NetflixFighting Spirit (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
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...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixPhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's title "Fighting Spirit" suggests universal themes of resilience and perseverance against adversity, which do not inherently align with a specific political ideology. The absence of further details prevents identifying any politically charged context or solutions, leading to a neutral rating.
A comprehensive evaluation of the movie's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion characteristics is not possible, as the necessary details regarding its casting, plot, and narrative content were not provided. Consequently, no meaningful assessment of its DEI aspects can be rendered.
Secondary
The provided information for 'Fighting Spirit' does not contain any details regarding LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, no depiction can be identified.
The show primarily focuses on male boxing and does not feature any female characters participating in direct physical combat. There are no instances where a female character defeats one or more male opponents in close-quarters physical combat.
The anime "Fighting Spirit" (Hajime no Ippo) is a faithful adaptation of the manga. All major characters retain their established genders from the source material, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.
The anime series "Fighting Spirit" (Hajime no Ippo) faithfully adapts its source material, a Japanese manga. All major characters, canonically established as Japanese, are portrayed as such in the animated series, with no instances of a character's race being changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.8
8.6
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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