Hajime no Ippo

126 episodes 124 canon 0 filler 2 mixed

★ 8.7 TMDB · 1,245 votes

No verified filler episodes — every episode moves the story forward.

Classifications verified 2026-10-16 · 2 episode(s) under review

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Makunouchi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. Always a target for bullying at school (the family fishing business grants him a distinct odor), Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around…

First aired 2000 · Status: finished · Japanese title: はじめの一歩

Hajime no Ippo: the quick answer

No verified filler — nothing is safe to skip.

Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-16 · 2 episode(s) under review. How we classify

Season 1

75 eps · 73 canon · 0 filler · 2 mixed
  1. #1The First StepCanon Oct 3, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #2Fruits of LaborCanon Oct 10, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #3Tears of JoyCanon Oct 17, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #4Shadow BoxingCanon Oct 24, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #53 Months to CounterCanon Oct 31, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #6The Opening Bell of the RematchCanon Nov 6, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #7The Destructive Force Of One CMCanon Nov 13, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8Promise to Meet AgainCanon Nov 20, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #9C Class LicenseCanon Nov 27, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10Debut Match!Canon Dec 4, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #11Obsession for VictoryCanon Dec 11, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #12Becoming a Bully's BuddyCanon Dec 18, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #13The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament BeginsCanon Dec 25, 2000Hajime no Ippo episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #14Powerful Arms! Hooks vs. Uppercut!Canon Jan 8, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #15Test of EnduranceCanon Jan 15, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 15 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #16Premonition of a Hard BattleCanon Jan 22, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 16 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #17Ippo on the BeachCanon Jan 29, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 17 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #18ClinchCanon Feb 5, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 18 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #19K.O. DreamCanon Feb 12, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #20Threat of ShotgunCanon Feb 19, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 20 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #21The Way to Capture a ProdigyCanon Feb 26, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 21 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #22Forward! Forward!!Canon Mar 5, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 22 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #23Another Semi-FinalCanon Mar 12, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #24To the Place We Promised...Canon Mar 19, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 24 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #25Every EmotionCanon Mar 26, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 25 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #26Battle for DistanceCanon Apr 2, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 26 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  27. #27Death MatchCanon Apr 9, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 27 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  28. #28Victory or DefeatCanon Apr 16, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 28 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  29. #29Rocky of NaniwaCanon Apr 23, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 29 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  30. #30To Enemy GroundCanon Apr 30, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 30 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  31. #31Traces of Intense BattlesMixedMay 7, 2001Under reviewHajime no Ippo episode 31 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  32. #32Throw Your Right!Canon May 14, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 32 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  33. #33Smash ForceCanon May 21, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 33 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  34. #34The Rookie KingCanon May 28, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 34 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  35. #35The Continuing JourneyCanon Jun 4, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 35 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  36. #36The Champ and ICanon Jun 11, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 36 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  37. #37A Thing to Strive ForCanon Jun 18, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 37 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  38. #38Two Rookies of the YearCanon Jun 26, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 38 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  39. #39Challenge in a Foreign LandCanon Jul 3, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 39 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  40. #40A Counter to Surpass All CountersCanon Jul 10, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 40 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  41. #41Barf-michi's Big FightCanon Jul 17, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 41 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  42. #42Sharing a DreamCanon Jul 24, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 42 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  43. #43The Speed StarCanon Jul 31, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 43 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  44. #44Blind Spot in the RingCanon Aug 7, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 44 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  45. #45The White Fangs of the WolfCanon Aug 14, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 45 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  46. #46Be the GazelleCanon Aug 21, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 46 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  47. #47The Fighting Spirit WithinCanon Aug 28, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 47 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  48. #48The Red WolfCanon Sep 4, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 48 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  49. #49The Courage to BelieveCanon Sep 18, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 49 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  50. #50Something to ConveyCanon Sep 25, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 50 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  51. #51Group DateCanon Oct 2, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 51 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  52. #52The ChallengerMixedOct 9, 2001Under reviewHajime no Ippo episode 52 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  53. #53So That I Can Be MyselfCanon Oct 16, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 53 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  54. #54Fists of the ChampCanon Oct 23, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 54 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  55. #55The Japan Featherweight Title MatchCanon Oct 30, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 55 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  56. #56The Power that Stands in the WayCanon Nov 6, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 56 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  57. #57ConclusionCanon Nov 13, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 57 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  58. #58HeartbrokenCanon Nov 20, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 58 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  59. #59Look of DeterminationCanon Nov 27, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 59 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  60. #60RivalCanon Dec 4, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 60 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  61. #61Comeback AnxietyCanon Dec 11, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 61 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  62. #62RevivalCanon Dec 18, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 62 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  63. #63Youth of FireCanon Dec 25, 2001Hajime no Ippo episode 63 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  64. #64Hot Rod EraCanon Jan 8, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 64 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  65. #65The Summer of the Kamogawa CorpsCanon Jan 15, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 65 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  66. #66Mr. Takamura's TearsCanon Jan 22, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 66 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  67. #67The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into ActionCanon Jan 29, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 67 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  68. #68The Chief's PerilCanon Feb 5, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 68 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  69. #69The Trap of the SouthpawCanon Feb 12, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 69 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  70. #70The Young PunkCanon Feb 19, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 70 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  71. #71Time for the ShowdownCanon Feb 26, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 71 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  72. #72LollapaloozaCanon Mar 5, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 72 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  73. #73Surpass That MomentCanon Mar 12, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 73 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  74. #74MixupCanon Mar 19, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 74 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  75. #75One Step FurtherCanon Mar 26, 2002Hajime no Ippo episode 75 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Season 2

26 eps · 26 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #76The New StepCanon Jan 6, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 76 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #77Bloody CrossCanon Jan 13, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 77 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #78To a PromiseCanon Jan 20, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 78 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #79Towards The WorldCanon Jan 27, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 79 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #80The Strength of the WorldCanon Feb 2, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 80 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #81A Figure to Chase AfterCanon Feb 11, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 81 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #82The Advent of the DevilCanon Feb 17, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 82 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #83Spirit For One Last AttackCanon Feb 25, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 83 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #84Inheritance QualificationsCanon Mar 3, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 84 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #85Biting DogCanon Mar 10, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 85 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #86Ippo vs. Hammer NaoCanon Mar 17, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 86 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #87Requirements for a ProCanon Mar 24, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 87 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #88Ippo At The Beach 2Canon Apr 1, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 88 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #89Two SparsCanon Apr 8, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 89 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #90Itagaki's Debut Fight!Canon Apr 14, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 90 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #91The Two HawksCanon Apr 21, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 91 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #92Wild KidCanon Apr 28, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 92 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #93Extreme Weight ControlCanon May 5, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 93 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #94Critical SituationCanon May 12, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 94 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #95Junior Middleweight World Title MatchCanon May 19, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 95 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #96Battle of HawkCanon May 26, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 96 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #97BrawlCanon Jun 2, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 97 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #98Supporting HandCanon Jun 9, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 98 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #99The KingCanon Jun 16, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 99 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #100Please Accept This Bronze StatueCanon Jun 23, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 100 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #101New ChallengerCanon Jun 30, 2009Hajime no Ippo episode 101 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Season 3

25 eps · 25 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #102The Strongest ChallengerCanon Oct 6, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 102 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #103The Dempsey Roll DestroyedCanon Oct 12, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 103 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #104A Woman's BattleCanon Oct 19, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 104 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #105The Goddess of VictoryCanon Oct 25, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 105 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #106100% FakeCanon Nov 1, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 106 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #107The Distance Between Me and GloryCanon Nov 8, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 107 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #108Cheese ChampionCanon Nov 15, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 108 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #109The Mad Dog and the Red WolfCanon Nov 22, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 109 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #110A Savage ScenarioCanon Nov 29, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 110 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #111The Face Of DeterminationCanon Dec 7, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 111 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #112Fearless ChallengerCanon Dec 28, 2013Hajime no Ippo episode 112 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #113The Anti-Dempsey PerfectedCanon Jan 4, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 113 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #114A Fist That Picks You UpCanon Jan 4, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 114 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #115Empowering WordsCanon Jan 11, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 115 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #116A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing BoatCanon Jan 17, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 116 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #117Golden EagleCanon Jan 25, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 117 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #118Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's CoconutCanon Feb 1, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 118 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #119The Unfinished New CounterCanon Feb 8, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 119 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #120Hawk vs. EagleCanon Feb 15, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 120 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #121A Lesson Never ForgottenCanon Feb 22, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 121 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #122The End of the Death MatchCanon Mar 1, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 122 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #123Flower of HopeCanon Mar 8, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 123 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #124The Courage to LiveCanon Mar 15, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 124 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #125Iron FistCanon Mar 22, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 125 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #126A VowCanon Mar 29, 2014Hajime no Ippo episode 126 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Under review

2 episode(s) have conflicting sources. We show them as mixed rather than guessing — never auto-labeled filler.

Common questions

Which Hajime no Ippo episodes are filler?

None — all 126 episodes of Hajime no Ippo are canon or mixed, with no verified filler.

Can I skip the filler episodes in Hajime no Ippo?

No — Hajime no Ippo has no verified filler episodes, so there is nothing you can safely skip; every episode moves the story.

How many filler episodes does Hajime no Ippo have?

Hajime no Ippo has 0 verified filler episodes out of 126 total (0%). 124 episodes are canon and 2 are mixed (part canon, part filler).