Fighting Spirit (2000)

Overview

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...

Seasons

Specials

Mar 21, 2003

The First Step

Oct 3, 2000

New Challenger

Jan 6, 2009

Rising

Oct 6, 2013

Production

Madhouse

JP

MAPPA

JP

Networks

Nippon TV

JP