Whats important symbolism here too is look at how the challenger fell. He fell in a way that makes him "Bow to the King". Morikawa is the man dude

I love how the crowd wanted a power display after that entrance but then Takamura flips expectations and wins with technique alone. People: Is he a powerhouse or does he have too much skill? Takamura: Por qué no los dos?

They made the bear absolutely giant in the anime while in the manga it was smaller than Takamura , which makes sense since it appears to be a black bear

This reminds me of Giuseppe Meazza, an Italian footballer, who used to come to matches late (usually having drunk and womanized the night before), only to score the usual hat trick and leading their team to victory. I remember an interview, where he said "I know the coaches are livid for my behavior, but what are they gonna say. I won the match." The frustration of coaching an unnaturally talented athelete can be frustrating, even in good times.

Important distinction: you are imagining an American Black Bear, which can weigh up to 900 pounds. A Japanese Black Bear weighs on average 130 - 260 pounds, with extremes probably reaching mid 300s. They stand about the same height as an average male at 3'11" to 4'7", although this one is said to be at least 6'1" in the manga, so probably more like 350-380 lbs. It is definitely supposed to be a Japanese Black Bear too, based on the distinctive white crest (and the black fur). Takamura is a super-middleweight , which is 160 pounds, and stands at 6'1" with a notably long reach. It is actually well within reason that he could beat the bear. Very improbable, but possible. He would have had a much better chance by trying to get it's back and choke it out, but then again, it is a boxing anime. Can't have the most powerful character win by grappling.

Takamura is one of the greatest Anime chars ever made. The series needs a reboot.

I love how this isn’t a “jump the shark moment” it actually fits with the story and characters Also watch the fight before his fight with Hawk one of the most memorable finishes

Takamura truly respected the bear because he realized she was just being a mother taking care of her cubs. The fact that Takamura paid respects to her by wearing he pelt was something worth praising. Love that Max will face the deadliest animals in his home country of Australia but he will run from a black bear lol Here’s another Takamura fight, Takamura vs Tamaki: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8B-ebGh1d3OiX0.html

It's ridiculous but also this fight with the bear shows that even under all those muscles and ego Takamura is actually a kind hearted person.

I’m here before it gets taken down. 🙏🏻

I've had bear stew! It was greasy but very savory. Probably would have enjoyed it more if I had been hungry, it was the third or so course in a big meal. Female Japanese black bears top out at around 220 pounds or so, so this is MUCH smaller than a Kodiak bear - still, that's a hell of a scary creature to have to fight. Even if she was just protecting her cubs...

fun fact: in the game, the bear is a weaker opponent than Ricardo Martinez

I've been waiting for that fight for a while, but I didn't expect it paired with the bear fight. It's a small one, but such a huge moment. I can't wait for the new season.

It's amazing I haven't seen any professional react to Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple. Some really good fights in that anime that I'd love to see you react to

Another fun video man, awesome! Would love to see your reaction to the Snake Vs Ocelot final fight cutscene in MGS4!

You're awesome! Keep making videos 🙏

Thanks for the amazing reaction

Takamura is a pure monster in the ring if he and ippo fought Takamura would rip his head off the moment the first bell rings also what’s this about “he rules the left fist rules the world?

4:16 "I'm glad he didn't kill it" Literally a minute later:

Hey Max so I was doing some research and I think the last few fights from the anime are like Ippo versus last year's rookie king tournament champion and a boxer known as the speed star but those are the only ones I could find and seeing you react to besides the ones that are in the manga

Woot been waiting for this one

It's good that you have a healthier respect than Takamura for the dangers of wild predators... Definitely an attitude worthy of praise. Also i can't beleive I forgot to comment on this video when you posted it...

Neat. Hope after the anime is over you will check out the Manga and analyse the fighting there.

I get excited about fighting a bear but in real life I'd definitely lose XD

Takamura vs Bear BGM playing Ultraseven theme song

I got an anime suggestion. You can make a few videos using the fights in the anime “Kenichi History’s Mightiest Disciple”. It’s about a high schooler named kenichi whose been bullied all his life. He meets someone who takes him to a dojo full of some of the greatest masters in japan and trains to become stronger.

I had two Akitas they're really smart dogs and very protective. You need to train them before letting them play with other dogs.

i just love your smile ^^ hajime no hippo make it real XD

6:48 there's actually people who even cry because of a boat.

“He who rules with his left, rules the world “ Southpaws: And I took that personally

"Glad he didn't kill it" Said 30 seconds before disaster ;_;

Fun fact : Takamura beat Date , Mashiba , Sendo , Saeki & Okita in a Bar Fight

Takamura the only character in the series that doesnt have signature punch

Ippo vs Sendo 2. That is the absolute best fight from Ippo. Also do some of the build up and training they are interesting too.

I feel like punching a bears head bare knuckle would break your hand

Imagine all the outrage Takamura would get showing up with the bear skin, today. Man would be crucified.

While a grown man can fight off a black bear, that's about it. The bear just runs away to avoid possible injury. There is no way in hell a man could knock one unconscious. And there is no "weak spot" between the eyes.

after watching the revenant I'm truly scared of bears, Takamura was lucky that wasnt a grizzly bear or else. Still truly a badass to the end, that would be a hell of a story to tell your kids

From what I understand about bear meat is that it highly depends on the bears diet. I've heard it can be amazing or awful again depending on the what the bear has been eating.

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"Once again not featuring makunoichi" hey it's just like the manga

this is why i think Hajime no Ippo is the best sports manga/anime of all time. it's funny, very technical, when it gets serious it's wise, and the fight scenes are hype. Takamura is definitely my favorite character, but Kamogawa is a close second. Kamogawa's fight with Anderson is peak hype.

It was so sad the bear was killed 🥺 he spared her because the dog showed him she had cubs

Check out Jackie Chan's The Young Master, the final scene is one of the most well-choreographed fights I've ever seen.

This isn't a grizzly bear. It is a Japanese black bear. They get to be about 250 pounds, maybe 300 max for a fat one. And this one being a female, would have been even smaller. Likely under 200 pounds. The anime really upped the size of the bear compared to the manga and real life proportions. And their skulls aren't any thicker than any other animal of similar size. Probably under 1/4in thick.

I’m new to your channel so not sure if you’ve ever watched the ‘Karate Master’ anime bear and bull fight.

Apparently female japanese black bears only grow to an upper limit of 220lbs, not quite 900lbs.

My dad use to use our apples we grew to bait grizzs and even managed to get a few. First rule of Bear hunting is Cardio Second rule of bear hunting is forehead shots are bad. The skull is crazy strong and THEY WILL spring back up if you make noise and it only KOed them (happened to my dad at least once; lucky had the gun still on him and)... Third rule of hunting bears is always Double tap. Make sure brains off and heart stopped even in death they might get you as the example above mentions. My dad used Bow and Gun and was successful in both. Rule 1 is the first because They are a bitch to move and so your back tracking a lot regardless unless ya plan to leave most behind. I remember the meat to be like Duck in that its a bit greacy and strong flavored red meat. Love it but think Cougar is better. Personally I'd rather run from a bear that will kill me quickly if I stop to fight than any of the highly poisonous/venomous things of Australia. I can see a bear coming but putting on the wrong shoe and having my foot get bit or whatever the trigger is for being bit being something I can't see until its to late... no thank you.

A good fight I think you’ve missed is Ippo vs Saeki.

yes. meeting bears in the wild is indeed a nightmare, i will immediately take jackie chan's greatest technique. run for my life!!!!. 😂

Are you watching the full anime or just the fights? either way great videos!!

Hey love the boxing reactions. Would you be interested in reacting to boxing matches in ashita no joe. Another show about boxing, though alot older than Hajime no ippo

Do you plan on covering takamura vs hawk fight?

okita vs ippo is a good one too if you haven't seen it I recommend it

Fellow Hajime no Ippo fans, can anyone help me find the chapter where Ippo fights Gonzales? I need to get back up to speed with the manga. Thanks in advance.

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Guess Japanese black bears are only around 200 lbs. Which for me being American is surprising seeing how our black bears are 5x that so I guess a Japanese pro boxer knocking 1 out isn't as far-fetched as you would think. Still, if that was the 1,100 lbs. one, no way he lives.

The bear is between 250 and 500 pounds

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I want that shirt

We are waiting for Naruto and sasuke vs Momoshiki reaction:)

Well unless you're left handed?

I’d estimate this bear at 500 pounds. It’s about six feet tall American grizzlies can be 9ft - edit: wiki says the Japanese ussuri bear weighs as much as 400 pounds. Even lighter than I thought. Still I’d never pray to fight one …

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Good video, can you please react to jackie chan the 8 drunken gods

Seems to defeat the whole purpose of the channel, reviewing animated movies, esp fighting bears? There’s so many thousands of great fight scenes that actually take place, it just seems like a weird decision.

It's a female bear,males are heavier and more stronger than the female.

hey max I have a suggestion for you it's not a anime fight but it's something just as Cool it's a fight scene with the son of The dragon (Bruce Lee) himself Brandon Lee and the fight scene I want you to watch is the apartment fight scene from rapid fire my favorite Brandon Lee movie kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oL-kd6ST18DbooU.html

Bro you saw it already once, didn't you? That makes it less interesting