Shaehl
06-09-2007, 06:40 AM
I searched and didn't see a thread for this manga, so I figured I'd make one.
Anyway, Hajime no Ippo is a very long running (70+ volumes I think) manga about a kid who gets picked on a lot until he takes up professional boxing. Despite its seemingly shallow plot, it actually has very well thought out and consistently engaging storyline. Using the boxers' motivations for fighting and circumstances in general as a tool, nearly the full spectrum of human emotion is displayed in a believable way.
Aside from the action and drama, the series is also unbelievably funny. I consider myself a very reserved person, but some of the volumes in this manga have made me laugh so much that my eyes started watering. The Takamura vs. Bear chapters were the funniest things I have ever experienced. It's only funnier because the manga doesn't use slapstick, "could-never-happen-in-real-life" comedy, like so many others, instead all of the humor is executed in a realistic and believable fashion.
It may take a while for the hook to sink in, but once it does you'll want to read through the entire series in one go (I would if sleep, food and a job weren't necessary obstacles).
I think every volume, down to the most recent chapter, can be found here: http://www.anime-eden.com/page/manga/hajime/series.html
Anyway, Hajime no Ippo is a very long running (70+ volumes I think) manga about a kid who gets picked on a lot until he takes up professional boxing. Despite its seemingly shallow plot, it actually has very well thought out and consistently engaging storyline. Using the boxers' motivations for fighting and circumstances in general as a tool, nearly the full spectrum of human emotion is displayed in a believable way.
Aside from the action and drama, the series is also unbelievably funny. I consider myself a very reserved person, but some of the volumes in this manga have made me laugh so much that my eyes started watering. The Takamura vs. Bear chapters were the funniest things I have ever experienced. It's only funnier because the manga doesn't use slapstick, "could-never-happen-in-real-life" comedy, like so many others, instead all of the humor is executed in a realistic and believable fashion.
It may take a while for the hook to sink in, but once it does you'll want to read through the entire series in one go (I would if sleep, food and a job weren't necessary obstacles).
I think every volume, down to the most recent chapter, can be found here: http://www.anime-eden.com/page/manga/hajime/series.html