Tomorrow's Joe 1970
“Something will happen tomorrow.”
What is Tomorrow's Joe?
Tomorrow's Joe is a television series that originated from a Japanese boxing manga series. The series stars Teruhiko Aoi, Fuyumi Shiraishi, and Shūsei Nakamura and is directed by Osamu Dezaki.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 126
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 1, 1970
- Last aired
- Aug 31, 1981
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV, Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Tomorrow's Joe is a television series that originated from a Japanese boxing manga series. The series stars Teruhiko Aoi, Fuyumi Shiraishi, and Shūsei Nakamura and is directed by Osamu Dezaki. The story follows a young drifter named Joe Yabuki who gets into fights in the slums of Tokyo. A former coach named Danpei Tange sees potential in Joe and wants him to train with him. The series was created by Tetsuya Chiba and Ikki Kajiwara and has been made available to watch online through various platforms. The original manga series was written by Asao Takamori and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba. The series has been referenced in multiple online dictionaries and grammar guides, which define the word tomorrow as the day after today. The correct spelling of the word tomorrow is widely used in various contexts.
Should you watch it?
“A defiant drifter discovers his potential for professional boxing while navigating the harsh reality of juvenile detention.”
- compelling character growth
- intense fight sequences
- depicts harsh environments
Watch it if you enjoy classic underdog stories set in gritty urban landscapes.
The series features themes of violence and struggle within impoverished settings.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 79 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Those are the Eyes of a Beast! Apr 1, 1970
- E2 The Live in the Square Jungle Apr 8, 1970
- E3 Face the Fangs of the Beast Apr 15, 1970
- E4 Shed Tears for the Burning Fist! Apr 22, 1970
- E5 For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1 Apr 29, 1970
- E6 Explode! Left Jab! May 6, 1970
- E7 Don`t Judge the Wolf! May 13, 1970
- E8 Toko High Security Juvenile Prison May 20, 1970
- E9 His Name is Rikiishi Toru! May 27, 1970
- E10 Scream of the Red Sunset! Jun 3, 1970
- E11 Burn at the Bottom of Hell! Jun 10, 1970
- E12 Shout at the Burning Sun Jun 17, 1970
- E13 Stand in the Ring of Destiny Jun 24, 1970
- E14 Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!? Jul 1, 1970
- E15 White Mat's Lullaby Jul 8, 1970
- E16 The Setting Sun of Treachery Jul 15, 1970
- E17 Alone in the Middle of a Storm Jul 22, 1970
- E18 Ring Ropes of Despair Jul 29, 1970
- E19 The Fearsome Liver Blow Aug 5, 1970
- E20 Battle Scarred Victory Aug 12, 1970
- E21 A Small Fight with a Big Honor Aug 19, 1970
- E22 The Legendary Rikiishi Tooru Aug 26, 1970
- E23 Farewell, Juvenile Prison Sep 2, 1970
- E24 Return to Slum Town Sep 9, 1970
- E25 Law of the Stray Dog Sep 16, 1970
- E26 License of Despair Sep 23, 1970
- E27 Bridge to Tomorrow Sep 30, 1970
- E28 Wager for Glory Oct 7, 1970
- E29 Challenge for Tomorrow Oct 14, 1970
- E30 The Ordeal of the Pro Test Oct 21, 1970
- E31 Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer Oct 28, 1970
- E32 The Road to the Shining Ring Nov 4, 1970
- E33 Hooray for the First Victory Nov 11, 1970
- E34 The Aspiring Boxer Nov 18, 1970
- E35 Do Your Best! Nishi! Nov 25, 1970
- E36 Wolf Kanagushi Bares His Fangs Dec 2, 1970
- E37 Training Furiously Dec 9, 1970
- E38 The Greatest Six-Round Bout in History Dec 16, 1970
- E39 The Triple Cross of Victory Dec 23, 1970
- E40 An Oath to the Snow Dec 30, 1970
- E41 Rikiishi Tooru`s Challenge Jan 6, 1971
- E42 A Man`s World Jan 13, 1971
- E43 A Cruel Weight Loss Jan 20, 1971
- E44 Rikiishi Tooru`s Hard Fight! Jan 27, 1971
- E45 Sway Back to Defeat Rikiishi! Feb 3, 1971
- E46 The Man Who Risked Death Feb 10, 1971
- E47 The Two Before the Storm Feb 17, 1971
- E48 Showdown of Destiny Feb 24, 1971
- E49 An Endless Deathmatch Mar 3, 1971
- E50 End of the Battle Mar 10, 1971
- E51 Burnt-out Life Mar 17, 1971
- E52 Farewell, Rikiishi Toru Mar 24, 1971
- E53 The Man I Hate Mar 31, 1971
- E54 The Ten-Count Bell of Sorrow Apr 7, 1971
- E55 The Wandering Ballad Apr 14, 1971
- E56 The Wolf Revives Apr 21, 1971
- E57 A Wounded Beast Apr 28, 1971
- E58 The Body Blow of Victory May 5, 1971
- E59 The Looming Black Shadow May 12, 1971
- E60 The Fierce Sparring May 19, 1971
- E61 The Thrown Towel May 26, 1971
- E62 Rikiishi Toru was Alive Jun 2, 1971
- E63 The Final Challenge Jun 9, 1971
- E64 Enter Carlos Jun 16, 1971
- E65 As Long as There's the Ring Jun 23, 1971
- E66 Setting Out for Tomorrow Jun 30, 1971
- E67 A Little Adventure Jul 7, 1971
- E68 Fixed Match Jul 14, 1971
- E69 Lullaby of the Ranch Jul 21, 1971
- E70 The Guy I'm Worried About Jul 28, 1971
- E71 Carlos the Uncrowned Emperor Aug 4, 1971
- E72 Return to the Shining Ring Aug 11, 1971
- E73 The Cross Counter Returns Aug 18, 1971
- E74 Setting Out Today Aug 25, 1971
- E75 Carlos, Magician of the Ring Sep 1, 1971
- E76 The Burning Challenge Sep 8, 1971
- E77 Battle of Men Sep 15, 1971
- E78 Duel!! Carlos Vs. Yabuki Joe Sep 22, 1971
- E79 Let the Shining Tomorrow Burn in the Distance!! Sep 29, 1971
Season 2 · 47 episodes
- E1 And Then, He Returned... Oct 13, 1980
- E2 One Man, One Flower... Venture into the Ring Oct 20, 1980
- E3 Messenger From Hell... Joe Yabuki Oct 27, 1980
- E4 Back Then, The Ten-Point Bell Ringed Nov 3, 1980
- E5 The Phantom... Strike the Temple! Nov 10, 1980
- E6 Howl... Dogs Will Bite Nov 17, 1980
- E7 Wandering... Like a Wild Beast Nov 24, 1980
- E8 That Guy... Burning Man Carlos Dec 1, 1980
- E9 And then... The Beast Revived Dec 8, 1980
- E10 The Christmas Eve Gift Dec 15, 1980
- E11 Beginning of the Struggle... Carlos VS Joe Dec 22, 1980
- E12 Night of the Snow Storm... The Endless Fight Dec 29, 1980
- E13 The Tange Gym... Is Indestructable Jan 5, 1981
- E14 Where is... Joe's Youth? Jan 12, 1981
- E15 For Whose sake...? Deadly Rush Jan 19, 1981
- E16 Distant Aim... Road to the World Jan 26, 1981
- E17 A Figure Seen... A Great Target Feb 2, 1981
- E18 Those Knuckles... The Mark's Message Feb 9, 1981
- E19 Fighting Machine... Dragon Kim Feb 16, 1981
- E20 My Bantamweight... Weight Loss Challenge Feb 23, 1981
- E21 Rikiishi... I Hear the Song Mar 2, 1981
- E22 And... The Morning's Measurement Mar 9, 1981
- E23 The Burning Beast... And Ice Mar 16, 1981
- E24 The Gong Chimes.. The Ring of the Devil Mar 23, 1981
- E25 In Round 6... A Miracle Occurred Mar 30, 1981
- E26 A Champion... And a Loser's Glory Apr 6, 1981
- E27 Boxing... A Requiem Apr 13, 1981
- E28 José... In Hawaii Apr 20, 1981
- E29 Yabuki's... New Defense Apr 27, 1981
- E30 Grand Champion... José May 4, 1981
- E31 Meaning... of the V Sign May 11, 1981
- E32 Farewell... Dear Old Things May 18, 1981
- E33 The 13th King Comes From America!? May 25, 1981
- E34 He... Fell with the Card Jun 1, 1981
- E35 The Champion ...Alone Jun 8, 1981
- E36 Yoko's... New Attempt Jun 15, 1981
- E37 The Wild Child… Harimao Jun 22, 1981
- E38 Unexpected Visitor... Gondo Goromaki Jun 29, 1981
- E39 Two Beasts... in the Jungle Jul 6, 1981
- E40 Joe Fired Up… The Target is Near Jul 13, 1981
- E41 José arrives in Japan… The Match Date Approaches! Jul 20, 1981
- E42 A Shock… Yoko's Premonition Jul 27, 1981
- E43 Joe and Danpei... Two Everyday People Aug 3, 1981
- E44 Yoko... Her Love Aug 10, 1981
- E45 Joe VS. José... The Gong of the Match Rings Aug 17, 1981
- E46 The Violent... Endless Fight to the Death Aug 24, 1981
- E47 Youth is Now.. Burnt-out Aug 31, 1981
Frequently asked questions
Who is Joe Yabuki?
Joe Yabuki is a young drifter who discovers his talent for fighting while living in the slums.
What is the role of Danpei Tange?
Danpei Tange is a former boxer and coach who recognizes Joe's natural fighting potential.
How does Joe end up in detention?
Joe is arrested and sent to a juvenile detention facility where he must learn to fight to survive.
What is the central conflict?
The story focuses on Joe's development as a fighter and his relationship with his mentor.
Is this a sports series?
Yes, the narrative centers on boxing and the journey of a young fighter.