Rising poster

Rising

(2013)

Overview

Hajime no Ippo: Rising continues Ippo's quest to become stronger, featuring the same cast of loveable dimwits from Kamogawa Gym, as they put their bodies and hearts on the line to make their way in the harsh world of professional boxing. With a will of iron, Ippo steps into the ring once again.

Cast

Kohei Kiyasu as Ippo Makunouchi (voice)
Kohei Kiyasu

as Ippo Makunouchi (voice)

Rikiya Koyama as Mamoru Takamura (voice)
Rikiya Koyama

as Mamoru Takamura (voice)

Wataru Takagi as Masaru Aoki (voice)
Wataru Takagi

as Masaru Aoki (voice)

Keiji Fujiwara as Tatsuya Kimura (voice)
Keiji Fujiwara

as Tatsuya Kimura (voice)

Jurota Kosugi as Ralph Anderson (voice)
Jurota Kosugi

as Ralph Anderson (voice)

Hidenobu Kiuchi as David Eagle (voice)
Hidenobu Kiuchi

as David Eagle (voice)

Hisao Egawa as Iwao Shimabukuro (voice)
Hisao Egawa

as Iwao Shimabukuro (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki as Ryuhei Sawamura (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki

as Ryuhei Sawamura (voice)

Episodes

The Strongest Challenger poster

The Strongest Challenger 10.0

October 6, 2013

Makunouchi Ippo defeated Sendou Takeshi with his Dempsey Roll and became the Japanese Featherweight Champion! Reflectin…

The Dempsey Roll Destroyed poster

The Dempsey Roll Destroyed 10.0

October 12, 2013

With his title on the line, Ippo goes toe-to-toe with Shimabukuro. The battle is so intense Ippo doesn’t even have room…

A Woman's Battle poster

A Woman's Battle 10.0

October 19, 2013

Ippo emerges victorious after a vicious war with Shimabukuro, and Itagaki’s sister Nanako comes to pay him a visit at h…

The Goddess of Victory poster

The Goddess of Victory 10.0

October 25, 2013

After an infuriating face-off with Imae, Aoki turns to his girlfriend Tomiko for comfort. Meanwhile, Imae chooses to fo…

100% Fake poster

100% Fake 10.0

November 1, 2013

Imae’s long hours of research quickly pay off as he decimates Aoki by countering every one of his trademark attacks, ev…

The Distance Between Me and Glory poster

The Distance Between Me and Glory 10.0

November 8, 2013

Imae, cowed by Aoki’s fearsome new move, suddenly realizes what it is Aoki has that he lacks. Summoning up all the ener…

Cheese Champion poster

Cheese Champion 10.0

November 15, 2013

Sendou Takeshi, the "Naniwa Tiger," returns to the ring! But it's his sparring partner, Sawamura Ryuuhei, who knocks Ip…

The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf poster

The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf 10.0

November 22, 2013

Ippo's next title defense is confirmed to be against Sawamura Ryuuhei, and after realizing the Dempsey Roll is vulnerab…

A Savage Scenario poster

A Savage Scenario 10.0

November 29, 2013

Volg has return to Japan to take back his boxing gloves from Ippo. He hopes to travel to America, but with no contacts …

The Face Of Determination poster

The Face Of Determination 10.0

December 7, 2013

As the fight with Sawamura draws near, Ippo has pinned all his hopes on the newly-evolved Dempsey Roll, to the point wh…

Fearless Challenger poster

Fearless Challenger 10.0

December 28, 2013

Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of rhythm. He stubbornl…

The Anti-Dempsey Perfected poster

The Anti-Dempsey Perfected 10.0

January 4, 2014

Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to take back the pace, …

A Fist That Picks You Up poster

A Fist That Picks You Up 10.0

January 4, 2014

The evolved Dempsey Roll saved Ippo from the jaws of defeat. Bolstered by the cheering fans, he chases down Sawamura. B…

Empowering Words poster

Empowering Words 10.0

January 11, 2014

Ippo visits Dr. Yamaguchi and learns the full extent of the damage caused by the evolved Dempsey Roll. As he walks home…

A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing Boat poster

A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing Boat 10.0

January 17, 2014

To celebrate Ippo's win and recovery, the whole gym gang hops aboard the Makunouchi Fishing Boat for a fun fishing trip…

Golden Eagle poster

Golden Eagle 10.0

January 25, 2014

While Takamura approaches his physical limits as he cuts weight for his upcoming world title match, the American champi…

Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut poster

Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut 10.0

February 1, 2014

It's time for Kimura and Aoki to step into the ring at the Yokohama Arena! Kimura's up first, and nerves come into play…

The Unfinished New Counter poster

The Unfinished New Counter 10.0

February 8, 2014

It's the semifinal match, Miyata vs. Dachboy, and the Miyata camp recognizes a familiar face in the opponent's corner..…

Hawk vs. Eagle poster

Hawk vs. Eagle 10.0

February 15, 2014

It's finally time for the main event, Takamura Mamoru vs. David Eagle! The challenger is full of vim and vigor, but eve…

A Lesson Never Forgotten poster

A Lesson Never Forgotten 10.0

February 22, 2014

Despite being stymied by Eagle, Takamura assures his corner he has a plan for victory. Just as he seems to be making pr…

The End of the Death Match poster

The End of the Death Match 10.0

March 1, 2014

Blood sprays across the ring as Takamura and Eagle pound at each other's cuts. Takamura's good eye is quickly swelling …

Flower of Hope poster

Flower of Hope 10.0

March 8, 2014

And old photo and a little prodding from Ippo and Aoki prompts Coach Kamogawa and Nekota to take a trip down memory lan…

The Courage to Live poster

The Courage to Live 10.0

March 15, 2014

Prizefighting turns out to be no match for boxing as Sergeant Ralph Anderson easily manhandles Kamogawa and Nekota. The…

Iron Fist poster

Iron Fist 10.0

March 22, 2014

Kamogawa breathes a sigh of relief as he watches Nekota run circles around Anderson with his spectacular footwork... Un…

A Vow poster

A Vow 10.0

March 29, 2014

Kamogawa resorts to pounding a log with his bare fists as he trains to face Anderson and avenge Nekota. Anderson redisc…