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Q&A about MEGALO BOX answered by director Moriyama

The director of MEGALO BOX Moriyama answered the questions from audiences on Twitter. I introduce some answers. These questions were collected at Megaro box event. The reception of questions has been closed. Character’s recent situation Q: How are Yukiko and Mikio? Joe, Yuri, Gansaku, and children appeared in the last scene. Then, how are Yukiko and Mikio? Do they have any opportunities to meet Joe or Yuri after that? Moriyama answered: Both are the same Read more…

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MEGALO BOX main characters and their original in Ashita no Joe

“MEGALO BOX” is a new animation series starting in 2018. It is the memorial work of “Ahita no Joe” 50th anniversary. The story of “MEGALO BOX” is different from “Ashita no Joe”, but it includes a lot of essence of  “Ashita no Joe.” All main characters in “MEGALO BOX” are arranged “Ashita no Joe.” Junk Dog, JD: Joe Yabuki Junk Dog is a megalo-boxer. common point with Joe Yabuki: All identity is unclear.  When He Read more…

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Report of 50th Ashita no Joe Exhibition in Tokyo

I went to the exhibition of Tomorrow’s Joe 50th anniversary on the first day. It was held in the Tokyo Sky Tree. The original pictures were displayed. They were selected by a son of Kajiwara Ikki and Chiba Tetsuya. Kajiwara Ikki is the author of this story, but already died. Son of Kajiwara selected The encounter of Joe and Yoko in the court The first cross counter against Rikiishi vs. Aoyama match in the juvenile Read more…

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“MEGALOBOX” new anime of Ashita no Joe is made into comic

MEGALO BOX is a new anime that is broadcasted from April 2018, a new story that accepts the mind of Ashita no Joe. Summary of the characters in Megalo box, click here MEGALO BOX main characters and their original in Tomorrow’s Joe And it was made into comic. In Japan, it is called “comicalize.” The title of the comic is “MEGALO BOX fists of destiny.” Volume1 of “MEGALO BOX fists of destiny” has been already Read more…

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Ashita no Joe Exhibition is going to be held in Tokyo

Ashita no Joe 50th Anniversary Exhibition is going to be held in Tokyo. Many original pictures that the artist chose will be displayed. Apr28 2018, I went to this Exhibition and posted my report. Report of 50th Tomorrow’s Joe Exhibition in Tokyo Ashita no Joe Exhibition Summary; Place: Tokyo Solamachi 5F Space634 (in Tokyo Sky Tree) Period: April 28, 2018 – May 6 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m. (Until 30 minutes before the entrance Read more…

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Ashita no Joe 50th anniversary video was published

The series of “Ashita no Joe” started from January 1, 1968. It’s the 50th anniversary in 2018. A movie was published from the official website of the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the year. Translation of subtitles in the video is as follows.   0:15 Joe Yabuki was born by Mr. Tetsuya Chiba and my father Ikki Kajiwara tied their hands. Fifty years have passed since that day when Joe appeared in Namida Bashi Read more…

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Weight loss of Rikiishi and Joe. How many kilos? and how long?

“Ashita no Joe” Rikiishi Toru’s weight loss is well known, but Joe Yabuki also concerned with the weight problem several years later. In the comics, it was not clear how many kilos they have lost weight. I try to calculate based on the information on their class and figures in the original comic about how many kilos Rikiishi and Joe’s weight loss were and how long they spent on it.   How many kilos was Read more…

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Ashita no Joe 50th Anniversary New Anime will be released in the spring 2018

Ashita no Joe 50th Anniversary The series of “Ashita no Joe” began on January 1, 1968. In 2018, it will be the 50th anniversary of tomorrow ‘s Joe series launch. So a new animation work will be produced. It’s “MEGALO BOX.” The producer says that MEGALO BOX is not a remake of Ashita no Joe, but an original story that inherited the soul of Yabuki. Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe is an original draft Read more…

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3 life-size statues of Joe Yabuki in Tokyo

‘Ashita no Joe’ was published about 50 years ago, 1968 – 1973. However, Joe is still loved by so many people in Japan. As if to prove our mind, there are several statues of Joe Yabuki in Tokyo. Let me show you three statues of his life-size. Statue of Joe in Ooizumi Anime gate The first one is a bronze statue at the front of the station Ooizumi-Gakuen. (大泉学園) Ooizumi-Gakuen is the birthplace of Japanese Read more…

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The age of Joe Yabuki – How old was he at that time

Joe Yabuki did not remember his parents. He lived in an orphanage as far as he can remember. His origins are all unknown. Parents’ names, birthplace, and birthday… So, can’t we know his age? How old was Joe when he became a champion? How old was Joe when he fought against Jose? Here is a hint about his age. When he was arrested, the policeman said “Joe Yabuki, 15 years old.” It was a snowing Read more…

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