Fighting Spirit (2000) is a Animation, Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure series that follows 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... Currently, you can watch Fighting Spirit on Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 1,173 votes. Fans of animation series may also want to explore similar titles below.