Cast and Crew of Fighting Spirit

Cast of
Fighting Spirit

About Fighting Spirit

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...

Full Cast of Fighting Spirit

Tomokazu Seki
plays Ichiro Miyata (voice) (101 episodes)

Tomokazu Seki as Ichiro Miyata (voice)
Tomokazu Seki delivers a standout performance as Ichiro Miyata in the anime series 'Fighting Spirit'. As the primary rival to the show's protagonist, Seki brings a level of charisma and intensity that makes Miyata a formidable and captivating character. His portrayal of Miyata's determination and unwavering focus on his boxing career is both inspiring and relatable, making viewers root for him even when he's in the ring against the main character. Seki's performance adds depth and complexity to Miyata, making him a memorable and beloved character in the world of anime. See Tomokazu Seki's other roles

Kohei Kiyasu
plays Ippo Makunouchi (voice) (128 episodes)

Rikiya Koyama
plays Mamoru Takamura (voice) (126 episodes)

Rikiya Koyama as Mamoru Takamura (voice)

Rikiya Koyama is a Japanese actor and voice actor who is a member of Haiyuza Theatre Company. He has done popular voi...

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Wataru Takagi
plays Masaru Aoki (voice) (126 episodes)

Wataru Takagi as Masaru Aoki (voice)

Wataru Takagi (高木 渉) is a Japanese voice and stage actor.

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Sanae Kobayashi
plays Kumi Mashiba (voice) (101 episodes)

Sanae Kobayashi as Kumi Mashiba (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She was formerly affiliated with Production Baobab, and is no...

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Keiji Fujiwara
plays Tatsuya Kimura (voice) (126 episodes)

Keiji Fujiwara as Tatsuya Kimura (voice)

Keiji Fujiwara (藤原 啓治, Fujiwara Keiji, October 5, 1964 – April 12, 2020) was a Japanese voice actor. His best known w...

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Jurota Kosugi
plays Ralph Anderson (voice) (25 episodes)

Jurota Kosugi as Ralph Anderson (voice)

Jurota Kosugi is a Japanese voice actor. His deep voice is often used for rough and imposing characters.

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Hidenobu Kiuchi
plays David Eagle (voice) (25 episodes)

Hidenobu Kiuchi as David Eagle (voice)

Hidenobu Kiuchi was born on February 5, 1969 and is currently 55 years old.

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Hisao Egawa
plays Iwao Shimabukuro (voice) (25 episodes)

Hisao Egawa as Iwao Shimabukuro (voice)

Hisao Egawa (江川 央生, Egawa Hisao, September 13, 1962) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator. He is from Tokyo...

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Kenji Utsumi
plays Genji Kamogawa (voice) (101 episodes)

Kenji Utsumi as Genji Kamogawa (voice)

Kenji Utsumi (内海 賢二, Utsumi Kenji, August 26, 1937 – June 13, 2013) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyu...

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Shin-ichiro Miki
plays Ryuhei Sawamura (voice) (25 episodes)

Shin-ichiro Miki as Ryuhei Sawamura (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki delivers a captivating performance as Ryuhei Sawamura in the anime series 'Fighting Spirit'. His voice exudes the perfect blend of intensity and determination, making Ryuhei's character a standout in the show. Miki's ability to convey Ryuhei's passion for boxing and his unwavering resolve to become a champion is truly commendable. His performance adds depth to the character, making the audience root for Ryuhei in his journey to the top. Miki's voice acting is a testament to his talent and skill, making him a fan favorite in the anime community. See Shin-ichiro Miki's other roles

Toshihiko Nakajima
plays Haruhiko Yagi (voice) (101 episodes)

Masaya Onosaka
plays Takeshi Sendo (voice) (101 episodes)

Masaya Onosaka as Takeshi Sendo (voice)

Masaya Onosaka is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production. In 2010 he won the "Best Personality" Seiyu A...

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Akemi Okamura
plays Reiko Mikami (voice) (101 episodes)

Akemi Okamura as Reiko Mikami (voice)

Okamura Akemi, born on March 12, 1969, is a voice actress (seiyuu) and narrator from Tokyo, Japan, who works for Maus...

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Emi Shinohara
plays Mari Iimura (voice) (101 episodes)

Emi Shinohara as Mari Iimura (voice)

Emi Shinohara (born Emiko Shinohara on August 8, 1963) is a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. She was bo...

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Hiroyuki Yoshino
plays Akira Shigeta (voice) (101 episodes)

Hiroyuki Yoshino as Akira Shigeta (voice)

Hiroyuki Yoshino is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Sigma Seven. He uses the alias Shun Kazama for adult works.

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Kiyoyuki Yanada
plays Takuma Saeki (voice) (101 episodes)

Kiyoyuki Yanada as Takuma Saeki (voice)

Kiyoyuki Yanada (born May 10, 1965) is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with 81 Produce.

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Koji Tsujitani
plays Ryuichi Hayami (voice) (101 episodes)

Masahiko Tanaka
plays Ryo Mashiba (voice) (101 episodes)

Masahiko Tanaka as Ryo Mashiba (voice)

Masahiko Tanaka (田中 正彦) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is known for voicing Gauron from Full Metal Panic!, R...

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Masaki Aizawa
plays Date Eiji (voice) (101 episodes)

Masaki Aizawa as Date Eiji (voice)

Masaki Aizawa (相沢 まさき, Aizawa Masaki, January 19, 1965) is a Japanese voice actor (seiyuu) from Hokkaido who is repre...

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Nobutoshi Canna
plays Yusuke Oda (voice) (101 episodes)

Nobutoshi Canna as Yusuke Oda (voice)

Nobutoshi Canna (神奈 延年), born Nobutoshi Hayashi (林 延年), is a Japanese voice actor.

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Unsho Ishizuka
plays Miyata's father (voice) (101 episodes)

Unsho Ishizuka as Miyata's father (voice)

Unsho Ishizuka, born as Yukinori Ishizuka, was a Japanese voice actor, narrator and actor affiliated with Aoni Production.

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Yorie Terauchi
plays Hiroko Makunōchi (voice) (101 episodes)

Toshiyuki Morikawa
plays Alexander Vorg Zangief (voice) (101 episodes)

Toshiyuki Morikawa as Alexander Vorg Zangief (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa delivers a captivating performance as Alexander Vorg Zangief in the anime series 'Fighting Spirit'. His deep, commanding voice perfectly captures the character's intimidating presence and military background. Morikawa's portrayal of Zangief is nuanced and multifaceted, revealing a complex and intriguing character beneath the tough exterior. His performance adds depth and richness to the series, making Zangief a standout character and a fan favorite. See Toshiyuki Morikawa's other roles

Kenichi Ono
plays Minoru Fujii (voice) (101 episodes)

Kenichi Ono as Minoru Fujii (voice)

Kenichi Ono (小野 健一, Ono Ken'ichi, January 11, 1958) is a Japanese actor, tarento, and voice actor from Ikebukuro, Tos...

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Akio Otsuka
plays Bryan Hawk (voice) (26 episodes)

Akio Otsuka as Bryan Hawk (voice)
Akio Otsuka's performance as Bryan Hawk in 'Fighting Spirit' is a standout, as he brings the character to life with his deep, commanding voice. His portrayal of the arrogant and ruthless boxer is both intimidating and captivating, making Bryan Hawk a memorable antagonist. Otsuka's delivery of the character's lines adds a layer of menace and intensity to the role, making him a formidable opponent for the show's protagonist. Overall, Otsuka's performance is a highlight of the series and adds to the show's gripping narrative. See Akio Otsuka's other roles

Crew of Fighting Spirit

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