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Jan 6, 2009 1:04 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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First episode was really good. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

So the first fight of the new season is Miyata vs Arnie Gregory which should be interesting. The animation is great as always and the OP was awesome. I'm expecting a lot from this new season.
Jan 6, 2009 1:38 PM
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Cannot wait for subsss.
Jan 6, 2009 1:46 PM
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Awesome first episode. OP song was great. I havent watched the first season, but I read the manga; so I assume that Manbu hasn't shown up yet, (which is why I am wondering why is he in the ED o_o).

Pretty hilarious when Takurma grabbed Ippo's Megaton Punch. It'd be big enough to probably kill her lol. Any way can't wait to see Miyata's OPBF title match.
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Jan 6, 2009 3:06 PM
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The fight scenes this season look like they are going to be absolutely amazing.



Jan 6, 2009 4:07 PM
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CAN NOT WAIT until the subs come out ^_____^
Jan 6, 2009 5:35 PM
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Well, it was alright. I expect it to get better in the next couple of episodes, when the action kicks in. The one scene with the river was nicely done.

And... Taka v. Hawk psyche in the intro!
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Jan 6, 2009 6:14 PM
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It was great, sad to only understand about 70% of the ep but hopefully subs will be out soon :P Really look forward to some of these fights that are coming up! Especialy I cant wait for Manabu to appear I really like him =)
Anyway the music sounded amazing, the animation was great and everything felt like the start of yet another epic series.
Jan 6, 2009 6:36 PM
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Watched it RAW, I think I understood most of it.
(Anime addicts should pick up some of the language, right?)

It was awesome, will rewatch when subs are out.

Shuffleblade, above me beat me too it, but yes, everything if much much better...
well it has been 6 years, that we've all been waiting for new Ippo right?

Start of a new Ippo! Too awesome!
Jan 6, 2009 8:46 PM

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After watching the raw, i can honestly say that the music was pretty awesome. Especially during the last scene.
Jan 6, 2009 9:26 PM

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Raw watched, such a nostalgic episode. It started almost as same as Champion Road... and now we have to wait 7 days.... asjhfldsfm


Of course, it was an excellent episode, don't get me wrong. Loved it.
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Jan 6, 2009 11:31 PM

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NOW I HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER WEEK FUCK.

Honestly, after Miyata's OBPF title match, I'm hoping Takamura vs. Hawk will come as quickly as possible. It's definitely my favorite fight I've read so far.
Jan 7, 2009 6:29 AM
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Cant find a raw anywhere (saiyaman or l33t) but ive found that Saizen are gonna sub it. They did some Prince of Tennis and Eyeshield, good subbers if not a bit on the slow side.
Jan 7, 2009 2:50 PM
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I love the guy that got to play Arnie, Kuroda Takaya, the voice of Kiryuu Kazuma from Yakuza/Ryuu Ga Gotoku. He sounded deeper than I could expect, but he works. I really like how well orchestrated the music is. It's different, but still appropriate. To me, the feel of this anime is kind of like Nodame Cantabile, but for guys. I don't know how to explain that, but the music has a lot to do with it.

But I am also pleased the seiyuu cast from the previous season are also back.
Jan 7, 2009 3:24 PM
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watched the raw. the char models look alittle different from the first. but it looks good. i'll wait for the subs to drop.
to little to late.

Jan 7, 2009 11:17 PM
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it was a very good episode, i lol'ed at the scene where takamura was intimidated by ippo when takamura was unintentionally jynxing miyata.
Jan 7, 2009 11:17 PM

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Subs are out and they are good.

Obviously nothing to complain about as far as the actual episode goes.
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Jan 7, 2009 11:17 PM

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man that was great. Cant wait for the fight next week! if you are having trouble finding it subbed go to www.animeseason.com.
Jan 7, 2009 11:46 PM

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damn this ep was good im glad ippo back next week gonna be epic miyata vs.arnie for the title I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!^^ if u having problems finding subs go here www.voober.com
Jan 8, 2009 12:09 AM

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That old Ippo feel is back! Gotta love it. They even kept the terrible intros and outros consistent haha.
Jan 8, 2009 12:13 AM

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O.O...Ippo in HD..., Cant wait for next week.
Jan 8, 2009 12:26 AM

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lol megaton punch
Jan 8, 2009 12:55 AM
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its ok but it don't have that old feel to it you now what i mean the first season was the greatest but i don't know if this will follow its path
Jan 8, 2009 1:00 AM

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Deadpool135 said:
That old Ippo feel is back! Gotta love it. They even kept the terrible intros and outros consistent haha.

What's so terrible about the intro and outro? Both are songs with good lyrics and have a nice ring to it.

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its ok but it don't have that old feel to it you now what i mean the first season was the greatest but i don't know if this will follow its path

If this is going on and on and on, which means, it will get the continueing length like series as Detective Conan, One Piece or Doreamon, it will definitely be better then the first season, and besides animation and quality tip off the old season.

and don't forget the HD extra. :P
Jan 8, 2009 1:12 AM

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I don't have a problem with the OP, but the ED song is ridiculous.
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Jan 8, 2009 1:36 AM

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Deadpool135 said:
They even kept the terrible intros and outros consistent haha.

what
Jan 8, 2009 1:46 AM
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Veronin said:
Deadpool135 said:
They even kept the terrible intros and outros consistent haha.

what


I actually quite liked the first series OP's and ED's.
Jan 8, 2009 2:36 AM

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Good episode.It kinda feel that the comedy isn't that funny like before,but anyway The fights gonna be awesome!
Jan 8, 2009 2:42 AM

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Ippo, finally!
Nice animation. I liked the comedy part too. And also I think the music part has improved a lot.
Jan 8, 2009 3:06 AM
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Can't wait next episode
Jan 8, 2009 5:09 AM

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Just finished it, animation is brilliant and the sound was great as well. Can't wait to see more.
Jan 8, 2009 5:34 AM

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Really enjoyed this eps, cannot wait to see the big fight and hopefully it will be able to match u[p to the old S1 epic boxing matches.
Jan 8, 2009 5:43 AM
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The episode was great as usual, but the animation is a bit disappointing, looks like the first series with just a higher resolution- motion blurlines, one background color, etc.
Liked the bath comedy scene.
Overall 4/5
Jan 8, 2009 6:02 AM

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Ippo is back!~ Loved it. The high quality fight scene was to be expected, since it was taken from the movie, I think. But it's still awesome. Especially Takamura's jokes ^^ The OP is nice as well.
Jan 8, 2009 6:07 AM

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Ippo is back!!!
Jan 8, 2009 6:40 AM
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Wanpo is a monster. The first scenes are almost same as the ova's last scenes, but wanpo i soooooooo big in new challenger. :O
Jan 8, 2009 6:49 AM

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Wow, this is my shonen 2009 fix, no contest.
Jan 8, 2009 7:33 AM

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Great starter!
- The flashback was short & sweet.
- The voices are mostly the same.
- The Ippo dick jokes are back. LOL
- The art style has remained the same but with a more vibrant colour palette.
- Already a major fight is about to begin.

All in all... Ippo's back! ^_^
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Jan 8, 2009 9:57 AM

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LOL, loved the dramatic orchestral BG music. came off pretty random
Jan 8, 2009 11:13 AM

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I get that the its been over what 4, 5 years since the last episode of the first series ended, but man...no new ground was covered. Began the first 30-45 seconds rehashing the formula for the fights, and the flashing back/straight up copying scenes from the last series. Hopefully the rest of the show won't seem so recycled.
Jan 8, 2009 11:19 AM

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Episode 1 was great, one more must watch anime add to my list
Jan 8, 2009 11:26 AM
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Bit slow due to the calm before the storm, but man the Opening was bloody fantastic.
Jan 8, 2009 11:56 AM
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finally, they continued it.
Jan 8, 2009 12:06 PM

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noteDhero said:
I get that the its been over what 4, 5 years since the last episode of the first series ended, but man...no new ground was covered. Began the first 30-45 seconds rehashing the formula for the fights, and the flashing back/straight up copying scenes from the last series. Hopefully the rest of the show won't seem so recycled.

Probably just since it's the first episode.
Jan 8, 2009 12:39 PM

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lol I almost cried wen in so long time i see Ippo my nr1 anime :)
fights looks awesome like always just Op and Ed not very good.And hummor not so fuuny but wee will see.

Jan 8, 2009 1:35 PM

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Yay. finally!!
After I finished the first season. I was going to read the manga. But with over 800 chapters, I really didn't have the time.

The anime is finally back. Standard Ippo build up epiosde for the climax that awaits in the next!
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Jan 8, 2009 2:56 PM

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Lol @ Ippo's man-crush on Miyata.

Anyway, glad to see the series back in 2008 animation. The fights do look as they will be epic and animated well. Can't wait.
Jan 8, 2009 3:25 PM
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Holy fishsticks can't wait for the next episode. This match is gonna be good.
Jan 8, 2009 4:53 PM

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Episode one was really good, and the new OP is awesome as well. :D Looking forward to the match in episode two.
Jan 8, 2009 5:28 PM

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The only thing that semi bothers me is the fact that kumi has a new voice actress?
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