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  1. Fighting Spirit(TV · 75 eps)
  2. Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! - Boxer's Fist(Special · 1 eps)
  3. Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! - Mashiba vs Kimura(OVA · 1 eps)
  4. Fighting Spirit: New Challenger(TV · 26 eps)
  5. Fighting Spirit: Rising(TV · 25 eps)
  6. Fighting Spirit: Champion Road(TV Special · 1 eps)

Total: ~129 episodes / 52h watch time

Fighting Spirit Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Fighting Spirit? There are 6 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

6 entries ~52h total3 series2 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Fighting Spirit?

Release order. Start with Fighting Spirit and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Fighting Spirit?

About 52 hours total across 129 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 37 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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