---
title: "Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tomorrow-s-joe-2-the-movie-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 288097
imdb_id: "tt1690442"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 21
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tomorrow-s-joe-2-the-movie-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Animation, Drama. Produced and broadcast by SANKYO, Fuji Eiga Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Joe attempts a boxing comeback six months after a tragic accident."

### Why Watch
- follows a dramatic boxing comeback
- features high-stakes championship action

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains heavy emotional themes
- cut off synopsis limits complete plot visibility
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and dramatic themes related to a tragic boxing accident.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, animation, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Osamu Dezaki
- **Networks / Studios**: SANKYO, Fuji Eiga Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Teruhiko Aoi** as *Joe Yabuki (voice)*
- **Jūkei Fujioka** as *Danpei Tange*
- **Toshiyuki Hosokawa** as *Toru rikiishi*
- **Fumi Dan** as *Yoko shiraki*
- **Shiro Kishibe** as *Monmoth nishi*
- **Masumi Okada** as *Jose Mendosa*
- **Joe Yamanaka** as *Carlos Rivera (voice)*
- **Toshiko Fujita**
- **Toshio Furukawa**
- **Junko Hori**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on 07/04/1981 in Japan.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film includes action, animation, and drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.

### Q: Where did Joe start his comeback?
Joe started his comeback by scoring five knockouts by body blows.

### Q: Who is the champion that faces Joe?
Tiger Ozaki is the champion who faces Joe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/288097)
- [Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981) - Překlady — The Movie…](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/288097-2/translations)

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