Head to head
Hajime no Ippo vs Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.

Left in charts
Hajime no Ippo
★ 8.24 · 2000–2002

Right in charts
Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen
★ 7.25 · 2010
The short version
- Hajime no Ippo is rated higher by the community: 8.24 vs 7.25.
- Hajime no Ippo is more widely watched, with 219× the members.
- Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen is the quicker watch, 26h 39m shorter.
- Fans favorite Hajime no Ippo more often (2.5% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Sports, Action.
| Hajime no Ippo | Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.24higher | 7.25 |
| Rank by score | #182better | #3,918 |
| Members | 43,804more | 200 |
| Favorited by | 2.5%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 28h 45m | 2h 6mshorter |
| Episodes | 75 | 6 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2000–2002 | 2010 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Madhouse | Toei Animation |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 16%
- Hajime no Ippo
- Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen
0%30%60%
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| Hajime no Ippo | Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 5% | 0% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 8% |
| 5★ | 1% | 14% |
| 6★ | 3% | 26% |
| 7★ | 9% | 28% |
| 8★ | 16% | 8% |
| 9★ | 19% | 2% |
| 10★ | 41% | 14% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Hajime no Ippo | 28h 45m |
| Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen | 2h 6m |
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Hajime no Ippo vs Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen FAQ
Is Hajime no Ippo better than Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen?
By community score, Hajime no Ippo is ahead (8.24 vs 7.25). Both are sports and action, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Hajime no Ippo or Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen?
Hajime no Ippo is longer: 28h 45m against 2h 6m.
Which is more popular?
Hajime no Ippo has more members on Kitsu (43,804 vs 200).
If I liked Hajime no Ippo, will I like Ring ni Kakero 1: Kage Dou-hen?
Probably, if it was the sports, action side you enjoyed.