Ashita no Joe

I'd like to preface this review by saying, I finished watching Ashita no Joe ages ago, quite literally the day before MAL went down so it wasn't until now I could write this review. I also recently bought the Tomorrow's Joe Blu-Ray and watched it as a refresher, so I remember everything pretty well. I personally was intimidated by the episode count but I had heard a lot of really good things about the show so I didnt think twice to start. Now the first half of the show is very different from the second half. It's a very slow burn at first but once things pick up it really gets going. The first part of the story when he is just a roaming hooligan serves a back story to how he becomes the way he is and gives his first professional fight so much more meaning. Now for the time they made this show it still has some pretty incredible moments for people who like boxing shows. I personally am a big fan of boxing anime and this show is far from the norm. It does have matches but they serve more of a reason to why the characters end up the way they do. This show is more about consequence of fighting and dealing with those consequences outside of the ring. Take Hajime no Ippo for example, it's a show about boxing but a lot of the elements outside of the ring are focused on the training aspect and dealing with injuries. Everything ends up working out for the most part where as in Ashita no Joe things go way off the rails and makes the main character question if its worth to keep fighting. I will say the second half of the show meanders quite a bit and spends a lot of time not doing a whole lot but it ends with a massive pay off. Overall the show was fantastic and would recommend it to anyone who loves boxing shows.

Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe) is a classic sports anime and manga that has left a lasting legacy, and it’s easy to see why. Here’s why I think it’s a solid 10/10 series: Characters You Really Care About The heart of Ashita no Joe is its characters. Joe Yabuki, the main character, starts off as a troubled, rebellious kid but grows into a determined boxer. His journey is full of personal struggles, highs, and lows that make him feel reaaal and relatable. The people around him, like his tough but caring coach Danpei and the talented yet tragic boxer Rikiishi, are just as well-developed, adding more layers to the story. Ther is also the GOAT Carlos rivera who was joes rivals at some point. A Story That Grabs You The storyline of Ashita no Joe is packed with emotion. It’s about perseverance, redemption, and the human spirit's ability to keep fighting. There are moments in Joe’s career—his wins, losses, and all the in-betweens—that hit hard and stay with you long after you’ve finished watching. Don’t forget this ISNT A SPORTS ANIME/MANGA it’s a drama centered around boxing A Gritty, Real World Set in a rough, unforgiving world, the series doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of life. From the slums where Joe grows up to the brutal training and intense boxinng matches, everything feels grounded in reality. This grit makes Joe’s struggles feel even more meaningful. Inspiring Themes; More than just a boxing story, Ashita no Joe is about overcoming the odds and pushing through life’s challenges. Joe’s drive to be the best, despite the setbacks he faces, is inspiring. It’s a series that reminds you that hard work, determination, and not giving up are key to achieving your dreams. A Trailblazer in Its Genre: Ashita no Joe set the stage for many sports anime and manga that followed. Its focus on deeop character-driven stories in a sports setting influenced countless series that came after. Joe himself has become an iconic figure in anime, and his legacy live on in modern shows. Striking Artwork and Animatio: The manga’s art style is intense and expressive, capturing both the physicality of the boxing scenes and the emotional depthof the characters. The anime brings this to life with fluid animation, making the fights and character moments even more impactful. Memorable Music The soundtrack perfectly matches the tone of the series, amplifying both the emotional and action-packed moments. The opening and ending themez have become classics, cherished by fans. Cultural Impact Ashita no Joe holds a special place in Japanese culture. It came out during a time of significant change in Japan, and its themes of struggle and perseverance resonated with people. Its influence has even been seen in other shows, like a scene in Food Wars that pays homage to Joe’s iconic pose at the series’ end. In short, Ashita no Joe is a masterpiece because of its rich characters, emotionally charged story, realistic world, and timeless themes. It’s a series that not only shaped the sports genre but continues to resonate with audiences today.

A boxing 🥊 Masterpiece: Ashita no Joe. Ashita no Joe is an unforgettable series that shows the real world of boxing.With it's compelling characters,intense matches,and provoking themes.This series captures the genre of sport like no other. Story: The story is about Yabuki Joe a troubled young man who roams around from place to place.His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Tange Danpei,a former boxer turned trainer.With guidance of Danpei and some up and downs we get to experience how joe enters the world of professional boxer.In my view, the story is a 10/10.Its realistic and gritty. Art style: The art style might not suit everyone.Considering the anime is 50 years old.The art style of ashita no joe is iconic and distinctive.It reflects the era which it was originally released the 1970s.But the art-style has its own unique charm.9/10 for the art style. Animation:The animation in ashita no joe while reflective of it's time, remains visually engaging and effective for conveying intense action and emotional dept of the series.Although it may not possess the fluidity and details seen in modern anime it compensates with strong visual storytelling.Considering it's release date 1970s I think ashita no joe had one of the best animations in that time. 9/10 for the animations.It's worth nothing visual quality may differ because lack of technological developments but it's impactful and effective capturing the story and immersing viewers in it's world. Characters:The masterful development of Characters.Joe's transformation from a random reckless street brawler to a disciplined boxer portrayal is just masterpiece.His journey is filled with victories and losses and through this it shows the growth of Joe not just as a boxer also as a person. The supporting cast in ashita no joe is equally remarkable.Each character has their own motivations, dreams and goals.The relationship in this anime are complex adding emotional layers to the story.100/10 for the characters. Music: The music of ashita no joe plays a crucial rule in the emotional impact and the atmosphere of the series.Through out the series the soundtrack enhances the dramatic moments,intense boxing matches and emotional scenes.This diversity in the story adds on to the overall story and amplifies the emotions. PS: "Rikishi's theme just slaps" 10/10 for the music. In conclusion, Ashita no joe is a masterpiece from 19's era.It continues to resonate with audiences even decades after it's initial release.The boxing matches are simply breathtaking.The animation considering it's era captures the movements and motion really well that keeps the viewers in the edge of their seats.Overall for me it's a 10/10 Masterpiece.Whether you're a fan of boxing or looking for a emotional story this series is a absolute must watch.

This anime stays truly faithful to the manga; there might be one or two very minor differences, but as far as I know, it remains true to the source material otherwise. That is a really important detail. Tetsuya Chiba is a truly brilliant mangaka, and I really love this story. Whether it’s the anime, the manga, or the story itself... It is etched into my mind. Joe Yabuki is a truly amazing character; although he starts out as a very rude and angry kid in the first volume, he transforms into a completely different man as the story progresses. English is not my native language, and I hope I have been able to convey my feelings. Joee SAYONARA

3VIEW /// spoilers ahead. (3VIEW is a triple review that consists of stating important negatives that take away 1 point each of the total rating, a brief note of the highlights on the series, and finally, the MAL's 5 category rating.) /// -1 for character design. Some of main characters look like twins. Others look like people of the crowd. -1 for Tange Danpei, Yabuki Joe's trainer. Having one of the most important roles in the series and an interesting concept on passing knowledge gets wasted. Later on in the series becomes irrelavant. -1 for the final fight. A fight that gets hyped for almost 20 episodes... comes out as half-cooked meal. Thankfully doesn't ruin the ending completely. Rating: 7 /// Series filled with blood, sweat and stubbornness. Main character defines the phase 'smile though tears' as his ways of dealing with the surrounding world might shock some. The development of most of the main characters is very strong and apparent, that's keeps the series interesting when there's no punching involved. The show is as realistic as possible, without any flashy "power-ups" which are more apparent in modern series, and closely resembles "Rocky" movies - how brutal can life be, even without boxing. P.S. - the theme song is really... 70s, but with its variations in the show - it fits perfectly. /// Story - 9, Art - 4, Sound - 4, Character - 9, Enjoyment - 9. Overall = 7. Worth watching.

I will talk about both season 1 and 2 in this review, as I feel the anime should be judged as a whole. This is a very difficult review for me to write, as Ashita no Joe left a deep lasting impact on me and it also would be a huge mistake to ignore it's influence in anime as whole. Yet I just cannot overlook it's flaws despite the value it holds. It's an anime that is initially very hard to get into if your motivation is to watch a boxing drama. The exposition of Joes character and overall setting drags for forever and it takes the show whole 14 eisodes before we get even close to anything resembling a boxing match. It quickly takes off afterwards, but the journey to the peak almost made me drop the anime several times. The fact that Joe is an unlikable arrogant **** doesn't help the case either. Sure, the premise of the show is his character development, yet he never really stops being obnoxious and self-centered. I don't accept his upbringing as a mitigating circumstance, as we never really dig too deep into his past. Which is a shame, because the cast begs for some lore. Speaking of cast, the whole anime would be perfectly fine without the annoying kids who bring absolutely nothing to the table. The second season luckily moved them more into the background, yet the time we spend with the unaborted fetuses could have been spend better at deepening the real relationships of the characters. But everyone is just an NPC in Joe's life anyway, be it his trainer, sparring partner or literally any woman he comes across. Even tho his ability to socialize is in the negatives, absolutely everyone is dazed by Joe, forgiving him every last bit of mistreatment he has shown the person. And he has shown A LOT of it. Starting with Yoko, who Joe literally starts strangling in the prison arc. The attitude towards women in the show is overall weird and even tho the sexism is not as blatant as in Hajime no Ippo, the ocasional light fetishization of Sachi made me really umcomfortable. Hello, that's a child! It might seem like I really disliked the anime, but I am just annoyed the show could have been so much better if it didn't insist on some questionable writing choices. Because otherwise the overall journey of Joes career is amazing from the beginning to the very end. Unlike Ippo, Ashita no Joe depicts boxing without pink glasses and shows very realistic fates of fighters behind the lights of the ring. The show is civil and doesn't insist on babying the characters in any way. In fact, most of the characters thorough the show are miserable and most probably end up being miserable in the end aswell, just differently. The bad sound quality and dirty gritty art style of the first season adds a lot to the overall mood, underlining the journey that's to come. Season two lacks that "ugliness" of the first episodes, but it never really let go of the bitter vibe. The matches don't drag forever and we get to see a lot of the aftermath of this lonely sport. If I had to give any recommendations for watching this show, I would just say quit the first season after the fight with Rikiishi (best character btw!) and jump right to the second one. The end of S1 is just a different retelling of the upcoming story and Joe is ocasionally acting strangely out of character, since that part doesn't follow the manga. It's easier to write about the bad stuff, but the good stuff cannot be described in words, it has to be experienced. It has been several months since I finished the anime and I still keep activelly thinking about it. It made me feel a certain way I am afraid any other sports anime won't ever make me feel again, maybe partly because the medium evolved and we don't see stories being told in this manner anymore. But if you have just a slight tolerance for annoying protagonists and yearn for something that will resonate for a long time, this is the right choice.

Ashita No Joe, even though its more than 50 years old but the storyline is lot better than today's most animated series and its full of motivational, now I realized why Japanese students during early 70s who were affliated with communism loved the series and I must say this anime series is legend and it will live on and I recommend all anime fans to just watch it ones, you guys will love this. I actually liked the friendship between Nishi and Yabuki Joe and also Rikishi Toru as well as the old man and no stupid arcs just straight and motivated and full of spirit.

NO SPOILERS---- Tbh Ashita No Joe overall is not a anime you could really tell anyone to watch it due to limitaions like animation artstyle humor pacing sound design etc but if u a fan of theese type of shows ashita no joe is the best show for the theme of obsession no other media i myself seen give me that feeling / to watch it watch season 1 from ep 1 to 54 then watch season 2 overall this is a slow burn characters 9.5/10 main characters are good the problem side characters are js not as deep story and journey 9.5/10 Character devolpment 9.6/10 OST 9.5/10 Personal Enjoyment 9.9/10 overall 9.6 out of 10

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A prima facie, it may seem quite strange, however, in more singular works such as Ashita no Joe, where suffering is a directional vector of the narrative, this approach proves, at the very least, to be pertinent—at least for me. The first season definitely does not just tell the story of Joe Yabuki; it establishes the initial conditions of a system that is completely unstable. Joe would be a rather chaotic variable inserted into an environment already saturated with social tension, misery, and abandonment... I will make it clear already that he is not literally a hero in the classical sense, as I thought he would be from brief excerpts I had seen about the work; he is, above all, a force of disturbance—or rather, a “Force,” let us define him like this, since a force is a magnitude and it sounds better with our boy Joe. His mere presence shifts the equilibrium of the systems around him, provoking several chain reactions, some predictable, others deeply “infaust", as my friend Lovecraft would say... if we were to introduce Joe into this equation, he would be a body with high internal energy, but without proper dissipation. His impulsiveness, his pride, and his refusal to submit function as constants that amplify the term of tragedy (assume the unit “T” within this equation of mine); the greater his resistance to the world, the greater the force with which the world returns against him—it is a narrative application of action and reaction, Newton’s third law, but here, each reaction comes loaded with accumulated suffering. Danpei, on the other hand, acts as an attempt at containment, an imperfect control system; he sees in Joe potential and a kind of inevitability, as if he were destined to walk a path whose result is already known, even if the steps are still open. A priori, Tange believes he can shape him, but throughout the narrative it becomes clear that he is also shaped by Yabuki, as if both shared an interdependent equation—and that is beautiful. Personally, Danpei resembled me a lot at the beginning of the work; I saw in him this tendency to idealize others and esteem them... but idealizing too much is a poison for both sides; I recognize it and I understand what he sought, however, he made me reflect a lot on this side of mine, so that the dosage does not become a vile poison, but rather an act of appreciation toward those we admire. After all, the one being idealized must feel good, right? If the reverse effect arises, take the time and try to fix it; sometimes it may not be too late—learn from Tange, reflect, and become better people. I do not even need to comment that boxing, in this context, is not simply a sport, right? It is the field where variables collide with one another; each fight vividly portrays a manifestation of the characters’ internal tragedy. In some cases, very subtle details make all the difference, such as Nishi refusing to protect his head, focusing his defense only on his stomach to prove his theory about Joe. The ring would be like a closed system where emotional energy is directly converted into violence, and Joe consistently chooses to fight in the most costly way possible, as if seeking to maximize the suffering necessary to validate his own existence, because it was there, in the ring, that he felt truly alive... Rikiishi represents, perhaps, the first great peak of this function; he is not simply a rival to serve as the protagonist’s counterpart—he is a concave mirror. Where Joe is represented by chaos, Rikiishi embodies discipline; while Joe is impulsive, Rikiishi is restrained. Even so, both converge to the same point: self-destruction as an inevitable consequence of their trajectories... their fight is not just any confrontation—it is a limit being reached, it is art, it is beautiful... everything in the work leads toward their final fight, from the very beginning in the reformatory to after that final clash, where Joe lives with the infamous “ghost of Rikiishi”... there lies another interesting factor: we all carry this ghost deep within our core; it is up to us to cast it out. If we think in terms of my equation, this moment could be described as an abrupt increase in T, a narrative singularity; from this point on, nothing returns to its initial state—the narrative has already surpassed its plastic deformation coefficient. Joe loses something external and undergoes an irreversible internal transformation; the system changes phase... what is most impressive about the work is that it does not attempt to soften its consequences; there is no such thing as an emotional shortcut or artificial resolution. Every narrative choice carries its full weight within the work; every victory has its cost, and every defeat leaves residues... it is a narrative that respects the conservation of pain—nothing is lost, everything accumulates. And that is it—it is literally our life, in which we are constantly battling ourselves and the world itself, wearing down, losing and winning... trapped within this cycle to feel alive and to affirm ourselves in something. Well... that is it. I ask something from the heart: do not skip the final episodes of the first season... it is commonly recommended to watch until around episode 55, however, the remaining episodes are incredible. Personally, for me, they are even better than those introduced and reformulated in the second season. There, we can see Carlos Rivera, for example, showing unique traits, and his fight with Joe... it is simply beautiful, the best fight in the anime. It does not hurt to watch about 20 more episodes, even if some resemble the first 10 episodes of the second season... See You Again in the review of the second season. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ🥊 ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ🥊 ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ🥊 ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❝ Eᴜ ᴇsᴛᴀᴠᴀ ᴄᴏᴍ ᴍᴇᴅᴏ ᴅᴇ ᴍᴇ sᴇᴘᴀʀᴀʀ ᴅᴇ ᴠᴏᴄᴇ̂. Eᴜ ᴍᴇ sᴇɴᴛɪ sᴏᴢɪɴʜᴏ. Dᴇsᴅᴇ ᴇɴᴛᴀ̃ᴏ, Rɪᴋɪɪsʜɪ... ᴇᴜ sᴇɴᴛɪ ϙᴜᴇ ᴠᴏᴄᴇ̂ ᴇʀᴀ ᴏ ᴍᴀɪs ᴘʀᴏ́xɪᴍᴏ... A ᴘᴇssᴏᴀ ᴍᴀɪs ᴘʀᴏ́xɪᴍᴀ ᴅᴇ ᴍɪᴍ. E ᴅᴇᴍᴏʀᴇɪ ᴀᴛᴇ́ ᴀɢᴏʀᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴀ ᴅᴇsᴄᴏʙʀɪʀ. Qᴜᴇ ɪᴅɪᴏᴛᴀ ᴇᴜ sᴏᴜ... | 🥊 ❞ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Antes de começar, quero esclarecer algo sobre a resenha... esta não será uma convencional. Estou testando uma nova forma de escrita, uma abordagem diferente que visa interpretar narrativas através de uma estrutura digna matemática, como se emoções, escolhas e consequências pudessem ser modeladas por uma “Equação da Tragédia”, igual a nomeei... este é o momento que me chamam de estranho ou performático por querer fazer algo assim, porém, é um teste... eu amo essa área e descobri que amo a Arte, por que não posso mesclar minhas paixões e me divertir com isso? Bom... vamos começar, a prima facie, pode parecer bem estranho, porém, em obras mais singulares como Ashita no Joe, onde o sofrimento é um vetor direcional da narrativa, essa abordagem se revela, no mínimo, pertinente, pelo menos pra mim. A primeira temporada defi…

Here's the deal, it's rare for me to feel compelled to write reviews for the things I watch, though I brag about them to my friends. Let's keep in mind that at the time this review is being written, it's been almost 55 years since the last episode of Ashita no Joe aired. Does it have it's annoying anime cliches? Yeah. Are some of the characters forgettable? Yeah. Is the music repetitive? Yeah, it is. But that's not what makes this show great, obviously. For an almost 60-year-old classic, the production quality is shockingly good. I would argue that at many times, it exceeds the quality of mainstream Isekai slop from the recent seasons. It is clear that everything here was done with purpose and by design. The story starts off slow, but picks up quickly once Rikiishi is introduced, and from there, it's hard to stop watching. By the time you're in the last 15-20 episodes, it's almost impossible to move away from the TV. I'm very excited to watch Ashita no Joe 2, and highly recommend the first series for anyone looking to find a timeless classic.

Spoiler-less, TL;DR, fast, simple, and easy-to-digest review: Boxing For Tomorrow 10/10 Animation? Good (++) Old, but gold. Both artstyle and animations compliment each other and very advanced at that time. Although outdated in today's standards, there is this charm about the old style that cannot be replaced. There are some repeated and reused drawings from here and there, but it is outweighed by it's own positives. This anime can only be upscaled, not remastered, as it will ruin this anime's magic. Characters? Excellent (+++) Yabuki Joe really stood out among all the MCs that I have seen so far. At first, I hated him for his arrogance, cockiness, violent tendencies, and short tempers. Although his 'wildness' and cockiness are still there, we watch him grow more mature than ever without changing too much of his character. Joe has one of the best character arcs out there. For other characters, most of them really stood out and helped define the MC, especially Rikiishi - best rival of all rival characters I've see so far, and Nishi - one of the best sidekick/wingman. Story? Good (++) What turned me off from this anime at first is it's episode count. 79 episodes really took a toll on me and created huge itch on wanting to watch other animes. But I stick around and saw the ups and downs of Joe and it was worth it. Although I couldn't follow up with a sequel since I want to watch the other boxing anime, which is Megalo Box, the last episode of the first part left me satisfied and looking forward for part 2. If you haven't watched this yet, you are in for a long and arduous ride. If you are looking for pure boxing anime though, then this anime is not for you. The story is focused mostly on Joe and his struggles in life and boxing world. Pacing? Good (++) It is a slow burn anime with many notable arcs. I won't be spoiling the arcs itself but there will be 2 MAJOR turning points in the entirety of this anime (if using the turning point term in Mushoku) and those are really worth watching and witnessing. OST? Ok (+) I'm not a fan of the OP of this anime, but it is unforgettable at best. There are also background tunes, music, and sounds that are really tense, especially in fighting scenes. Enjoyability? Ok (+) While this is low in this criteria, I saw this as the hardest journey that I ever watched and I don't regret experiencing it. Seeing Joe struggle within himself, with others, and with his career is not enjoyable but it made me feel something uncomfortable yet rewarding and this anime did a good job on it. This is not highly rewatchable, but I can return to those key moments that defined Joe's life and this anime. I might not enjoy this anime as much as I enjoy SoL and some Isekai trash, but I highly appreciate what this anime is trying to show. Why 10/10 despite having low scores in other criteria? It is not because I have to score it that way to avoid internet hate. In fact, this is one of animes that I think will be unforgettable for the rest of my life. This 10/10 scoring is reserved for the animes that I think are truly remarkable, even with it's flaws, as even masterpieces are not perfect.