Here’s a useful, ready-to-post guide for fans looking to play Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting on GBA with an English patch. How to Play Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting (GBA) in English – Full Patch Guide
Yes – Hajime no Ippo: Victorious Boxers (GBA) is a different game (3D-like perspective). That one also has an English patch. But The Fighting is the better 2D fighter. Final Verdict: If you love Hajime no Ippo or classic GBA fighters, patching this game is a 10-minute process that unlocks hours of fun. The translation is solid, and the gameplay holds up better than most licensed anime fighters.
If you’re a fan of the Hajime no Ippo anime/manga and love retro fighting games, you’ve probably heard of for Game Boy Advance. Released only in Japan, it’s a surprisingly deep 2D fighter by Treasure (yes, the Gunstar Heroes team). But the menus, move lists, and story mode are all in Japanese.
Yes, if you inject the patched ROM using New Super Ultimate Injector .