Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Animated drama

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003): Cast

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) movie poster

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura is a 2003 animated drama directed by Hitoshi Nanba, starring Keiji Fujiwara as Tatsuya Kimura (voice), Wataru Takagi and Rikiya Koyama. It runs 1 hour.

Loading streaming availability…
Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Hitoshi Nanba
Genres
Action , Drama , Animation , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Madhouse
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura About?

The premise of Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura without spoilers.

Kimura finally earns his shot at the Junior Lightweight title at the annual Champion Carnival, where he must confront the formidable defending champion Mashiba. The bout promises intense action as Kimura strives to claim the championship belt in a high‑stakes showdown.

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • anime animation
  • boxing sport
  • ova
  • shonen anime animation
  • shounen
  • based on manga
  • hand drawn animation
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura Cast & Characters

Keiji Fujiwara leads the cast as Tatsuya Kimura (voice), with Wataru Takagi as Masaru Aoki (voice) and Rikiya Koyama as Mamoru Takamura (voice). Directed by Hitoshi Nanba; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura

· 2 more
From the director

More from Hitoshi Nanba

More films directed by Hitoshi Nanba: Fate/Grand Order: Moonlight/Lostroom and Fate/Grand Order: First Order.

Full filmography
Details

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “はじめの一歩 : 間柴vs木村” and “Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura”.

Also known as
  • はじめの一歩 : 間柴vs木村
  • Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura
  • 第一神拳OVA版 間柴VS木村 死刑執行
  • Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! - Mashiba vs Kimura
  • Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs Kimura - Shikei Shikkou
  • Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura
  • はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING! 木村達也vs間柴了
  • 더 파이팅 - 마시바 vs 키무라 사형집행
  • 第一神拳-間柴VS木村 死刑執行
  • 第一神拳 间柴vs木村 死刑执行
  • Hajime no Ippo - The Fighting! - Kimura Tatsuya vs Mashiba Ryo
  • Первый шаг: Машиба против Кимуры
+1 more
  • Espíritu de lucha OVA: Mashiba vs Kimura

Seen Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura?

FAQ

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura?

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura released?

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura was released on September 5, 2003.

Who directed Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura?

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura was directed by Hitoshi Nanba.

More films by Hitoshi Nanba

Who is in the cast of Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura?

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura stars Keiji Fujiwara as Tatsuya Kimura (voice), Wataru Takagi as Masaru Aoki (voice) and Rikiya Koyama as Mamoru Takamura (voice), among 6 credited actors.

Does Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura have a post-credit scene?

No. Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura in?

The original language of Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura is Japanese.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app