Japan Fighting Spirit sits in the top 1% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #63 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
はじめの一歩
“the moment you back down is the moment you lose!”
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…
The 1999–2001 Japan Window
205 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Fighting Spirit sits at position #4.
Other Titles From Madhouse
Also On Nippon TV
Other series that aired on Nippon TV.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Fighting Spirit premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #63 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (99th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.7 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #44 of 2,532 (top 2%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Madhouse, MAPPA |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 3 / 126 |
| Release Date | October 3, 2000 |
| Official Site | www.vap.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Fighting Spirit end?
Fighting Spirit finished its run with its final episode airing on March 29, 2014.
How highly rated is Fighting Spirit?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Fighting Spirit ranks #63 of 4579 — in the top 1%.
Where did Fighting Spirit air?
Fighting Spirit aired on Nippon TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.