20 anime like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
These are the shows Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 7 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Tomorrow's Joe
TV · 1970 · 79 eps · 81/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into boxing and coming of age. Many fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Sports
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Slam Dunk
TV · 1993 · 101 eps · 83/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into shounen and primarily male cast. It is a longer watch at 101 episodes. Many fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Sports
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Megalobox
TV · 2018 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into boxing and martial arts. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Many fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- Sports
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Baki the Grappler
TV · 2001 · 24 eps · 73/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into martial arts and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sports
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Aoashi
TV · 2022 · 24 eps · 81/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into male protagonist and primarily male cast. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
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Eyeshield 21
TV · 2005 · 145 eps · 76/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into male protagonist and shounen. It is a longer watch at 145 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Sports
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Run with the Wind
TV · 2018 · 23 eps · 83/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into primarily male cast and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 23 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
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Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
TV · 2006 · 50 eps · 77/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into martial arts and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 50 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
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HAIKYU!!
TV · 2014 · 25 eps · 83/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into male protagonist and primarily male cast. It is a shorter watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sports
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Ring ni Kakero 1
TV · 2004 · 12 eps · 62/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into boxing and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sports
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Honoo no Tenkousei
OVA · 1991 · 2 eps · 66/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into boxing and shounen. It is a shorter watch at 2 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Sports
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Hikaru no Go
TV · 2001 · 75 eps · 78/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into coming of age and primarily male cast. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sports
- Supernatural
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Umamusume: Cinderella Gray
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into fitness. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
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Levius
ONA · 2019 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into boxing and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- Sports
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Nozomi Witches
OVA · 1992 · 3 eps · 59/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into boxing and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 3 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Romance
- Sports
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Kinnikuman
TV · 1983 · 137 eps · 69/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into martial arts. It is a longer watch at 137 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Sports
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Baby Steps
TV · 2014 · 25 eps · 75/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into male protagonist and fitness. It is a shorter watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Romance
- Sports
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Welcome to the Ballroom
TV · 2017 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into male protagonist and coming of age. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sports
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Ahiru no Sora
TV · 2019 · 50 eps · 70/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into primarily male cast and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 50 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
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B.B BURNING BLOOD
OVA · 1990 · 3 eps · 57/100
Like Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, it leans into boxing and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 3 episodes. Fans of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sports
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