Kimura Vs. Mashiba | Hajime No Ippo OVA | Reaction

[@Ayolaxzone]

This series surprised me with how great it is with just 1 season! The emotional rollercoaster was enjoyed! I will eventually watch season 2 just not sure when that will be is all. I appreciate those of you that are understanding enough when it comes to this decision I've made. In the mean time go check out all the other sports series I've covered until Ippo makes its return!

[@davidiv123]

Please check out Hinomaru Sumo, it's a 24 ep sports show and I know it's right up your boat and I think you'll love it!

[@royner1555]

take your time bro, i will continuously support you anyways. I'm really excited for you to watch the rest of the series but there is not need to rush

[@MikkosFree]

In the mean time, please check Kenichi: Mightiest Desciple.

[@sheph07]

We all love you and your content bro, take your time. Do hope to see ippos return to yt tho 😊

[@Ebyruchan]

@@davidiv123 yes, thank you! no one ever recommends that one!

[@adog728]

I’ll try to explain his name change . His name in Japanese is written as Kimura Tatsuya (木村達也), and he did retire. Kimura’s first name is Tatsuya, originally written in kanji as "達也," but now he writes it in katakana as "タツヤ." So, he retired as 木村達也 but came back as a new boxer with the same name, just written differently. Now, he is 木村タツヤ instead of 木村達也. He probably did this to give himself a fresh start and restart his boxing career. It probably won’t make sense from the English language point of view since we just use one lettering system as opposed to Japanese which has 3 (hiragana, Katakana, and kanji) My guess for the English equivalent would be something like him changing his name from tatsuya to tatsuyah in English lol

[@HakeemRDaud]

Also katakana is used for a foreign word. Wanpo is written in katakana because it sounds like 1po in english (One-po). The word Ippo mean 1/first step. So they both have the same name if that make sense

[@adog728]

@@HakeemRDaud I didn’t know that lol. I thought ワン is an onomatopoeia for barking and he just combined it with po to make a mixture of the two words

[@rodrigomendoza1507]

this is the peak of the peaks, I find that this ova has everything, emotion, comedy, sadness, it is almost everything perfect, the atmosphere, the direction, the seiyus, the well placed ost, the one who does not cry in this OVA has no heart, without counting all the heart that put the great Keiji Fujiwara as the voice of kimura, may he rest in peace.

[@sanguis_aeternus-x]

Takamura's "joke" advice about his arms being long was the best advice he could give

[@skillex67]

Netlfix have just annouched that they're adding S2 on October 1st!!!!

[@Ayolaxzone]

Really?! Looks like it’s almost time glove back up!

[@GamingXXGaming]

@@Ayolaxzonewhen can we expect the reaction bro!❤

[@khedairiagamer1272]

They really need to animate the rest of the manga cause mashiba's route is probably the second most emotional one out of the whole ippo generation members

[@Camuska]

Sendo is the greatest, his road is godlike, he's the main character

[@khedairiagamer1272]

@zrevival3818 I'm painfully aware of that and it's such a shame because the manga is such a masterpiece and probably in the all time top sport series ever and it feels wrong to not totally adapt it. But I'm still clinging to some hope that the next big title match or the awaited moment will generate enough hype to get some studios to pick up the series again and I won't lose hope

[@khedairiagamer1272]

@@Camuska overall yeah it's debatable, but I'm talking about the ones that got us most emotionally invested and no disrespect for my boi sendo but he ain't even top three in this category

[@khedairiagamer1272]

@@Camuska and he ain't the main character, ippo's development clear all day just wait

[@danielbueno8474]

When Shinoda-san says "It's all over now. You did great." And Kimura replies with "It's over?" It feels like Kimura isn't referring to the match, like Shinoda-san. He's referring to that chapter of his life.

[@paulodorea]

absolute peak. Not gonna lie, its gonna be a bummer not having your reactions to Hajime no Ippo anymore. Hopefully you'll watch something I care about soon. Great reactor.

[@jeanb7158]

Did he said he was stopping reactions to Ippo? There still season 2 and 3.

[@paulodorea]

@@jeanb7158 Yes he doesn't want to watch season 2 unless it is streaming somewhere he can watch legally.

[@constantdreams7918]

@@paulodorea Stop lying he said he would continue at the end of the video.

[@paulodorea]

@@constantdreams7918 my guy just read his pinned comment. He will watch once it is available to him, not sure when it will be.

[@constantdreams7918]

@@paulodorea He legit said he will keep watching hajime no ippo sorry but can you read?

[@PHYR3N]

I beg you dawg Cover season 2 it quite literally has one of the best fights in the entire series and we just simply CANNOT miss out on the reaction

[@ZRodent90]

I'm sure he will ABSOLUTELY react to season 2 as soon as it is available on some official streaming service or any other official means. Like he said though, he refuses to watch anything through some illegal or shady way, its just how he does things on the channel. Maybe if one of his trusted patrons downloads the episodes from somewhere high-quality he can watch it that way and react to it sooner. Otherwise, we just going to be here, waiting. Its all good.

[@alalaalalalalabitch]

@@ZRodent90we gotta get this man a dvd set 🤣

[@LexariousOnline]

This is still one of my favorite fights in the series, and the anime did an especially wonderful job with the animation and the fantastic voice acting. Kimura is very relatable, and you didn't really know if he'll win or lose. While Ippo has lost before you kind of go into the match thinking he'll find a way to win, and you expect Takamura to win no matter what. Aoki and Kimura are different in that regard but Kimura in particular feels so relatable as he's not so over the top like Aoki. He's the ultimate underdog in the series, and this ova did a great job showing it.

[@draconds]

I was hyped for this ever since you reacted to episode one. This is peak fiction!!!

[@banntaylor7323]

Knowing where the story is right now in the manga, it’s crazy to look back at this. And it’s so unfortunate that you’ll stop watching Hajime no Ippo because I’ve enjoyed your reactions so much and this is like a rewatch of this great show. And believe me, the show is going to be more and more insane and emotional as you keep progressing. But hey, you have your own standards and ways that you do your work, so I respect that. And I’m not here only for Ippo, I’ve watched many of your series reactions, but the thing is that I will only watch reactions to the shows that I’ve already watched, because I want to watch and enjoy the shows for myself for the first time. I sincerely hope that you’ll continue this series, but either way good luck brother and a great reaction as always!

[@Myhaay]

put exactly what i thought into words, nice.

[@habbito21]

Even if I'm up-to-date with the manga, this single fight is one of my favorites, literally top 5. It's so emotional, so amazing, and this OVA made it feel that way.

[@IronTorch20]

Still one of the best parts of the series. I'll admit that the way it went is still one of the most heart shattering moments in this series.

[@月極定礎]

OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) is the governing boxing organization for the Asia-Oceania region. The organization is affiliated with the WBC (World Boxing Council) .

[@Gio-hh3rl]

I found your channel through looking for reactions to this ova. Goes to show how good this ova was

[@kingjojo501]

this was one of the best fights in the series I hate to see kimura lose but Mashiba is great too , looking for ur reaction to s2

[@yvnglodii]

i luv’d this OVA so much. ty lax !!

[@jaybie9763]

I love your reactions bro, so genuine... when I watched this OVA for the first time I was not that emotional about it but when I saw this reaction and how you express your genuine emotion for the characters, you brought me to tears bro😂 your the best ... keep doin what you do best!

[@Adept_W]

A very good Ova, when I saw Kimura's tears, I burst into tears myself, realizing how much Kimura did for this fight and still lost without fulfilling his dream of a champion belt

[@bustercannon6088]

People call every match peak in the comments……but we all know, the true PEAKS are still waiting to be seen. Brace yourself LAX!

[@tonberrygaming3267]

lax, the best sports anime reactor

[@skye7121]

That's what takamura is saying earlier. His arms are "long"

[@andaroti]

I appreciate your integrity , keep up the great work. I'm in for the long haul.

[@megattaliff7839]

i knew hes not enough of hajime no ippo mann , he loves it a lot fo shooo❤❤❤

[@Noob_Anderson]

The only anime I've seen made a grown man cry

[@kobashix1]

Absolute Cinema

[@gogeta_lp]

Greatest OVA in anime

[@ehabl8816]

i love Kimura

[@Meyneys003]

yuuzora no kami hikouki always hits me everytime

[@rigertfusha8357]

Awesome video, I love this fight. When you hop on back into the series there’s a fight that hasn’t been covered in the anime. Soon after Mashiba v Kimura, Hayami and Kobashi have a title match that’s really cool to see play out. There’s videos on YT about it if you’re interested.

[@SC-ln2zi]

Thank you so much for doing Ippo, your reactions are always super fun and full of energy and your enthusiasm is contagious. Cried many times alongisde you, and as a Mashiba fan, I'm really happy to watch your opinion of him slowly change for the better 😂 he really did his best to be unlikable in those first episodes. Mashiba vs Kimura is one of the best fights imo so it's a good spot to pause your Ippo journey at. Looking forward to your next anime reaction 🎉

[@gabrielcabutotan]

Can't wait for Season 2 Lax. Great reactions as always. We really think you're gonna love it.

[@The_Default_User]

i like it but i wish we could have gotten takamura vs hawk ;( I can see the reasons, its just .. you would have loved it :D

[@blueorange31]

Man I knew this one was gonna hit him hard

[@MajorReynolds92]

30:52 Mashiba knows, it wasn't his victory, it was Kimura's loss

[@Xemnas283]

Kimura my guy, my goat ❤

[@Cultivator-Immortal]

Damn dust kept getting in my eyes🥲

[@dylandoubled9905]

Outside of Ippo’s fights, Kimura vs Mashiba is definitely one of the best fights of the whole manga !

[@xxi404]

Lax, my man, i need you to pull up for Season 2 🔥🔥🔥

[@majr_q9660]

I’m caught up with ippo and this fight still in my top 5 😭

[@bidyeeeyyy2902]

I guess you want some rest from the knockbacks and all that weaving 😂😂 Take a good break. Season 2 is intense! Can't wait for your reactions boss!

[@twoaussies-onepiece]

a shame about S2 (has the best moments of this series imo) but I get it! some ideas for next watch: - Hunter x Hunter (2011) - catchup on My Hero Academia (I see you watched a few seasons) - Initial D - Oshi no Ko - Fairy Tail - Violet Evergarden - Grand Blue

[@user-sp9po5qi9q]

DAMN YOU CRUNCHYROLL. YALL SLACKING, HOW DO THEY NOT HAVE SEASON 2 🤬🤬🤬🤬 BUMS

[@MoonlessSky_]

Im going to miss these videos a lot. Thank you for all the reactions, tears, and laughs. I know this wasn’t the most viewed series in your channel necessarily, so im thankful that you covered Ippo for as long as you did. Season 2 has a lot of great moments, im hoping that crunchyroll one day adds it to their website. See you around champ✌🏻

[@Jazethecuh]

In the meantime i recommend watching ashita no Joe

[@animebeastgaming7936]

I'm so glad

[@ace0135]

Someone please send this man the dvd for new challenger

[@Testosterooster]

Kimura is HIM

[@TyonKree]

Everything from Hajime no Ippo builds on each other One can really only watch it in the right order 1) Hajime no Ippo (75 ep) 2) Champion Road (TV special) 3) Mashiba vs. Kimura (OVA) 4) New Challenger (26 ep) 5) Rising (25 ep) 6) We cry - a lot

[@MarkFrancisIsais]

Someone please help this man find season 2, I need that hawk vs takamura reaction 😭

[@mvargasmoran]

We need more from the AOKIMURA it is the best duo on anime.

[@artygunnar]

Cant we get the bro season 2 on dvd for the bro to watch?

[@rauliuxaa]

Can't wait for you to see Sawamura in action

[@mence5992]

I hope that this experience with OVA will change your mind. I remember you missing 2 important canon ova of haikyuu and i was so pissed about your answer "i just dont Watch OVAs"

[@heavy_rain1777]

Mashiba didn't think he would have lost if Kimura didn't pass out, what he meant was, it wasn't his victory, it was Kimura's lost, he knew how much that match meant to Kimura. Also, even if Kimura didn't pass out, Mashiba would have still won, because of his reach

[@EXCALIBRUHHH]

Yeahhhhhh babyyyy!!!

[@effortless4588]

W REACTION

[@akodaah13-e32]

NOW PLEASE PLEASE DONT DROP THE SERIES!!! THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE YET

[@cams040]

Sadly this is the peak for the kappa

[@huntehrerrhr6581]

Whew hes watching s2 eventually das good enought fir me :D

[@MikkosFree]

Nothing beats Aoki's special move, not the frog one.

[@jimbodomantay1414]

I suggest another old sport anime. slam dunk is right up your alley

[@shraq2378]

All the patience since ep 1, finally paid off :')

[@wilfredclarity7642]

Please please please pleaseee check out Major, Its such a slept on show. Its so good

[@sunshinevg2640]

Chat does any other sports anime OVA come close to this?

[@Ytnpryy]

I’m not sure if you watched one piece yet but if you haven’t you should DEFINITELY check it out. Knowing your emotions you would definitely love it

[@PointlessPterodacty]

Thought it was on retocrush?

[@nirwander]

I really hope the source that fueled the decision to not cover season 2 was not bitterness for the very demanding, brash, out of pocket, pushy side of the Hajime no Ippo community, because i've been noticing how much those comments have been getting to Lax.. Those comments were not cool, but i've also had the impression and have actually seen that the disturbers of peace in the community, at times have also been people with good intentions that come off as pretentious, and that makes it troublesome but i guess part of the process.. i know this can come off as rude, but i believe i speak out of respect; i wish for Lax to loosen up a bit for his own good and i'm not saying it in the "finger-wagging" sort of way, i can imagine that behaviour is indicative of personal issues and i can only imagine how difficult it is to handle the good, bad and the ugly, but probably necessary- bla bla bla.. look man i was probably wrong about everything, i'm just bothered we are not eating the Takamura World Title fight, but i guess also have a lot to be happy with, we were screeching for this one, right, and Lax mentions multiple times he kinda went out of his way since movies aren't his cup of tea, regardless i'm happy Lax, thank you for your reactions Sir! --- And now my ass is writing after watching the whole thing this is a top 3 reaction for me, LOVE IT! The begging "pleasehitpleasehitpleasehit" i'm DONE!😂

[@Nothing.T]

No matter anyones says this is my favorite fight

[@RamonLozoya-sf8qo]

Isn't it on netflix

[@Jazethecuh]

Only the first season

[@TaongSorbetes]

Please read the manga... :)))) And share your reactions with us!!!

[@logan-zf2wr]

It’s been so long since i watched this fight last, that I totally forgot this is how it played out. It’s tough, but Kimura deserves to be proud of himself. It’s weird, but I really enjoy how this show doesnt shy away from losses for our protagonists, adds a sense of reality to it. Last but not least, shout out to Aoki for being a good friend.

[@Akshay-if5im]

You should react to season 2 and season 3 , you will be moved by last 3 episodes of season 3

[@santoslance7339]

react to ahiru no sora lax please

[@licheng.z6943]

I love you

[@gonzalocornejo9267]

Why did he decide to leave the series e.e?? Is not like the channel stopped uploading, doesnt he knows all the takamura peak content he leaves by doing this :c

[@Amor_24]

For some reason, season 2 isn't available in any official platforms even though Season 1 and 3 and even the OVAs are.

[@paschalisgriek]

i think we all should email netflix to put season 2 up for yo boi

[@sebastiancivit7474]

WOOOW LAX UR DONE WITH IPPO?? SOO DISAPPOINTED MAN.... I GUESS YOU HAVE NO CHOICE

[@zSilverGuardian]

ahh seems like your patreon didn't warn you, mashiba vs kimura took place after ippo season 2 that why its confusing

[@MFGeedorah47]

This OVA covers chapters 31-33, the movie covered 33-35, and season 2 covers 36-46. The anime just makes it appear that this happened after the movie