---
title: "Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/fighting-spirit-mashiba-vs-kimura-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45288
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/fighting-spirit-mashiba-vs-kimura-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Drama, Action. Produced and broadcast by Madhouse. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined boxer faces his toughest rival in a high‑stakes junior lightweight title bout."

### Why Watch
- Energetic animation captures the intensity of the match
- Humorous moments balance the dramatic stakes
- Focused story on Kimura's championship pursuit

### Caveats & Content Note
- One‑hour runtime limits character development
- Appeals mainly to viewers who like sports anime
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teen and older audiences; features boxing competition without graphic violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, sports, action, comedy, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/fighting-spirit-mashiba-vs-kimura-2003#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hitoshi Nanba
- **Networks / Studios**: Madhouse

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Keiji Fujiwara** as *Tatsuya Kimura (voice)*
- **Wataru Takagi** as *Masaru Aoki (voice)*
- **Masahiko Tanaka** as *Ryo Mashiba (voice)*
- **Kohei Kiyasu** as *Ippo Makunouchi (voice)*
- **Rikiya Koyama** as *Mamoru Takamura (voice)*
- **Kenji Utsumi** as *Genji Kamogawa (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Seki** as *Ichiro Miyata (voice)*
- **Sanae Kobayashi** as *Kumi Mashiba (voice)*
- **Yoshino Ootori** as *Kimura's Mother (voice)*
- **Takaya Hashi** as *Kimura's Father (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What sport is central to the plot?
The story revolves around a junior lightweight boxing championship.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in Japan on September 5, 2003.

### Q: What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as animation, comedy, drama, and action.

### Q: Is the movie part of a series or a standalone?
It is presented as a TV movie, not explicitly linked to a larger series in the provided information.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45288)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*