Hajime No Ippo: The Fighting! - Rising -

Hajime no Ippo: Rising is the second season of the long-running boxing sports anime, returning in fall 2013 with twenty-five episodes. The series follows Ippo as he faces increasingly formidable opponents while defending his Japanese Featherweight title, while his gym mates pursue their own ambitions in the ring. Takamura pursues a second WBC title in the middleweight division, and Aoki competes for the Japanese Lightweight championship, expanding the scope beyond Ippo's journey.

This season balances comedy and drama alongside its sports focus, maintaining the blend that made the original series popular. The pacing allows room for character development and personal stakes as the fighters advance through their respective careers. Fans of the franchise will find Rising continues the story with familiar faces and the same dedication to boxing detail that defined earlier episodes.

If you watched the first season, Rising picks up the narrative threads and escalates the competitive challenges. The finished status means all episodes are available to watch without waiting for new releases.