Fighting Spirit: Rising Episode 1: The Greatest Challenger

Manga chapter 394-398

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Episode Context

As the first episode of a 25-episode season, 'The Greatest Challenger' functions as a transitional piece bridging Ippo's prior championship victories into the gauntlet of title defenses that will define Rising. It establishes Ippo's emotional state and championship responsibilities before his first major challenge, a title defense against Shimabukuro Iwao, arrives in the very next episode. The reflective groundwork laid here gives the high-stakes action to come its emotional foundation.

Runtime22 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateOct 6, 2013

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