Seasons & Episodes
Those are the Eyes of a Beast!
A former boxer and current drunkard named Danpei Tange meets a drifter named Joe Yabuki and sees potential in him. Tange
The Live in the Square Jungle
Danpei is severely hurt after trying to protect Joe from the yakuza. Joe goes to visit the head of the yakuza group to t
Face the Fangs of the Beast
Danpei works hard day and night to save up for Joe and his boxing gym. Meanwhile, Joe uses the slum kids to con some mon
Shed Tears for the Burning Fist!
Joe holes up in an abandoned building after he gets caught lying to con people out of money.
For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1
Tange sends Joe a letter to teach him boxing while he's at the police hospital waiting for his fate.
Explode! Left Jab!
Joe ends up in a juvenile classification home and is quickly put into his place after trying to be cocky against his fel
Don`t Judge the Wolf!
Joe, Tange, and the kids show up to court to hear if Joe will be sent off to the juvenile training school.
Toko High Security Juvenile Prison
Joe and Nishi spend their first night at the Toko Special Juvenile Training School and are quickly put into their places
His Name is Rikiishi Toru!
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 hel
Scream of the Red Sunset!
Joe is completely out of it after getting punched by Rikiishi. However, later on, he had a huge surprise in store for ev
Burn at the Bottom of Hell!
Joe continues to practice boxing while he's alone in solitary. Danpei and the kids try to find a way into the juvenile t
Shout at the Burning Sun
Joe tells Yoko why he treats her so badly. Rikiishi tries to interfere and Yoko proposes that they settle this in a boxi
Stand in the Ring of Destiny
Joe and Rikiishi prepare for their upcoming match. After seeing just how powerful Joe's new punch is, Rikiishi devises a
Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?
Joe and Rikiishi finally have their first match. But for some reason, Danpei tells Joe to let Rikiishi keep knocking him
White Mat's Lullaby
Moved by the fight between Joe and Rikiishi, the inmates also start boxing.
The Setting Sun of Treachery
Tange becomes the full-time boxing coach at the juvenile training school on Nogiku Island. Joe seems to finally be inter
Alone in the Middle of a Storm
Joe keeps trying to get Tange to coach him again, but Tange just keeps ignoring him and concentrates on training Aoyama.
Ring Ropes of Despair
The dormitory boxing tournament begins and everyone finds out just how Aoyama defeated Numata.
The Fearsome Liver Blow
Joe and Aoyama's match finally begins, but who will come out on top?
Battle Scarred Victory
Joe and Aoyama's match concludes and Tange reveals something to our two fighters.
A Small Fight with a Big Honor
Rikiishi tells Joe that they need to have their match sooner because something came up, so they have an unofficial match
The Legendary Rikiishi Tooru
Rikiishi leaves Toko Special Juvenile Training School and Joe feels empty inside. Meanwhile, the final match of the dorm
Farewell, Juvenile Prison
Following Rikiishi and Aoyama, Nishi is also going to leave the juvenile training school, leaving Joe all alone.
Return to Slum Town
Joe finally leaves the juvenile training school and goes back to the slums where he's welcomed back with open arms, and
Law of the Stray Dog
Joe finally feels like something might be changing in his life, but then he is visited by Guerilla, who's on the run fro
License of Despair
Tange goes to the Japan Boxing Association to get his gym officially recognized. Meanwhile, Joe starts working at the gr
Bridge to Tomorrow
Tange is unable to get the license for his gym, but then, an unexpected visitor gives them an unbelievable offer.
Wager for Glory
Joe goes to see the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament and figures out a way to get one of the members of the Boxi
Challenge for Tomorrow
Tange is able to get the license for his gym after the stunt Joe pulled at the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament,
The Ordeal of the Pro Test
Joe and Nishi go take the pro boxing test and Joe finds out that it's not as easy as he thought it would be.
Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer
Joe passes the B-rank exam and takes his first real step towards becoming a pro.
The Road to the Shining Ring
Nishi and Joe both have their debut matches in the pro ring.
Hooray for the First Victory
Everyone celebrates after Joe's first victory. Noriko gets him violets but those are quickly overshadowed by the giant b
The Aspiring Boxer
Ishikura watches Joe win a boxing match and decides he wants to be just like him. He then suddenly shows up to Tange's g
Do Your Best! Nishi!
Nishi loses all three matches so far after becoming a pro and loses his confidence. Tange, Joe, and the kids try to find
Wolf Kanagushi Bares His Fangs
Joe continues winning match after match and asks Tange when he's going to go up against Wolf Kanagushi. Tange tells him
Training Furiously
Joe, Tange, and Nishi are anxious about what Wolf's secret training could be. The kids decide they'll sneak into the Asi
The Greatest Six-Round Bout in History
Joe and Wolf's match finally begins. Whose training will bring them victory?
The Triple Cross of Victory
Joe and Wolf's intense match finally comes to an end. Who will stand victorious?
An Oath to the Snow
Tange takes Joe, Nishi, and the rest of the neighborhood on a hot springs trip to celebrate Joe's victory, but on their
Rikiishi Tooru`s Challenge
The new year has arrived and Joe finds out that Rikiishi is losing weight to become a bantamweight so he can face off wi
A Man`s World
Joe and Rikiishi continue training for their match. However, Rikiishi is starting to worry Yoko and Mikinosuke because h
A Cruel Weight Loss
Tange formally accepts Shiraki Gym's match request between Rikiishi and Joe and he tells Joe about Rikiishi's brutal wei
Rikiishi Tooru`s Hard Fight!
Rikiishi has his first match as a bantamweight against Pancho Leo. Who will come out on top?
Sway Back to Defeat Rikiishi!
Joe asks Tange and Nishi to help him improve his sway backs so he has a way to counter Rikiishi.
The Man Who Risked Death
While Joe continues his intense training, Rikishi is equally devoted to maintaining his weight.
The Two Before the Storm
On the day of the match, Joe and Danpei reunite with Rikishi during the weigh-in and acknowledge his impressive weight-c
Showdown of Destiny
Joe realizes that Rikishi has stabilized his body after extreme weight loss.
An Endless Deathmatch
Rikishi's uppercut grazes Joe's cheek, causing it to bleed. Alarmed, Joe moves in close during the third round, leading
End of the Battle
Joe fortifies his guard for the first time in his professional career, but Rikishi's fierce attack knocks him down.
Burnt-out Life
The fierce battle ends. Joe extends a congratulatory handshake to Rikishi, who starts to smile but collapses onto the ma
Farewell, Rikiishi Toru
On the day of Rikishi's funeral, Joe leaves their condolences to Danpei and Nishi and tries to distract himself by playi
The Man I Hate
Joe wanders through the town on a snowy night, carrying memories of Rikishi. To Joe, who has no family, Rikishi was an i
The Ten-Count Bell of Sorrow
Three days after Joe disappeared, a ten-count gong was held at Korakuen Hall to mourn Rikishi's death. Joe watches the s
The Wandering Ballad
Joe sees Wolf Kanagushi, who has become a bodyguard for the yakuza, on the streets.
The Wolf Revives
The brawl with Gondo is treated as extenuating circumstances. After being informed by reporters, Danpei quickly retrieve
A Wounded Beast
Joe continues training and lands a powerful body blow during sparring with Nishi. However, Nishi notices that Joe avoids
The Body Blow of Victory
The ten-round match between Joe and Tonotani begins. Danpei and Nishi, concealing their concerns, watch over Joe.
The Looming Black Shadow
Having returned to form, Joe defeats several Japanese bantamweight contenders with his fierce body attacks.
The Fierce Sparring
Pre-match predictions favor Tiger in his fight against Joe. Around this time, the head of Bokuto Gym invites Joe to spar
The Thrown Towel
In the fight against Tiger, Kunimoto, the Sun Gym president, claims to have uncovered Joe's weakness. In truth, Tiger re
Rikiishi Toru was Alive
After the fight, Danpei shockingly reveals the truth to Joe. However, learning that his actual opponent is the 'ghost of
The Final Challenge
The slump in Joe's performance casts a shadow over the slums. Even so, Joe continues his desperate battle against himsel
Enter Carlos
Carlos prays for both fighters' success in the ring for Joe's match against Nangou. As the fight begins, Joe faces his p
As Long as There's the Ring
After Joe's devastating loss to Nangou, Danpei dissolves the Tange Gym. He entrusts the future of Joe and Nishi to the p
Setting Out for Tomorrow
Joe departs from the Namidabashi Bridge early in the morning and meets a boy who dreams of traveling to far-off places o
A Little Adventure
A postcard arrives, informing the children of Joe's whereabouts in Oarai. Determined to meet him, they head to Ueno Stat
Fixed Match
Joe's new career in the traveling show begins. Kawano attempts to promote Joe as a star by arranging fixed matches and i
Lullaby of the Ranch
On a day off, Joe goes hiking with Inaba and falls off a cliff in the fog. Yuri, the daughter of a nearby Hiyama Ranch,
The Guy I'm Worried About
Yoko organizes a Carlos vs. Nangou match in Sendai, where Joe performs. Interested in Joe, Carlos and Robert visit the N
Carlos the Uncrowned Emperor
Joe's performances continue at the sparsely attended Hakusan Shrine. During a break, Joe positions himself in front of t
Return to the Shining Ring
A postcard from Noriko brings news about the Namidabashi community. However, since watching Carlos's fight, Joe has been
The Cross Counter Returns
Returning to Tokyo, Joe visits Yoko and requests to spar with Carlos. Reluctantly, Yoko agrees and insists they use heav
Setting Out Today
Tange Gym fell into disrepair during Joe's absence. Joe begins rebuilding it with Danpei and the children.
Carlos, Magician of the Ring
As Joe resumes training in the Namidabashi slums, Noriko watches with a complex expression. Meanwhile, the day of Carlos
The Burning Challenge
Yoko finalizes the contract for a Carlos vs. Tiger match. Carlos confidently declares he will win with a first-minute KO
Battle of Men
Robert's old friend, promoter Henry James, arrives in Japan. Henry arranges a match between Carlos and the world champio
Duel!! Carlos Vs. Yabuki Joe
The day of Carlos's match against Tiger arrives. As a boxing fan, Danpei expresses his feelings about Joe's journey. Yok
Let the Shining Tomorrow Burn in the Distance!!
Carlos counters Joe's rope-side techniques with an improvised move, nullifying Joe's strategy. He then proposes an all-o
And Then, He Returned...
After inadvertently killing Toru Rikiishi in the ring, Joe Yabuki finds himself aimlessly wandering the city at night, w
One Man, One Flower... Venture into the Ring
After a long absence, Joe returns to Tange Gym where he is welcomed with open arms. He pays his respect at Rikiishi's gr
Messenger From Hell... Joe Yabuki
Joe proves his comeback K.O. victory is no fluke. With his powerful punches, Joe sends his opponents to the hospital one
Back Then, The Ten-Point Bell Ringed
Joe, a fledgling boxer, is unfairly matched up against Tiger Ozaki, the National Bantamweight Champion. Despite the odds
The Phantom... Strike the Temple!
After a humiliating defeat against Tiger Ozaki, Joe agrees to another bout despite Danpei's protests. Under Tiger Ozaki'
Howl... Dogs Will Bite
Despite learning his inability to strike his opponent in the temple is psychological, Joe is undeterred and trains for h
Wandering... Like a Wild Beast
Without a club willing to organize a bout against him, Joe's career seems over for certain. Even Danpei says, "Joe Yabuk
That Guy... Burning Man Carlos
Danpei closes the gym and disappears to make Joe realize that his career is over. However, Joe refuses to give up boxing
And then... The Beast Revived
Joe is slowly released from the ghost of Toru Rikiishi during his heated spar against Carlos. After realizing Joe can pu
The Christmas Eve Gift
It's Christmas and the mood is merry in the slums. Snow begins to fall, as Carlos and Joe's fire burn quietly inside of
Beginning of the Struggle... Carlos VS Joe
As the New Year's Eve bell counts down the passing year, Joe and Carlos' bout kick off with the sound of the boxing bell
Night of the Snow Storm... The Endless Fight
Joe loses consciousness after being hit with Carlos' powerful uppercut. However, he refuses to go down without spending
The Tange Gym... Is Indestructable
With Joe's bout against Carlos now over, Joe, Danpei and the people from the neighborhood are busy organizing Nishi's re
Where is... Joe's Youth?
Joe visits the Shiraki Gym to pick up his prize money. There, he learns the World Champion had defeated Carlos. Joe also
For Whose sake...? Deadly Rush
Without a boxing club willing to organize a bout against Joe, Danpei visits Yoko for help. However, instead of organizin
Distant Aim... Road to the World
With a lightening fast victory against Usman Somkit, all eyes are back on Joe. Meanwhile, Joe finally gets the opportuni
A Figure Seen... A Great Target
Joe steps onto the gym scale and makes an unwelcome discovery. Meanwhile, Kanto TV has announced their exclusive broadca
Those Knuckles... The Mark's Message
Joe is eager to take on Yongbi Kim, the OPBF Bantamweight Champion, but according to Danpei, Kim is avoiding Joe because
Fighting Machine... Dragon Kim
With Joe and Kim's Championship match now confirmed, Yoko sends Suga to South Korea to find out Kim's mysterious past, w
My Bantamweight... Weight Loss Challenge
Despite the match being three weeks away, Joe is struggling to lose weight. Desperate to lose weight, he turns the gym i
Rikiishi... I Hear the Song
With Danpei vehemently against Joe's dangerous weight loss, Joe leaves the Tange Gym. He visits the Shiraki Gym and lock
And... The Morning's Measurement
After a grueling weight loss regimen, Joe finally loses enough weight to stay in the bantamweight class. However, during
The Burning Beast... And Ice
With the final weigh-in now over, Danpei brings Joe to a restaurant so he can enjoy a small meal before his match. Kim,
The Gong Chimes.. The Ring of the Devil
Kim's manager confidently predicts Kim's victory during the pre-fight press interview. Danpei and Nishi encourage Joe in
In Round 6... A Miracle Occurred
Joe has fought beyond his limit, yet he refuses to go down. Unable to comprehend how Joe can continue to fight, Kim slow
A Champion... And a Loser's Glory
With is victory over Kim, Joe is now the OPBF Champion. His next goal is to defeat Jose Mendoza, the World Bantamweight
Boxing... A Requiem
Joe happens to run into Wolf Kanagushi, a former boxer at a pachinko parlor. He is relieved to learn that Wolf is now wo
José... In Hawaii
As the OPBF Champion, Joe’s first title defense match has been confirmed in Hawaii. Not wanting to go all the way to H
Yabuki's... New Defense
Knowing Jose is watching from the ringside, Joe predicts a two round K.O. victory. However, Joe quickly realizes that de
Grand Champion... José
After successfully defending his title, Joe is eager to challenge Jose more than ever. Then one day, Yoko invites Joe to
Meaning... of the V Sign
As the OPBF Champion and world champion hopeful, it seems everyone wants a piece of Joe now. Meanwhile, the new Tange Gy
Farewell... Dear Old Things
Jose, the WBC World Champion must fight Harold Gomez, the WBA World Champion in a unification bout to determine the true
The 13th King Comes From America!?
Leon dominates the fight and Joe is on defense. However, Leon’s underhanded tactics light a fire inside Joe and the fi
He... Fell with the Card
Jose, the WBC World Champion and Gomez, the WBA World Champion will fight head to head to determine the true World Banta
The Champion ...Alone
Yoko, who feels Joe has lost his wildness within, offers to give up her exclusive rights to Jose’s fights in Japan, un
Yoko's... New Attempt
Harimau, a wild beast-like man who grew up deep in the Malaysian jungle has been confirmed as Joe’s challenger. Yoko b
The Wild Child… Harimao
Joe is humiliatingly caught off guard by Harimau, not once, but twice. Admitting he’s lost his street fighting instinc
Unexpected Visitor... Gondo Goromaki
The bout between Joe, the Brawler and Harimau, the Wild Beast begins. At first, Joe struggles to keep up with Harimau’
Two Beasts... in the Jungle
Yoko arranges Carlos to be admitted into a hospice to recuperate. However, Dr. Kinninski, the world’s leading authorit
Joe Fired Up… The Target is Near
Noriko and Nishi are engaged. Joe is happy from the bottom of his heart to see his long-time pal marry his dream girl. M
José arrives in Japan… The Match Date Approaches!
Noriko and Nishi are engaged. Joe is happy from the bottom of his heart to see his long-time pal marry his dream girl. M
A Shock… Yoko's Premonition
After noticing Joe might also be suffering from punch-drunk syndrome, Yoko asks Dr. Kinninski for his professional opini
Joe and Danpei... Two Everyday People
In order to avoid Danpei finding out about his health, Joe decides to train with Nishi and Danpei at a mountain lodge, f
Yoko... Her Love
On the day of the title match, Yoko finally tracks down Joe in his locker room and urges him to cancel the fight before
Joe VS. José... The Gong of the Match Rings
Joe and Jose finally face off in the ring. With his impenetrable defense, Jose dodges Joe’s attacks while hitting him
The Violent... Endless Fight to the Death
Jose is rattled by Joe’s sudden comeback, but quickly realizes Joe is no longer able to see out of his right eye, due
The Great End
No one doubts Jose’s victory, but something begins to change. While, Jose is unable to knockout Joe completely, Joe ma
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