Fighting Spirit
はじめの一歩
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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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, Cineverse, Fawesome, and Philo.
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Frequently asked questions about Fighting Spirit
Where can I watch Fighting Spirit in the United States?
Fighting Spirit is available to stream on Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, Cineverse, Fawesome, and Philo in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Fighting Spirit on Netflix?
Yes. Fighting Spirit is streaming on Netflix in the United States, alongside Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, Cineverse, Fawesome, and Philo.
Can I watch Fighting Spirit for free?
Fighting Spirit streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, Philo, Retrocrush, and AsianCrush. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Fighting Spirit?
Fighting Spirit scores 8.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Fighting Spirit?
Fighting Spirit stars Kohei Kiyasu, Rikiya Koyama, Wataru Takagi, Keiji Fujiwara, and Jurota Kosugi.
How many seasons of Fighting Spirit are there?
Fighting Spirit has 3 seasons and 126 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Fighting Spirit?
All 126 episodes of Fighting Spirit add up to about 50 hours 24 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 25 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 13 days.
What network is Fighting Spirit on?
Fighting Spirit airs on Nippon TV, and is produced by Madhouse, MAPPA, and Nippon Television Network Corporation.
What language is Fighting Spirit in?
Fighting Spirit is in Japanese, and its original title is はじめの一歩.
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