Hajime No Ippo Episode 2 Apr 2026

: Ippo’s first sparring match against the prodigy, Ichiro Miyata .

: Although Miyata technically "wins" the sparring match by points and skill, the encounter sparks a fierce rivalry. Coach Kamogawa recognizes Ippo’s raw power and fighting spirit, officially accepting him as a student. Key Techniques & Highlights Hajime no Ippo Episode 2

: Having no formal training, Ippo is instructed to use the "Turtle Strategy"—keeping his guard high and tight to weather Miyata's high-speed barrages. : Ippo’s first sparring match against the prodigy,

: Introduces Coach Genji Kamogawa , the gym's manager Haruhiko Yagi , and Ippo's lifelong rival Ichiro Miyata . Plot Summary Key Techniques & Highlights : Having no formal

In , titled " Fruits of Labor " (Japanese: Doryoku no Kesshō ), Ippo takes his first real steps into the world of boxing through his debut sparring match. Episode Overview Original Air Date : October 10, 2000

After completing the initial "leaf-catching" test set by Takamura, Ippo is finally brought to the . Coach Kamogawa is initially skeptical of the timid boy, so he arranges a sparring match between Ippo and Ichiro Miyata, a skilled 15-year-old prodigy with years of experience, to test Ippo's potential.