Ippo: A New Challenger: Hajime No

: Picks up after the movie and OVA.

is the 26-episode second season of the Hajime no Ippo anime series, originally aired in 2009. It serves as a direct sequel to the first season and the Champion Road movie, continuing the journey of Ippo Makunouchi as he navigates the responsibilities of being the Japanese Featherweight Champion. Watch Order & Chronology

To follow the story accurately, the chronological viewing order is as follows:

: Focuses on Tatsuya Kimura's challenge for the Junior Lightweight title.

: 75/76 episodes covering Ippo's rise to the Japanese title.