The Worst Episodes of Tomorrow's Joe

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   6.7/10(271 votes)

   #1 - Law of the Stray Dog

   S1:E259/16/1970

   Joe finally feels like something might be changing in his life, but then he is visited by Guerilla, who's on the run from the police.

   Directors:Yoshiyuki Tomino, Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Yoshiyuki Tomino, Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
2. 

   7.4/10(346 votes)

   #2 - Face the Fangs of the Beast

   S1:E34/15/1970

   Danpei works hard day and night to save up for Joe and his boxing gym. Meanwhile, Joe uses the slum kids to con some money out of people and he runs into a woman named Yoko Shiraki.

   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Seiji Okuda

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Seiji Okuda

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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   7.4/10(317 votes)

   #3 - Toko High Security Juvenile Prison

   S1:E85/20/1970

   Joe and Nishi spend their first night at the Toko Special Juvenile Training School and are quickly put into their places.

   Directors:Noboru Ishiguro, Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Noboru Ishiguro, Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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   7.4/10(240 votes)

   #4 - Rikiishi Tooru`s Challenge

   S1:E411/6/1971

   The new year has arrived and Joe finds out that Rikiishi is losing weight to become a bantamweight so he can face off with Joe.

   Directors:Yoshiyuki Tomino, Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Yoshiyuki Tomino, Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
5. 

   7.5/10(297 votes)

   #5 - 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.

   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
6. 

   7.5/10(235 votes)

   #6 - Wolf Kanagushi Bares His Fangs

   S1:E3612/2/1970

   Joe continues winning match after match and asks Tange when he's going to go up against Wolf Kanagushi. Tange tells him they're going to take it nice and slow, but then, Otaka sends them an invitation...

   Director:Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Director:Osamu Dezaki

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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   7.5/10(142 votes)

   #7 - The Looming Black Shadow

   S1:E595/12/1971

   Having returned to form, Joe defeats several Japanese bantamweight contenders with his fierce body attacks.

   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Motoo Honda

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Motoo Honda

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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   7.6/10(234 votes)

   #8 - An Oath to the Snow

   S1:E4012/30/1970

   Tange takes Joe, Nishi, and the rest of the neighborhood on a hot springs trip to celebrate Joe's victory, but on their way up, they find out that Wolf may have been incapacitated.

   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Toshio Hirata

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Toshio Hirata

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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   7.6/10(140 votes)

   #9 - A Little Adventure

   S1:E677/7/1971

   A postcard arrives, informing the children of Joe's whereabouts in Oarai. Determined to meet him, they head to Ueno Station, but an attempt at fare-dodging is discovered, forcing them to disembark.

   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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   Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito

   Writer:Osamu Dezaki
10. 

    7.7/10(489 votes)

    #10 - Those are the Eyes of a Beast!

    S1:E14/1/1970

    A former boxer and current drunkard named Danpei Tange meets a drifter named Joe Yabuki and sees potential in him. Tange offers to teach Joe how to box, but Joe isn't easily convinced.

    Director:Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Director:Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
11. 

    7.7/10(340 votes)

    #11 - For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1

    S1:E54/29/1970

    Tange sends Joe a letter to teach him boxing while he's at the police hospital waiting for his fate.

    Directors:Masami Hata, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Masami Hata, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
12. 

    7.7/10(272 votes)

    #12 - The Setting Sun of Treachery

    S1:E167/15/1970

    Tange becomes the full-time boxing coach at the juvenile training school on Nogiku Island. Joe seems to finally be interested in training more with Tange, but Tange suddenly seems distant.

    Directors:Hiroshi Saito, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Hiroshi Saito, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
13. 

    7.7/10(242 votes)

    #13 - Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer

    S1:E3110/28/1970

    Joe passes the B-rank exam and takes his first real step towards becoming a pro.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
14. 

    7.7/10(237 votes)

    #14 - The Aspiring Boxer

    S1:E3411/18/1970

    Ishikura watches Joe win a boxing match and decides he wants to be just like him. He then suddenly shows up to Tange's gym wanting to join, but Tange surprisingly refuses.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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    7.7/10(145 votes)

    #15 - A Wounded Beast

    S1:E574/28/1971

    Joe continues training and lands a powerful body blow during sparring with Nishi. However, Nishi notices that Joe avoids striking the head, arousing suspicion.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
16. 

    7.7/10(144 votes)

    #16 - Rikiishi Toru was Alive

    S1:E626/2/1971

    After the fight, Danpei shockingly reveals the truth to Joe. However, learning that his actual opponent is the 'ghost of Rikishi' haunting him, Joe strengthens his resolve.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshifumi Seyama

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshifumi Seyama

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
17. 

    7.7/10(148 votes)

    #17 - Lullaby of the Ranch

    S1:E697/21/1971

    On a day off, Joe goes hiking with Inaba and falls off a cliff in the fog. Yuri, the daughter of a nearby Hiyama Ranch, rescues him.

    Director:Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Director:Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
18. 

    7.7/10(136 votes)

    #18 - Return to the Shining Ring

    S1:E728/11/1971

    A postcard from Noriko brings news about the Namidabashi community. However, since watching Carlos's fight, Joe has been unable to focus on his performance.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
19. 

    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #19 - Setting Out Today

    S1:E748/25/1971

    Tange Gym fell into disrepair during Joe's absence. Joe begins rebuilding it with Danpei and the children.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
20. 

    7.8/10(379 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Directors:Hideo Nishimaki, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Hideo Nishimaki, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
21. 

    7.8/10(241 votes)

    #21 - Do Your Best! Nishi!

    S1:E3511/25/1970

    Nishi loses all three matches so far after becoming a pro and loses his confidence. Tange, Joe, and the kids try to find a way to build his confidence back up and Kinoko finds a surprising solution.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
22. 

    7.8/10(154 votes)

    #22 - The Wolf Revives

    S1:E564/21/1971

    The brawl with Gondo is treated as extenuating circumstances. After being informed by reporters, Danpei quickly retrieves Joe.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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    7.8/10(144 votes)

    #23 - The Fierce Sparring

    S1:E605/19/1971

    Pre-match predictions favor Tiger in his fight against Joe. Around this time, the head of Bokuto Gym invites Joe to spar with him, saying it is to substitute for Nishi, who injured his fist.

    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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    7.8/10(143 votes)

    #24 - The Thrown Towel

    S1:E615/26/1971

    In the fight against Tiger, Kunimoto, the Sun Gym president, claims to have uncovered Joe's weakness. In truth, Tiger realizes that Joe cannot properly strike the face.

    Directors:Hideaki Kitano, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Directors:Hideaki Kitano, Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki
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    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #25 - As Long as There's the Ring

    S1:E656/23/1971

    After Joe's devastating loss to Nangou, Danpei dissolves the Tange Gym. He entrusts the future of Joe and Nishi to the proprietor of Hachiya, but Joe resolves to continue boxing alone.

    Director:Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki

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    Director:Osamu Dezaki

    Writer:Osamu Dezaki