Fighting Spirit
“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...
Where to watch Fighting Spirit in United States
Netflix
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Philo
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Where is Fighting Spirit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix, Anime Times Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Animation Digital Network, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Anime Times Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Fighting Spirit
Fighting Spirit is a 2000 Japanese-language animation, comedy and drama series. The cast is led by Kohei Kiyasu, Rikiya Koyama, Wataru Takagi. It spans 3 seasons and 126 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.7/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo.
Fighting Spirit was produced by Madhouse, MAPPA, and Nippon Television Network Corporation and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 3, 2000, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Writers
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
- First aired
- October 3, 2000
- Last aired
- March 29, 2014
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (126 episodes)
- Network
- Nippon TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Madhouse, MAPPA, Nippon Television Network Corporation
Fighting Spirit cast & crew
Fighting Spirit was written by Tatsuhiko Urahata.
The cast features Kohei Kiyasu as Ippo Makunouchi (voice), Rikiya Koyama as Mamoru Takamura (voice), Wataru Takagi as Masaru Aoki (voice), Keiji Fujiwara as Tatsuya Kimura (voice), Jurota Kosugi as Ralph Anderson (voice), and Hidenobu Kiuchi as David Eagle (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tsuneo Imahori, cinematography is by Yuya Kumazawa, and it was produced by Tomohiro Shindo and Toshio Nakatani.
Is Fighting Spirit worth watching?
Fighting Spirit holds an audience score of 8.7/10 from 1,202 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 3 seasons and 126 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and drama, Fighting Spirit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fighting Spirit
In United States, you can stream Fighting Spirit on Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, and RetroCrush Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Fighting Spirit
Kohei Kiyasu
Ippo Makunouchi (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
Mamoru Takamura (voice)
Wataru Takagi
Masaru Aoki (voice)
Keiji Fujiwara
Tatsuya Kimura (voice)
Jurota Kosugi
Ralph Anderson (voice)
Hidenobu Kiuchi
David Eagle (voice)
Hisao Egawa
Iwao Shimabukuro (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki
Ryuhei Sawamura (voice)
Fighting Spirit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fighting Spirit in United States?
Fighting Spirit is streaming on Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Fighting Spirit on Netflix?
Yes — Fighting Spirit is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Fighting Spirit in?
Fighting Spirit is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Fighting Spirit are there?
Fighting Spirit has 3 seasons with 126 episodes in total.
▸What is Fighting Spirit rated?
Fighting Spirit is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.7/10 audience score from 1,202 ratings.
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