Fighting Spirit (2000)


Ippo, a high school student with a tough life, finds the meaning of his life in boxing.


Makunouchi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. He can't enjoy his youth because most of his time is spent helping the family business after school. He is always the target of bullying at school, which makes his life difficult. However, one day, he is saved by a boxer named Takamura, and this event fundamentally changes his life. Ippo decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train to become a boxer. This gives direction to his life and serves a purpose. Ippo's journey to perfect his boxing skills has just begun.

The film is filled with charismatic characters like Takamura that captivate the audience. Also, the story of Ippo's passion for boxing and his determination deeply affects the viewers.

The film was shot in Japan.