10/10 (Essential viewing, even as a standalone short film)

Analysis of Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger – Episode 15: "Kamogawa vs. Anderson – The Ghost of Naniwa" Series: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger (2009) Episode Number: 15 Original Air Date: April 11, 2009 1. Episode Synopsis Episode 15, titled "Kamogawa vs. Anderson – The Ghost of Naniwa," deviates from the present-day storyline of Ippo Makunouchi defending his Japanese featherweight title. Instead, it is a flashback episode that completes the backstory of Ippo’s coach, Genji Kamogawa.

Fans of character-driven drama, historical sports settings, and anyone who wants to understand why Kamogawa is one of anime’s greatest mentors.