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The Best Episodes Directed By Akira Mano

Every TV Episode Directed by Akira Mano Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Promise to Meet Again
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E8

    Ippo trains with Takamura and discovers the hardship of pro boxing.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The Way to Capture a Prodigy
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E21

    Start of Ippo vs Hayami fight, Hayami takes the advantage during the early rounds.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Face Of Determination
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E10

    As the fight with Sawamura draws near, Ippo has pinned all his hopes on the newly-evolved Dempsey Roll, to the point where practicing it has left him worn out and overtrained. Left with a dire warning from his massage therapist about the toll his new move is taking, will Ippo be able to perfect his technique in time for the fight?!

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Powerful Arms! Hooks vs. Uppercut!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S1:E14

    Start of Ippo vs Jason match, both men exchange powerful punches but neither goes down.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 28 - Victory or Defeat
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E28

    Ippo defeats Mashiba for Rookie King of Eastren Japan.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 42 - Sharing a Dream
    8.6/10(4 votes)

    S1:E42

    Ippo thinks of quitting boxing.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - The Distance Between Me and Glory
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S3:E6

    Imae, cowed by Aoki’s fearsome new move, suddenly realizes what it is Aoki has that he lacks. Summoning up all the energy he has left, he faces his challenger once again. As the fight drags on, will Imae retain his championship, or will Aoki finally reach the belt?

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 35 - The Continuing Journey
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E35

    It is the day of graduation, Ippo has also obtained his. At his high school, he became The Star, Idol of all students. This awareness leads logically significant upsurge in new boxers Club Kamogawa, known mainly through Takamura, Aoki and Kimura. But most do not have the mind needed to make boxing, and quickly brought back to reality by Takamura which they all did make a fool of jogging. Only a poor fan Ippo Yamada, managed to keep up, somehow.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Marriage
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S1:E1

    Nasa Yuzaki was preparing for his high school entrance exams one snowy night when he spots a beautiful girl on the other side of the road. Feeling somewhat drawn to her, he walks towards the girl and is severely injured after getting run over by a truck. Despite hanging on for dear life, Nasa still walks over to the girl and knowing this may indeed be his last chance, confesses his feelings for her. She replies, “I’ll go out with you if you marry me.” Nasa immediately agrees but then loses consciousness. A few years later, he keeps busy at his part-time job, believing they’ll be reunited again someday. One day, someone randomly shows up at his doorstep. It happens to be the girl he shared that fateful encounter with.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Parents
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E8

    Nasa and Tsukasa arrive in Nara and head to the Yuzaki family’s house. Despite demanding to meet Tsukasa, Nasa’s parents, Enishi and Kanoka, are both clearly nervous. And not long after introductions, Enishi ends up making a deal with Tsukasa.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 33 - Parting and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E33

    With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 49 - Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E49

    What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Girlfriend Next Door
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E26

    Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 30 - Final Scene and Girlfriend
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E30

    Kazuya and Chizuru end up at a ski resort, finding themselves having to shoot the final scene for the movie all on their own. Chizuru decides she has something to say to Kazuya.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 35 - Girlfriend and Boyfriend
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E35

    Kazuya decides to rent Chizuru out for an entire day and puts together a date plan to help cheer her up. Will he be successful?

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 57 - Bra and Girlfriend
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E57

    Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:N/A

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Akira Mano Ratings Summary

"Promise to Meet Again" is the best rated episode directed by Akira Mano. It scored 9.1/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/20/2000 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Way to Capture a Prodigy".