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Hajime no Ippo: Rising

Ep. 4: Aoki seeks Tomiko's comfort after Imae focuses on his boxing title defense

Aired on October 27, 2013
Ep. 4: Aoki seeks Tomiko's comfort after Imae focuses on his boxing title defense

Following a frustrating confrontation with Imae, Aoki turns to his girlfriend Tomiko for emotional support. In contrast, Imae dedicates himself entirely to his boxing career and his upcoming title defense, rejecting his former girlfriend Sachiko’s efforts to restart their romantic relationship. The narrative explores whether Tomiko’s encouragement will help Aoki achieve success or if Imae’s unwavering concentration will allow him to retain his championship belt. This episode highlights the diverging paths of the two characters as they navigate personal relationships and professional ambitions within the boxing world.

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