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Fighting Spirit

2000 – 2014Show3 seasons126 episodesTV-PG

AnimationComedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

A cathartic, uplifting animated series about sports and growing up, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 126 episodes · best: S1E75 "A Step Further" 9.8

Episodes

8.5

Story

The moment you back down is the moment you lose!

Makunouchi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. Always a target for bullying at school (the family fishing business grants him a distinct odor), Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around for the better, as he is saved by a boxer named Takamura. He decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train to become a boxer, giving his life direction and purpose. Ippo's path to perfecting his pugilistic prowess is just beginning...

Feels like

  • Boxing Shonen
  • Inspirational Underdog Story
  • High-Octane Sports Drama
  • Emotional Character Growth
  • Epic Musical Score
  • Friendship and Rivalry
  • Visceral Combat Animation
  • Classic Anime Nostalgia
  • Determination and Grit

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chiharu Sato, Nanako Shimazaki, Akira Mano
Written by
Tatsuhiko Urahata, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, Atsuo Ishino
Produced by
Mitsuru Oshima, Hiroshi Yamashita, Toshio Nakatani
Music by
Tsuneo Imahori, Yoshihisa Hirano, Hideki Taniuchi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 3, 2000 · March 29, 2014 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 2000
Last aired
March 29, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 126 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
125 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fighting Spirit?"

Questions about Fighting Spirit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Fighting Spirit worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.8).

Is Fighting Spirit okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Fighting Spirit?

50 h

About 50 hours: 126 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2014.

Will Fighting Spirit make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Fighting Spirit?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Fighting Spirit in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.