Ashita no Joe - Season 1
Ashita no Joe - Season 1
1970
Drama, Action
TV Season
Season 1 - Joe, a teenage orphan in the slums of the Doya streets, meets Danpei, a homeless, alcoholic ex-boxing coach. Danpei, seeing Joe's boxing talent, decides to train him. When Joe is sent to a terrible juvenile home for petty crimes, he meets Rikiishi who becomes his boxing rival. Danpei arrives at the home to help Joe to train in order to defeat Rikiishi. When Joe decides to seriously pursue boxing, Danpei cannot get a coaching license because of his reputation as a drunk. (myanimelist.net)
Directed by:
Osamu Dezaki
55 total credits
Credits include: The Professional: Golgo 13, Clannad, Space Adventure Cobra and Black Jack
14 total credits
Credits include: Barefoot Gen 2, Ashita no Joe, Pet Shop Of Horrors, Astro Boy and Unico: Black Cloud and White Feather
2 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe and Carlos, Magician of the Ring
6 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe, The Alien Sabotage, Gatchaman Versus Turtle King, The Road to the Shining Ring and The Grand Insect Operation
Writers:
Osamu Dezaki 55 total credits
Credits include: The Professional: Golgo 13, Clannad, Space Adventure Cobra and Black Jack
24 total credits
Credits include: Big Bang Love, Juvenile A, The Legend of Love & Sincerity, The Bodyguard, Ashita no Joe and Bodyguard Kiba
14 total credits
Credits include: Journey to the Shore, Yuki no taiyou, Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe 2 and Ashita no Joe 2
Starring:
Jûkei Fujioka 12 total credits
Credits include: Story of a Prostitute, Yakuza Graveyard, Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe 2 and Ashita no Joe 2
15 total credits
Credits include: Inugamike no ichizoku, Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe 2, Ashita no Joe 2 and Ashita no Joe: Gekijōban
14 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe, Space Battleship Yamato, Space Battleship Yamato, Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage and Space Battleship Yamato 2
7 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe, Doraemon, I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life, The Samurai and Triton of the Sea
Ratings & Reviews
A former boxer and current drunkard named Danpei Tange meets a drifter named Joe Yabuki and sees potential in him. Danpei offers to teach Joe how to box, but Joe isn't easily convinced.
Danpei is severely hurt after trying to protect Joe from the yakuza. Joe goes to visit the head of the yakuza group to seek reparations for Danpei.
Danpei works hard day and night to save up for Joe and his boxing gym. Meanwhile, Joe uses the slum kids to con some money out of people, and he runs into a woman named Yoko Shiraki.
Joe holes up in an abandoned building after he gets caught lying to con people out of money.
Danpei sends Joe a letter to teach him boxing while he's at the police hospital waiting for his fate.
Explode! Left Jab! (1970) - S1E6
Joe ends up in a juvenile classification home and is quickly put in his place after trying to be cocky against his fellow inmates and their boss, Nishi.
Don't Judge the Wolf! (1970) - S1E7
Joe, Danpei, and the kids show up to court to hear if Joe will be sent off to the juvenile training school.
Joe and Nishi spend their first night at the Toko Special Juvenile Training School and are quickly put into their places.
Joe and Nishi are sent out with the rest of the inmates to do some farmwork. Later on, Nishi comes up with a plan to help Joe escape the island, but they meet a man named Tooru Rikiishi.
Scream of the Red Sunset! (1970) - S1E10
Joe is completely out of it after getting punched by Rikiishi. However, later on, he had a huge surprise in store for everyone.
Joe continues to practice boxing while he's alone in solitary. Danpei and the kids try to find a way into the juvenile training school when they unexpectedly run into Yoko.
Shout at the Burning Sun (1970) - S1E12
Joe tells Yoko why he treats her so badly. Rikiishi tries to interfere and Yoko proposes that they settle this in a boxing match. Tange finally gets to train Joe again in person.
Joe and Rikiishi prepare for their upcoming match. After seeing just how powerful Joe's new punch is, Rikiishi devises a unique training method to counter it.
Joe and Rikiishi finally have their first match. But for some reason, Danpei tells Joe to let Rikiishi keep knocking him down. Who will be the winner in the end?
White Mat's Lullaby (1970) - S1E15
Moved by the fight between Joe and Rikiishi, the inmates also start boxing.
Tange becomes the full-time boxing coach at the juvenile training school on Nogiku Island. Joe seems to finally be interested in training more with Tange, but Tange suddenly seems distant.
Joe keeps trying to get Tange to coach him again, but Tange just keeps ignoring him and concentrates on training Aoyama. No one expected Aoyama to get into the tournament, but he then somehow defeats the rep for dorm 7, Numata.
Ring Ropes of Despair (1970) - S1E18
The dormitory boxing tournament begins and everyone finds out just how Aoyama defeated Numata.
The Fearsome Liver Blow (1970) - S1E19
Joe and Aoyama's match finally begins, but who will come out on top?
Battle Scarred Victory (1970) - S1E20
Joe and Aoyama's match concludes and Tange reveals something to our two fighters.
Rikiishi tells Joe that they need to have their match sooner because something came up, so they have an unofficial match out in the rain.
Rikiishi leaves Toko Special Juvenile Training School and Joe feels empty inside. Meanwhile, the final match of the dorm boxing tournament is about to begin.
Farewell, Juvenile Prison (1970) - S1E23
Following Rikiishi and Aoyama, Nishi is also going to leave the juvenile training school, leaving Joe all alone.
Return to Slum Town (1970) - S1E24
Joe finally leaves the juvenile training school and goes back to the slums where he's welcomed back with open arms.
Law of the Stray Dog (1970) - S1E25
Joe finally feels like something might be changing in his life, but then he is visited by Guerilla, who's on the run from the police.
License of Despair (1970) - S1E26
Tange goes to the Japan Boxing Association to get his gym officially recognized. Meanwhile, Joe starts working at the grocery store Nishi works at.
Bridge to Tomorrow (1970) - S1E27
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Wager for Glory (1970) - S1E28
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Challenge for Tomorrow (1970) - S1E29
After getting into a fight with a famous boxer named Wolf Kanagushi and landing a cross-counter, Joe manages to attract attention and now hopes to become a ranked boxer.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe finally become a pro boxer and fights for the first time in a professional ring, who manages to win.
Everyone is happy and celebrate Joe's first victory like a boxer, especially Noriko.
The Aspiring Boxer (1970) - S1E34
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Do Your Best! Nishi! (1970) - S1E35
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Training Furiously (1970) - S1E37
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki and Wolf Kanagushi fight's begin, and for the first time in his career, Joe rise up his guard.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
An Oath to the Snow (1970) - S1E40
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The new year has arrived and Joe finds out that Rikiishi is losing weight to become a bantamweight so he can face off with Joe.
A Man's World (1971) - S1E42
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
A Cruel Weight Loss (1971) - S1E43
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Man Who Risked Death (1971) - S1E46
Rikiishi undergoes a sinister and absurd weight loss process, but in the middle of the process, he freaks out.
The Two Before the Storm (1971) - S1E47
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Showdown of Destiny (1971) - S1E48
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
An Endless Deathmatch (1971) - S1E49
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
End of the Battle (1971) - S1E50
Rikiishi is landing his uppercuts on Joe, that not gives up, and tries do boxing in the real meaning, after a long time, both boxers has a final outcome on the 8th and last round of the fight.
Burnt-out Life (1971) - S1E51
After a fierce match, A mildly injured Joe makes a shocking realization about Rikiishi's true condition.
Farewell, Rikiishi Toru (1971) - S1E52
Danpei and Nishi goes to Rikiishi's funeral and they offer their condolences, meanwhile Joe is acting normal, but inside he's suffering a lot.
The Man I Hate (1971) - S1E53
Joe became a wanderer again, roaming aimlessly, shaken by Rikiishi's death, and blaming himself for everything that happened.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Wandering Ballad (1971) - S1E55
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Wolf Revives (1971) - S1E56
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
A Wounded Beast (1971) - S1E57
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Body Blow of Victory (1971) - S1E58
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Looming Black Shadow (1971) - S1E59
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Fierce Sparring (1971) - S1E60
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Thrown Towel (1971) - S1E61
The fight between Joe and Tiger begins. Joe attempts a punch to Tiger's temple but then refuses, and after some rounds then something unexpected happens.
Rikiishi Toru Was Alive (1971) - S1E62
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The final Challenge (1971) - S1E63
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Enter Carlos (1971) - S1E64
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Setting Out for Tomorrow (1971) - S1E66
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
A Little Adventure (1971) - S1E67
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Fixed Match (1971) - S1E68
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Lullaby of the Ranch (1971) - S1E69
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Guy I'm Worried About (1971) - S1E70
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Cross Counter Returns (1971) - S1E73
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Setting Out Today (1971) - S1E74
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The Burning Challenge (1971) - S1E76
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
Battle of Men (1971) - S1E77
Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.
The day of Carlos's match against Joe arrives. As a boxing fan, Danpei expresses his feelings about Joe's journey. Yoko silently encourages Joe as they walk down the hallway.
Carlos counters Joe's techniques at the ropes with an improvised move, nullifying Joe's strategy. He then proposes a general brawl, without tricks. After the fight ends, Joe travels and leaves the Bridge of Tears, but says he will return.
Cast & Info
Directed by:
Osamu Dezaki 55 total credits
Credits include: The Professional: Golgo 13, Clannad, Space Adventure Cobra and Black Jack
14 total credits
Credits include: Barefoot Gen 2, Ashita no Joe, Pet Shop Of Horrors, Astro Boy and Unico: Black Cloud and White Feather
2 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe and Carlos, Magician of the Ring
6 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe, The Alien Sabotage, Gatchaman Versus Turtle King, The Road to the Shining Ring and The Grand Insect Operation
Writers:
Osamu Dezaki 55 total credits
Credits include: The Professional: Golgo 13, Clannad, Space Adventure Cobra and Black Jack
24 total credits
Credits include: Big Bang Love, Juvenile A, The Legend of Love & Sincerity, The Bodyguard, Ashita no Joe and Bodyguard Kiba
14 total credits
Credits include: Journey to the Shore, Yuki no taiyou, Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe 2 and Ashita no Joe 2
Starring:
Jûkei Fujioka 12 total credits
Credits include: Story of a Prostitute, Yakuza Graveyard, Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe 2 and Ashita no Joe 2
15 total credits
Credits include: Inugamike no ichizoku, Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe 2, Ashita no Joe 2 and Ashita no Joe: Gekijōban
14 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe, Space Battleship Yamato, Space Battleship Yamato, Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage and Space Battleship Yamato 2
7 total credits
Credits include: Ashita no Joe, Doraemon, I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life, The Samurai and Triton of the Sea
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