The Best Episodes Directed By Hideo Nishimaki

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

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   #1 - The Live in the Square Jungle

   S1:E24/8/1970

   Danpei is severely hurt after trying to protect Joe from the yakuza. Joe goes to visit the head of the yakuza group to try to get reparations for Danpei.

   Director:Hideo Nishimaki

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   #2 - Don`t Judge the Wolf!

   S1:E75/13/1970

   Joe, Tange, and the kids show up to court to hear if Joe will be sent off to the juvenile training school.

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   #3 - Burn at the Bottom of Hell!

   S1:E116/10/1970

   Joe continues to practice boxing while he's alone in solitary. Danpei and the kids try to find a way into the juvenile training school when they unexpectedly run into Yoko.

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   #4 - Shout at the Burning Sun

   S1:E126/17/1970

   Joe tells Yoko why he treats her so badly. Rikiishi tries to interfere and Yoko proposes that they settle this in a boxing match. Tange finally gets to train Joe again in person.

   Director:Hideo Nishimaki

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   #5 - Alone in the Middle of a Storm

   S1:E177/22/1970

   Joe keeps trying to get Tange to coach him again, but Tange just keeps ignoring him and concentrates on training Aoyama. No one expected Aoyama to get into the tournament, but he then somehow defeats the rep for dorm 7, Numata.

   Director:Hideo Nishimaki

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   #6 - Battle Scarred Victory

   S1:E208/12/1970

   Joe and Aoyama's match concludes and Tange reveals something to our two fighters.

   Director:Hideo Nishimaki

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   #7 - The Road to the Shining Ring

   S1:E3211/4/1970

   Nishi and Joe both have their debut matches in the pro ring.

   Director:Hideo Nishimaki

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