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Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road is the first television movie following the original 76-episode anime series. It serves as a direct bridge between the first season and the "New Challenger" sequel. Movie Overview April 18, 2003 Protagonist: Ippo Makunouchi Duration: 90 minutes Genre: Sports, Shonen, Drama Plot Summary

The champion remains standing, the belt stayed around his waist, and the "Champion's Road" continues toward the world stage. Ippo’s next major opponent in the manga, or should we dive into the training methods he used to beat Sanada?

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The Opponent

: He faces Kazuki Sanada, a medical student who uses his anatomical knowledge to hit pressure points and inflict maximum damage with minimal power.

, Sanada treats the human body like a map, using "Hien" (Swallow Fist) to strike pressure points and drain Ippo’s stamina with surgical precision.