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Fighting Spirit

Name: Fighting Spirit
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: 2000-10-03
Rating: 8.6

はじめの一歩

“The moment you back down is the moment you lose!”

AnimationComedyDramaAction & Adventure

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2000

3 Seasons

126 Episodes

Ended

TV-PG

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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Cast

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)

Hidenobu Kiuchi

as David Eagle (voice)

Hisao Egawa

as Iwao Shimabukuro (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki

as Ryuhei Sawamura (voice)

Seasons

The First Step

75 episodes2000

New Challenger

26 episodes2009

Ippo Makunouchi continues his boxing career and his goal on knowing the meaning of being strong, and the desire on fighting his idol Ichiro Miyata once again. Along him are pro boxers Takamura, Aoki and Kimura that each one of them aspire to their own dreams. the continuation after Ippo won his Japan Championship match.

Rising

25 episodes2013

Hajime no Ippo: Rising continues Ippo's quest to become stronger, featuring the same cast of loveable dimwits from Kamogawa Gym, as they put their bodies and hearts on the line to make their way in the harsh world of professional boxing. With a will of iron, Ippo steps into the ring once again.

Episodes

The First Step

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The First Step

Oct 3, 200024m8.6

Ippo is a high school student who works full time at his mother's fishing though. Because of this, he gets bullied on by the kids at his school. That's when his life turns around, when a professional boxer happens to be jogging along the way, and introduces Ippo to the world of boxing.

Fruits of Labor

Oct 10, 200024m8.7

Ippo succeeds in catching 10 falling leaves, and is granted his first sparring session.

Tears of Joy

Oct 17, 200024m9.0

Ippo loses his first sparring session, but shows enough potential to be accepted into the gym.

Shadow Boxing

Oct 24, 200024m8.7

Ippo practices shadow boxing.

3 Months to Counter

Oct 31, 200024m8.8

Ippo trains for a rematch.

The Opening Bell of the Rematch

Nov 6, 200024m8.8

Ippo and Miyata face off in a rematch.

The Destructive Force Of One CM

Nov 13, 200024m9.0

Ippo and Miyata are in the last round of the rematch

Promise to Meet Again

Nov 20, 200024m9.0

Ippo trains with Takamura and discovers the hardship of pro boxing.

Where does Fighting Spirit rank today?

Fighting Spirit is #381 on the HinFlix Daily Streaming Charts today. It moved down 54 places since yesterday. In India, it is currently more popular than Dexter: Resurrection but less popular than Liebling Kreuzberg.

Highest: #327
Top 10: 0 days
Top 100: 0 days

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About Fighting Spirit

“The moment you back down is the moment you lose!”

Fighting Spirit Cast and Characters

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)), and Jurota Kosugi (as Ralph Anderson (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Fighting Spirit has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Fighting Spirit

There's a reason Fighting Spirit keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, sharp comedic timing that lands consistently, and action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fighting Spirit

Where can I watch Fighting Spirit online for free?

You can watch Fighting Spirit online free on HinFlix. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How many episodes does Fighting Spirit have?

Fighting Spirit has 126 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on HinFlix.

Is Fighting Spirit good? What's the rating?

Fighting Spirit holds a 8.6/10 rating based on 1,194 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Fighting Spirit?

The main cast includes Kohei Kiyasu, Rikiya Koyama, Wataru Takagi, and Keiji Fujiwara, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Fighting Spirit available in Japanese?

Yes — Fighting Spirit was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on HinFlix. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Fighting Spirit released?

Fighting Spirit first aired in 2000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Fighting Spirit for free?

You can watch Fighting Spirit online for free on HinFlix. All 126 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Fighting Spirit have?

Fighting Spirit currently has 3 seasons and a total of 126 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on HinFlix and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Fighting Spirit about?

In which language is Fighting Spirit originally available?

Fighting Spirit was originally produced in JA. On HinFlix the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Fighting Spirit first released?

Fighting Spirit first premiered on October 3, 2000 (2000). The series has since concluded its run.