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Fighting Spirit: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch

Fighting Spirit (2000): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

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Fighting Spirit (2000) is a sports anime produced by Madhouse. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.78/10 from 344,573 ratings.

What is Fighting Spirit about?

In his father's absence, teenager Ippo Makunouchi works hard to help his mother run her fishing boat rental business. Ippo's timid nature, his lack of sleep, and the sea smell make him an easy target for relentless bullies who leave him bruised and beaten on a daily basis. Mamoru Takamura, an up-and-coming boxer, rescues Ippo from a violent after-school incident and takes him back to the Kamogawa Boxing Gym for recovery. Takamura and his fellow boxers, Masaru Aoki and Tatsuya Kimura, are stunned by Ippo's powerful punches—a result of strong muscles developed through years serving his physicall

Key details

Fighting Spirit runs for 75 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the fall 2000 season. Content rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older.

Where to watch Fighting Spirit

Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Fighting Spirit.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fighting Spirit about?

In his father's absence, teenager Ippo Makunouchi works hard to help his mother run her fishing boat rental business. Ippo's timid nature, his lack of sleep, and the sea smell make him an easy target for relentless bullies who leave him bruised and b

How many episodes does Fighting Spirit have?

Fighting Spirit has 75 episodes.

What is the MAL rating of Fighting Spirit?

Fighting Spirit is rated 8.78/10 on MyAnimeList.

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