Ashita no Joe
Tomorrow's Joe | |
あしたのジョー (Ashita no Joe) | |
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Genre | Sports[1] |
Manga | |
Written by | Asao Takamori |
Illustrated by | Tetsuya Chiba |
Published by | Kodansha |
English publisher | |
Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Magazine |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | January 1, 1968 – May 13, 1973 |
Volumes | 20 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Fuji TV |
Original run | April 1, 1970 – September 29, 1971 |
Episodes | 79 |
Anime film | |
Directed by |
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Produced by | Hisao Masuda |
Written by | Yōichirō Fukuda |
Music by | Kunihiko Suzuki |
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Licensed by | |
Released | March 8, 1980 |
Runtime | 152 minutes |
Anime television series | |
Tomorrow's Joe 2 | |
Directed by | Osamu Dezaki |
Produced by |
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Written by | Atsushi Yamatoya Haruya Yamazaki Hideo Takayashiki Yoshimi Shinozaki |
Music by | Ichiro Araki |
Studio | TMS Entertainment |
Original network | Nippon TV |
Original run | October 13, 1980 – August 31, 1981 |
Episodes | 47 |
Anime film | |
Tomorrow's Joe 2 | |
Directed by | Osamu Dezaki |
Produced by | Tokuhachi Shimada |
Written by |
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Music by | Ichiro Araki |
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Licensed by | |
Released | July 4, 1981 |
Runtime | 114 minutes |
Live action films | |
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See also | |
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Tomorrow's Joe (
Tomorrow's Joe was first serialized by
The manga is considered by many to be a very influential manga series, with many anime and manga referencing it.[2]
Plot
Joe Yabuki is a young drifter who has a chance encounter with Danpei Tange, a former boxing trainer, while wandering through
Upon his release from prison, Joe initially has trouble gaining a boxing license due to his lack of formal education, but succeeds in his second attempt with the help of Danpei and Nishi. Joe manages to go up to bantamweight, after provoking champion boxer Wolf Kanagushi. Joe quickly rises in the ranks and gains popularity for his brawling style, and trademark cross-counter KO wins. Joe manages to perform a triple-cross counter on Wolf. Joe then earns the right to fight Rikiishi in the professional ring.
Although Rikiishi is assured a promising career, he is intent in settling his score with Joe, whom he feels stands in his path. Because Rikiishi is three weight classes above Joe, he undergoes an incredibly taxing weight loss program, which includes severe dehydration. Rikiishi knocks Joe out in the 8th round and wins, but dies after from the combined effects of the extreme weight loss on his body and brain hemorrhage that he sustained from Joe during the fight.
Joe is mentally and physically traumatized by Rikiishi's death; during matches, Danpei realizes that Joe is unable to deliver headshots to his opponents. It takes Joe some time to get over it and costs him three straight losses, but he finally conquers his fears when he faces the globally #6-ranked fighter, Carlos Rivera. The fight ends with a draw, yet it gives Joe tremendous fame and respect around the world, especially since Carlos was going to face the World Champion José Mendoza in his next match.
Joe starts to climb up the boxing ladder, but struggles with maintaining bantamweight due to a late
The fight is held in a packed stadium, and is attended by many of Joe's friends and former rivals, including Wolf and the now sickly and haggard Carlos. Joe faces Mendoza, even though he is at a disadvantage since it was revealed he was
Media
Manga
Tomorrow's Joe originally serialized in Japan in the
In February 2024, Kodansha USA announced that the had licensed the manga for English release in North America. They will release it in eight oversized hardcover volumes and digitally starting in December of the same year.[6]
Anime series
In 2018, Megalobox, a futuristic reimagining of the original, was released as part of the manga's 50th anniversary. The series being the final concept of many initial ideas from director Moriyama, one concept being for the story to be based around Rikiishi Toru, Joe's fated rival and lifelong friend.[9] the show was broadcast in Japan from April 6, 2018, to June 29, 2018, and was simulcast on Crunchyroll. The series was licensed by Viz Media for an English release and began airing on Toonami in the United States from December 8, 2018. A second season, Megalobox 2: Nomad, was released in 2021 that took place several years after the events of the first season.[10]
Anime films
Edited versions of the two anime series were distributed as anime films by
The first film Tomorrow's Joe earned a
Live-action films
A live-action film based on the manga was released in 1970 in Japan, featuring Shōji Ishibashi as Joe Yabuki, Ryūtarō Tatsumi as Danpei Tange and Seiichirō Kameishi as Tōru Rikiishi.
A second live-action film adaptation premiered in Japan on February 11, 2011, starring popular actor/singer
Stage play
A stage play directed by Eiichi Yogi, ran from May 25 to May 29, 2016, at the Sumida Park Studio Kura theatre in Tokyo.[15]
Radio drama
A radio drama was broadcast by TBS Radio from October 3 to October 28, 1977, for 20 episodes, featuring Yoshito Yasuhara as Joe Yabuki.
Video games
Title | Alternate Titles | Publisher | Developer | Platform | Release Date |
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Tomorrow's Joe | CSK | Filcom | PC-8801, FM-7 | July, 1983 | |
Tomorrow's Joe | Taito | Wave Corp | Arcade | 1990 | |
Legend of Success Joe | Tomorrow's Joe Legend | SNK | Wave Corp | Neo Geo | 1991 |
Tomorrow's Joe | K Amusement Leasing | Wave Corp | SNES | November 27, 1992 | |
Boxing Mania: Tomorrow's Joe | Boxing Mania | Konami | Arcade | 2001 | |
Tomorrow's Joe Touchi: Typing Namida Hashi | Tomorrow's Joe Keyboard Pack | Sunsoft | Sunsoft | PlayStation 2 | March 29, 2001 |
Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Anime Super Remix | Capcom | Capcom | PlayStation 2 | June 20, 2002 | |
Tomorrow's Joe Masshiro ni Moe Tsukiro! | Konami | PlayStation 2 | December 4, 2003 | ||
Tomorrow's Joe Makkani Moeagare! | Konami | Game Boy Advance | December 4, 2003 | ||
Sunday vs Magazine: Shūketsu! Chōjō Daikessen | Konami | Hudson Soft | PlayStation Portable | March 26, 2009 |
Reception and legacy
The manga was very popular, having sold over 20 million copies after its serialization.
Tomorrow's Joe has received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising the story and characters. On October 13, 2006, it was voted "Japanese Favorite TV Anime" placing 4 out of 100 among celebrities votes.[21] Joe Yabuki was ranked seventh in Mania Entertainment's "10 Most Iconic Anime Heroes", written by Thomas Zoth, who commented that, "Tomorrow's Joe captured the zeitgeist of 1960s Japan. The story of Joe's rise from nothing touched a chord with Japanese audiences, who were seeing their country prosper after a long period of postwar devastation."[22] Anime News Network's reviewer Justin Sevakis analyzed the series, praising its story line but criticized some aspects about the first movie adaptation. He praised Joe's character development and his relationship with other boxers.[23] According to The Japan Times' Mark Schilling, the series "became the template for not only Fumihiko Sori's 2011 live-action film of the same title, but many Japanese sports movie and TV franchises."[24]
Tomorrow's Joe has been considered one of the most influential manga, with many anime and manga referencing it.
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- ^ "Did Joe Yabuki die? It's unclear but there are some comments by creators". October 21, 2018. Archived from the original on July 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ Kyodo News (February 12, 2009). "Ashita no Joe makes a comeback". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (February 22, 2024). "Kodansha to Publish 1st Official English Release of Ashita no Joe Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Discotek Licenses Cyborg 009 The Cyborg Soldier, Tomorrow's Joe, Project ARMS, NieA_7, Lupin III: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon". Anime News Network. August 13, 2017. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
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- ^ Parker-Dalton, Jacob (April 30, 2018). "Origins of 'Megalo Box' Revealed in 'Ashita no Joe' Exhibition". OTAQUEST. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
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External links
- Chiba Tetsuya's Official Site
- Ashita no Joe (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia