TV / Summer 1980
Ganbare Genki
The story
Synopsis
Young Genki Horiguchi grows up idolizing his father, a once notable boxer whose life on the road and early death leave a complicated legacy. Determined to follow in his footsteps, Genki pursues boxing despite his grandparents' objections, keeping his training hidden as he develops grit and skill. Along the way he encounters mentors, rivals, and friends who…
Characters
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Genki Horiguchi
Main | Japanese VA: Fujita, Toshiko
Tomoko Ishida
Supporting | Japanese VA: Han, Keiko
Aiko Tanuma
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sakai, Sumie
Hideki Horiguchi
Main | Japanese VA: Inoue, Makio
Kisaburou Tanuma
Supporting | Japanese VA: Nagai, Ichiro
Yuuko Ashikawa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sugiyama, Kazuko
Staff
Meet the people behind Ganbare Genki.
Rintarou
Director, Episode Director
Koyama, Yuu
Original Creator
Yukimuro, Shunichi
Script, Screenplay
Komatsubara, Kazuo
Animation Director, Character Design
Kouzai, Takao
Character Design
Aoyama, Mitsuru
Key Animation
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Ganbare Genki.
Episode 12: Episode 12
Aired Oct 15, 1980
Episode 11: Episode 11
Aired Oct 1, 1980
Episode 10: Episode 10
Aired Sep 24, 1980
Episode 9: Episode 9
Aired Sep 17, 1980
Episode 8: Episode 8
Aired Sep 10, 1980
Episode 7: Episode 7
Aired Sep 3, 1980