Fighting Spirit: New Challenger
Fighting Spirit: New Challenger Episode Ratings Heatmap
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| S1 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 7.9 | 8.6 |
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About
"Boxing anime where every punch has emotional weight"
This is the second season of the boxing anime following Ippo Makunouchi, a once-timid fisherman's son who found purpose in the ring. Now more confident but still an underdog at heart, he faces sharper, more dangerous opponents as his ambitions grow. The show keeps its mix of genuine heart, goofy gym-mate comedy, and surprisingly tense, well-choreographed fights. It's slower and more character-driven than flashy shonen fare, rewarding patience with fights that feel earned rather than just spectacle. Fans of sports drama and quiet perseverance stories will get the most out of it.
the patiently built fights that turn technique and heart into real tension
you haven't seen the first season or dislike slow-burn sports pacing
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | The New Step | 7.7 | 650 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Bloody Cross | 8.4 | 246 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | To the Promised Place | 8.4 | 246 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Movement Towards the World | 7.9 | 227 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | The Strength of the World | 8.7 | 276 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | A Figure to Chase After | 8.4 | 232 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 7 | The Advent of the Devil | 9.1 | 325 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 8 | Spirit for One Last Attack | 9.6 | 1K | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 9 | Qualifying for Succession | 8.0 | 212 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 10 | Cannon Fodder | 8.0 | 210 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 11 | Ippo vs Hammer Nao | 8.1 | 220 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 12 | What It Means to Be a Pro | 8.0 | 267 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 13 | Ippo on the Beach 2 | 8.2 | 237 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 14 | Two Sparring | 8.1 | 212 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 15 | Itagaki's Debut Match! | 8.0 | 208 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 16 | The 2 Hawks | 8.6 | 236 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 17 | Wild Child | 8.2 | 215 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 18 | Extreme Weight Control | 9.0 | 305 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 19 | Explosive Confrontation | 9.1 | 332 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 20 | World Jr. Middle Weight Title Match | 8.8 | 295 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 21 | The Battle of the Hawks! | 9.3 | 383 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 22 | Battle Fight! | 9.4 | 848 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 23 | Supporting Hand | 9.6 | 1K | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 24 | The King | 9.8 | 2K | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 25 | My Bronze Statue, Please | 7.9 | 233 | 23 min | |
| ▶ | 26 | New Challenger | 8.6 | 236 | 23 min |