The Dynamite Glove Commentator, also known as the Live Announcer in the anime is a commentator for the boxing TV show Dynamite Glove.
He provides live commentary for many matches set in Japan, as well as matches recorded overseas for the Japanese viewers.
History[]
Part I[]
JBC Title Match - Takamura Mamoru vs Yajima Yoshiaki[]
He provided commentary with another guest for the Dynamite Glove (Sponsored by Monthly Boxing Fan) Takamura Mamoru JBC Title match against JBC Champion Yajima Yoshiaki. He watched as Takamura was crowned the new Middleweight JBC Champion.
Rookie King Tournament Finals[]
He provided commentary with Watanabe Saburō for the East Japan Rookie King Tournament finals where he provided commentary between Makunouchi Ippo and Mashiba Ryō. He watched as Ippo was able to defeat Mashiba.
All Japan Rookie King Tournament Final[]
He traveled to Osaka for the All Japan Rookie King Tournament Final, where he announced Makunouchi Ippo vs Sendō Takeshi match with Watanabe Saburō.
Class A Tournament Finals[]
He provided commentory along side Date Eiji and Takamura Mamoru for the finals of the Class A Tournament match between Alexander Volg Zangief vs Makunouchi Ippo.
JBC Title Match - Date Eiji vs Makunouchi Ippo[]
JBC Title Match - Takamura Mamoru vs Itō Takaaki[]
He announced the match for Takamura's JBC Middleweight fourth title defence against Itō Takaaki. Prior to the match, Takamura enter in a Kōrakuen Hall in a bear skin costume, which scared the crowd. The TV Announcer had to calm the audience to let them know it was not a real bear. He then proceed to watch Takamura win with a first round KO by only using his left against Itō.
JBC Title Match - Makunouchi Ippo vs Sendō Takeshi[]
(Anime Only)He announced the JBC Title Match between Makunouchi Ippo vs Sendō Takeshi.
Part II[]
Part III[]
Appearance[]
He tends to wear glasses, and have headset on for his announcing duties for various boxing matches. He tends to wear a business suit for his appearance on TV.
Personality[]
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- In the third season of the anime, the commentator was changed for unknown reasons despite the same TV announcer appearing in the manga.
Quotes[]
- "Aaah! He's fast! What brilliant hand speed!"[1]
- “It’s already freezing from the December winters but here at the Kōrakuen Hall, we’re already hot from the pack energy”[2]
- “Talk about a fight between the most talented! This is an offence-defense to be proud of”[3]
- “The eagerness is apparent as fireworks!”[4]
- “It’s finally starting, the first of the featherweight matches. Soon the gong will sound!”[5]
- “Listen to the cheers! Do you think our voices can even be heard? The 3200 people crowded into this hall are all on their feet."[6]
- “We will now begin the champion carnivaaal”[7]
- “They plant their feet and hit the center of the ring! This fight is shaking Kōrakuen Hall”[8]
- “Listen to the cheering as he walks down the red carpet. Despite his loss, he’s as popular as ever!”[9]
- "The hall has been filled with people hoping to see this bear-slaying punch!"[10]
- "Can my voice even be heard over this crowd? That's the level of these cheers!"[11]
References[]
- ↑ Chapter 583, when Karasawa Takuzō unleashes a flurry against Ippo
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 78, page 1
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 99, page 14
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 120, page 13
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 141, page 2
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 159, page 6
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 183, page 13
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 186, page 9
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 211, page 3
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 135, page 14
- ↑ Hajime no Ippo chapter 250, page 17