# Where to Watch Hajime no Ippo

**Hajime no Ippo streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix — widely regarded as the greatest boxing anime ever made, and one of the finest sports anime full stop. It's an underdog story with real weight behind every punch.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/hajime-no-ippo-the-fighting)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80995578)

Crunchyroll carries the series and is its natural home, with Netflix as an alternative in some regions.

## Synopsis

Ippo Makunouchi is a shy, relentlessly bullied high-schooler who spends his afternoons helping at his mother's fishing shop and quietly wishing he were stronger. When a pro boxer named Takamura steps in to save him from his tormentors, Ippo gets his first taste of hitting a heavy bag — and discovers a fire he never knew was in him. He throws himself into training at the Kamogawa gym in pursuit of a deceptively simple question: what does it actually mean to be strong? What follows is a long, exhilarating climb through the amateur and professional ranks, driven by Madhouse's punishing, beautifully-timed fights and a genuinely lovable cast.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 75
- **Premiered:** 2000
- **Studio:** madhouse inc.
- **Score:** 8.7

## Watch Order

This first season is the entry point — start here before moving on to the later ones.

- Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road — sequel
- Hajime no Ippo: Boxer no Kobushi — side\_story

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch Hajime no Ippo?

It streams on Crunchyroll, with Netflix as an alternative depending on your region.

### How many episodes is the first season of Hajime no Ippo?

The first season runs for 75 episodes.

### Do I need to like boxing to enjoy it?

Not at all — like the best sports anime, it's really a character drama about growth and perseverance, and it wins over plenty of viewers who've never followed the sport.