 If you liked
Hajime no Ippo
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 ...then you might like
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
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Tense as hell, adrenaline-pumping, and manly tears-inducing.
People pitted against each other. Same studio.
Everything else is pretty much different - Kaiji is psychological and Ippo is raw power - but you should give the other a try if you're looking for something addicting.
Both of these shows are over the top, intense shows about overcoming odds and facing adversity. While Kaiji does take a more calculated route than Ippo who often just gets into his zone, they both are giving it their all in high-stakes situations that last a long span of episodes.
Both also make me want to scream a whole bunch because of how insanely tense everything is.
Kaiji and Ippo are two very different shows, but are similar in a few important ways.
-The soundtracks for both shows are phenomenal (Hideki Taniuchi worked on the soundtrack for Kaiji and the opening songs for Ippo)
-Both shows show the psychological parts of their respective genres, boxing and extreme gambling. Kaiji and Ippo both overcome challenges through past experiences and their knowledge.
-Both shows have unique art styles and are produced by the same studio.
-Both shows are guaranteed to keep you at the edge of your seat despite their differences