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Fighting Spirit (2000)

Episode list

Fighting Spirit

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  • Fighting Spirit (2000)

    S1.E1 ∙ Hajime no ippo

    Wed, Oct 4, 2000
    Ippo gets invited to see a movie with his new classmates but can't go since he has to work at his mothers fishing store. On the way home he gets beaten up by some of his bullies before a boxer, Takamura Mamoru, steps in. Ippo faints and is brought to the Kamogawa boxing gym. When Ippo wakes up Takamura draws a picture of one of the bullies, places it on a punching bag and forces him to punch it. Doing that, Ippo feels something stir inside him and he later starts to watch videos and buys magazines about boxing. Eventually Ippo asks Takamura to train him in boxing. Takamura says he will accept if Ippo manage to succeed with a seemingly impossible task.
    8.1/10 (499)
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    S1.E2 ∙ Doryoku no seika

    Tue, Oct 10, 2000
    Ippo's goal is to catch 10 leaves, with only a week to do so. While balancing school and work, Ippo is also practicing his jabs.
    7.8/10 (361)
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    S1.E3 ∙ Ureshi namida

    Tue, Oct 17, 2000
    At first, it seems that Ippo could not keep up with Miyata. Ippo keeps taking hit after hit and gets knocked down twice. After receiving some advice from Takamura, Ippo keeps getting back up to fight.
    8.3/10 (368)
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    S1.E4 ∙ Shado bokushingu

    Tue, Oct 24, 2000
    Ippo finally begins his training in the gym. First, Kamogawa himself, helps Ippo to focus on his jabs and the one-two technique. After getting the hang of it, Kamogawa instructs Ippo to practice shadow boxing.
    7.6/10 (313)
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    S1.E5 ∙ Three months for the counter

    Tue, Oct 31, 2000
    Ippo begins training with coach Kamogawa for about in order to prepare for a rematch with Miyata. During that time, he begins working on more techniques. Also, he learns more about Miyata's father, who was a former professional boxer.
    7.8/10 (305)
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    S1.E6 ∙ Saisen no gongu

    Tue, Nov 7, 2000
    A representative from a boxing magazine comes to Kamogawa's Gym on the same day Ippo and Miyata have their rematch. With Takamura as referee, the rematch begins. Both fighters begin their four-round match, each displaying their progress.
    8.6/10 (340)
    Fighting Spirit (2000)
    Top-rated

    S1.E7 ∙ 1 cm no hakairyoku

    Tue, Nov 14, 2000
    After a powerful knockout from Miyata, Ippo insists on standing up again and completing the match no matter what.
    8.8/10 (363)
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    S1.E8 ∙ Promise to Meet Again

    Tue, Nov 21, 2000
    With Miyata nowhere to be found, Ippo seems distracted in his training, so Kamogawa sends him to train with Takamura. Ippo experiences all the hardship his mentor endures since he prepares for a championship match.
    7.9/10 (287)
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    S1.E9 ∙ C Class License

    Tue, Nov 28, 2000
    Ippo finally applies to get his featherweight boxing license. During the exam, he meets Ryo Mashiba. Ippo finally gained his license. Back at Kamogawa's Gym, Ippo is about to learn the name of his opponent in his debut match.
    7.7/10 (267)
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    S1.E10 ∙ Debut Match!

    Tue, Dec 5, 2000
    After determining Ippo's opponent, Ippo and Oda prepare for their match
    7.6/10 (264)
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    S1.E11 ∙ Obsession for Victory

    Tue, Dec 12, 2000
    The awaited moment has come, And Ippo's first official match against boxer Oda has begun
    8.2/10 (281)
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    S1.E12 ∙ Becoming a Bully's Buddy

    Tue, Dec 19, 2000
    The news of Ippo's boxing spreads in the school, which makes the thugs secretly admire him and insist on attending his next match.
    7.9/10 (261)
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    S1.E13 ∙ The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins

    Tue, Dec 26, 2000
    The Rookie Championship is about to begin. Ippo's first opponent is an American soldier, Jason Ozma. To prepare Ippo trains with Takamura. Ozma trains for the people he came to know in the Japanese gym where he was based.
    7.6/10 (251)
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    S1.E14 ∙ Powerful Arms! Hooks vs. Uppercut!

    Tue, Jan 9, 2001
    Ippo begins his first tournament match against Jason
    8.0/10 (249)
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    S1.E15 ∙ Test of Endurance

    Tue, Jan 16, 2001
    Ippo continues his tactic of exchanging punches, however, he finds himself struggling to land them as the fight nears its end
    8.5/10 (288)
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    S1.E16 ∙ Anticipating a Fierce Fight

    Tue, Jan 23, 2001
    After completing his fight, ippo decides to spectate miyata's match, meanwhile his opponent for his next match is decided
    7.1/10 (235)
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    S1.E17 ∙ Ippo on the Beach

    Tue, Jan 30, 2001
    Ippo and the others head to the beach to relax before they start their training. Ippo realises he must practise his foot-work ahead of his next match.
    7.5/10 (242)
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    S1.E18 ∙ Clinch

    Tue, Feb 6, 2001
    After meeting kobashi, ippo realises he must work hard to beat him, Ippo and Kobashi start their second match of the tournament
    7.4/10 (222)
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    S1.E19 ∙ Dream of a KO

    Tue, Feb 13, 2001
    As the fight between Kobashi and Ippo nears its end, Ippo looks for an opportunity to KO, while Kobashi switches up his tactics
    8.2/10 (243)
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    S1.E20 ∙ Shotgun's Menace

    Tue, Feb 20, 2001
    Ippo spectates Hayami's 3rd match to see what he's up against. He trains vigorously for his semi final match
    8.0/10 (235)
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    S1.E21 ∙ The Way to Capture a Prodigy

    Tue, Feb 27, 2001
    Ippo arrives at his semi final match against Hayami with bruises on his face, round 1 commences
    7.9/10 (222)
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    S1.E22 ∙ Forward! Forward!!

    Tue, Mar 6, 2001
    Ippo and Hayami continue to exchange blows as their battle nears its end. Hayami realises he shouldn't underestimate Ippo
    8.4/10 (249)
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    S1.E23 ∙ The Other Semi-Final

    Tue, Mar 13, 2001
    Miyata begins his semi-final match against Mashiba as Ippo and the others spectate
    8.3/10 (229)
    Fighting Spirit (2000)
    Top-rated

    S1.E24 ∙ To the Promised Place...

    Tue, Mar 20, 2001
    As the battle continues, Miyata discovers a pain in his foot that limits his abilities. He struggles through the match as it reaches its climax
    8.9/10 (319)
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    S1.E25 ∙ Grudges, Sorrows & Dreams

    Tue, Mar 27, 2001
    Ippo and Mashiba both train for their match, meanwhile, Mashiba's motive and reasoning for boxing are revealed
    7.6/10 (212)
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    S1.E26 ∙ The Battle for Distance

    Tue, Apr 3, 2001
    After a period of immensely focused training, Ippo steps into the ring for his final match for the rookie championship
    8.0/10 (217)
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    S1.E27 ∙ Death Match

    Tue, Apr 10, 2001
    As Ippo and Mashiba continue their fight, they both develop weaknesses, however both fighters give their best to try and win even under harsh circumstances
    8.7/10 (254)
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    S1.E28 ∙ Victory or Defeat

    Tue, Apr 17, 2001
    The eastern japan rookie tournament finally comes to an end with Ippos victory. Ippo decides to take a break from boxing due to his right hand
    8.7/10 (252)
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    S1.E29 ∙ Rocky of Naniwa

    Tue, Apr 24, 2001
    After winning the Easter japan rookie tournament, Takeshi Sendo, the winner of West japan rookie tournament, takes interest in Ippo and tries to convince him to take part in the All Japan tournament
    7.9/10 (210)
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    S1.E30 ∙ To Enemy Ground

    Tue, May 1, 2001
    Ippo wants to fight Sendo so he goes to an orthopedic doctor to get his fist looked at. Ippo then starts an intense training regime.
    7.6/10 (204)
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    S1.E31 ∙ Traces of Intense Battles

    Tue, May 8, 2001
    A recap of the boxing matches that have taken place thus far.
    5.2/10 (180)
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    S1.E32 ∙ Throw Your Right!

    Tue, May 15, 2001
    Ippo is still having trouble with his right fist but his match with Sendo begins.
    8.0/10 (214)
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    S1.E33 ∙ Smash Force

    Tue, May 22, 2001
    Ippo tries a different fighting stance making his match with Sendo only get more intense.
    8.3/10 (222)
    Fighting Spirit (2000)
    Top-rated

    S1.E34 ∙ The Rookie King

    Tue, May 29, 2001
    Ippo and Sendo keep fighting, the crowd starts cheering Sendo on and the match reaches its climax.
    8.9/10 (318)
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    S1.E35 ∙ The Counting Journey

    Tue, Jun 5, 2001
    Ippo graduates and takes photos with people from his school. New people join the gym and are put to the test by running with Takemura, Ippo, Aoki, and Kimura.
    7.5/10 (198)
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    S1.E36 ∙ The Champ and I

    Tue, Jun 12, 2001
    Kimura, Aoki, and Takemura each fight their match. Ippo spars with the featherweight champion, Date.
    7.6/10 (197)
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    S1.E37 ∙ A Thing to Strive For

    Tue, Jun 19, 2001
    Dante uses his secret weapon on Ippo, the fact that Date used it on Ippo made Okita challenge Ippo to a real match.
    7.6/10 (196)
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    S1.E38 ∙ Two Rookies of the Year

    Wed, Jun 27, 2001
    Okita uses moves that makes him unpredictable for Ippo. Okita also uses a fighting style like Dante and he uses a corkscrew.
    7.9/10 (205)
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    S1.E39 ∙ Challenge in a Foreign Land

    Wed, Jul 4, 2001
    Miyata's in Thailand and he get's a tough opponent with a great record, Jimmy Sisfa.
    7.5/10 (209)
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    S1.E40 ∙ A Counter to Surpass All Counters

    Wed, Jul 11, 2001
    Miyata's fight with Jimmy Sisfa begins, Miyata starts off bad and when that happens Miyata tries a counter punch.
    8.3/10 (226)
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    S1.E41 ∙ Barf-michi's Big Fight

    Wed, Jul 18, 2001
    Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo all try going A-class. Yamada has his first fight. All the guys want to go to training camp.
    7.8/10 (195)
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    S1.E42 ∙ Sharing a Dream

    Wed, Jul 25, 2001
    Ippo's mother collapses from overworking so Ippo has to look after the family business. Ippo thinks about quitting boxing so that his mother doesn't overwork herself again.
    8.6/10 (272)
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    S1.E43 ∙ The Speed Star

    Wed, Aug 1, 2001
    Ippo Prepares for his match against Saeki, the speed star, by trying to improve his movements and become faster.
    7.7/10 (190)
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    S1.E44 ∙ Blind Spot in the Ring

    Wed, Aug 8, 2001
    Ippo's match with Saeki has begun, but Saeki is so fast that Ippo can't land a hit on him. Ippo Is left with a blind spot after getting his eye swollen making it even harder to track Saeki.
    8.1/10 (192)
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    S1.E45 ∙ The White Fangs of the Wolf

    Wed, Aug 15, 2001
    After all, the guys are done with their matches they go to karaoke. Takemura lets everyone know Yamada is leaving so they give him a send-off.
    8.6/10 (231)
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    S1.E46 ∙ Be the Gazelle

    Wed, Aug 22, 2001
    Aoki and Kimura fight their matches. Kamogawa wants Ippo to train his legs to get flexible muscles so that he can deliver a more powerful punch that can beat Volg.
    8.2/10 (189)
    The Fighting Spirit Within (2001)

    S1.E47 ∙ The Fighting Spirit Within

    Wed, Aug 29, 2001
    Ippo meets Volg after Volg gets lost. Volg tells Ippo that he boxes so he can get money for his mother.
    7.8/10 (184)
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    S1.E48 ∙ The Red Wolf

    Wed, Sep 5, 2001
    The match with Ippo and Volg begins and the two boxers seem to get the edge over one another quite a bit.
    8.3/10 (197)
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    S1.E49 ∙ The Courage to Believe

    Wed, Sep 19, 2001
    The fight between Ippo and Volg carries on. Ippo takes a lot of hits and gets knocked down a couple times.
    8.7/10 (223)
    Fighting Spirit (2000)
    Top-rated

    S1.E50 ∙ Something to Convey

    Wed, Sep 26, 2001
    After many rounds, Ippo and Volg are both exhausted. After the match is finished Volg visits Ippo in the hospital and meets Ippo's mother.
    9.1/10 (324)

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