The Best Episodes Written By Atsuo Ishino

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Golden Eagle

   S3:E161/25/2014

   While Takamura approaches his physical limits as he cuts weight for his upcoming world title match, the American champion David Eagle arrives in Japan. Talented, dedicated, respectful, and honorable, he exudes the aura of a true champion.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - The Prison Guard talks about it

   S1:E119/30/2021

   Oliva inadvertently kicks off a major incident when he enters Baki’s solitary confinement cell to challenge him to a fight in two weeks' time.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Gilberto Style

   S1:E89/30/2021

   The match between Guevaru and Oliva begins, and the rules are simple: They both hold onto the same piece of cloth and the first one to let go loses.

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   9.3/10(3 votes)

   #4 - A Savage Scenario

   S3:E911/29/2013

   Volg has return to Japan to take back his boxing gloves from Ippo. He hopes to travel to America, but with no contacts there he must rely on Coach Kamogawa to introduce him to someone. The gang at the gym asks Volg to spar with Ippo to help him prepare for the Sawamura fight, but after such a long time away from the ring, can the Russian get in fighting shape in time?

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   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #5 - The Face Of Determination

   S3:E1012/7/2013

   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?!

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - Tengu City, Five Years Ago

   S3:E93/8/2019

   On a mission to avert disaster, Shido attempts to rewrite history. Can he stop Origami's crazed rampage or are her parents doomed to die?

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   8.7/10(2 votes)

   #7 - The Distance Between Me and Glory

   S3:E611/8/2013

   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?

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Empowering Words

   S3:E141/11/2014

   Ippo visits Dr. Yamaguchi and learns the full extent of the damage caused by the evolved Dempsey Roll. As he walks home on crutches, Umezawa drives by and gives him a lift. Ippo's relief is short-lives, however, as Umezawa suddenly reveals he plans to quit working on the Makunouchi fishing boat!

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #9 - A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing Boat

   S3:E151/17/2014

   To celebrate Ippo's win and recovery, the whole gym gang hops aboard the Makunouchi Fishing Boat for a fun fishing trip. Yagi suggests they liven things up with a little contest, and suddenly a relaxing afternoon turns into an all-out war!

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - The Goddess of Victory

    S3:E410/25/2013

    After an infuriating face-off with Imae, Aoki turns to his girlfriend Tomiko for comfort. Meanwhile, Imae chooses to focus all his energy on boxing and his upcoming title defense, rebuffing his former girlfriend Sachiko’s attempts to rekindle their romance. Will Tomiko’s support carry Aoki to victory, or will Imae’s intense focus keep the belt on his waist?

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Unfinished New Counter

    S3:E182/8/2014

    It's the semifinal match, Miyata vs. Dachboy, and the Miyata camp recognizes a familiar face in the opponent's corner... Mister Sakaguchi, the former manager of the boxer Miyata beat for the OPBF title!

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Despair Comes Crashing Down

    S3:E52/8/2019

    The Humpty Dumpty satellite has a great fall towards Tengu City. Will Natsumi realize her own self-worth before the city is reduced to rubble?

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13. 

    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - New Home

    S1:E88/24/2022

    Michio's party arrives in the town of Quratar located near the Imperial City famous for its large labyrinth. Due to its location, many Explorers live in the town, and it seems like a good base of operations for future adventuring. If they could just find a quiet reasonably-priced detached home... Then Michio could enjoy his life with Roxanne even more!

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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Crystal

    S1:E58/3/2022

    Michio enters the labyrinth with Roxanne and learns more about the world. He realizes the actions he'd been taking based on assumptions have been terribly inefficient. With the knowledge he learned from Roxanne, common video game strategy, and skill settings, Michio develops a method to efficiently make money.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Transformation

    S3:E42/1/2019

    Natsumi uses her powers to turn the girls into children. But their plan to convince Natsumi that her true form is cute turns out to be no child's play at all.

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