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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - For Whose sake...? Deadly Rush
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - For Whose sake...? Deadly Rush

    S2:E15

    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...

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - My Bantamweight... Weight Loss Challenge
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - My Bantamweight... Weight Loss Challenge

    S2:E20

    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...

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Rikiishi... I Hear the Song
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Rikiishi... I Hear the Song

    S2:E21

    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.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 31 - Meaning... of the V Sign
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Meaning... of the V Sign

    S2:E31

    As the OPBF Champion and world champion hopeful, it seems everyone wants a piece of Joe now. Meanwhile, the new Tange Gym that’s been under construction is finally complete and Danpei accepts several new aspiring boxers as apprentices.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 35 - The Champion ...Alone
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Champion ...Alone

    S2:E35

    Yoko, who feels Joe has lost his wildness within, offers to give up her exclusive rights to Jose’s fights in Japan, under the condition that Joe fights one last bout before his title match against Jose.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 36 - Yoko's... New Attempt
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Yoko's... New Attempt

    S2:E36

    Harimau, a wild beast-like man who grew up deep in the Malaysian jungle has been confirmed as Joe’s challenger. Yoko brings Harimau to the Tange Club to introduce him to Joe, but Joe reiterates his displeasure about having to fight.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 40 - Joe Fired Up… The Target is Near
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Joe Fired Up… The Target is Near

    S2:E40

    Noriko and Nishi are engaged. Joe is happy from the bottom of his heart to see his long-time pal marry his dream girl. Meanwhile, Jose arrives in Japan just two days after their bout has been officially confirmed.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 41 - José arrives in Japan… The Match Date Approaches!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - José arrives in Japan… The Match Date Approaches!

    S2:E41

    Noriko and Nishi are engaged. Joe is happy from the bottom of his heart to see his long-time pal marry his dream girl. Meanwhile, Jose arrives in Japan just two days after their bout has been officially confirmed.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 42 - A Shock… Yoko's Premonition
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - A Shock… Yoko's Premonition

    S2:E42

    After noticing Joe might also be suffering from punch-drunk syndrome, Yoko asks Dr. Kinninski for his professional opinion. Dr. Kinninski is reluctant to give a concrete diagnosis without examining Joe.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 45 - Joe VS. José... The Gong of the Match Rings
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Joe VS. José... The Gong of the Match Rings

    S2:E45

    Joe and Jose finally face off in the ring. With his impenetrable defense, Jose dodges Joe’s attacks while hitting him with his own punches. After receiving countless blows and unable to land a meaningful punch against Jose.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 46 - The Violent... Endless Fight to the Death
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Violent... Endless Fight to the Death

    S2:E46

    Jose is rattled by Joe’s sudden comeback, but quickly realizes Joe is no longer able to see out of his right eye, due to the effects of punch-drunk syndrome. Jose moves to Joe’s blind spot and batters him with his punches.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 47 - The Great End
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Great End

    S2:E47

    No one doubts Jose’s victory, but something begins to change. While, Jose is unable to knockout Joe completely, Joe masters Jose’s corkscrew punch and continues to fight with a blatant disregard for his life.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Anti-Dempsey Perfected
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Anti-Dempsey Perfected

    S3:E12

    Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to take back the pace, Ippo begins to dodge the Bullets and get into a rhythm as he strikes back. Almost naturally he falls into the Dempsey Roll pattern, and Sawamura makes his move!

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 30 - Grand Champion... José
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Grand Champion... José

    S2:E30

    After successfully defending his title, Joe is eager to challenge Jose more than ever. Then one day, Yoko invites Joe to spend some time with Jose and his family on a horse ranch. Joe finally gets an opportunity to question Jose.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Fearless Challenger
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Fearless Challenger

    S3:E11

    Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of rhythm. He stubbornly forces his way inside, but is he charging headfirst into a trap?

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - A Fist That Picks You Up
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - A Fist That Picks You Up

    S3:E13

    The evolved Dempsey Roll saved Ippo from the jaws of defeat. Bolstered by the cheering fans, he chases down Sawamura. But with Sawamura more willing than ever to risk an illegal move, will Ippo's last bit of energy be enough to defend the title?

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - A Tear in a Girl-Delinquent's Eye? The End of the Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - A Tear in a Girl-Delinquent's Eye? The End of the Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge!

    S1:E13

    Ranma faces Kodachi in the ring, with the Black Rose's love on the line.

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    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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Hideo Takayashiki Ratings Summary

"For Whose sake...? Deadly Rush" is the best rated episode written by Hideo Takayashiki. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/19/1981 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "My Bantamweight... Weight Loss Challenge".