The challenger has become the champion as Ippo Makunouchi now wears the featherweight championship belt of Japan. Some time has passed since Ippo's victory, and he has found his friends and coach as supportive as ever; his crush, Kumi Mashiba, seems to enjoy spending time with him as well. Things are looking bright for the new champion, but just as he once set his sights on becoming the best, his first challenger poses an intimidating threat. Kazuki Sanada works as a doctor at the same hospital as Kumi and fights strategically. Known for integrating his knowledge of the human body into his fights, Sanada is a fearsome contender—however, more unnerving than his physical ability, he has garnered the support of the nurses. Despite being the champion, Ippo feels the pressure as he must face the daunting challenge, retain his belt, and win over the girl he loves. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The fight has moved on to the next stage. A new plan is in motion... A new battle among the strongest warriors gathered across space and time has now begun!

The official website for the Nanbaka television anime announced that the "Nanfes" event in April will screen a previously unreleased anime special.

A series of shorts made by Science SARU airing on the late-night MBS "Super Animeism" block. Episodes: #1: Ookuninushi to Sukunabikona (Directed by Akitoshi Yokoyama) #2: MOON Episode 1 Sandwich (Directed by Eri Kinoshita) #3: MOON Episode 2 Camping (Directed by Eri Kinoshita) #4: Panteon no Tori (Directed by Eun-Yeong Choi, Ayami Murakoshi)