ORIGINAL WORK BY GEORGE MORIKAWA Now I get it, but...

HAJIME NO IPPO: THE FIGHTING! So, are you feeling more relaxed now?
KAMOGAWA BOXING GYM Uh, oh... Yes!
He's late. However!
LOOKING FOR NEW FIGHTERS It is possible to be suddenly matched against
Welcome back! someone great like me!
-Hey there! -Why are you standing out here? Oh, man!
Uh, I have my pro certification exam today. The poor stiff who was pitted against me couldn't
Oh, yeah. Now I remember. show off any of his stuff
Takamura-san is supposed to come with me, but... because I knocked him out in ten seconds.
Yeah. He's punctual when it comes to himself, That reminds me. I heard Miyata has already passed
but he's pretty sloppy when it's other people's time. the certification exam.
All right. As your senior, I'll help you steel yourself If you fail, it'll build a gap between you guys again!
for the exam. Don't say that.
Huh? Uh, sure. Well, although there's no one as great as me in the
Listen. The most important thing in the exam is your entire world!
fighting spirit. What are you yakking about?!
Oh. Kid! Be confident! With what you've got, you'll pass
You must forget what you've learned and show for sure!
them you've got the drive. Uh, right!
Hey, what are you talking about? If he doesn't screw up.
You won't get anywhere with drive alone. Oh, shut up!
Huh? C CLASS LICENSE
Basics are key. The jab... They all look so strong. I wonder if they're all taking
defense, and footwork. the exam?
That's true. Don't get wigged out! Stop peeking around!
I remember how you ran around in circles for the Right!
whole exam. Give me a break.
Look who's talking. Huh?
You're the guy who's been slinging mud ever since. KORAKUEN HALL
You were so stiff and nervous, I'm amazed you It's that girl!
passed at all! She's cute!
And you looked like you were about to wet your Well, aren't we feeling cocky?
pants! So, you don't need me to come along with you?
Don't laugh! No... Don't!
I'm sorry. So, you both took the certification exam Maybe I should wreck you right now so you can't
together? take the test!
-Well, yeah. -Sort of. I'm sorry!

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NO NON-LICENSED PERSONNEL ALLOWED. NO -What a joke. -He's helpless.
SMOKING (4PM UNTIL END OF MATCH) Maybe he should go into comedy instead.
Number nine. 117,9 pounds. Thank you for your kindness earlier.
-Next, Number ten. -Here! Huh? Oh, it's you.
They only check body weight here. I can't get Don't worry about it.
nervous now! We're both in the featherweight class, aren't we?
Number 11. 140,5 pounds. Thanks to you, I was able to relax a lot.
-Next, Number 12! -Here! It was nothing.
Number 12. 124,5 pounds. Anyway, let's both do our best.
Uh, excuse me! Yeah!
Next, Number 13. Huh?
He's kind of scary-looking. He looks strong, too. Right.
Number 13. 125,66 pounds. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS OF THE PRO
Huh? CERTIFICATION EXAM
That's about the same as me! What's his problem?
He'll be taking the written test by now, but I'm sure Begin!
he'll do fine. Hey, what are you doing?!
-Hey, Takamura. -Huh? Defense! Remember practice!
Hi, Fujii-chan! Doing an article? It's just a test, so relax!
Today, I'm just observing. Use your hand!
It's my policy to follow around boxers who catch my Use your feet!
attention. What pathetic sparring!
You followed me all the way here? All right, why That's usually how it is with applicants.
don't you name it When I took the exam, everyone was pathetic,
"Exclusive Coverage! A Day in the Life of Mamoru myself excluded.
Takamura"? Next, Number five and six! Into the ring!
How has Makunouchi-kun been? By the way, I haven't seen Makunouchi-kun yet.
He's so nervous, he's shaking like a leaf! Hey, you're right. Where did he wander off to?
Fujii-chan, you must be bored chasing around a The Chief said I'd pass for sure,
small-shot like him. but I really do tend to screw up at the most crucial
I'm not after Makunouchi-kun exclusively. moments.
One other fighter interests me. I have to relax. My opponent is an applicant just like
Miyata-kun already passed the exam. I can't fall me.
behind! Ah, so there you are!
-What's your problem? -Keep it down! -It's almost your turn! -Uh, right!
I'm sorry. -Were you able to relax? -Yeah, sort of.
Here, you can use this. -Hey, Ippo! -Yes?
Thank you so much! Ow! Go out there and spill your blood!

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I don't want to! Okay, let's go!
-Then go out there and feed him leather! -Yes, sir! Knock him down.
Next, Number 11 and 12! Into the ring! -It's that guy. -Use your jab.
-Yeah! -Go on! Begin!
Show them what you've got! -Go for it! -All right!
Listen, don't concern yourselves with winning or -Jab! -Hey, what are you waiting for?!
losing. Hey, Fujii-chan! Is this the other guy you're after?
Try to show the basics you learned at your gyms. Just watch. You'll see.
Yeah. Don't rely on your right straight. Use the left. Go!
What's he mumbling about? -Come on! -Hey, get a move on!
I lucked out getting this guy to fight with. -Hey... -That's right. Flicker jabs.
He seems nervous as usual. The rush of flicker jabs. That pattern.
Did my efforts go down the drain? He's fast! Also, each punch is beautifully supported
Begin! by his hip.
Here I come, Mr. Mumble! Stop! Number 13!
I can see it! The bell! Ring the bell!
Compared to Miyata-kun's speed, it's almost like He's beyond applicant level.
slow-motion! Yeah. His boxing has a high level of perfection.
Hey, it's that klutz from earlier. SOUTH SEATS
I thought he looked slow, but he's actually rather You need a strong spine to make it as a pro.
good. But he didn't have to go to that kind of extreme at
Oh, good moves. an exam.
He's wide open! Do you have the leeway to be upset about that right
HAJIME NO IPPO: THE FIGHTING! now?
Hey, that right straight completely flipped the guy Did you notice the jab that triggered the rush of
over! punches?
-Amazing! -What a big move! Uh, yeah. He made some weird movement.
He's a monster. That is called a flicker jab.
He used jabs to stop his opponent and sent a Flicker jab?
straight punch. It's Hearns' special move.
The power of his punches is extraordinary. Hearns? You mean the famous Thomas Hearns?!
He's not bad, for applicant level. You got it!
Gosh, you surprised me. That was an awesome The guy whose punches made him a champion in
punch! five ranks.
Uh, thanks. A flicker jab always triggered the explosion of strong
I'm up next. punches.
Good luck! Makunouchi-kun.
Next, Number 13 and 14! I thought I should introduce you.

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This is Mashiba-kun of Toho Gym. Goodbye!
This is Makunouchi-kun of Kamogawa Gym. Hey there. Long time no see, Ippo.
-You're both featherweights... -As long as I exist... Ume...
you won't reach the top of the featherweight class. We missed you horribly, you know!
Want to switch classes? Lately, you've been going home right after school
I will not switch classes. lets out.
I promised to see someone at the Eastern Japan Why don't you hang out with us once in a while?
Rookie Tournament. We saw you. You're going to a boxing gym, huh?
Naturally, I'm not totally sure that I'll make it there, What?
but... You bastard! I bet you've been training to get
I'm working hard with that as my goal. revenge against us.
That's why I will not switch from the featherweight You've got some nerve!
class, no matter what! What? That's not why I'm going.
SHOIN HIGH SCHOOL Shut up!
Good afternoon! What's this? A driver's license?
Excuse me! Professional boxing license?!
Would you keep the noise down? Registered with Kamogawa Gym? Is this for real?
Oh, I'm sorry! There's no need to get scared.
Yagi-san, you said it would arrive today, right?! In this day and age,
Yup, it's here. even celebrities can get a professional license.
Here you go. Congratulations! I'm sure anyone can get one.
Thank you so much! Please give it back!
Good for you, Ippo. I don't think so!
I'm so happy! Anyway, I can't believe it. Is this guy a professional
I couldn't sleep at all last night boxer?
and I couldn't concentrate at all in school today! Why don't we experiment and see just how strong
Wow! he's got!
I don't know why, My license!
but when I actually hold the license, it feels so real! I didn't start boxing for a pitiful reason like revenge.
It renders you speechless! I'm going to be a professional boxer because I love
This is not good. I need to get with the program. boxing!
-I have to go and help my mother now! -Kid! Is this a dream?
Don't get carried away just because you became a I can't believe it.
pro! Him, a boxer?
You need to start preparing for your debut match by I'm so glad I got it back.
running! It's been six months since I met Takamura-san,
If you're looking for Ippo-kun, when I used to be bullied all the time.
he said he had to go home to help out his mother. I've come a long way.

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I got permission from Mom. Ryo Mashiba lands an overwhelming victory in his
I'm finally a real professional boxer! debut match.
I'll do my best! Huh? What a flashy victory.
Goodbye! I'm returning to practice.
KAMOGAWA BOXING GYM I envy you! The featherweight class looks like a lot of
All right! fun.
Huh? You buttinsky.
You've got a lot of guts to challenge me. Yes, Miyata-kun and Mashiba-kun are way past the
Seems like you're preparing for your debut match. level of your average newbie.
Takamura-san! Me, challenge you? However, Makunouchi-kun also has an amazing,
I just didn't see you there! destructive single punch.
Come on! Take a shot at me, Ippo! It's amazing that he doesn't realize that for himself.
But I don't stand a chance against you. -Ippo-kun! -Yes?
Giving up before you even try won't get you ahead -What is it? -I have good news.
in the world of pro boxing! -Good news? -Ooh, what is it?
Here I come! Kid, the opponent for your debut match has been
-Not bad, Ippo. -All right! selected.
Just kidding! The name of your opponent is...
It'll be a million years before you can take me on! The straight punch.
That's mean! A basic punch that all boxers must acquire.
Hello! A long-distance form which causes damage to one's
Hey, Fujii-chan! opponent.
I brought a video I think Makunouchi-kun should Sometimes, that single punch can turn the flow of
see. the match,
A video? and cut off the opponent's resilience.
One minute and 33 seconds into the first round of Even if they tell me I'll win easily,
his debut match, I can't underestimate him!
Ichiro Miyata scores a brilliant KO victory. Because it will be my first time in that ring!
That's how I'd write it. Next time, "Debut Match!"
Ippo wouldn't be able to beat him in his current
shape.
Miyata-kun really is amazing!
I have to work harder or I'll be left behind.
Hold it!
There's one more tape.
Mashiba-san!
He scored an instant KO with the barrage following
the flicker jab.

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