TV / Spring 1970
Ashita no Joe
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Synopsis
Ashita no Joe follows Joe Yabuki, a rebellious young drifter whose instinctive fighting skill masks deeper struggles. His life changes when a washed up former trainer recognizes his potential and offers to teach him the discipline of boxing. Reluctant and undisciplined, Joe must adapt to structured training while wrestling with his own impulsive nature. As…
Characters
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Joe Yabuki
Main | Japanese VA: Aoi, Teruhiko
Tooru Rikiishi
Main | Japanese VA: Nakamura, Shuusei
Carlos Rivera
Supporting | Japanese VA: Nakao, Ryusei
Danpei Tange
Main | Japanese VA: Fujioka, Juukei
Yoko Shiraki
Supporting | Japanese VA: Ebisu, Masako
Kanichi Nishi
Supporting | Japanese VA: Nishio, Toku
Relations
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Ashita no Joe Pilots
Prequel
Ashita no Joe 2
Sequel | 1980
Megalo Box
Other | 2018
Ashita no Joe (Movie)
Alternative Version
Staff
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Dezaki, Osamu
Director, Episode Director, Script
Chiba, Tetsuya
Original Creator
Kajiwara, Ikki
Original Creator
Sugino, Akio
Character Design, Animation Director
Abe, Masami
Key Animation, In-Between Animation
Akashi, Teiichi
Art Director
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: Shout at the Burning Sun
Aired Jun 17, 1970
Episode 11: Burn at the Bottom of Hell!
Aired Jun 10, 1970
Episode 10: Scream of the Red Sunset!
Aired Jun 3, 1970
Episode 9: His Name is Rikiishi Tooru!
Aired May 27, 1970
Episode 8: Toko High Security Juvenile Prison
Aired May 20, 1970
Episode 7: Don't Judge the Wolf!
Aired May 13, 1970
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