Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger

[sahsjing]

If that's true then the likelihood of this being a sequel is much less.

[spoiler]Without Ippo fighting Miyata or Ippo going to the world stage, what is there left to do but defend his national title? That's very disheartening. [/spoiler]

SounRAB like a remake to me. A shame since everyone who's seen this anime loves it. We'll all probbaly watch it again just to see what happens but there were so many little things they could focus on in a sequel that was set up so well by the original.

You cut me, you cut me deep. XD

[PEACE!]

this pleases me

this pleases me a lot

[Taylor_Lautner_fan_11]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Party at my house to celebrate!

[Bored dude]

I know, I use cold-hearted worRAB to slice through your hope.

Well, actually (I'm assuming you haven't read the manga?):

*Warning: Major Spoiler ! ! ! Do NOT click unless you've read up to the latest chapter of the MANGA*
[spoiler]Ippo justs defenRAB his title for 5 or 6 times before he gives it up to challenge the Oriental Belt (now in the hanRAB of Miyata). He challenged Miyata and he unofficially accepted, but just before the match he changed his opponent to Randy Jr. aka. The Asura. He is the son of the guy who smashed Miyata's dad's career with the 'lucky' (well, the not so lucky punch now we know the secret) punch.[/spoiler]

What I don't get is why Madhouse Studios would have a re-make of a series they already animated 7 years ago. I believe it is a 65:35 chance that it is a sequel, in favour of course.

[Demi.]

I knew this series would start off a little slower when it came to seeing Ippo fight. The set up for him being the guy that takes on Datte's role was a nice shift. I want to see Ippo go to the world stage and fight some international talent. And yeah, I'd love to see thegazelle punch follwed by the Dempsey Roll again. hehe

[sky t]

Theres rumors going around that it could be as much as another 90 episodes but of course for now that is just rumor.

[The Plague]

Episode 2:

An excellent episode. The whole episode was leading up to the special move; the Bloody Cross. Excellent animation quality as usual, and good tension building. How I love seeing this being animated. XD

[Jesus4me]

I'm really excited but concerned at the same time. I really hope that great quality does not diminish because of this. But other than that I'm psyched!!!!!!!!

[Carinne B]

Er im not sure whats making you guys think it might be a remake but they already said this will pick up where the anime left off.

[Chapo]

Im confuzled which do i watch first the movie or the OVA?