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The Best Episodes of Fighting Spirit

Every episode of Fighting Spirit ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fighting Spirit!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 58 - Heartbroken
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Heartbroken

    S1:E58

    While the coach Okita Date and congratulated the champion, Ippo wishes to thank for this game then goes on a stretcher to applause from the audience ... We then see Takeshi Sendo raging against Ippo! He thought that he would win and would give him a match demand, but he realizes that there are now two people above him. Vorg then appeared, both boxers are actually in the same situation, they want to take their revenge on Makunouchi!

    Director:Nanako Shimazaki
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 71 - Time for the Showdown
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Time for the Showdown

    S1:E71

    While the title match approach Ippo trains again and again. As it enters its footing, a crowd gathered in front of the room, there are people coming to buy their tickets for this match promises to be memorable. Yagi advertisement for Ippo that all match tickets were sold in one day, amazing. The next day is the day of the weigh-in. Ippo enters the room, always a little anxious, he sees Sendo, the defending champion has not changed, still relaxed too.

    Director:Shinji Satoh
    Writer:Ryosuke Nakamura

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  3. Fighting Spirit Season 2 Episode 5 - The Strength of the World
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Strength of the World

    S2:E5

    Ippo comes to the sparring match against Ricardo Martinez as focused as if it were a real match, and he is determined to land at least one hit on the World champion. However, Martinez's lightning-fast lefts and instant reflexes are like nothing Ippo's ever seen. Will Ippo's Dempsey Roll work on the strongest man in the world?

    Director:Tomoya Takahashi
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  4. Fighting Spirit Season 2 Episode 26 - New Challenger
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - New Challenger

    S2:E26

    When Miyata confronts Ippo about their promise, it is revealed that Miyata has risen far above Ippo's level due to his over-reliance on the Dempsey Roll. When Ippo's next challenger, Shimabukuro Iwao, declares that he will destroy the Dempsey Roll, Ippo decides to train his Dempsey Roll so that it has no weaknesses. The coach decides to help Ippo, even if it means fighting against modern boxing itself!

    Director:Kotono Watanabe
    Writer:Jun Shishido

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  5. Fighting Spirit Season 3 Episode 16 - Golden Eagle
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Golden Eagle

    S3:E16

    While Takamura approaches his physical limits as he cuts weight for his upcoming world title match, the American champion David Eagle arrives in Japan. Talented, dedicated, respectful, and honorable, he exudes the aura of a true champion.

    Director:Tadao Okubo
    Writer:Atsuo Ishino

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  6. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 75 - One Step Further
    9.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - One Step Further

    S1:E75

    Ippo and Sendo's match concludes.

    Director:Kentaro Nakamura
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 8 - Promise to Meet Again
    9.5/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Promise to Meet Again

    S1:E8

    Ippo trains with Takamura and discovers the hardship of pro boxing.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 33 - Smash Force
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Smash Force

    S1:E33

    Makunouchi takes the smash improved Sendo, and crashed into the ropes, but do not fall! Alas, his legs tremble, Sendo and the opportunity to boost its smash. Ippo then chooses the combat body to body pure to prevent Sendo launched its smash, blow midway. Both boxers are equal forces in this area, and no stroke reaches its target.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Kenji Sugihara

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  9. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 47 - The Fighting Spirit Within
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Fighting Spirit Within

    S1:E47

    The tactics of the coach against Vorg is based on a succession of sudden melee after which the least enduring two boxers will drop his guard for breath. The victory Ippo so upon his endurance. He will have to work hard breathing and cardiovascular system. In order to have a chance, the coach must impose an extremely strong pace to Ippo. Because of that, a few days before the game, Ippo begins to think that it will not recover in time from his training.

    Director:Mihiro Yamaguchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 74 - Mixup
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Mixup

    S1:E74

    Takamura has noticed, Ippo has had enough it is burnt and courage in this game is like a time bomb because if Sendo quite put down Ippo, it will never recover. 5th round begins with a superb one to two of Ippo, but Sendo replica and sends ippo the ropes and starts sending high-powered shots in the custody of the challenger. Seeing his boxer so ready for victory, the coach still Sendo revisit it when it was just a thug brawler.

    Director:Yukina Hiiro
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fighting Spirit Season 3 Episode 9 - A Savage Scenario
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - A Savage Scenario

    S3:E9

    Volg 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 him to someone. The gang at the gym asks Volg to spar with Ippo to help him prepare for the Sawamura fight, but after such a long time away from the ring, can the Russian get in fighting shape in time?

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Atsuo Ishino

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  12. Fighting Spirit Season 3 Episode 24 - Iron Fist
    9.3/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Iron Fist

    S3:E24

    Kamogawa 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 reaches a critical mass and things take a dark turn.

    Director:Kim Min-sun
    Writer:Satoshi Nishimura

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  13. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 3 - Tears of Joy
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Tears of Joy

    S1:E3

    Ippo loses his first sparring session, but shows enough potential to be accepted into the gym.

    Director:Hitoshi Nanba
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 7 - The Destructive Force Of One CM
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Destructive Force Of One CM

    S1:E7

    Ippo and Miyata are in the last round of the rematch

    Director:Yuji Yamaguchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 21 - The Way to Capture a Prodigy
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Way to Capture a Prodigy

    S1:E21

    Start of Ippo vs Hayami fight, Hayami takes the advantage during the early rounds.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 27 - Death Match
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Death Match

    S1:E27

    Ippo VS Mashiba continues.

    Director:Kenichi Kawamura
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 5 - 3 Months to Counter
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - 3 Months to Counter

    S1:E5

    Ippo trains for a rematch.

    Director:Toshiharu Sato
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  18. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 6 - The Opening Bell of the Rematch
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - The Opening Bell of the Rematch

    S1:E6

    Ippo and Miyata face off in a rematch.

    Director:Yasuo Iwamoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 9 - C Class License
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - C Class License

    S1:E9

    Ippo takes the License Test and meets Mashiba.

    Director:Rokou Ogiwara
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 15 - Test of Endurance
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Test of Endurance

    S1:E15

    Ippo defeats Jason via K.O. after a tough match.

    Director:Kenichi Kawamura
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 18 - Clinch
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Clinch

    S1:E18

    Start of Ippo vs Kobashi match, Ippo is loosing by points because of Kobashi's strategy.

    Director:Takaaki Ishiyama
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 24 - To the Place We Promised...
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - To the Place We Promised...

    S1:E24

    Miyata and Mashiba continues to fight. Ippo is angred by the outcome.

    Director:Yoshito Hata
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 34 - The Rookie King
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - The Rookie King

    S1:E34

    Sendo Makunouchi and continues to cast powerful blows to turn, but neither weakens, they are very determined !! But after a few moments, Sendo eventually take the lead, and pushes Ippo the ropes. Our hero then decides to fight back, he took advantage of a moment's respite to launch its right on Sendo, but he dodges and launches Smash Makunouchi that takes the brunt, then connects with an uppercut and a violent series Ippo preventing strokes to attack ...

    Director:Yukina Hiiro
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 37 - A Thing to Strive For
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - A Thing to Strive For

    S1:E37

    Ippo gets to get up, the game resumes. Date returned, and hardly the match resumed, Ippo is again stuck in the ropes. Date then returns its corkscrew, trying to anticipate where Ippo Date will strike, and protects his body. But the blow-out date is very accurate and comes crashing right in the heart of Ippo. The latter is then locked again, and again takes the left of Date. Our young boxer collapses into the ring for the 2nd time. Date who just wanted to test this one, decided to no longer use and Sparring resumes...

    Director:Kentaro Nakamura
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fighting Spirit Season 1 Episode 43 - The Speed Star
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - The Speed Star

    S1:E43

    Ippo gets ready for his match against Saeki the Speed Star.

    Director:Hiromitsu Morita
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Heartbroken" is the best rated episode of "Fighting Spirit". It scored 10/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Nanako Shimazaki and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Time for the Showdown".