Tomorrow's Joe (1970)
The legendary anime that follows a defiant street fighter's brutal, triumphant, and heartbreaking journey to the top of the boxing world.
Tomorrow's Joe - Series Information
- Original Title: あしたのジョー
- First Air Year: 1970
- Last Air Year: 1981
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 126
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 1, 1970 (Australia ‑ PG), April 1, 1970 (Mexico ‑ AA)
- Networks: Fuji TV, Nippon TV
- Production Companies: Mushi Production, Tokyo Movie Shinsha
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 허리케인 죠 (KR), 铁拳浪子 (HK), The Champion (US), 疾风铁拳霸 (CN), Ashita no Joe (JP), Ashita no Joe: Em Busca do Amanhã (BR)
Tomorrow's Joe - Plot
A young drifter named Joe Yabuki wanders through the slums of Tokyo, but when the local ruffians try to give him a hard time he teaches them a rough lesson with his fists. The spectacle sparks a gleam in the eye of an old drunk who happens to be watching—Danpei Tange, a failed boxer and former coach who sees something special in the boy. He pleads with Joe to train with him off, but the cocky young fighter brushes him. Later, though, when Joe is arrested and put in a juvenile detention facility, he realizes that he's going to need to hone his raw fighting skills if he wants to survive. Thus is born a partnership that might just take Joe all the way to the top…
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Tomorrow's Joe - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Teruhiko Aoi
- Fuyumi Shiraishi
- Shūsei Nakamura
- Jūkei Fujioka
- Tamio Ohki
- Taichiro Hirokawa
- Keiko Ushizaki
- Kazuko Nishizawa
- Osamu Kato
- Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Writers
- Osamu Dezaki
- Yoshimi Shinozaki
- Hideo Takayashiki
- Haruya Yamazaki
- Atsushi Yamatoya
Executive Producers
- Yasuo Ooda
Tomorrow's Joe - FAQs
Where can you stream Tomorrow's Joe?
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Is Tomorrow's Joe based on a manga?
Yes, Tomorrow's Joe is directly adapted from the manga Ashita no Joe, written by Asao Takamori (under the pen name Ikki Kajiwara) and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba. The manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 1968 to 1973 and is considered one of the greatest sports manga ever created.
Who are the main voice actors in Tomorrow's Joe?
The principal voice cast includes Teruhiko Aoi as Joe Yabuki, Jūkei Fujioka as coach Danpei Tange, Shūsei Nakamura as rival Tōru Rikiishi, Fuyumi Shiraishi as Sachi, Tamio Ohki as Mikinosuke Shiraki, and Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Kumetarou Inaba, among others.
What is Tomorrow's Joe about?
Tomorrow's Joe follows Joe Yabuki, a defiant young drifter in Tokyo's slums whose raw fighting talent catches the eye of Danpei Tange, a down-and-out former boxing coach. Together they forge an unlikely partnership as Joe battles his way up through the ranks of professional boxing, confronting rivals, personal demons, and the cost of greatness.
How many seasons and episodes does Tomorrow's Joe have?
Tomorrow's Joe spans 2 main seasons and 126 total episodes. Season 1, titled Tomorrow's Joe, contains 79 episodes, while Season 2, Tomorrow's Joe 2, contains 47 episodes. There are also 2 bonus special episodes included in a separate specials collection.
Why is Tomorrow's Joe considered a classic anime?
Tomorrow's Joe is widely regarded as a cornerstone of anime history for its unflinching portrayal of poverty, ambition, and sacrifice. Its emotionally raw storytelling and iconic protagonist influenced generations of manga and anime creators, and its cultural impact in Japan extends far beyond the world of animation.
When did Tomorrow's Joe first air?
Tomorrow's Joe first aired on April 1, 1970, on Fuji TV in Japan. The series ran until 1981, with the second season, Tomorrow's Joe 2, broadcast on Nippon TV. The two-season run spans over a decade of Japanese television history.
What networks originally broadcast Tomorrow's Joe?
The original Tomorrow's Joe series aired on Fuji TV beginning in 1970, produced by Mushi Production. The sequel series, Tomorrow's Joe 2, moved to Nippon TV and was produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha. Both seasons were landmark productions in the history of Japanese television animation.
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