Challenger (挑戦者, Chōsensha) is the forty first episode of the Ahiru no Sora anime. The opening theme is Rebirth which is performed by ACIDMAN. The ending theme is Taiyou Runner which is performed by Shogo Sakamoto.
Synopsis[]
The day of the practice match between Kuzuryū High and Yokohama Taiei High arrives, and along with it is a wave of unprecedented weather of excessive heat. Meanwhile, as the game is about to begin, Kenji is nowhere to be found.
Summary[]
Characters by Appearance[]
- Chiaki Hanazono
- Masahiro Saki
- Kaname Shigeyoshi
- Yasuhara Shinichi
- Momoharu Hanazono
- Sora Kurumatani
- Kenji Natsume
- Ryuuhei Nabeshima
- Yuka Kurumatani (flashback)
- Karasawa
- Nao Nanao
- The Principal
- Madoka Yabuchi
- Shigenobu Yakuma
- Keisuke Mineta
- Sei Shiraishi
- Sakamaki Yohito
- Okano
- Hyou Fuwa
- Yokoyama Atsushi
- Yozan Kamiki
- Oshio
- Usami Hiroshi (debut)
- Shibasaki Tetsuya (debut)
Episode Staff[]
- Storyboard: Masato Tamagawa
- Director: Isao Han Yong and Makoto Kido
- Animation Director: Park Changhwan, Song Jinyeong, Kim Jongbeom, Kim Myeongsim, Kim Giyeop