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"Hajime no Ippo" Trivia Quiz

A short quiz about the anime "Hajime no Ippo".

A multiple-choice quiz by Ayamari. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Ayamari

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,918

Updated
Dec 03 21

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. We know that Ippo Makunochi is the main hero of "Hajime no Ippo". However, do you know what Ippo literally translates to? Hint

First

Fight

Step

Spirit

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the guy who used to bully Ippo but later became one of his biggest supporters? Hint

Takeshi Sendo

Keigo Okita

Masahiko Umezawa

Ryuichi Hayami

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the boxing arena where most of the fights of the series were held, including Ippo's title fight against Sendo? Hint

Nagoya Rainbow Hall

Tokyo Dome

Korakuen Hall

Maishima Arena

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the boxer whose rhythm was so perfect, Ippo was able to dodge his punches by predicting where they'll be coming from? Hint

Ryuichi Hayami

Takuma Saeki

Alexander Volg Zangief

Ryo Mashiba

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Kimura's pet fish who inspired his signature move called the Dragon Fish Blow? Hint

Kumi

Reiko

Tomiko

Mari

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many leaves did Takamura ask Ippo to catch before he teaches him how to box? Hint

Fifteen

Seven

Ten

Twelve

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the moniker Hammer Nao was formerly known as before he left the Kamogawa gym? Hint

Gero-michi

Kame-chi

Kanadzuchi

Nakimushi

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Question 8 of 10

8. What happened to the mountain bear that Takamura managed to knock out after a life-threatening encounter? Hint

The rest of the gang used the bear as a sparring mate

The bear was taken to the zoo

The bear was cooked and served to Takamura

The bear retreated and called for back up

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which "Hajime no Ippo" song talks about a paper plane in the evening sky? Hint

Yuuzora no Kamihikouki

Under Star

360 Degrees

Eternal Loop

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which mangaka created "Hajime no Ippo"? Hint

Inoue Takehiko

Asao Takamori

Tetsuya Chiba

Jyoji Morikawa

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Today : Guest 72: 1/10
Apr 23 2024 : Guest 180: 4/10
Apr 21 2024 : Guest 73: 4/10
Apr 18 2024 : Guest 109: 6/10
Apr 17 2024 : Guest 35: 10/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 195: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We know that Ippo Makunochi is the main hero of "Hajime no Ippo". However, do you know what Ippo literally translates to?

Answer: Step

"Hajime no Ippo" literally translates to First Step.

2. What was the name of the guy who used to bully Ippo but later became one of his biggest supporters?

Answer: Masahiko Umezawa

The three other choices were boxers whom Ippo defeated.

3. What is the name of the boxing arena where most of the fights of the series were held, including Ippo's title fight against Sendo?

Answer: Korakuen Hall

Korakuen Hall is an actual arena that hosted many boxing and mixed martial arts matches. The others are actual arenas too, but they were not part of the series.

4. Who was the boxer whose rhythm was so perfect, Ippo was able to dodge his punches by predicting where they'll be coming from?

Answer: Takuma Saeki

Saeki is a strong boxer known for his amazing speed. Ippo had a hard time catching up with his pace during their match, especially after one of Saeki's flicker jabs left one of his eyes swollen. Thinking Ippo would be a sitting duck after that, Saeki took advantage of the situation and tried to attack Makunochi's supposed blind spots. Unfortunately for him, Ippo managed to figure out where his next attack would be coming from after he was able to memorize his rhythm.

5. What was the name of Kimura's pet fish who inspired his signature move called the Dragon Fish Blow?

Answer: Reiko

Reiko was an arowana named after the girl whom Kimura once went out with. Kumi is Ryo Mashiba's younger sister and Ippo's love interest. Tomiko is Aoki's girlfriend and Mari Iimura is the female sportswriter who follows Ippo's career.

6. How many leaves did Takamura ask Ippo to catch before he teaches him how to box?

Answer: Ten

Takamura told Ippo that if he can catch ten leaves within a week, he's going to teach him how to box.

7. What was the moniker Hammer Nao was formerly known as before he left the Kamogawa gym?

Answer: Gero-michi

Naomichi Yamada also known as Hammer Nao was called Gero-michi by Takamura and the gang because of his habit of throwing up after every training. Kanadzuchi is the Japanese word for hammer. Kame is the Japanese word for turtle and Nakimushi is the Japanese word for crybaby.

8. What happened to the mountain bear that Takamura managed to knock out after a life-threatening encounter?

Answer: The bear was cooked and served to Takamura

Takamura let the bear go after he saw its cubs. However, Nekota later chanced upon the bear in its weakened state so he decided to shoot it and turn it to a dish that Takamura wanted to try.

9. Which "Hajime no Ippo" song talks about a paper plane in the evening sky?

Answer: Yuuzora no Kamihikouki

Yuuzora no Kamihikouki translates to Paper Plane in the Evening Sky. It was sung by Mori Naoya, the same singer who sung "360 Degrees". It was the closing song for episodes 1-25.

10. Which mangaka created "Hajime no Ippo"?

Answer: Jyoji Morikawa

Inoue Takehiko is the mangaka of the basketball-themed manga and anime series "Slam Dunk". Tetsuya Chiba and Asao Takamori are the authors of the classic boxing anime/manga "Ashita no Joe".

Source: Author Ayamari

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