Hajime no Ippo — All Theme Songs

3 Openings · 0 Endings

Hajime no Ippo Opening Themes

OP 1Eps 1-25

"Under Star"

by Shocking Lemon

About the artist: Shocking Lemon performed the anime's original opening theme, running for the first 25 episodes before being replaced.
Fan reception:: The series' debut opening, closely tied to Ippo's earliest amateur-boxing episodes.
OP 4New Challenger (eps 77-102)

"Hekireki"

by Last Alliance

About the artist: Last Alliance performed the opening theme for Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger.
Fan reception:: Marked the anime's return after a multi-year broadcast gap, introducing a harder rock sound for the sequel season.
OP 5Rising (eps 103-127)

"Yakan Hikō"

by Wasureranneyo

About the artist: Wasureranneyo performed "Yakan Hikō" (Night Flight), used as both the opening and closing theme of Hajime no Ippo: Rising.
Fan reception:: Notable for bookending the season as both OP and ED, the most recent theme song in the franchise to date.

Hajime no Ippo Theme Song — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hajime no Ippo opening theme song?

The first Hajime no Ippo opening theme is "Under Star" by Shocking Lemon, playing during Eps 1-25. The series' debut opening, closely tied to Ippo's earliest amateur-boxing episodes.

Who sings "Under Star" from Hajime no Ippo?

"Under Star" is performed by Shocking Lemon. Shocking Lemon performed the anime's original opening theme, running for the first 25 episodes before being replaced.

What episodes does "Under Star" play in Hajime no Ippo?

"Under Star" by Shocking Lemon is the Hajime no Ippo Opening 1, playing during Eps 1-25.

Who sings "Hekireki" from Hajime no Ippo?

"Hekireki" is performed by Last Alliance. Last Alliance performed the opening theme for Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger.

What episodes does "Hekireki" play in Hajime no Ippo?

"Hekireki" by Last Alliance is the Hajime no Ippo Opening 4, playing during New Challenger (eps 77-102).

Who sings "Yakan Hikō" from Hajime no Ippo?

"Yakan Hikō" is performed by Wasureranneyo. Wasureranneyo performed "Yakan Hikō" (Night Flight), used as both the opening and closing theme of Hajime no Ippo: Rising.

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