Synopsis
Ippo Makunouchi continues his boxing career and his goal on knowing the meaning of being strong, and the desire on fighting his idol Ichiro Miyata once again. Along him are pro boxers Takamura, Aoki and Kimura that each one of them aspire to their own dreams. the continuation after Ippo won his Japan Championship match.
New Challenger aired between 06 Jan 2009 and 30 Jun 2009, 26 episodes.
Episodes
E01
The New Step
06 Jan 2009
E02
Bloody Cross
13 Jan 2009
E03
To a Promise
20 Jan 2009
E04
Towards The World
27 Jan 2009
E05
The Strength of the World
02 Feb 2009
E06
A Figure to Chase After
11 Feb 2009
E07
The Advent of the Devil
17 Feb 2009
E08
Spirit For One Last Attack
25 Feb 2009
E09
Inheritance Qualifications
03 Mar 2009
E10
Biting Dog
10 Mar 2009
E11
Ippo vs. Hammer Nao
17 Mar 2009
E12
Requirements for a Pro
24 Mar 2009
E13
Ippo At The Beach 2
01 Apr 2009
E14
Two Spars
08 Apr 2009
E15
Itagaki's Debut Fight!
14 Apr 2009
E16
The Two Hawks
21 Apr 2009
E17
Wild Kid
28 Apr 2009
E18
Extreme Weight Control
05 May 2009
E19
Critical Situation
12 May 2009
E20
Junior Middleweight World Title Match
19 May 2009
E21
Battle of Hawk
26 May 2009
E22
Brawl
02 Jun 2009
E23
Supporting Hand
09 Jun 2009
E24
The King
16 Jun 2009
E25
Please Accept This Bronze Statue
23 Jun 2009
E26
New Challenger
30 Jun 2009