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S03E0124:031. The Strongest ChallengerOctober 6, 2013 · ★ 8.7Makunouchi Ippo defeated Sendou Takeshi with his Dempsey Roll and became the Japanese Featherweight Champion! Reflecting on his recent title defenses, Ippo reminisces…

S03E0224:092. The Dempsey Roll DestroyedOctober 12, 2013 · ★ 8.3With his title on the line, Ippo goes toe-to-toe with Shimabukuro. The battle is so intense Ippo doesn’t even have room to breathe, to the point he starts turning blue!…

S03E0324:233. A Woman's BattleOctober 19, 2013 · ★ 9.0Ippo emerges victorious after a vicious war with Shimabukuro, and Itagaki’s sister Nanako comes to pay him a visit at home while he rests. Meanwhile, Aoki is busy…

S03E0424:444. The Goddess of VictoryOctober 25, 2013 · ★ 8.0After an infuriating face-off with Imae, Aoki turns to his girlfriend Tomiko for comfort. Meanwhile, Imae chooses to focus all his energy on boxing and his upcoming…

S03E0524:145. 100% FakeNovember 1, 2013 · ★ 8.5Imae’s long hours of research quickly pay off as he decimates Aoki by countering every one of his trademark attacks, even the Frog Punch! As Tomiko watches on and the…

S03E0624:206. The Distance Between Me and GloryNovember 8, 2013 · ★ 8.5Imae, cowed by Aoki’s fearsome new move, suddenly realizes what it is Aoki has that he lacks. Summoning up all the energy he has left, he faces his challenger once…

S03E0724:147. Cheese ChampionNovember 15, 2013 · ★ 8.5Sendou Takeshi, the "Naniwa Tiger," returns to the ring! But it's his sparring partner, Sawamura Ryuuhei, who knocks Ippo for a loop when he calls the Dempsey Roll a…

S03E0824:598. The Mad Dog and the Red WolfNovember 22, 2013 · ★ 9.0Ippo's next title defense is confirmed to be against Sawamura Ryuuhei, and after realizing the Dempsey Roll is vulnerable to counter punches, Ippo realizes he doesn't…

S03E0924:059. A Savage ScenarioNovember 29, 2013 · ★ 9.3Volg has return to Japan to take back his boxing gloves from Ippo. He hopes to travel to America, but with no contacts there he must rely on Coach Kamogawa to introduce…

S03E1024:1410. The Face Of DeterminationDecember 7, 2013 · ★ 9.0As the fight with Sawamura draws near, Ippo has pinned all his hopes on the newly-evolved Dempsey Roll, to the point where practicing it has left him worn out and…

S03E1124:4011. Fearless ChallengerDecember 28, 2013 · ★ 8.7Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of rhythm. He stubbornly forces his way inside, but is he charging…

S03E1224:3012. The Anti-Dempsey PerfectedJanuary 4, 2014 · ★ 9.0Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to take back the pace, Ippo begins to dodge the Bullets and get into a…

S03E1324:4013. A Fist That Picks You UpJanuary 4, 2014 · ★ 8.7The evolved Dempsey Roll saved Ippo from the jaws of defeat. Bolstered by the cheering fans, he chases down Sawamura. But with Sawamura more willing than ever to risk an…

S03E1424:1114. Empowering WordsJanuary 11, 2014 · ★ 8.5Ippo visits Dr. Yamaguchi and learns the full extent of the damage caused by the evolved Dempsey Roll. As he walks home on crutches, Umezawa drives by and gives him a…

S03E1524:1315. A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing BoatJanuary 17, 2014 · ★ 8.5To celebrate Ippo's win and recovery, the whole gym gang hops aboard the Makunouchi Fishing Boat for a fun fishing trip. Yagi suggests they liven things up with a little…

S03E1624:3916. Golden EagleJanuary 25, 2014 · ★ 8.5While Takamura approaches his physical limits as he cuts weight for his upcoming world title match, the American champion David Eagle arrives in Japan. Talented…

S03E1724:1717. Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's CoconutFebruary 1, 2014 · ★ 8.2It's time for Kimura and Aoki to step into the ring at the Yokohama Arena! Kimura's up first, and nerves come into play as he stands before a huge crowd for the first…

S03E1824:5618. The Unfinished New CounterFebruary 8, 2014 · ★ 8.2It's the semifinal match, Miyata vs. Dachboy, and the Miyata camp recognizes a familiar face in the opponent's corner... Mister Sakaguchi, the former manager of the…

S03E1924:1819. Hawk vs. EagleFebruary 15, 2014 · ★ 8.7It's finally time for the main event, Takamura Mamoru vs. David Eagle! The challenger is full of vim and vigor, but even in the face of Takamura's fury, Eagle's face…

S03E2024:3720. A Lesson Never ForgottenFebruary 22, 2014 · ★ 8.7Despite being stymied by Eagle, Takamura assures his corner he has a plan for victory. Just as he seems to be making progress, a shocking development changes the entire…

S03E2124:3121. The End of the Death MatchMarch 1, 2014 · ★ 8.7Blood sprays across the ring as Takamura and Eagle pound at each other's cuts. Takamura's good eye is quickly swelling shut, and the ringside doctor stands ready to call…

S03E2224:4122. Flower of HopeMarch 8, 2014 · ★ 8.7And old photo and a little prodding from Ippo and Aoki prompts Coach Kamogawa and Nekota to take a trip down memory lane. Theirs is a tale of hope, frustration, and…

S03E2324:0323. The Courage to LiveMarch 15, 2014 · ★ 8.7Prizefighting turns out to be no match for boxing as Sergeant Ralph Anderson easily manhandles Kamogawa and Nekota. The two fighters redouble their training even as they…

S03E2424:3224. Iron FistMarch 22, 2014 · ★ 9.0Kamogawa breathes a sigh of relief as he watches Nekota run circles around Anderson with his spectacular footwork... Until round four, when the soldier's frustration…

S03E2524:3825. A VowMarch 29, 2014 · ★ 8.5Kamogawa resorts to pounding a log with his bare fists as he trains to face Anderson and avenge Nekota. Anderson rediscovers his pride as a boxer and brings Miguel along…

Fighting Spirit synopsis

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...

Fighting Spirit cast

Kohei KiyasuIppo Makunouchi (voice) · 126 ep.Rikiya KoyamaMamoru Takamura (voice) · 126 ep.Wataru TakagiMasaru Aoki (voice) · 126 ep.Keiji FujiwaraTatsuya Kimura (voice) · 126 ep.Tomokazu SekiIchiro Miyata (voice) · 101 ep.Kenji UtsumiGenji Kamogawa (voice) · 101 ep.Toshihiko NakajimaHaruhiko Yagi (voice) · 101 ep.Sanae KobayashiKumi Mashiba (voice) · 101 ep.Masaya OnosakaTakeshi Sendo (voice) · 101 ep.Akemi OkamuraReiko Mikami (voice) · 101 ep.Emi ShinoharaMari Iimura (voice) · 101 ep.Hiroyuki YoshinoAkira Shigeta (voice) · 101 ep.Kiyoyuki YanadaTakuma Saeki (voice) · 101 ep.Koji TsujitaniRyuichi Hayami (voice) · 101 ep.Masahiko TanakaRyo Mashiba (voice) · 101 ep.Masaki AizawaDate Eiji (voice) · 101 ep.

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