Its review time so i'll post a review on my latest seen anime and latest read manga....
ANIME
Hajime no Ippo
1)What can I say? It’s the best sports-themed anime I’ve seen so far! The first episode didn’t impress me much, especially Ippo, but I was sure glad I watched till the end.
Our hero, Makunouchi Ippo actually starts out as a wimp, but after being saved by boxing champion Takamura and taking up boxing, his life changes forever. Of course a lot of times he’s still a wimp, but he really packs a powerful punch! He’s not invincible either, and it makes it more realistic.
The stories. You really don’t get bored with Hajime no Ippo. Sure, I think there was recap episode or two, but it’s more than 60 episodes so it’s fine. The comedic moments are great too! They really gave me great laughs. There’s also a love story too, but it’s not the focus here.
The fights. They’re awesome, and with the energetic way the announcer covers the fight, you find yourself absorbed into it. The moves are awesome too! I never knew about Dempsey Roll or Gazelle Punch, and that they even existed!
The characters. What I like about the anime is that Ippo’s foes also get their own screen time–their stories, why they box, their aspirations, etc. I could go on and on, but I think I’ll save that for another time. I don’t think it’ll be enough just to mention them here, I wanna save it for later! =)
The animation. The drawing style is basically makes most characters look chubby, even the girls. But with many entertaining matches and stories, I’m not complaining.
Favorite Boxer. Miyata. I really wanted to see a real match between him and Ippo.
Favorite Funny Guy. Takamura fits the role nicely.
Best Fight. Sendo versus Ippo, the rematch. Yeah, they really saved the best fight for last!
Whew! When I get around to recomposing my all-time favorite anime, I’d sure think about this one too.
Our hero, Makunouchi Ippo actually starts out as a wimp, but after being saved by boxing champion Takamura and taking up boxing, his life changes forever. Of course a lot of times he’s still a wimp, but he really packs a powerful punch! He’s not invincible either, and it makes it more realistic.
The stories. You really don’t get bored with Hajime no Ippo. Sure, I think there was recap episode or two, but it’s more than 60 episodes so it’s fine. The comedic moments are great too! They really gave me great laughs. There’s also a love story too, but it’s not the focus here.
The fights. They’re awesome, and with the energetic way the announcer covers the fight, you find yourself absorbed into it. The moves are awesome too! I never knew about Dempsey Roll or Gazelle Punch, and that they even existed!
The characters. What I like about the anime is that Ippo’s foes also get their own screen time–their stories, why they box, their aspirations, etc. I could go on and on, but I think I’ll save that for another time. I don’t think it’ll be enough just to mention them here, I wanna save it for later! =)
The animation. The drawing style is basically makes most characters look chubby, even the girls. But with many entertaining matches and stories, I’m not complaining.
Favorite Boxer. Miyata. I really wanted to see a real match between him and Ippo.
Favorite Funny Guy. Takamura fits the role nicely.
Best Fight. Sendo versus Ippo, the rematch. Yeah, they really saved the best fight for last!
Whew! When I get around to recomposing my all-time favorite anime, I’d sure think about this one too.
2)
Hajime no Ippo Anime Review
Written by: Enishi on 10/16/2004
Introduction
Hajime No Ippo is a series about boxing. But then again, its much more than that. It is a series that involves everything that makes anime great. It has the depth to continue forever (as seems to be the case, since the manga is on Volume 70+ in Japan). From the superbly conceived characters, to the hysterically funny moments that are widespread throughout, this anime gets a number 1 ranking in my book.
Review
At first glance, the main character, Makunouchi Ippo, doesn't look like much. Indeed, after the first few episodes, you might even get a bit annoyed with him. But you will be surprised at how fast your opinion of him changes. It is a complete turnaround. This turnaround is the theme throughout this series. The story follows Ippo as he begins his long walk down the path of a pro boxer in Japan. Ippo starts out as a weakling who doesn't seem to be able to stand up for himself. However, this changes one day when Ippo meets a pro boxer. Ippo is in awe of the power and confidence he sees within this boxer, and so he chooses his path to become one. Along his way, Ippo picks up friends, and the list of his opponents grows. One of the really cool things about this anime is that it introduces a pretty large cast of characters that really grow on you. You gotta root for Ippo, but at the same time, you will end up rooting for even his opponents. The fights are typically better animated then the non-fight scenes. You notice this phenomenon a lot in series like DBZ and even Naruto. Ippo typically stays the same, and the only changes come noticeably half way through the series. The animation takes a turn for the better, and the coloration of each panel is improved. Overall, character designs rock in my opinion. This is perhaps the best "funny face" anime ever, with GTO following it. Just remember this: A-O-KI! This series has some great intro songs, but at the same time, it has some really lame ones. The opening song for the last part of the series is pretty lame, but Ippo's theme is pretty cool. Takamura's champion song is perhaps the funniest thing I've ever heard. The sound effects during the fights are great, and give each punch thrown their own personal dimension. I have seen a good amount of anime in my life. I consider myself a pretty big fan of anime, and this is one of the few series that I have seen literally 6+ times. I enjoy this series so much that I have just seen it again in its entirety to write this review. This series has so many good points that I really just want to say that much. But since James Lin wants some substance, I will say that the fight scenes are great, the humor is topnotch and the few songs that have recurring roles in the series are composed very well. The TV series is also so well done that I would recommend it over the manga for the up to where the anime ends. Until the rest of the fights get turned into OVA's, the manga is all we Ippo fans have. But, don't get me wrong, the manga is well done, and really shines now that the mangaka can focus solely on the manga and not both. I am rambling now. Ippo is great.
Conclusion
Come on, if you can't figure out what I think about this series, then you must have been hit one too many times. Hajime No Ippo is perhaps one of the greatest anime series I have encountered. It ranks up there with Rurouni Kenshin, Evangelion, and I enjoyed watching and reading it as much as I enjoy watching/reading Naruto and Full Metal Alchemist right now. Now if you will excuse me, I think I hear the sound of the gong.
Hajime no Ippo Anime Review
Written by: Enishi on 10/16/2004
Introduction
Hajime No Ippo is a series about boxing. But then again, its much more than that. It is a series that involves everything that makes anime great. It has the depth to continue forever (as seems to be the case, since the manga is on Volume 70+ in Japan). From the superbly conceived characters, to the hysterically funny moments that are widespread throughout, this anime gets a number 1 ranking in my book.
Review
At first glance, the main character, Makunouchi Ippo, doesn't look like much. Indeed, after the first few episodes, you might even get a bit annoyed with him. But you will be surprised at how fast your opinion of him changes. It is a complete turnaround. This turnaround is the theme throughout this series. The story follows Ippo as he begins his long walk down the path of a pro boxer in Japan. Ippo starts out as a weakling who doesn't seem to be able to stand up for himself. However, this changes one day when Ippo meets a pro boxer. Ippo is in awe of the power and confidence he sees within this boxer, and so he chooses his path to become one. Along his way, Ippo picks up friends, and the list of his opponents grows. One of the really cool things about this anime is that it introduces a pretty large cast of characters that really grow on you. You gotta root for Ippo, but at the same time, you will end up rooting for even his opponents. The fights are typically better animated then the non-fight scenes. You notice this phenomenon a lot in series like DBZ and even Naruto. Ippo typically stays the same, and the only changes come noticeably half way through the series. The animation takes a turn for the better, and the coloration of each panel is improved. Overall, character designs rock in my opinion. This is perhaps the best "funny face" anime ever, with GTO following it. Just remember this: A-O-KI! This series has some great intro songs, but at the same time, it has some really lame ones. The opening song for the last part of the series is pretty lame, but Ippo's theme is pretty cool. Takamura's champion song is perhaps the funniest thing I've ever heard. The sound effects during the fights are great, and give each punch thrown their own personal dimension. I have seen a good amount of anime in my life. I consider myself a pretty big fan of anime, and this is one of the few series that I have seen literally 6+ times. I enjoy this series so much that I have just seen it again in its entirety to write this review. This series has so many good points that I really just want to say that much. But since James Lin wants some substance, I will say that the fight scenes are great, the humor is topnotch and the few songs that have recurring roles in the series are composed very well. The TV series is also so well done that I would recommend it over the manga for the up to where the anime ends. Until the rest of the fights get turned into OVA's, the manga is all we Ippo fans have. But, don't get me wrong, the manga is well done, and really shines now that the mangaka can focus solely on the manga and not both. I am rambling now. Ippo is great.
Conclusion
Come on, if you can't figure out what I think about this series, then you must have been hit one too many times. Hajime No Ippo is perhaps one of the greatest anime series I have encountered. It ranks up there with Rurouni Kenshin, Evangelion, and I enjoyed watching and reading it as much as I enjoy watching/reading Naruto and Full Metal Alchemist right now. Now if you will excuse me, I think I hear the sound of the gong.
MANGA
Midori No Hibi
Info on Midori no Hibi Manga on AnimeNFO.com:
Other Names : Midori Days
Total Volumes : 8
Total Chapters :85
Year Published : 2003
Author : Inoue Kazuro
Publisher : Shogakkan
Story:Sawamura Seiji, Second year student at Sakuradamon High School, known as "the Devil's Right Hand" & "Mad Dog". The strongest Fighter around, he is feared by Everyone. He has always wanted a girlfriend, but he has been rejected 20 times in a row because of his Reputation. One Day, a girl called Midori Suddenly appears on his Right hand and Confesses to him, as a "Right Hand Lover". Now How will Seiji's Life turn Out? Will Midori stay on his Right Hand Forever??? Characters...The Cast of All the Midori no Hibi Characters. There are many characters. So I won't explain em'...My Review on Midori no Hibi Manga...Okay, So I think the idea & Storyline of Midori no Hibi was quite Unique & Different. Though i think Seiji (the main character) and Ichigo from Bleach Look almost alike... <_< id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256658641374475506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqa0QUD8HY6iCs_rSzBGSMviyolLpi8eUBZI8eRRxkxgXJ4v0tv-X3B73Aedg2SGY_d07ABOjkH16LT9AiFKIyUOAmvlxhwdQQ5jYjxi7zAJwGhyphenhyphenexOG4tQnqBpSW0o5RAkc5nz64Yyw/s400/midori_no_hibi_011.midori02_cover.jpg" border="0">
Now, Let's get onto Rating.. x)
My Rating:9/10
Art & Design: 7
Comment: The art is pretty Decent. Nothing extremely pretty or detailed... but decent.
Story: 9
Comment: Unique Storyline with LOTS of Comedy and Some Emotions... a 9!
Characters: 9.5
Comment: don't have to repeat myself... 9.5 for the Great Effort in Explaining the characters to great detail... =)
ALL THE CHARACTERS
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