Based on a manga by Jyoji Morikawa, Fighting Spirit is an upbeat Rocky story that follows a high school nerd from cowardice to pugilistic stardom. Clumsy, maladroit Ippo Makunouchi helps his widowed mother with the family fishing boat business–when he’s not being pounded into paste by bullies. After years of abuse, he lacks the will to defend himself against their taunts and fists. A chance meeting with rising boxing star Takamura convinces Ippo to reinvent himself. Under the guidance of Takamura and crusty gym owner Kamogawa, Ippo applies himself with a mixture of stalwart dedication and puppy-like enthusiasm. The story may be a cliché, but the filmmakers manage to make Ippo so likable that viewers who would never dream of watching a real boxing match may find themselves rooting for the irrepressible kid when he steps into the ring. (Rated 13 and older: violence, nudity, risqué humor) –Charles Solomon
Product Description
Episodes
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1x1The First Step Oct 03, 2000
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1x2Fruits of Labor Oct 10, 2000
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1x3Tears of Joy Oct 17, 2000
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1x4Shadow Boxing Oct 24, 2000
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1x53 Months to Counter Oct 31, 2000
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1x6The Gong Of The Rematch Nov 07, 2000
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1x7The Destructive Force Of One CM Nov 14, 2000
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1x8Promise to Meet Again Nov 21, 2000
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1x9C Class License Nov 28, 2000
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1x10Debut Match! Dec 05, 2000
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1x11Obsession for Victory Dec 12, 2000
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1x12A Rough Pal's Proclamation Dec 19, 2000
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1x13East Japan Rookie Championship Dec 26, 2000
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1x14Strong Arms! Hook vs. Uppercut! Jan 09, 2001
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1x15Race Of Endurance Jan 16, 2001
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1x16Premonition Of A Fierce Battle Jan 23, 2001
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1x17Ippo on the Beach Jan 30, 2001
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1x18Clinch Feb 06, 2001
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1x19K.O. Dream Feb 13, 2001
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1x20Shotgun Threat Feb 20, 2001
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1x21A Way To Overcome A Genius Feb 27, 2001
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1x22Forward! Forward!! Mar 06, 2001
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1x23The Other Semifinal Mar 13, 2001
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1x24To the Promised Place... Mar 20, 2001
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1x25Each Individual's Thoughts Mar 27, 2001
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1x26The Fight Over Distance Apr 03, 2001
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1x27Death Match Apr 10, 2001
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1x28Victory And Defeat Apr 17, 2001
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1x29Naniwa Rocky Apr 24, 2001
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1x30In Enemy Territory May 01, 2001
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1x31Traces of Intense Battles May 08, 2001
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1x32Throw Your Right! May 15, 2001
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1x33Smash Force May 22, 2001
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1x34The Rookie King May 29, 2001
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1x35Another Journey Jun 05, 2001
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1x36Encounter with the King Jun 12, 2001
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1x37A High Aim Jun 19, 2001
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1x38Two Rookies of the Year Jun 27, 2001
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1x39Challenge in a Foreign Country Jul 04, 2001
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1x40A Counter to Surpass All Counters Jul 11, 2001
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1x41Geromichi's Fight Jul 18, 2001
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1x42Sympathy to Dream Jul 25, 2001
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1x43The Speed Star Aug 01, 2001
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1x44Blind Spot in the Ring Aug 08, 2001
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1x45The White Fangs of the Wolf Aug 15, 2001
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1x46Become a Gazelle! Aug 22, 2001
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1x47The Fighting Spirit Within Aug 29, 2001
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1x48Red Wolf Sep 05, 2001
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1x49The Courage to Believe Sep 19, 2001
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1x50What I want to Say Sep 26, 2001
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1x51Combination Oct 03, 2001
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1x52The Challenger Oct 10, 2001
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1x53So That I Can Be Myself Oct 17, 2001
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1x54Fists of the Champ Oct 24, 2001
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1x55The Japan Featherweight Title Match Oct 31, 2001
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1x56The Power that Stands in the Way Nov 07, 2001
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1x57Conclusion Nov 14, 2001
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1x58Heartbroken Nov 21, 2001
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1x59A Determined Gaze Nov 28, 2001
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1x60Rival Dec 05, 2001
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1x61Comeback Anxiety Dec 12, 2001
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1x62Revival Dec 19, 2001
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1x63Youth of Fire Dec 26, 2001
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1x64Hot Rod Era Jan 09, 2002
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1x65The Summer of the Kamogawa Troops Jan 16, 2002
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1x66Takamura's Tears Jan 23, 2002
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1x67Kamogawa Gym Moves Out Jan 30, 2002
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1x68The Couch's Crisis Feb 06, 2002
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1x69Trap of the Southpaw Feb 13, 2002
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1x70It is Giving Feb 20, 2002
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1x71Moment of the Decisive Battle Feb 27, 2002
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1x72Lallapallooza Mar 06, 2002
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1x73Surpass that Time Mar 13, 2002
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1x74Mix-Up Mar 20, 2002
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1x75Into the Next Step Mar 27, 2002
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1x76Episode 76 Mar 21, 2003