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JAPAN · 2003

Hajime no Ippo

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sports competition determination and perseverance championship ambition personal rivalry underdog journey
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Synopsis

Kimura finally has his championship match. It takes place at the annual champion carnival. But now he must face the intense champion, Mashiba for the Junior Lightweight championship.

Year2003
CountryJapan
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