Masaru Aoki
Masaru Aoki
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青木勝
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| Alias |
“Frog Man” |
| Personal Description | |
| Homeland | Tokyo, Japan |
| Previous Weight Class(es) | Lightweight |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 171 cm (5’7″) |
| Reach | 171 cm |
| Style(s) | Unorthodox Style |
| Status | |
| Status | Alive |
| Stance(s) | Orthodox Style |
| Job | Kamogawa Boxing Gym |
| Boxer(s) Trained | Shinoda |
| Anime movie | Round 3 (Season 1) |
Masaru Aoki
Japanese Name:青木 勝 (Aoki Masaru)
Role:Tritagonist inHajime no Ippo, Lightweight Veteran Professional Boxer
Affiliation:Kamogawa Boxing Gym
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Émile Durkheim
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| Born |
David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Appearance
Aoki has a lean but muscular physique, common among lightweight boxers. He has short, black hair that often looks unkempt, reflecting his carefree personality. His eyes are noticeably droopy, which is a physical characteristic that becomes a source of humor throughout the series. In the ring, Aoki dons standard boxing gear, typically in colors that represent the Kamogawa Gym. His notable trademark is his somewhat comedic and exaggerated facial expressions, often seen when he’s in or out of the ring.
With an exaggerated expression of disbelief and frustration, Masaru Aoki reacts to the botched attempt at fixing his eyebrows, adding a comical twist to the situation.
Personality
Masaru Aoki is known for his easygoing, humorous, and occasionally lazy demeanor. Despite his jovial personality, he is fiercely loyal to his friends and his gym. Aoki often serves as comic relief in the series, but he also demonstrates considerable tenacity and heart during his fights. His deep friendship with Tatsuya Kimura and rivalry with Mamoru Takamura are central to his character arc. Though not as serious as some of the other boxers, Aoki has an undying determination to succeed in the ring, even though his quirky techniques and unconventional style sometimes make him the butt of jokes.
Boxing Career
Aoki is a veteran lightweight boxer at the Kamogawa Gym. He was scouted into boxing alongside Tatsuya Kimura by Mamoru Takamura, someone he once vowed to defeat but eventually came to admire. Though his style is unconventional, relying on humor and tricks, Aoki has managed to hold his own in the competitive world of professional boxing. He has developed several unique techniques, including his signature “Look-Away Punch,” which takes advantage of his opponents’ hesitation.
Key Rivalries and Relationships
Tatsuya Kimura
A fellow boxer from the Kamogawa Gym and one of Aoki’s closest friends. The two share a friendly rivalry and often joke around, providing comic relief in the series.
Mamoru Takamura
Originally a target of Aoki’s ire, Takamura eventually became someone Aoki admired, even though he continues to tease him.
Ippo Makunouchi
A younger boxer in the gym, whom Aoki supports as part of the gym’s core group. While he often provides humor, Aoki respects Ippo’s skills and determination.
Notable Achievements
- Lightweight Boxer:Aoki has had numerous battles in the lightweight division, earning the respect of his peers and opponents for his creativity and determination.
- Unique Techniques:
- Look-Away Punch:A trick move where Aoki pretends to look away, only to land a sneaky punch when the opponent lowers their guard.
- Frog Punch:A quirky, frog-like jumping punch that adds an unpredictable element to his fighting style.
Trivia
Trivia:
★ Aoki is known for his eccentric behavior and unconventional boxing techniques, often used for comedic effect.
★ Despite his humorous nature, Aoki has proven his dedication and heart in the ring, fighting hard in his matches.
★ His relationship with fellow boxerKimuraoften results in lighthearted moments, showing the strong bond between them both in and out of the ring.
★ Aoki’s look-alike punch techniques reflect his creative approach to boxing, setting him apart from more traditional fighters.