The Best Episodes Directed By Masami Hata

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   #1 - For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1

   S1:E54/29/1970

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   #2 - Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?

   S1:E147/1/1970

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   #3 - Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer

   S1:E3110/28/1970

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   #4 - Setting Out Today

   S1:E748/25/1971

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   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #5 - The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf

   S3:E811/22/2013

   Ippo's next title defense is confirmed to be against Sawamura Ryuuhei, and after realizing the Dempsey Roll is vulnerable to counter punches, Ippo realizes he doesn't stand a chance. His only option is to somehow evolve the Dempsey Roll into a more effective move, but as he mulls over exactly how to do it, a surprisingly familiar face appears in front of him.

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   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #6 - The Anti-Dempsey Perfected

   S3:E121/4/2014

   Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to take back the pace, Ippo begins to dodge the Bullets and get into a rhythm as he strikes back. Almost naturally he falls into the Dempsey Roll pattern, and Sawamura makes his move!

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   8.8/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving

   S1:E189/19/1998

   Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Fearless Challenger

   S3:E1112/28/2013

   Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of rhythm. He stubbornly forces his way inside, but is he charging headfirst into a trap?

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #9 - The End of the Death Match

   S3:E213/1/2014

   Blood sprays across the ring as Takamura and Eagle pound at each other's cuts. Takamura's good eye is quickly swelling shut, and the ringside doctor stands ready to call the match at any time.

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    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Akagi's White Comet

    S1:E2411/14/1998

    Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut

    S3:E172/1/2014

    It's time for Kimura and Aoki to step into the ring at the Yokohama Arena! Kimura's up first, and nerves come into play as he stands before a huge crowd for the first time. Then when Aoki's turn comes up, he finds himself perplexed by a boxer every bit as unorthodox as himself! Can the duo set the right tone for Takamura's title match?!

    Director:Masami Hata

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    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #12 - A New Challenger

    S1:E65/23/1998

    Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.

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    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The FR Killer

    S1:E128/1/1998

    Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Moon and Determination, Determination and Friends

    S1:E1112/18/2020

    Adachi decides that she does want to spend time with Shimamura and builds up the courage to approach her again.

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    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #15 - The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha

    S1:E134/8/2019

    Having left Daigo's domain, Dororo finds a statue of Fudo, one of the wisdom gods. But the statue is actually a demon that is harvesting humans' faces in an attempt to find one for itself.

    Director:Masami Hata

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