Watch Tomorrow's Joe 2 (Original Japanese Audio)

1980
2 Seasons
8.9 (961)

Tomorrow's Joe 2, produced by TMS Entertainment, is a sequel to the popular boxing anime Tomorrow's Joe. The show aired from 1980-1981 and featured the voice talents of Teruhiko Aoi and JÅkei Fujioka. The story takes place several years after the events of the original series, with protagonist Joe Yabuki having left the boxing world behind him. Now living a quiet life in the countryside, Joe is content to spend his days farming and playing with his children.

However, when a group of young boxers come to him seeking his guidance and training, Joe is drawn back into the world of boxing. As he teaches these inexperienced fighters the skills they need to succeed in the ring, Joe begins to rediscover his own passion for the sport.

Throughout the course of the series, Joe and his students face a variety of challenging opponents, both in and out of the ring. From corrupt promoters to vengeful rivals, the world of boxing is shown to be a dangerous and cutthroat place.

Despite these obstacles, Joe remains determined to help his students succeed, and to prove to himself that he still has what it takes to be a champion. Along the way, he is forced to confront his past mistakes and his own limitations, learning valuable lessons about perseverance, humility, and the true meaning of success.

One of the most notable aspects of Tomorrow's Joe 2 is its emphasis on character development. While the original series focused primarily on Joe's own journey, the sequel expands its scope to include a wide cast of memorable and complex characters.

From Joe's fiercely loyal friend and mentor Danpei Tange, to his hot-headed student Ryuhi Tatsumi, each character brings their own unique perspective and motivations to the story. The show explores their personal struggles and growth, creating a rich and engaging world that draws the viewer in and keeps them invested.

Another strength of the series is its expertly choreographed fight scenes. Whether in the ring or on the streets, the show's action sequences are dynamic and fast-paced, with a palpable sense of tension and danger. The animation is fluid and expressive, capturing the raw power and emotion of the boxers as they battle it out for glory.

At its core, Tomorrow's Joe 2 is a story about the human spirit and the power of determination. It is a testament to the strength of the human will to overcome adversity and achieve greatness, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Overall, Tomorrow's Joe 2 is a worthy continuation of the original series, building on its strengths and expanding its scope in exciting and meaningful ways. It is a must-watch for any anime fan, and a timeless classic that will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come.

Tomorrow's Joe 2 (Original Japanese Audio) is a series that ran for 2 seasons (24 episodes) between October 13, 1980 and on TMS Entertainment

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12. The Bell Sounds Off... The Devil's Ring

March 23, 1981

Kim's manager confidently predicts Kim's victory during the pre-fight press interview. Danpei and Nishi encourage Joe in the locker room, but Joe is not his usual self. Unsurprisingly, Kim dominates the fight and Joe can only defend himself. However, no matter how hard Kim knocks him down, Joe continues to get up. Why does Joe continue to get up in such a hopeless fight?

11. The Fiery Beast... And Ice

March 16, 1981

With the final weigh-in now over, Danpei brings Joe to a restaurant so he can enjoy a small meal before his match. Kim, who happened to come to the same restaurant, asks Joe if he could join him. Seated across from Joe, Kim begins to tell him about his past. What horrifying truth about his past will Kim reveal to Joe?

10. And then... The Morning Of The Weigh-In

March 9, 1981

After a grueling weight loss regimen, Joe finally loses enough weight to stay in the bantamweight class. However, during the official weigh-in, Joe discovers he is actually over the weight limit and that Danpei had altered the scale back at the gym. With only a few hours left until the final weigh-in, Joe resorts to drastic measures knowing full well that it might kill him.

9. I Can Hear... Rikiishi Singing

March 2, 1981

With Danpei vehemently against Joe's dangerous weight loss, Joe leaves the Tange Gym. He visits the Shiraki Gym and locks himself up in the very same room where Toru Rikiishi once starved himself, so he could fight Joe. Joe's thirst and hunger reaches its peak and he goes into a wild rage as though he were mad. Unable to watch any longer, Danpei relents and offers to help Joe.

8. My Bantamweight... The Weight Loss Challenge

February 23, 1981

Despite the match being three weeks away, Joe is struggling to lose weight. Desperate to lose weight, he turns the gym into a dangerously hot sauna. After almost passing out, Danpei urges Joe to stop his dangerous weight loss attempts. Determined to stay in the bantamweight class and without Danpei willing to support him, Joe holes himself up in the attic room and refuses to eat...

7. The Fighting Human Computer... Yongbi Kim

February 16, 1981

With Joe and Kim's Championship match now confirmed, Yoko sends Suga to South Korea to find out Kim's mysterious past, while Kim's manager secretly gathers information about Joe. Joe and Danpei watch Kim's exhibition match against a boxer, who is two weight classes above him. As the fight unfolds, a cold chill runs down Joe and Danpei's spine. Will Kim's fight shake Joe's confidence?

6. His Fists... The Mark's Message

February 9, 1981

Joe is eager to take on Yongbi Kim, the OPBF Bantamweight Champion, but according to Danpei, Kim is avoiding Joe because he's afraid of him. When in fact, Kim is eager to take on Joe, as well. Danpei has his reasons to want to avoid a bout between the two and is willing to cast a web of lies in order to keep Joe from finding out. However, will Danpei's lies blow up in his face?

5. The Great Target... Reveals Himself

February 2, 1981

Joe steps onto the gym scale and makes an unwelcome discovery. Meanwhile, Kanto TV has announced their exclusive broadcasting rights to all of Joe's bouts in Japan. At the announcement party, Joe notices an unlikely man standing amongst the crowd. Who is the uninvited guest and what is his objective?

4. A Distant Goal... The Road To The World

January 26, 1981

With a lightening fast victory against Usman Somkit, all eyes are back on Joe. Meanwhile, Joe finally gets the opportunity to watch the gut-wrenching bout between Carlos and Jose Mendoza, the World Bantamweight Champion. Joe vows to avenge Carlos, but before he can challenge Jose he must defeat Tarny Aronzo, the OPBF's No. 3 boxer from the Philippines and climb the ranks.

3. For Whose Sake... The Deadly Rush

January 19, 1981

Without a boxing club willing to organize a bout against Joe, Danpei visits Yoko for help. However, instead of organizing a bout against a Japanese boxer, she chooses Usman Somkit, the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation's No. 5 boxer from Thailand as his opponent. With Carlos still on his mind, Joe climbs into the ring...

2. Where Is... Joe's Youth?

January 12, 1981

Joe visits the Shiraki Gym to pick up his prize money. There, he learns the World Champion had defeated Carlos. Joe also learns Carlos had become incapacitated as a boxer and that he was to blame. Seeing the pain in Joe's eyes, Noriko suggests he quit boxing. Will Joe take Noriko's advice and let his inner flame extinguish?

1. The Tange Gym... Is Indestructible

January 5, 1981

With Joe's bout against Carlos now over, Joe, Danpei and the people from the neighborhood are busy organizing Nishi's retirement party. However, unbeknownst to everyone, Nishi was struggling to accept that he could no longer physically box. At his retirement party, Nishi asks Joe to spar with him one last time. Will Joe grant Nishi's last request as a boxer?

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Where to Watch Tomorrow's Joe 2 (Original Japanese Audio)

Tomorrow's Joe 2 (Original Japanese Audio) is available for streaming on the TMS Entertainment website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tomorrow's Joe 2 (Original Japanese Audio) on demand at Amazon Prime.