Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura

An underdog tries to win a title shot that’s two years overdue. He battles the reigning champ in a high-stakes tournament finale. The fight might even exceed its runtime.

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Hitoshi Nanba directed Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura in 2003. See Hitoshi Nanba's full filmography, where to start with Hitoshi Nanba, or where to go after you've seen everything by Hitoshi Nanba.

Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura was released in 2003 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 60 minutes.