Plot — What is Fighting Spirit about?
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...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2000 |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Seasons | 3 (126 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 87% (8.7/10, 1,235 votes) |
Fighting Spirit — FAQ
Is Fighting Spirit worth watching? Fighting Spirit holds a 8.7/10 rating from 1,235 viewers. 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. Al
Who is in the cast of Fighting Spirit? It stars Kohei Kiyasu, Rikiya Koyama, Wataru Takagi, Keiji Fujiwara, Jurota Kosugi, Hidenobu Kiuchi and more.
Where can I stream Fighting Spirit? You can stream Fighting Spirit on Netflix, Anime Times Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Fighting Spirit release? It first aired in 2000.
