a renowned studio known for its high-quality sports and action anime. Rising is the third season of the Hajime no Ippo anime adaptation, following the New Challenger season.
What is the Dempsey Roll in Fighting Spirit?
The Dempsey Roll is a devastating boxing technique Ippo uses, named after the real-life heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. It involves weaving in a figure-eight pattern to build momentum before unleashing powerful, alternating hooks to the body and head.
How many episodes are in Fighting Spirit: Rising?
The third season, Rising, consists of 26 episodes. It aired in late 2003 and adapts several story arcs from George Morikawa's long-running manga, focusing on Ippo's title defenses and his rival Miyata's struggles.
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