Synopsis
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…
Episodes
1
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 offers to teach Joe how to box, but Joe isn't easily convinced.25m2
The Live in the Square JungleDanpei is severely hurt after trying to protect Joe from the yakuza. Joe goes to visit the head of the yakuza group to try to get reparations for Danpei.25m3
Face the Fangs of the BeastDanpei 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.25m4
Shed Tears for the Burning Fist!Joe holes up in an abandoned building after he gets caught lying to con people out of money.25m5
For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1Tange sends Joe a letter to teach him boxing while he's at the police hospital waiting for his fate.25m6
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 fellow inmates and their boss Nishi.25m7
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.25m8
Toko High Security Juvenile PrisonJoe and Nishi spend their first night at the Toko Special Juvenile Training School and are quickly put into their places.25m9
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 help Joe escape the island, but they meet a man named Toru Rikiishi.25m10
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 everyone.25m11
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 training school when they unexpectedly run into Yoko.25m12
Shout at the Burning SunJoe 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.25m13
Stand in the Ring of DestinyJoe 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.25m14
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 down. Who will be the winner in the end?25m15
White Mat's LullabyMoved by the fight between Joe and Rikiishi, the inmates also start boxing.25m16
The Setting Sun of TreacheryTange 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.25m17
Alone in the Middle of a StormJoe 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.25m18
Ring Ropes of DespairThe dormitory boxing tournament begins and everyone finds out just how Aoyama defeated Numata.25m19
The Fearsome Liver BlowJoe and Aoyama's match finally begins, but who will come out on top?25m20
Battle Scarred VictoryJoe and Aoyama's match concludes and Tange reveals something to our two fighters.25m21
A Small Fight with a Big HonorRikiishi tells Joe that they need to have their match sooner because something came up, so they have an unofficial match out in the rain.25m22
The Legendary Rikiishi TooruRikiishi leaves Toko Special Juvenile Training School and Joe feels empty inside. Meanwhile, the final match of the dorm boxing tournament is about to begin.25m23
Farewell, Juvenile PrisonFollowing Rikiishi and Aoyama, Nishi is also going to leave the juvenile training school, leaving Joe all alone.25m24
Return to Slum TownJoe finally leaves the juvenile training school and goes back to the slums where he's welcomed back with open arms, and Danpei has a surprise for him.25m25
Law of the Stray DogJoe 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.25m26
License of DespairTange goes to the Japan Boxing Association to get his gym officially recognized. Meanwhile, Joe starts working at the grocery store Nishi works at.25m27
Bridge to TomorrowTange is unable to get the license for his gym, but then, an unexpected visitor gives them an unbelievable offer.25m28
Wager for GloryJoe goes to see the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament and figures out a way to get one of the members of the Boxing Association to give Tange the license he needs for his gym.25m29
Challenge for TomorrowTange is able to get the license for his gym after the stunt Joe pulled at the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament, but he says that Joe's not ready to become a pro yet himself. However, Joe's got his own ideas.25m30
The Ordeal of the Pro TestJoe and Nishi go take the pro boxing test and Joe finds out that it's not as easy as he thought it would be.25m31
Spread Your Wings, Pro BoxerJoe passes the B-rank exam and takes his first real step towards becoming a pro.25m32
The Road to the Shining RingNishi and Joe both have their debut matches in the pro ring.25m33
Hooray for the First VictoryEveryone celebrates after Joe's first victory. Noriko gets him violets but those are quickly overshadowed by the giant bouquet of roses Yoko sends him.25m34
The Aspiring BoxerIshikura watches Joe win a boxing match and decides he wants to be just like him. He then suddenly shows up to Tange's gym wanting to join, but Tange surprisingly refuses.25m35
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 a way to build his confidence back up and Kinoko finds a surprising solution.25m36
Wolf Kanagushi Bares His FangsJoe continues winning match after match and asks Tange when he's going to go up against Wolf Kanagushi. Tange tells him they're going to take it nice and slow, but then, Otaka sends them an invitation...25m37
Training FuriouslyJoe, Tange, and Nishi are anxious about what Wolf's secret training could be. The kids decide they'll sneak into the Asia Boxing Club to find out what Wolf's training is, but things go terribly wrong.25m38
The Greatest Six-Round Bout in HistoryJoe and Wolf's match finally begins. Whose training will bring them victory?25m39
The Triple Cross of VictoryJoe and Wolf's intense match finally comes to an end. Who will stand victorious?25m40
An Oath to the SnowTange takes Joe, Nishi, and the rest of the neighborhood on a hot springs trip to celebrate Joe's victory, but on their way up, they find out that Wolf may have been incapacitated.25m41
Rikiishi Tooru`s ChallengeThe new year has arrived and Joe finds out that Rikiishi is losing weight to become a bantamweight so he can face off with Joe.25m42
A Man`s WorldJoe and Rikiishi continue training for their match. However, Rikiishi is starting to worry Yoko and Mikinosuke because he is going to extreme lengths to lose weight.25m43
A Cruel Weight LossTange formally accepts Shiraki Gym's match request between Rikiishi and Joe and he tells Joe about Rikiishi's brutal weight loss regimen. Meanwhile, Nishi doesn't seem to be losing any weight...25m44
Rikiishi Tooru`s Hard Fight!Rikiishi has his first match as a bantamweight against Pancho Leo. Who will come out on top?25m45
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.25m46
The Man Who Risked DeathWhile Joe continues his intense training, Rikishi is equally devoted to maintaining his weight.25m47
The Two Before the StormOn the day of the match, Joe and Danpei reunite with Rikishi during the weigh-in and acknowledge his impressive weight-cutting success.25m48
Showdown of DestinyJoe realizes that Rikishi has stabilized his body after extreme weight loss.25m49
An Endless DeathmatchRikishi's uppercut grazes Joe's cheek, causing it to bleed. Alarmed, Joe moves in close during the third round, leading to an intense exchange of hooks.25m50
End of the BattleJoe fortifies his guard for the first time in his professional career, but Rikishi's fierce attack knocks him down.25m51
Burnt-out LifeThe fierce battle ends. Joe extends a congratulatory handshake to Rikishi, who starts to smile but collapses onto the mat.25m52
Farewell, Rikiishi ToruOn the day of Rikishi's funeral, Joe leaves their condolences to Danpei and Nishi and tries to distract himself by playing energetically with the children by the riverside.25m53
The Man I HateJoe wanders through the town on a snowy night, carrying memories of Rikishi. To Joe, who has no family, Rikishi was an irreplaceable presence...25m54
The Ten-Count Bell of SorrowThree days after Joe disappeared, a ten-count gong was held at Korakuen Hall to mourn Rikishi's death. Joe watches the scene on a street-side TV.25m55
The Wandering BalladJoe sees Wolf Kanagushi, who has become a bodyguard for the yakuza, on the streets.25m56
The Wolf RevivesThe brawl with Gondo is treated as extenuating circumstances. After being informed by reporters, Danpei quickly retrieves Joe.25m57
A Wounded BeastJoe continues training and lands a powerful body blow during sparring with Nishi. However, Nishi notices that Joe avoids striking the head, arousing suspicion.25m58
The Body Blow of VictoryThe ten-round match between Joe and Tonotani begins. Danpei and Nishi, concealing their concerns, watch over Joe.25m59
The Looming Black ShadowHaving returned to form, Joe defeats several Japanese bantamweight contenders with his fierce body attacks.25m60
The Fierce SparringPre-match predictions favor Tiger in his fight against Joe. Around this time, the head of Bokuto Gym invites Joe to spar with him, saying it is to substitute for Nishi, who injured his fist.25m61
The Thrown TowelIn the fight against Tiger, Kunimoto, the Sun Gym president, claims to have uncovered Joe's weakness. In truth, Tiger realizes that Joe cannot properly strike the face.25m62
Rikiishi Toru was AliveAfter the fight, Danpei shockingly reveals the truth to Joe. However, learning that his actual opponent is the 'ghost of Rikishi' haunting him, Joe strengthens his resolve.25m63
The Final ChallengeThe slump in Joe's performance casts a shadow over the slums. Even so, Joe continues his desperate battle against himself, repeatedly striking the sandbag's temple position.25m64
Enter CarlosCarlos prays for both fighters' success in the ring for Joe's match against Nangou. As the fight begins, Joe faces his poor condition and a referee influenced by the Hyo clan.25m65
As Long as There's the RingAfter Joe's devastating loss to Nangou, Danpei dissolves the Tange Gym. He entrusts the future of Joe and Nishi to the proprietor of Hachiya, but Joe resolves to continue boxing alone.25m66
Setting Out for TomorrowJoe departs from the Namidabashi Bridge early in the morning and meets a boy who dreams of traveling to far-off places on his way to Ueno Station. Joe sympathizes with his story.25m67
A Little AdventureA postcard arrives, informing the children of Joe's whereabouts in Oarai. Determined to meet him, they head to Ueno Station, but an attempt at fare-dodging is discovered, forcing them to disembark.25m68
Fixed MatchJoe's new career in the traveling show begins. Kawano attempts to promote Joe as a star by arranging fixed matches and instructing the others to take deliberate losses.25m69
Lullaby of the RanchOn a day off, Joe goes hiking with Inaba and falls off a cliff in the fog. Yuri, the daughter of a nearby Hiyama Ranch, rescues him.25m70
The Guy I'm Worried AboutYoko organizes a Carlos vs. Nangou match in Sendai, where Joe performs. Interested in Joe, Carlos and Robert visit the Namidabashi Bridge and learn how much Joe is still loved by the community.25m71
Carlos the Uncrowned EmperorJoe's performances continue at the sparsely attended Hakusan Shrine. During a break, Joe positions himself in front of the TV Kawano bought, intently watching Carlos's match against Nangou.25m72
Return to the Shining RingA postcard from Noriko brings news about the Namidabashi community. However, since watching Carlos's fight, Joe has been unable to focus on his performance.25m73
The Cross Counter ReturnsReturning to Tokyo, Joe visits Yoko and requests to spar with Carlos. Reluctantly, Yoko agrees and insists they use heavier 16-ounce gloves for safety.25m74
Setting Out TodayTange Gym fell into disrepair during Joe's absence. Joe begins rebuilding it with Danpei and the children.25m75
Carlos, Magician of the RingAs Joe resumes training in the Namidabashi slums, Noriko watches with a complex expression. Meanwhile, the day of Carlos's match against Harashima arrives.25m76
The Burning ChallengeYoko finalizes the contract for a Carlos vs. Tiger match. Carlos confidently declares he will win with a first-minute KO.25m77
Battle of MenRobert's old friend, promoter Henry James, arrives in Japan. Henry arranges a match between Carlos and the world champion, Jose Mendoza, and proposes canceling the fight with Joe.25m78
Duel!! Carlos Vs. Yabuki JoeThe day of Carlos's match against Tiger arrives. As a boxing fan, Danpei expresses his feelings about Joe's journey. Yoko quietly encourages Joe as they pass in the hallway.25m79
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-out brawl with no tricks.25m
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 offers to teach Joe how to box, but Joe isn't easily convinced.25m2The Live in the Square JungleDanpei is severely hurt after trying to protect Joe from the yakuza. Joe goes to visit the head of the yakuza group to try to get reparations for Danpei.25m3Face the Fangs of the BeastDanpei 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.25m4Shed Tears for the Burning Fist!Joe holes up in an abandoned building after he gets caught lying to con people out of money.25m5For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1Tange sends Joe a letter to teach him boxing while he's at the police hospital waiting for his fate.25m6Explode! Left Jab!Joe ends up in a juvenile classification home and is quickly put into his place after trying to be cocky against his fellow inmates and their boss Nishi.25m7Don`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.25m8Toko High Security Juvenile PrisonJoe and Nishi spend their first night at the Toko Special Juvenile Training School and are quickly put into their places.25m9His 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 help Joe escape the island, but they meet a man named Toru Rikiishi.25m10Scream 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 everyone.25m11Burn 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 training school when they unexpectedly run into Yoko.25m12Shout at the Burning SunJoe 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.25m13Stand in the Ring of DestinyJoe 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.25m14Is 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 down. Who will be the winner in the end?25m15White Mat's LullabyMoved by the fight between Joe and Rikiishi, the inmates also start boxing.25m16The Setting Sun of TreacheryTange 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.25m17Alone in the Middle of a StormJoe 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.25m18Ring Ropes of DespairThe dormitory boxing tournament begins and everyone finds out just how Aoyama defeated Numata.25m19The Fearsome Liver BlowJoe and Aoyama's match finally begins, but who will come out on top?25m20Battle Scarred VictoryJoe and Aoyama's match concludes and Tange reveals something to our two fighters.25m21A Small Fight with a Big HonorRikiishi tells Joe that they need to have their match sooner because something came up, so they have an unofficial match out in the rain.25m22The Legendary Rikiishi TooruRikiishi leaves Toko Special Juvenile Training School and Joe feels empty inside. Meanwhile, the final match of the dorm boxing tournament is about to begin.25m23Farewell, Juvenile PrisonFollowing Rikiishi and Aoyama, Nishi is also going to leave the juvenile training school, leaving Joe all alone.25m24Return to Slum TownJoe finally leaves the juvenile training school and goes back to the slums where he's welcomed back with open arms, and Danpei has a surprise for him.25m25Law of the Stray DogJoe 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.25m26License of DespairTange goes to the Japan Boxing Association to get his gym officially recognized. Meanwhile, Joe starts working at the grocery store Nishi works at.25m27Bridge to TomorrowTange is unable to get the license for his gym, but then, an unexpected visitor gives them an unbelievable offer.25m28Wager for GloryJoe goes to see the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament and figures out a way to get one of the members of the Boxing Association to give Tange the license he needs for his gym.25m29Challenge for TomorrowTange is able to get the license for his gym after the stunt Joe pulled at the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament, but he says that Joe's not ready to become a pro yet himself. However, Joe's got his own ideas.25m30The Ordeal of the Pro TestJoe and Nishi go take the pro boxing test and Joe finds out that it's not as easy as he thought it would be.25m31Spread Your Wings, Pro BoxerJoe passes the B-rank exam and takes his first real step towards becoming a pro.25m32The Road to the Shining RingNishi and Joe both have their debut matches in the pro ring.25m33Hooray for the First VictoryEveryone celebrates after Joe's first victory. Noriko gets him violets but those are quickly overshadowed by the giant bouquet of roses Yoko sends him.25m34The Aspiring BoxerIshikura watches Joe win a boxing match and decides he wants to be just like him. He then suddenly shows up to Tange's gym wanting to join, but Tange surprisingly refuses.25m35Do 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 a way to build his confidence back up and Kinoko finds a surprising solution.25m36Wolf Kanagushi Bares His FangsJoe continues winning match after match and asks Tange when he's going to go up against Wolf Kanagushi. Tange tells him they're going to take it nice and slow, but then, Otaka sends them an invitation...25m37Training FuriouslyJoe, Tange, and Nishi are anxious about what Wolf's secret training could be. The kids decide they'll sneak into the Asia Boxing Club to find out what Wolf's training is, but things go terribly wrong.25m38The Greatest Six-Round Bout in HistoryJoe and Wolf's match finally begins. Whose training will bring them victory?25m39The Triple Cross of VictoryJoe and Wolf's intense match finally comes to an end. Who will stand victorious?25m40An Oath to the SnowTange takes Joe, Nishi, and the rest of the neighborhood on a hot springs trip to celebrate Joe's victory, but on their way up, they find out that Wolf may have been incapacitated.25m41Rikiishi Tooru`s ChallengeThe new year has arrived and Joe finds out that Rikiishi is losing weight to become a bantamweight so he can face off with Joe.25m42A Man`s WorldJoe and Rikiishi continue training for their match. However, Rikiishi is starting to worry Yoko and Mikinosuke because he is going to extreme lengths to lose weight.25m43A Cruel Weight LossTange formally accepts Shiraki Gym's match request between Rikiishi and Joe and he tells Joe about Rikiishi's brutal weight loss regimen. Meanwhile, Nishi doesn't seem to be losing any weight...25m44Rikiishi Tooru`s Hard Fight!Rikiishi has his first match as a bantamweight against Pancho Leo. Who will come out on top?25m45Sway Back to Defeat Rikiishi!Joe asks Tange and Nishi to help him improve his sway backs so he has a way to counter Rikiishi.25m46The Man Who Risked DeathWhile Joe continues his intense training, Rikishi is equally devoted to maintaining his weight.25m47The Two Before the StormOn the day of the match, Joe and Danpei reunite with Rikishi during the weigh-in and acknowledge his impressive weight-cutting success.25m48Showdown of DestinyJoe realizes that Rikishi has stabilized his body after extreme weight loss.25m49An Endless DeathmatchRikishi's uppercut grazes Joe's cheek, causing it to bleed. Alarmed, Joe moves in close during the third round, leading to an intense exchange of hooks.25m50End of the BattleJoe fortifies his guard for the first time in his professional career, but Rikishi's fierce attack knocks him down.25m51Burnt-out LifeThe fierce battle ends. Joe extends a congratulatory handshake to Rikishi, who starts to smile but collapses onto the mat.25m52Farewell, Rikiishi ToruOn the day of Rikishi's funeral, Joe leaves their condolences to Danpei and Nishi and tries to distract himself by playing energetically with the children by the riverside.25m53The Man I HateJoe wanders through the town on a snowy night, carrying memories of Rikishi. To Joe, who has no family, Rikishi was an irreplaceable presence...25m54The Ten-Count Bell of SorrowThree days after Joe disappeared, a ten-count gong was held at Korakuen Hall to mourn Rikishi's death. Joe watches the scene on a street-side TV.25m55The Wandering BalladJoe sees Wolf Kanagushi, who has become a bodyguard for the yakuza, on the streets.25m56The Wolf RevivesThe brawl with Gondo is treated as extenuating circumstances. After being informed by reporters, Danpei quickly retrieves Joe.25m57A Wounded BeastJoe continues training and lands a powerful body blow during sparring with Nishi. However, Nishi notices that Joe avoids striking the head, arousing suspicion.25m58The Body Blow of VictoryThe ten-round match between Joe and Tonotani begins. Danpei and Nishi, concealing their concerns, watch over Joe.25m59The Looming Black ShadowHaving returned to form, Joe defeats several Japanese bantamweight contenders with his fierce body attacks.25m60The Fierce SparringPre-match predictions favor Tiger in his fight against Joe. Around this time, the head of Bokuto Gym invites Joe to spar with him, saying it is to substitute for Nishi, who injured his fist.25m61The Thrown TowelIn the fight against Tiger, Kunimoto, the Sun Gym president, claims to have uncovered Joe's weakness. In truth, Tiger realizes that Joe cannot properly strike the face.25m62Rikiishi Toru was AliveAfter the fight, Danpei shockingly reveals the truth to Joe. However, learning that his actual opponent is the 'ghost of Rikishi' haunting him, Joe strengthens his resolve.25m63The Final ChallengeThe slump in Joe's performance casts a shadow over the slums. Even so, Joe continues his desperate battle against himself, repeatedly striking the sandbag's temple position.25m64Enter CarlosCarlos prays for both fighters' success in the ring for Joe's match against Nangou. As the fight begins, Joe faces his poor condition and a referee influenced by the Hyo clan.25m65As Long as There's the RingAfter Joe's devastating loss to Nangou, Danpei dissolves the Tange Gym. He entrusts the future of Joe and Nishi to the proprietor of Hachiya, but Joe resolves to continue boxing alone.25m66Setting Out for TomorrowJoe departs from the Namidabashi Bridge early in the morning and meets a boy who dreams of traveling to far-off places on his way to Ueno Station. Joe sympathizes with his story.25m67A Little AdventureA postcard arrives, informing the children of Joe's whereabouts in Oarai. Determined to meet him, they head to Ueno Station, but an attempt at fare-dodging is discovered, forcing them to disembark.25m68Fixed MatchJoe's new career in the traveling show begins. Kawano attempts to promote Joe as a star by arranging fixed matches and instructing the others to take deliberate losses.25m69Lullaby of the RanchOn a day off, Joe goes hiking with Inaba and falls off a cliff in the fog. Yuri, the daughter of a nearby Hiyama Ranch, rescues him.25m70The Guy I'm Worried AboutYoko organizes a Carlos vs. Nangou match in Sendai, where Joe performs. Interested in Joe, Carlos and Robert visit the Namidabashi Bridge and learn how much Joe is still loved by the community.25m71Carlos the Uncrowned EmperorJoe's performances continue at the sparsely attended Hakusan Shrine. During a break, Joe positions himself in front of the TV Kawano bought, intently watching Carlos's match against Nangou.25m72Return to the Shining RingA postcard from Noriko brings news about the Namidabashi community. However, since watching Carlos's fight, Joe has been unable to focus on his performance.25m73The Cross Counter ReturnsReturning to Tokyo, Joe visits Yoko and requests to spar with Carlos. Reluctantly, Yoko agrees and insists they use heavier 16-ounce gloves for safety.25m74Setting Out TodayTange Gym fell into disrepair during Joe's absence. Joe begins rebuilding it with Danpei and the children.25m75Carlos, Magician of the RingAs Joe resumes training in the Namidabashi slums, Noriko watches with a complex expression. Meanwhile, the day of Carlos's match against Harashima arrives.25m76The Burning ChallengeYoko finalizes the contract for a Carlos vs. Tiger match. Carlos confidently declares he will win with a first-minute KO.25m77Battle of MenRobert's old friend, promoter Henry James, arrives in Japan. Henry arranges a match between Carlos and the world champion, Jose Mendoza, and proposes canceling the fight with Joe.25m78Duel!! Carlos Vs. Yabuki JoeThe day of Carlos's match against Tiger arrives. As a boxing fan, Danpei expresses his feelings about Joe's journey. Yoko quietly encourages Joe as they pass in the hallway.25m79Let 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-out brawl with no tricks.25mCast
Kei MoriwakiNoriko Hayashi (voice)
Keiko OzakiMrs. Mendoza Jose (voice)
Emi TanakaYouko Shiraki (voice)
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