There are only so many ways to switch things up when you are nine entries into a franchise, so Creed III star and director Michael B. Jordan decided to seek inspiration from a different source. IGN reports the actor turned to anime for his upcoming film, with fights in the ring bearing influences from Hajime no Ippo, Naruto, My Hero...
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Speaking to the outlet, the well-known anime fan explained how the emotionally charged nature of anime fights plays into Creed. The choices are no surprise – Hajime no Ippo focuses on Japanese boxing, while the protagonist for My Hero Academia is known for his devastating punches. Similarly, taijutsu, one of the ninja abilities in Naruto, features unarmed combat. All of these titles also put a strong emphasis on camaraderie, the power of friendship and essential fighter traits like determination and a never-say-die attitude, which Jordan tapped into.
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