Image: George Morikawa, Kodansha
AMBot | 07/17/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
George Morikawa's boxing manga "Hajime no Ippo" has surpassed a remarkable milestone with over 100 million copies in circulation. This achievement coincided with the release of the 138th compiled volume of the manga. The 100 million-copy milestone highlights the enduring popularity and global demand for this manga, more than three decades after its inception.
The cover art of the 138th volume pays homage to the first volume of the series, which was released in Japan in February 1990. An illustration celebrating the 100 million-copy milestone will be published in the 33rd issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
The creator of the series, Morikawa, thanked fans for their unwavering support. In a surprising revelation, he announced that the story is currently only "halfway complete" and encouraged fans to continue their interest and support. Morikawa's journey with "Hajime no Ippo," which began in 1989, remains his only manga work.
The cover art of the 138th volume pays homage to the first volume of the series, which was released in Japan in February 1990. An illustration celebrating the 100 million-copy milestone will be published in the 33rd issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
The creator of the series, Morikawa, thanked fans for their unwavering support. In a surprising revelation, he announced that the story is currently only "halfway complete" and encouraged fans to continue their interest and support. Morikawa's journey with "Hajime no Ippo," which began in 1989, remains his only manga work.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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