A good manga series, like Netflix’s I don’t think socontinues to impact, influence and entertain readers indefinitely long after its heyday has passed. After his debut, I don’t think so Is widely viewed as one of the best martial arts/combat sports manga of its time. Incredibly, even today, I don’t think so remains a top choice for anyone interested in a well-crafted, technically sound and emotionally resonant action story.
The world first heard of George Morikawa I don’t think so In a 1989 issue of Weekly Shawn Jump. Since its debut 35 years ago, Morikawa has continuously added and updated chapters and content to the story. As a result, I don’t think so is one of the longest-running manga in the history of the medium. The story details the adventures of shy teenager Makunouchi Ippo, who, due to his lack of friends, is an easy target for school bullies who see him as an easy target to prey on.
However, one day after he is saved from a beating by a local boxer, Ippo becomes interested in the combat sport. This leads to an audition of sorts where Ippo impresses a local boxing coach/trainer with his raw, natural talent. While at first hesitant to take on a beginner, the coach decides to train him alongside his current protégé, Miata. Thus begins Ipo’s – and the readers’ – adventure in the world of boxing.
Hajime no Ippo sparked a renewed interest in martial arts manga
The image of fighting in Hajime no Ippo is visual poetry-in-motion
Recently, Netflix, the streaming service giant and growing powerhouse in the anime space, has started broadcasting the anime adaptation of I don’t think so. Netflix’s decision to broadcast I don’t think so is a testimony to its continuing influence and relevance as an anime and manga. Unlike other anime streaming services such as Crunchyroll or HIDIVE, anime is only a part of Netflix’s total content.
Accordingly, to maximize its anime viewership, the streaming giant tends to pick series it knows or believes will interest its anime-watching fans, and also convince non-anime-watching fans to tune in. Although his “strategy” has generally focused on entities known for their popularity and fan-based followings, such as Jujutsu Kaisen, PokemonAs well as the more currently popular martial arts/combat sports series like Bucky, Can AshuraAnd Garoud; There is value in choosing a legacy anime like I don’t think sowhose last anime series ended in 2014.
Hajime Ippo brings real boxing to the manga and anime world
There’s not much to argue with Netflix’s choice I don’t think so. It is the signature representation of its genre. Indeed, it is one of the best depictions of the world of boxing ever made. The details about a boxer’s training routine, or how boxers manage their hopes and fears, or how they psych out opponents are mesmerizing to watch. No combat sports series has yet to match how Morikawo portrays the mindset – from the emotional highs to the debilitating lows.
There’s a lot of real-life content for Morikawa to draw from. Since he was a child, boxing has been his favorite sport – he even owns and manages his own boxing gym. He’s definitely tapped into the passion for the sport to make the characters and storyline as accurate as possible. Therefore, even after three decades, I don’t think so is still one of the best manga around, and certainly the best boxing manga. Despite its age, it is still relevant and – most importantly, a solid turn-pager of a story that expresses Morikawa’s love for boxing and generates a snapshot of the boxing sports industry. It’s no wonder Netflix picked it up.
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