I’m Glad to Be Alive (2022)

Other name: 生きててよかった, Iki Tete Yokatta, I'm Glad to Be Alive

Description:

In "I'm Glad to Be Alive," a veteran boxer, whose body has endured countless battles, is medically forced into retirement, leaving his ring career behind. Though he marries his lover and strives for a fresh start, his adjustment to civilian life is fraught with difficulty and unfamiliarity, highlighting his deep regret and lingering obsession with fighting.

When a mysterious fan extends an unexpected invitation to participate in high-stakes underground martial arts, the former fighter is presented with a life-altering choice. Despite his initial reservations, one return to the ring reawakens a powerful, long-forgotten exhilaration. This intense and irreplaceable feeling compels him to fully re-enter the perilous world of fighting, where he seeks not just victory, but a renewed sense of purpose and the thrill of being truly alive.

Airs On: May 13, 2022

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2022

Genre:Action; Childhood; Drama; Martial Arts; Romance; Sports