Also, what's the specific reason that Takamura had to challenge for the Jr Middleweight world title in particular? That weight control was pretty fucked up.
Takamura's problem is that he's large. Most Japanese people are relatively small. And of the few large Japanese people, how many become professional boxers? Takamura basically has no opponents in Japan. He goes down to Jr. Middleweight because he actually has a little bit of competition at that level, which gives him people to spar against and such.
If I recall correctly they said it's because Japanese boxers simply don't box at the higher weight classes.
I think that's probably mostly the right idea, as apparently Japanese boxing above the Middleweight class is pretty limited. However, in his previous matches Takamura was in the Middleweight class, not Jr Middleweight, if I recall correctly; hence the question remains - why Jr Middleweight and not Middleweight, if not a class above that?
I suspect the answer is that world title matches are already hard to get into in the first place, and then the higher the weight class, the less of a reputation Japanese boxers have. So it's likely they just took what opportunities they had. Having a world title would give Takamura the reputation needed to challenge for higher weight classes.
And then: Fuck. I spent most of the past couple of days reading the Ippo Manga from Chapter 400-938; what the hell am I supposed to do now?!? Take responsibility!
No, Itagaki is going to get his comeuppance. Ricardo Martinez is the hax.
Also, what is up with Takamura taking so many trips and not being in the manga very much at all? At least he's about to defend his title again for awesomeness.
Oh, I know, and I just can't wait. Itagaki's ridiculous speed is just going to make it all the sweeter when he slams into a wall ^_~
Also, what is up with Takamura taking so many trips and not being in the manga very much at all? At least he's about to defend his title again for awesomeness.
You've got to be careful with the dosage of Takamura; it's a delicate balance.
Last thing I've seen, the Hammer Nao story-arch I liked quite a lot. Maybe not the best fight, but for character development and exploration it was really good. Also in that Ippo finally said something cool for the press.
Last thing I've seen, the Hammer Nao story-arch I liked quite a lot. Maybe not the best fight, but for character development and exploration it was really good. Also in that Ippo finally said something cool for the press.
I like that part also. Sadly, Hammer Nao hasn't appeared since. i would like to see him hang around like some of the other characters have.
After finishing all the available manga I think I'm actually digging Sendo. He basically represents the more typical shonen fighting hero. If someone else had written this story more sticking to the formula, Sendo would be the main character and Ippo would be the supporting character. Having him there I think is a great commentary on the other shonen manga.
So I just finished the first season. Should I start on the 2nd or should I watch the movies first?
Speaking of the movies, does anyone know where I can get them?
Thanks. I really like this show. Some of the fights, especially the last one, can drag on too much, but overall, it's really good. Similarly to Shonen fighting shows, I enjoy the training and the non-fighting parts of the show more than the actual fights. Maybe I'm just weird.
I am not sure what to think. On one hand, this does truly feel epic. On the other, there was a ton of lead-up to this fight, and it lasted all of 2 and a half punches. Still. HOLY FUCK!
On the other, there was a ton of lead-up to this fight, and it lasted all of 2 and a half punches. Still. HOLY FUCK!
That's a good thing. Part of what makes Ippo great is the shortness of the fights. I've noticed that quality of shonen battle manga/anime is inversely proportional to the average length of the battles.
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I suspect the answer is that world title matches are already hard to get into in the first place, and then the higher the weight class, the less of a reputation Japanese boxers have. So it's likely they just took what opportunities they had. Having a world title would give Takamura the reputation needed to challenge for higher weight classes.
http://mangastream.com/read/hajime_no_ippo/66161744/1
Also, Itagaki has some serious HAX.
Manly soap only though. If it's lavender scented, it will only make it worse.
Also, what is up with Takamura taking so many trips and not being in the manga very much at all? At least he's about to defend his title again for awesomeness.
After finishing all the available manga I think I'm actually digging Sendo. He basically represents the more typical shonen fighting hero. If someone else had written this story more sticking to the formula, Sendo would be the main character and Ippo would be the supporting character. Having him there I think is a great commentary on the other shonen manga.
Speaking of the movies, does anyone know where I can get them?
Thanks. I really like this show. Some of the fights, especially the last one, can drag on too much, but overall, it's really good. Similarly to Shonen fighting shows, I enjoy the training and the non-fighting parts of the show more than the actual fights. Maybe I'm just weird.