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Joe Yabuki
nicknamed just is the protagonist of the manga series ''Ashita no Joe'' by Asao Takamori and Tetsuya Chiba. Joe Yabuki, is a wandering orphan who discovers a passion for boxing in a juvenile prison, and his rise through Japan's and the global boxing scene. He is coached by Danpei Tange to become skilled and face his prison cell partner Tōru Rikiishi. The character has also appeared in video games based on ''Ashita no Joe'' and has been portrayed in two live-action works by and Shōji Ishibashi and Tomohisa Yamashita. The character was based on multiple boxers Asao Takamori researched. The main idea behind Joe's characterization was that he was passionate about his love of boxing and thus would live to his full extent until his death. Critical response to the character was positive due to his characterization and rivalry with Tōru Rikiishi. Joe went on to become iconic in manga history, influencing real boxers and other fictional characters, most notably Kyo Kusanagi and Gearle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashita No Joe
, also known as ''Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow'', is a Japanese boxing manga series written by Asao Takamori and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba. It follows drifter Joe Yabuki, who discovers a passion for boxing in a juvenile prison, and his rise through Japan's and the global boxing scene. ''Ashita no Joe'' was serialized in Kodansha's '' Weekly Shonen Magazine'' from 1968 to 1973, with its chapters collected in 20 volumes. During its serialization, it was popular with working-class people and college students in Japan. It has been adapted into various media, including the '' Megalo Box'' anime, a futuristic reimagining of the original that was made as a part of the series' 50th anniversary. The manga has been widely influential, with numerous anime and manga referencing it. Plot Joe Yabuki, a young drifter, has a chance encounter with alcoholic former boxing trainer Danpei Tange while wandering through the San'ya slums. Recognizing his talent, Danpei trains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
