The legendary manga Hajime no Ippowork of Joji Morikawawill have its first official live boxing event this fall in Japan. under the name Dynamite Glove 2025the event will take place on November 18 in it Korakuen Hall of Tokyo, a venue well known to manga fans for its frequent appearance in history.
Real fights and exclusive art for true fans
This unique event will combine real sport with manga culture: seven professional boxing matches in a single night. In addition, a special manga art exhibition featuring rare illustrations, anime-inspired visuals, and a live chat with special guests. The author Joji Morikawa will make a rare public appearance during the event, which adds even more appeal to long-time fans of the work.
Limited tickets and international access
Assistance will be limited to 1,500 peopleand fans in Tokyo can sign up for a waiting list for a chance to get tickets. For international fans, there will be a advance sale at the end of Julyfollowed by a general sale at the beginning of Augustavailable for both Japan and the rest of the world.
Hajime no Ippo, a manga heavyweight
Hajime no Ippo It began publication on October 11, 1989 in the magazine Weekly Shonen Magazine and has accumulated more than 1,400 chapters distributed in 143 volumes. In July 2023, the series reached a historic milestone by surpassing the 100 million printed copiesjoining other great classics such as AstroBoy and touch.
In the field of anime, the series has three television adaptations. The first, produced by Madhouse, was broadcast between October 2000 and March 2002. Later came Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger in 2009 and Hajime no Ippo: Rising in 2013. North American distributor Discotek Media released the original series on Blu-ray, although it is currently out of circulation. The event Dynamite Glove 2025 It promises to be an unmissable experience that will directly connect the manga universe with the excitement of the real ring.
