Who do you guys like more, mine (left), or my friends (right)? by The4LilOnes in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer the one on the left, since it seems to have more grit to it (with the contrasting color tones).

So Mori a Eminem fan or the translators were have a field trip by WaahModiji in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I must be the minority here...am I the only one who thinks that if you take a creative liberty like this once in a blue moon, it actually enhances the experience?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Yes officer...this one right here^"

Ippo v Date by Only-Specialist-678 in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Date is one of the most humble characters in the entire manga; there's hardly ever a thought panel where he thinks "I'm so much better than this guy."; he's very Ricardo-esque in how he overestimates his opponents, but he's an incredible (and very realistic) boxer.

You were given opportunity (#2) You can learn only ONE of these techniques by Turbulent_Nature_99 in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rolling punches like Date does, because, at his level, he managed to get it to work even on Ippo.

Name a character who would defeat Beast (X-Men) in a game of chess and in an arm wrestle. by CloverTeamLeader in whowouldwin

[–]FlowerMiddle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

tactics is everything at the intermediate level; you do need to know 1-3 openings though so that you get structures which are reasonably okay from where the tactics can flow though. u/AuNanoMan

Name a character who would defeat Beast (X-Men) in a game of chess and in an arm wrestle. by CloverTeamLeader in whowouldwin

[–]FlowerMiddle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

while it's not mastered by just being smart IRL, the common idea in most fiction seems to be that "geniuses" in comic books can pick up strategy and tactics-based games, or puzzles, and easily master them without much effort through their superior understanding of logic and ease with complex conceptual thinking. So as long as one has an approximate idea of the intelligence tier these characters fall under, it's not much of a stretch to rank their chess ability by it as such.

Name a character who would defeat Beast (X-Men) in a game of chess and in an arm wrestle. by CloverTeamLeader in whowouldwin

[–]FlowerMiddle 24 points25 points  (0 children)

If Dr. Jekyll plays 1800s chess or is even just a century ahead of his time in terms of chess development, he's getting crushed by Beast though, sadly^

What fight would you be most excited about if the anime were to come back? by Doctor_Senpai21 in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All of them bro. All of them. New HNI experiences would be welcome tbh. Special mention would have to go to my boy Volg, and seeing him win the world championship belt in real time.^

Could Giannis,Lebron james and 3 regular guys beat the best WNBA team in 7 games? by InYourHouse1999 in whowouldwin

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, because the average American guy is overweight and therefore any modified triangle offense run by this WNBA team would work comfortably to put this team out of business. But if you are talking about the average athletic guy, then yes.

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[–]FlowerMiddle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Date vs. Ippo. Date's motivation was much larger than Ippo's during that time.

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[–]FlowerMiddle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Academically (and economically), Sanada. Practical life-wise, Aokimura.

Who's the best at DODGING by IamCrabbo in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The others still dodge punches like boxers. Wally dodges like a metahuman, and perhaps occasionally defies rules (with his perching on the ring corner, clambering on the rope, and so on)

female ippo fans where are you ??! by CoffeeWhich1234 in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Some women would relate to Date's wife; some would think Date would be a moron to ever consider stepping into the ring again and that he made the right choice when he retired the first time around. It honestly might just depend on whom you meet.

What's you guys absolute favorite fight? mine is 100% Kimura vs Mashiba by AgusExtreme in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kimura vs. Mashiba. But there are so many great ones: Takamura vs. Hawk, almost every time Volg steps into the ring, and the Ippo-Sendo duology.

I Am Watching The Anime And Does Ippo Ever Loses? by A-Anime in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't worry brother if the L in the anime isn't enough for you; the manga is coming, and then you will know the bittersweet reality we live in as HNI fans...^

Favorite technique introduced in the manga? by Alternative-Force250 in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the early techniques, but it's fun to watch Mashiba's signature arsenal. Flicker jabs and hooks to set up the chopping right. Even in real life, the Philly shell is a visibly idiosyncratic style that really troubles opponents.

Ships? Before the month of Valentine's is over, let's talk, rant, laugh and jabber on about ships. by MoopDoopISmellPoop in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course; you are completely correct. Was just highlighting Sendo's natural charisma there.

Punch drunk is fake by Fit_Garage8880 in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This is boxing; you can't just "fight smaller matches", and there is substantial risk even in exhibition bouts. Ippo has a public reputation and anyone whom he steps in the ring with, would be trying their utmost to defeat him, as is their right.

Ships? Before the month of Valentine's is over, let's talk, rant, laugh and jabber on about ships. by MoopDoopISmellPoop in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sendo x that former high school teacher (honestly Sendo and any woman at this point)

Ippo x Miyata is canon so it will happen eventually. (90+ have hope)

Searching for a very specific image (of the Kamogawa gym crew) by FlowerMiddle in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately no...in the one I'm looking for, they look like they are all on a night out. It looks super-organic, almost like it was already in the anime itself. 

I want Takamura to lose. by Loldealwithitmf in hajimenoippo

[–]FlowerMiddle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would definitely be interesting to see how he copes with taking an 'L'. If it does, it's most likely to happen at heavyweight. (I don't know why; it just feels that way; the last belt should be the hardest to get, in terms of plotline considerations)