今を生きるだけの 僕を 支えている Street Soul
I want to die lost to mine I want to die lost to mine
I want feeling I want feeling いつも I want to die lost to mine
I want to die lost to mine Why? Why? Why? Why? I want to die feeling
However, you say no 愛が君に 一瞬の光を伏せ
I want to see the dream of love 永遠の夢を見て
We'll have everything ready in a jiff We know where to find the boat
We'll just head on down there by ourselves Oh, alright
Sorry about that
Log worms
Here
Tackle blocks
Here
Now, would you please bring those out here?
Sure
That's right
See you later
Have a good one
Hey, who wants to see the new Racing's Lake with me? I managed to score four tickets. I'm in!
Hey, count me in too
Alright, that's two out of four now. Who else is game?
I'm up for it
Great. We just need one more taker. Anyone?
Hey, Ippo, why don't you come check it out with us?
What's that? You really want me to come along?
Don't be shy. Come on. It's a new semester, so nobody really knows each other very well.
I hadn't thought of that.
Well, uh, we have a reservation for night fishing tonight.
What's the matter?
Uh, sorry, but you see, we have a fishing boat business and my mom's there alone, so I really need to help out tonight
Really? That's too bad
But thanks, maybe next time
Come on, Aikawa. We're gonna be late
Kay, let's go
Huh?
I don't think that's it. You know, the other day I saw some tough-looking guys hassling him
I believe it. He looks like an easy target
Hmm
That was really nice of those guys to invite me, but how come I'm so awkward around people?
Maybe I should be more outgoing
But there's just no way I can neglect our business
Yo, Ippo!
Huh?
Hey, hey, Makanouchi!
Huh
Uh, hi, Umizawa
Uh, um, after you guys, please
Ew, something stinks, doesn't it?
Yeah, you're right. Something sure does stink
Huh? Think so?
It's you. You stink like friggin' earthworms
Are you stupid, Makanouchi?
You work with those stinkin' earthworms every day, so you smell just like-
I'm sorry, but we have to use bait on our fishing boat, so you see, there's nothing I can-
I'm fed up with you. Whenever you show up at school, the whole place starts smelling like earthworms
Well, they're not earthworms. They're lugworms, actually
Who do you think you are? Earthworms? Lugworms? Who cares? Huh? Huh?
Nobody, worm boy!
Why are you hitting me, Umizawa?
What's in it for you? Is it fun to pick on the weak?
Huh. Well, if you wreak this mutt from that funky fishing boat, your mother must really stink!
Hey, don't be lookin' at me like that!
Oh, well
Why don't you show what you're made of, loser?
Oh, man, huh. They did some major damage on you, huh?
But if you ask me, these punks don't look that strong. It's surprising
And just who the hell are you?
Don't go showin' off to me, you dummy
Say what?
There.
Oh, well.
Why don't you show what you're made of, loser?
Don't run off to me, you dummy
Say what?
Who's the one showin' off?
Let's get this guy!
Hey, what are you guys doing? Swattin' flies
So you're quick. Don't get a swelled head over it!
What the? Huh?
So let me see here. Who's the one with the swollen head now?
Whoa, let's get out of here!
That guy was fast!
You're... you're really awesome
Hey! Hey, wake up!
Huh?
Hey, big guy, come here, the guy's awake!
Hey, y'all right there, kid?
Huh? Um, I think so. Where am I?
A boxing gym, of course. Never seen one.
A boxing gym?
That's right. You see, we got all kinds of first aid supplies right here.
Oh, oh. Oh, oh, thank you. Thank you so much.
I mean it, really. I really appreciate it.
That's enough. You're all bandaged and awake now, so just run on home.
I absolutely detest the bullies in town who pray and pick on the weak.
But what really bothers me is people like you who just let it happen and don't fight back.
If you read this much, then your mother must really stink!
Sorry to have troubled you.
Wait a minute. Hey.
Oh, man. If this whole thing is bringing you to tears, wait a minute.
I'll let you do something. It'll cheer you right up.
Ta-da!
Think of this as that scum sucker and punch it to pieces.
That doesn't...
So I'm not an artist. Just shut up and do it. It'll make you feel better.
Yes.
If you insist. Oh, let's see. Do I do something like this?
When you're angry, you punch full blast! Full blast!
Hey, what's up? What are you yelling at him for?
Listen, it's nothing but out of it.
Full blast. Full blast.
Whoa. That's it. That's a spirit.
Now look over here.
He looks like he's really hurting, doesn't he?
All right, try to step in harder now.
Step in, you say?
The moment you step in, you lock it down with your hip, like this.
Also, you want to twist your shoulder inward.
Uh, right.
Step in, hip, shoulder.
Here I go.
Huh?
It feels great!
I'm going to try this again.
One more time.
Oh, it feels great!
I did it! I did it just like you told me to!
Did you see it? Did you?
It feels really great! So unbelievable!
It's incredible!
Come here!
Wow, did you see his knuckles?
The skin came off! They were raw!
You mean like a typical hard puncher?
That guy? No way!
Wow, I never realized how solid a sandbag is!
All done!
Hey, what do you think you're doing?
Hey, what do you know? You're a whole lot stronger than you look, kid. I never would have guessed.
So, tell me, you play any kind of sports?
Not really.
I'm way too busy helping out at home to have any time to be on a team.
You see, my family rents out fishing boats, so I have to get up early.
Hmm.
Well, you do seem to have a good feel for punching anyway, considering that.
Why don't you get fighting a try and just flatten those suckers?
No way! I couldn't do that! If I pick a fight with those guys, I'll be knocked out for sure!
Ah, you'll never know unless you try it.
No ordinary person could stay on his feet after a monster blow like yours!
You don't understand. I've never been in a fist fight. I'm not that kind of guy.
I'm always the one who gets bullied. You saw that today. That's just who I am.
Well, if you don't do anything about it, then everything just stays the same.
Can you honestly say you're okay with that?
No. I'm not okay with that.
It's time. Gotta go.
Where are you going?
Road work. Got some running to do.
Here.
World title KO collection?
Watch them. They'll make you feel a whole lot better.
You can return them any time.
Looks like we're all set, gentlemen. Let me escort you to the boat now.
I'm home. Sorry I'm late.
No problem.
Epo, what happened? Those look like nasty injuries.
Well...
Oh, Epo. I'll bet you're too busy helping me to make any friends. Are you getting bullied at school?
No, it's not that, Mom. I'll get to work right now.
Hey, hey! Have I said them? Are you gonna carry them all?
He's strong.
Now, everyone this way, please.
That's a lot of weight.
Watch your step now. These boats tend to sway. I heard the tide's pretty good today.
I hope you're gonna catch a lot of fish tonight.
I'm sorry you have to help me like this, Epo.
Huh?
This is a time in your life when you should be happy and making new friends at school.
I appreciate all of your help, but I can take care of the family business on my own.
See you later! Have a good one!
I'm sorry. I'm the one who should apologize.
If you read this much, then your mother must really stink!
I really wish I were stronger.
Oh.
Yeah!
One, two!
All right, guys. Keep it clean now. Ready?
Yeah!
Hmm.
They're so strong.
To be that strong.
I wonder how it feels to be that strong.
Whoa! I'm late! I'm late! I'm gonna be late!
Huh?
Oh.
Hmm.
Yeah!
Huh?
Makin' a uchi?
Huh?
Makin' a uchi!
Huh? Yes?
Huh?
Hmm.
Low kick!
Oh, yeah? Well, try that dragon screw!
Ow!
The dragon screw could hurt a guy!
All right, then. I'll give you a headlock and stuff.
What are they doing? Wrestling again?
I don't like that kind of stuff.
I wonder why guys are so into such sweaty, disgusting games.
Boxing's really uncool, too, don't you think?
Oh, yeah, I totally agree.
Hey, boxing's really great. Don't put it down like that.
Huh?
Huh? How do you like that?
Oh, sorry. I guess I got a little carried away.
Get off me!
Huh?
Uh, excuse me. Good morning.
Oh, hey, it's you.
Did you watch the tapes?
You bet. I played them over and over again.
Thank you very much, Mr. Takamura. They were great.
Hold on there.
How in the world do you know my name?
Well, I got it from this.
I see.
You're amazing. They say you're the number one rookie in the pros.
I'm not surprised. I mean, you're so strong.
You're awesome!
Hmm. Well, of course, I'm awesome.
That basically goes without saying.
But don't expect any autographs now.
Come to the gym later and I'll give you one.
Wow. I sure wish I could learn how to...box.
Hmm.
Well, uh, you see, I'd really like to learn the art of boxing.
Huh?
Well, yeah, what I'm saying is I really wish I could become a boxer.
Oh, wow. Boxing's hardly the thing for a little guy.
Let me think now, okay?
I can point you to the biceps of iron protein diet or something.
Why don't you just do that?
Well, uh, you see, that's not really what I'm talking about.
Huh?
I'd like to be a professional boxer.
I want to train and become strong and compete in real matches.
Hmm.
And, well, I remember you said I actually had a feel for it.
Boxing's no play thing.
What?
Where do you get off making a spur-of-the-moment decision to become a boxer?
It's not a spur-of-the-moment decision.
I'm really serious. I want to do it.
Well, think again.
This is not the kind of world where some bully little weakling like you can easily survive.
I really have given it serious thought.
This really is a serious and well-thought-out decision.
I want to be a boxer.
Hmm.
I want to be really strong, just like you, Mr. Takamura.
I want to be a new person.
How does it...
How does it feel to be so strong?
How does it feel to be strong like you?
All right.
Let's go.
Did I hear you say you wanted to be like me?
Then watch closely.
Come over here.
Now you go ahead and do it.
What?
You want me to do that?
If you can do this, then I'll teach you some boxing.
Can I really do something like that?
The End
The jab, the fundamental skill a boxer must acquire before anything else.
It's used to measure distance.
It works as a protective wall and creates a window for an attack.
Quickly, sharply, I won't give up.
They'll never give up.
I'm going to make this happen.
I will become a new person.
The next round is fruits of labor.