Invincible Fight Girl was an unexpected hit on Toonami, shining a light at the end of the tunnel of original programming that aired on the block in 2024. This series excelled where other shows didn’t with its seamless blend of action, storytelling, and comedy which had fans tuning in every week. Invincible Fight Girl paid homage to shonen anime with numerous references during wrestling matches and hidden cameos of popular characters. The message of never giving up on your dreams resonated with fans. It would be an injustice not to see the Accountant Girl gang reach the heights of success by continuing this series until Andy’s story is complete. 

One of the strengths of Invincible Fight Girl was the storyline. What stood out to me was the message of following your dreams and the people who support you along the way. It took courage for Andy to tell her parents about wanting to become a wrestler and getting the support to get started on her wrestling journey. This inspired Mickey, who was being forced by his father to become a wrestler, to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestling journalist instead. Along with Craig, who appointed himself as Andy’s manager, and happens to be Quesa Poblana’s nephew, the three work together to make their mark in the wrestling world. The lessons they learned, such as working together is better than working alone, helped make the story believable and engaging for the audience. These relatable topics go exceptionally well with the wrestling matches, making Invincible Fight Girl appealing for a variety of viewers.

Another strength for Invincible Fight Girl was the action and the animation being a treat for anime and wrestling fans alike. As I mentioned in my review of episodes one and two, this show has the same Western meets anime style animation as shows like Teen Titans and The Boondocks, which works perfectly for Andy’s story. I did notice certain scenes used lighter coloring in places Andy felt comfortable, such as her home in Accountant Isle and at Aunt P’s home. On the other hand, when Andy first arrived at Rustburn or the scenes at the Rusty Rumble used darker background colors, reflecting the mood of Andy’s uncertainty in her environment. The vivid contrasts made more of a connection to what Andy may have been feeling as she navigated new places. 

I have to mention the shonen anime inspiration seen in each match; it was delightful for fans who recognized the similarities to different shows. Dragonball Z/Super, Naturo, and even One Piece were referenced throughout the season. Also, there were cameo characters who resemble well known anime figures, such as Yusuke Urameshi and Boton from YuYu Hakusho at the Rusty Rumble (episode 8). You can also spot Naturo, Sakura, and Sasuke lookalikes at the Rusty Rumble (episode 8). For a deeper dive into the animation process, check out the interviews on the Toonami Faithful podcast with Matthew Bordenave and art director David DePasquale. 

The one thing Invincible Fight Girl needed was better marketing and promotion. I believe the network heavily relies on word of mouth and social media, which unfairly puts pressure on content creators for the success or failure of a show. Speaking of social media, there were no tweets promoting the show during its run from either Adult Swim or Max. Knowing people have moved to streaming and are not watching the show live, many viewers still use the ad-supported option so there was an opportunity there to boost the show on Max and other platforms. Luckily, I’ve seen many fans on different platforms, including the voice actors from the show and the Toonami Faithful podcast, constantly talk about the show so I do hope the network is paying attention. If the show is renewed for another season, Invincible Fight Girl deserves the same level of promotion as Rick and Morty.

The season ended with Quesa Poblana finally agreeing to train Andy as a protective measure against the talent scout from the Global Wrestling Commission (GWC). I, personally, want to know why Quesa Poblana quit wrestling and if this is what she is trying to prevent from happening to Andy. This is one of many reasons Invincible Fight Girl should continue since the season ends in a way where there’s several avenues the writers can pursue with Andy’s story and an opportunity to explore more of Quesa Poblana’s backstory.


In the end, Invincible Fight Girl was a hit on Toonami and it deserves more seasons. This show is a rare gem of having a myriad of diversity by having an Black girl lead in addition to different species, like Pampa and Coca, who have chosen the path of wrestling. Though not originally intended for Toonami, it clearly was made for this audience, either those who love wrestling and anime or those who just enjoy a well written show with amazing action. Hopefully, the people at Adult Swim will hear our pleas for more seasons since this is the show people want and we must finish Andy’s story. Please continue to talk and spread the word about this show since it’s up to the fans to promote! All episodes of Invincible Fight Girl are available on the Adult Swim app and Max.

Umeko Long is a staff writer for ToonamiFaithful.com. Feel free to follow her on Twitter @blu_temptation

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