Yuuzora no Kamihikouki

"Yuuzora no Kamihikouki" is a song by Naoya Mori used as the first ending theme for the 2000 television anime Hajime no Ippo, also known as Fighting Spirit (はじめの一歩). The series was animated by Madhouse, and the track was released in the same year as a J-Pop theme for the show.

The song is built as a reflective piece rather than a high-impact send-off. Its measured tempo, clean pop framing, and gentle vocal line keep the ending calm, with the melody opening gradually instead of rushing toward a dramatic chorus.

That softer mood gives Hajime no Ippo a different emotional register at episode close. After the series' boxing matches, gym work, and rivalry-driven momentum, the ending eases the pace and leaves room for the more personal side of Ippo's story, making the transition out of each episode feel composed rather than abrupt.