- 6/14/2025
Hajime No Ippo (Fighting Spirit) Episode - 55 (Eng Dub)
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01:29Oh, I'm sorry.
01:38You all right, Chief?
01:40Don't sweat it, kid.
01:41That's it for today.
01:42What?
01:43I was just getting my rhythm going.
01:45Go home.
01:46You got the fight tomorrow.
01:47You want to be half dead when you go after Date?
01:49Get your butt home and relax.
01:51That's an order.
01:52Yes, sir.
01:53I'll do that.
01:54Well, working hard as usual.
01:57Good afternoon, Epo, dear.
01:59I remember you.
02:00You're a nurse, right?
02:00Her name's Tomiko.
02:02She just wouldn't let up for a second until I showed her the gym.
02:05All of you.
02:05You practically dragged me here, honey bear.
02:08Honey bear?
02:08Because you're so sweet.
02:10You're the sweetest.
02:11Well, I, uh...
02:12I could dip you in tea and drink you up.
02:13I could dip you in tea and drink you up.
02:14It was nice to see you, uh...
02:15You're kind of sweet could fill up a whole candy store.
02:17Epo, after you hit the showers, come to the back room.
02:20Why?
02:20What's in the back room?
02:22It's just the coolest thing you ever saw in your whole life.
02:26Fortune-telling?
02:27You said this was going to be cool, but it's the same old crap.
02:29I'm missing cartoons for this.
02:33Hmm?
02:34Huh?
02:35Oh, so you're going to be the one reading the cards?
02:38You have got to be kidding.
02:39Has she ever got this right?
02:42She's no run-of-the-mill fortune cookie.
02:44Her predictions are so on target, they're downright scary.
02:47You can practically set your watch by them.
02:49Ugh, what are you saying?
02:51You think that she can actually tell my future?
02:53For starters, wait till she gets on a roll.
02:55What?
02:57She doesn't have to do this.
02:58I'm telling you, it's all right, buddy.
03:00She's never wrong.
03:01Then I really don't want to know.
03:03It's just that with the big match coming up,
03:04I wouldn't want to know anything that might jinx me.
03:07So I really appreciate the...
03:08Certainly, I'm glad I came.
03:11Yeah, go ahead.
03:12Epo wants to find out.
03:13He just doesn't know it yet.
03:15No, I don't.
03:16Really.
03:17Let's get started.
03:21Hey, you got some real tarot cards.
03:23Now that's a class act.
03:25It's just one card, and it's already pretty creepy.
03:27Shh.
03:28Tamiko's ability requires complete silence
03:30while she concentrates on her sixth sense.
03:32Please be quiet so she can work.
03:34Oh, wow.
03:35That's impressive.
03:36I don't care if she gets it right.
03:37I'm just ready to laugh either way.
03:39I have it.
03:50The tarot cards say that Epo's fortune for tomorrow is...
03:58What in blazes are you morons doing?
04:00Ah!
04:01Are you idiots actually trying to jinx the fight one night before the championship match?
04:05I'm sorry!
04:06See y'all later.
04:14All right.
04:16Knock him dead.
04:17We'll be cheering you on the whole time.
04:19Thanks, guys.
04:20Well, he sure is a lot more relaxed than I thought he would be.
04:23Man, they're the only boxers stupid enough to consult a psychic about an upcoming fight.
04:28It's a lot better than being so nervous that you can't deliver your best when it's actually time to fight.
04:33I think it's really great that they enjoy boxing so much.
04:36It's their biggest advantage when it comes to stepping in that ring.
04:39Yeah.
04:40When they have fun, they make it easy for me to relax.
04:43It's hard to believe that kid's already facing his title match.
04:47He has come a long way.
04:49But the strange thing is he hasn't really changed since we met him.
04:52He's the same cheerful kid who joined our gym only a few years ago.
04:56He's just gotten a lot stronger since then.
04:58Every time he has a fight, it tears me up inside.
05:01Being his coach has never been easy, I'll tell you.
05:04He's sure got a lot of talent, but he's also needed a lot more guidance than most of my fighters.
05:09This next match is going to age me about ten years.
05:12Ha ha.
05:13I know he's a lot of work, but he's always lived up to your expectations, Chief.
05:17The best we can do now is believe in him, that he'll win.
05:21We have to believe that he'll become the next champion.
05:24For some strange reason, all that craziness today helped me relax.
05:34Ha ha.
05:39The same day I ate hamburgers with Yamada, that was when I sparred against Mr. Date.
05:44I was practically useless against him.
05:46In just one match, he was able to knock me down six times.
05:50He's probably a lot stronger now than he was back then, but he's not the only one.
06:03We'll find out just how far I've come since then.
06:06I'm going to the limit, and I'm hitting him with everything I've got.
06:09What do you think, Doc?
06:19Hmm.
06:20They've dropped.
06:22I had a feeling they would.
06:23No, it's amazing.
06:24Your results are practically identical to when you took on the world title match six years ago.
06:29I can't begin to guess how you maintain such a high level of physical strength.
06:33In fact, it's increased, and you still have perfect eyesight.
06:36The truth is, your optic reflexes are firing faster than average.
06:40I don't have to tell you how important that is for a boxer.
06:43All in all, you're in the best condition of your life.
06:45So much so, I pity the poor fighter who's got to face you tomorrow.
06:50Pity?
06:51Is he trying to be funny?
06:53Makanuuchi is the one that's still young.
06:55He's still got time to bounce back from one or two upsets.
06:59But time's running out for me.
07:01And there's no sense boxing anymore if I can't make it to the world title.
07:05I decided a long time ago that if I lose, I retire.
07:09I've got no choice but to grind you into dust, Makanuuchi.
07:18I'm home!
07:20I passed the first way and no problem.
07:22Huh?
07:24Oh, did she go to work already?
07:28Fried pork chops and red snapper.
07:31The same thing she made for me when I had my first fight.
07:33Thank you for the food.
07:41It's already been two years since then.
07:44Sometimes I can't believe that I got this far.
07:46I was always being bullied.
07:52And Mr. Takamura saved me.
07:56It all started with ten leaves.
07:59Well, who is?
08:12Bye bye.
08:13Bye bye.
08:22All right, it's time.
08:33Time for me to go up against the strongest fighter in Japan.
08:45So this is where Makanuchi goes to work.
08:48Hey there, Teach.
08:49Quit standing around like some kind of funeral director and get in line.
08:53Can you believe how many of us showed up?
08:56This is like a class reunion.
08:58He's a real draw, apparently.
08:59It's an amazing turnout.
09:01You think all these people came here to see Makanuchi?
09:04This is bigger than all of us.
09:06You really think you could do it?
09:08You guys are ridiculous.
09:09Why, you bunch of winders, what good does it do anybody to be negative
09:12when Ipo's fight for the championship title is at stake?
09:16Attention, everyone from third year class.
09:18This is going to be an important match.
09:20Everyone cheer really loud.
09:22Yeah!
09:30It must have gotten cold out.
09:32The old wound is really hurting.
09:34And when it's all over, you're going to know how it feels.
09:48Excuse me, Makanuchi.
09:50We're ready for you out there.
09:52Get ready, kid.
09:56Right.
09:57And here is, in the blue corner, the challenger, Ipo Makanuchi!
10:21Hey, there's Ipo!
10:27Yeah!
10:28A very warm welcome of thunderous applause, the second Makanuchi came into view.
10:33He slowly makes his way toward the ring.
10:35And now entering the ring, in the red corner, the champion, A.G. Japan!
10:45Some tremendous cheering for the champion as well.
10:48He strives toward the ring like a wartime general, surveying his troops.
10:52Calm and collected as they come.
10:53The champion carnival Japan featherweight class title match of 10 rounds is about to begin.
11:08In the red corner, from Nakadai Gym, weighing 125 and a quarter pounds, the current featherweight
11:19champion of Japan, A.G. Darate!
11:26And here in the blue corner, from Kamagawa Gym, weighing 124 and one-half pounds, ranked number
11:35one in the Japan featherweight class, Ipo Makanuchi!
11:40Now it's finally time for the hottest match in the champion carnival, the Japanese featherweight
11:49title match!
11:51Will Date once again prove himself the strongest fighter?
11:55Or will Makanuchi rise to the top?
11:59And the first round begins now!
12:01Makanuchi weaves and steadily approaches his opponent.
12:24The champ, meanwhile, holds his ground and prepares to counterattack.
12:28Both fighters are now within the striking zone.
12:30He hammered me when we sparred.
12:34Will it be different in a real fight?
12:36He's got his left folded up close against him.
12:39Might be trying to prevent a corkscrew.
12:41Well, let's see how he's improved since our sparring match.
12:44Gonna have to feel it out with my fists.
12:52He's fast!
12:53No wasted movement in his punch!
12:55And the way he stepped in, he challenged me to an exchange!
12:58He's fast!
12:59He already stepped in!
13:02That was perfect!
13:04His dodging momentum fed directly into his attack!
13:13Damn!
13:14That right was a warning shot!
13:16He's letting me know exactly how much he's changed!
13:19How about that?
13:21The kid's got a clever way of speaking with his fists!
13:23Attack!
13:24You gotta hit him first!
13:28All right, here it comes!
13:32Throw your left and get out!
13:34Don't trade hits with him!
13:35If the challenger wants to go blow for blow, I gotta let him have it.
13:39These scrapes aren't gonna put him down.
13:48Epo's doing good.
13:49Won't be easy for the old guy to fight his way out of this one.
13:52If he keeps it tight, Dante won't be able to throw a corkscrew or anything else that draws a lot of power.
13:56He's too close to throw a corkscrew.
13:59I'll use a combination.
14:03His combos are coming even faster.
14:06It's too fast.
14:07He's going to have to do more if he wants to avoid those punches.
14:10He's got a lot of nerve coming in low.
14:15Show your face!
14:17An uppercut!
14:19Hit me!
14:20Oh no!
14:21Let my liver open!
14:22I can't block it!
14:23I'll never make it in time!
14:25Ah, screw it!
14:26I'll take the punch!
14:30Your face is wide open!
14:33He locked onto me as soon as I came out of the punch!
14:36I gotta bear down!
14:37You didn't think I took that punch for nothing, did you?
14:50Look at that!
14:51He doesn't flinch!
14:52He charges forward and goes in for the kill!
14:54He's a worthy challenger!
14:56You got scared!
14:57Keep moving!
14:58Epo don't let up for anything!
15:00Umazawa!
15:01Must you shout?
15:02What?
15:02I'm trying to watch a fight!
15:04The champion's powerful.
15:05Of course he is, Einstein!
15:06That's why he's the champion!
15:08You can do it, Epo!
15:11I can't believe how bold he is in the ring!
15:15He's nothing like the timid student I once knew!
15:19Keep going!
15:20You can do it!
15:22His fighting spirit is coming through!
15:24He's young and he fears nothing!
15:26He's an absolute nightmare!
15:28All the same, I bet you 10 to 1, you won't see this coming!
15:32A right hook!
15:33I gotta block it!
15:41What's this?
15:42The challenger looks stunned!
15:44What's wrong?
15:45He didn't get hit in the temple!
15:46He hit him under the ear!
15:47I'll bet that punch knocked his equilibrium off!
15:52Date hits him with a combo!
15:55I got a guard!
15:56You rushed it!
15:57I can break that easy!
16:00Not tables have turned!
16:02Date takes the offensive and Makanuji is like a sitting duck!
16:05No!
16:08It's too much!
16:10I gotta force him back!
16:11A left from Date renders the challenger dead on his feet!
16:16Might as well finish it now!
16:18No!
16:19He's getting ready to launch a big one!
16:23Corkscrew!
16:33Dammit!
16:34He almost had me!
16:35I can't let him keep his distance!
16:37I gotta stick close to him!
16:38It's the only chance I've got!
16:41He pushes into the champion to prevent further attack!
16:44I should have waited before I threw that corkscrew!
16:47Gotta break him down even further before I knock him out!
16:55What are you thinking?
16:56You're gonna try to punch from there?
16:58You're too close!
16:59There's nothing to punch!
17:04What the...
17:05The challenger scores a hit at point-blank range!
17:08Date stumbles back!
17:10All right!
17:11Keep them coming, Epo!
17:13That was a solid punch!
17:15I'm getting my rhythm back!
17:18How did he do that?
17:19You can't get any power when you're that extended!
17:21Another reversal!
17:23He's got the champ up against the ropes!
17:25Keep going, Epo!
17:27You got him on the ropes!
17:28Knock him out!
17:28Oh, man!
17:29I can't use clinches if he's gonna bring out the big guns!
17:33So instead, we'll have to duke it out!
17:38It's a rope-side exchange of hits, with both fighters throwing a furious barrage at one another!
17:43It's a full-fledged melee!
17:47The challenger advances upon the champ like an unstoppable machine!
17:51And there's the bell!
17:59A grueling first round!
18:01Most fighters appear only to be interested in a knockout!
18:03The current point total from the judges is 10 to 10!
18:09It's still anyone's fight!
18:10All right, good show!
18:11You're moving forward like a hungry animal, and you're doing exactly what a challenger should!
18:15How do you feel?
18:18Any damage?
18:19Uh-uh, I feel good!
18:21The real challenge so far is to keep up with him!
18:24Yes!
18:25He's doing a damn good job of keeping you from throwing your best punch!
18:28And in light of the fact that you're a lot stronger than he is, Date is still going at you with all his steam!
18:33He's proud, and his boxing is smart and gutsy!
18:36It's impressive!
18:37He's one hell of a boxer!
18:39He's very strong!
18:41And I can't even begin to figure out where the next punch is coming from!
18:44I hit him with power, and he comes right back at me with precision!
18:49It's just now starting to feel real to me!
18:52I'm in a fight against a champion!
18:55You know what?
18:56All those body blows really hurt!
18:58A few more like that, and the whole arena will find out what I had for lunch!
19:01He was always good, but he didn't have a close quarter punch way back when I fought him!
19:05I'd venture a guess that he's even improved since his last fight with Vord!
19:09He sure did surpass my expectations!
19:12I couldn't let go of the image of the green rookie who agreed to spar with me!
19:18I'm going to have to reassess, because the kid I see in the blue corner has now turned into the most powerful challenger I've ever fought!
19:26Tournament out!
19:29Look at that!
19:31That's the face of a guy who's ready to rumble!
19:33Well, an opponent like that, you hit him with left hooks until they start to spin!
19:39Now box!
19:40I can't give them a reason to doubt me!
19:43If I can't take him out, how am I going to take the world on?
19:48Just into round two!
19:50The fighters plant their feet and continue to trade blows!
19:53The champ widens his stance to intercept!
19:55And Makanuji returns the favor!
19:57They're really starting to tear into each other!
20:03Of course they are!
20:04At this rate, they know either one could fall at any time!
20:07That's right, but they're in Ippo's range!
20:09The longer they keep duking it out, the more likely Ippo will come out on top!
20:14I know how it is, old guy!
20:16You want to pin down the challenger and retain the title of Japanese champion!
20:20But you should know, too much greed will make you see stars!
20:29The balance of power is falling apart!
20:32Close brains fighting is to Makanuji's advantage!
20:35My blocking's starting to slow down!
20:37Now's my chance!
20:38I'll dive in and cut deep in one solid movement!
20:41Another liver blow?
20:46A fate!
20:47And I totally fell for it!
20:48This is it!
20:50A strong right from below!
20:53Alright!
20:54N'Gate has knocked off his stance!
21:04Makanuji charges inside!
21:06He's got the champ cornered!
21:12He gets in three solid blows!
21:18Another clean hit!
21:24Huh?
21:24And that's another round!
21:28It was a fast three minutes of offense and defense!
21:32This time, Makanuji scores the most hits!
21:35He takes a slight lead of ten to nine!
21:37Round two goes to the challenger!
21:42Another ten seconds and you could have had him!
21:44I'm sure it's having an effect on him!
21:46You'll get him in the next round!
21:47I don't know!
21:48Huh?
21:49Hmm?
21:50What's wrong?
21:51It's not having an effect!
21:53Run that by again!
21:54He's not damaged!
21:56That last punch was a full swing!
21:59But it didn't phase him at all!
22:04It didn't do anything!
22:05It's gonna take a lot more for me to beat him!
22:09I get up again!
22:27When my walking body
22:33Tomorrow's the only way
22:39To you
22:41If that's where I could
22:45Help me and hide
22:47With you tomorrow
22:49With my
22:51Only care
22:53Even if I
22:55Can't
22:57Deal with
22:59My own
23:01All of my life
23:03I don't want to
23:05Be safe
23:06To the place to live
23:09With a place
23:11To live
23:14Again
23:15Help me
23:17Self-remember
23:19Self-reer
23:21Career
23:25The accumulation of experience
23:27Gained from repeated matches
23:29You learn techniques that can direct
23:31The match and suppress an opponent's
23:33Power and speed
23:34I'm hitting him, but I can't get
23:36In a decisive punch
23:37I can't stop until I win
23:40If I can't throw my best punch
23:42All I can do is get him with as many punches as possible
23:45Then I know I'll get my chance
23:46Next round
23:48The power that stands in the way
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