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“Orphaned Genki secretly trains to become a boxer like his late father, defying his grandparents' wishes.”

Ganbare Genki

がんばれ元気

7.43

2,390 rank · 3,715 viewers · 16 favorites

Comedy Sports Combat Sports Shounen

35 episodes · 23 min per ep min · Summer 1980 · Toei Animation · PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Synopsis

Orphaned Genki secretly trains to become a boxer like his late father, defying his grandparents' wishes.

Horiguchi Genki was 5 years old boy. His mother died when he was born, and he was raised only by his father. His father, Shark Horiguchi, was a professional boxer, but he was ruined and become an itinerant boxer. However, Genki believed his father was strong and he would become a champion, and he had a dream to become a strong boxer as his father. After his father’s death, he was adopted by his grandparents. Although they opposed Genki boxing, Genki made up his mind to become a boxer, and he continued training secretly. Meeting with various people, for example, Teacher Ashikiwa who resembles his mother, Mishima who is a high school boxing champion, he made his way to be a boxer. (Source: AnimeNfo)