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The Best Episodes Directed By Yoshiyuki Tomino

Every TV Episode Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Farewell, Juvenile Prison
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E23

    Following Rikiishi and Aoyama, Nishi is also going to leave the juvenile training school, leaving Joe all alone.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 25 - Law of the Stray Dog
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E25

    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.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 29 - Challenge for Tomorrow
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E29

    Tange is able to get the license for his gym after the stunt Joe pulled at the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament, but he says that Joe's not ready to become a pro yet himself. However, Joe's got his own ideas.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 33 - Hooray for the First Victory
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E33

    Everyone celebrates after Joe's first victory. Noriko gets him violets but those are quickly overshadowed by the giant bouquet of roses Yoko sends him.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 35 - Do Your Best! Nishi!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E35

    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.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 41 - Rikiishi Tooru`s Challenge
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E41

    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.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 48 - Showdown of Destiny
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E48

    Joe realizes that Rikishi has stabilized his body after extreme weight loss.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 54 - The Ten-Count Bell of Sorrow
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E54

    Three days after Joe disappeared, a ten-count gong was held at Korakuen Hall to mourn Rikishi's death. Joe watches the scene on a street-side TV.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 56 - The Wolf Revives
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E56

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

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 63 - The Final Challenge
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E63

    The slump in Joe's performance casts a shadow over the slums. Even so, Joe continues his desperate battle against himself, repeatedly striking the sandbag's temple position.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 68 - Fixed Match
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E68

    Joe's new career in the traveling show begins. Kawano attempts to promote Joe as a star by arranging fixed matches and instructing the others to take deliberate losses.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 71 - Carlos the Uncrowned Emperor
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E71

    Joe's performances continue at the sparsely attended Hakusan Shrine. During a break, Joe positions himself in front of the TV Kawano bought, intently watching Carlos's match against Nangou.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 72 - Return to the Shining Ring
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E72

    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.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Tomino
    Writer:N/A

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Yoshiyuki Tomino Ratings Summary

"Farewell, Juvenile Prison" is the best rated episode directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. It scored 10.0/10 from 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on September 2, 1970.