#a man becomes a monster

[gale-gentlepenguin]

Gale’s Analysis: Hajime No Ippo: How a man becomes a Monster?

In the World of Hajime no Ippo, there are powerful boxers that Takamura described as Monsters.

Often used to describe those who reached the pinnacle of the Boxing world.

Takamura himself is a self proclaimed Monster (which is under no dispute)

He explains that in the World of Boxing, to be a World champion, one must become a monster, he illustrates that beyond the line is where Monsters live. At this Time, Ippo was fighting to see how far his training could take him.

When this happened Takamura could see the lack of personal motivation, as well as the accumulated damage Ippo was under. He was using this explanation as a warning, that he would not survive unless something changed within him.

Takamura never really explains what it means to be a monster. But by reading the manga we actually can see the 4 requirements for becoming a monster.

1. Training

2. Talent

3. Motivation

4. Ego/Spirit

At the time, Ippo was lacking in The later two. He had the training and work ethic, he had the talent of a hard puncher, but the motivation and Ego were not there. He didn’t have the confidence to believe he could reach the summit.

Ippo loves boxing, but his main goal was never to win, it was to come back in one piece. So that he could run his family’s fishing business. It was never about being a champion.

And that’s why Ippo at the time could never have been more than he is.

But surprisingly, Ippo in his retirement has started to become the monster he wasn’t.

How is that possible?

Well let’s look

Training:

Ippo still does his roadwork, and is working out on a level one would say an active boxer would. His training while focused on nurturing his students is arguably even MORE intense than usual.

Talent:

Ippo’s strength and analytical sense has actually grown even further after recovering from the accumulated damage. It’s no question he’s still has his natural punch.

Motivation:

Ironically his goal of being a second has made him so focused on improvement that he is able to contend with World champion level fighters. Keeping up with Takamura during his training, and WHILE WEARING WEIGHTS.

Ego/Spirit:

Now you will notice I put Ego/Spirit. Ego being one’s self value. But Ego in the sense of pride/self worth isn’t the only means to be a champion. We actually see an example of this in Volg. Who doesn’t view himself as above or below others. That’s where spirit comes in. Spirit is meant to represent the will to push forward, to achieve their goal. Ippo’s motivation to be a second has pushed him so far in spirit that he is arguably world level even in retirement and even able to mimic the styles of CURRENT champions.

However, Ippo still isn’t a monster. Not yet. But he’s close.

Because there is one final step to becoming a monster, one I didn’t mention.

One that Takamura himself says.

“Cross the line.”

It’s the trigger to ascend to the level, surpass one’s limits and let your dream become manifest. You must give up being Human.

He needs the Resolve/Spirit to go beyond.

And by the time Hajime no Ippo is at its end.

We will see Ippo transform from Man to Monster.

[raointean]

[sinn-bee]

//wip

Naga Lqg…. Iridescent pale grey blue snek that is very large and hangs in treetops… I love him

More sketches, this is a good and normal size difference I think! 🥰

In my head there’s more lore, like a Came Back Wrong au where SY!Sqq wasn’t able to save Lqg and then his soul is jettisoned by the proximity to the system and he is reformed as a demon somewhere in the borderlands +how Binghe fits in- but I mustn’t think too hard or it will consume my brain

[tuba-david]

Eurylochus: Captain, what’s the plan to fight Scylla?

Odysseus:

[indigocloverr]

MOTHS….

[goonmypenis]

i drew this like a month ago and i am TERRIFIED to post anything on here but ive been convinced

[backpackingspace]

Jorge writing a whole musical about when does a man become a monster only for Penelope to go it doesn't matter because that man is ALWAYS my husband

[cadaver-art]

*sniff… snorp..* UEEE UEUEEE HUEEEE EE JAYVIK

as you can tell i’m not very fond of drawing jayce :>

[cactus-chowder]

something something story based on a story about a kid who doesn't wanna

[andfangs]

ONE BRIGHT MORNING COMES

[egophiliac]

With the best of your writing or drawing ability, how do you sum up Twisted Wonderland Book 1 till Book 6?

I'm so sorry to make you wait so long for such a stupid joke

[midnightdemonhunter]

SO EAT YOUR FRIENDS THEY'D UNDERSTAND CAUSE THEY WOULD TOO

[raointean]

[maplebitts]

Thinking about thunder bringer

[fun-esta]

[ofironandivory]

❝𝒯𝑒𝓁𝓁 𝓂𝑒 𝒽𝑜𝓌 𝐼 𝓂𝑒𝓈𝓂𝑒𝓇𝒾𝓏𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊...❞

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