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Season 1

7.7/10498 votes
Those are the Eyes of a Beast!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/1970
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
7.8/10384 votes
The Live in the Square Jungle
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/1970
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: Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.4/10350 votes
Face the Fangs of the Beast
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/1970
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Seiji Okuda
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.4/10370 votes
Shed Tears for the Burning Fist!
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/1970
Joe holes up in an abandoned building after he gets caught lying to con people out of money.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10345 votes
For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/1970
Tange sends Joe a letter to teach him boxing while he's at the police hospital waiting for his fate.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.9/10333 votes
Explode! Left Jab!
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/1970
Joe ends up in a juvenile classification home and is quickly put into his place after trying to be cocky against his fellow inmates and their boss Nishi.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.1/10325 votes
Don`t Judge the Wolf!
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/1970
Joe, Tange, and the kids show up to court to hear if Joe will be sent off to the juvenile training school.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.4/10323 votes
Toko High Security Juvenile Prison
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/1970
Joe and Nishi spend their first night at the Toko Special Juvenile Training School and are quickly put into their places.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10318 votes
His Name is Rikiishi Toru!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/1970
Joe and Nishi are sent out with the rest of the inmates to do some farmwork. Later on, Nishi comes up with a plan to help Joe escape the island, but they meet a man named Toru Rikiishi.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.1/10305 votes
Scream of the Red Sunset!
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/1970
Joe is completely out of it after getting punched by Rikiishi. However, later on, he had a huge surprise in store for everyone.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.5/10302 votes
Burn at the Bottom of Hell!
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/1970
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10305 votes
Shout at the Burning Sun
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/1970
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: Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10300 votes
Stand in the Ring of Destiny
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/24/1970
Joe and Rikiishi prepare for their upcoming match. After seeing just how powerful Joe's new punch is, Rikiishi devises a unique training method to counter it.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.7/10361 votes
Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/1/1970
Joe and Rikiishi finally have their first match. But for some reason, Danpei tells Joe to let Rikiishi keep knocking him down. Who will be the winner in the end?
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.9/10295 votes
White Mat's Lullaby
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/8/1970
Moved by the fight between Joe and Rikiishi, the inmates also start boxing.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10278 votes
The Setting Sun of Treachery
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/15/1970
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10274 votes
Alone in the Middle of a Storm
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/22/1970
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: Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.1/10274 votes
Ring Ropes of Despair
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 7/29/1970
The dormitory boxing tournament begins and everyone finds out just how Aoyama defeated Numata.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Toshio Hirata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.2/10273 votes
The Fearsome Liver Blow
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/5/1970
Joe and Aoyama's match finally begins, but who will come out on top?
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.0/10362 votes
Battle Scarred Victory
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/12/1970
Joe and Aoyama's match concludes and Tange reveals something to our two fighters.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.8/10291 votes
A Small Fight with a Big Honor
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/19/1970
Rikiishi tells Joe that they need to have their match sooner because something came up, so they have an unofficial match out in the rain.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Toshio Hirata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.4/10279 votes
The Legendary Rikiishi Tooru
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/26/1970
Rikiishi leaves Toko Special Juvenile Training School and Joe feels empty inside. Meanwhile, the final match of the dorm boxing tournament is about to begin.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.4/10286 votes
Farewell, Juvenile Prison
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/2/1970
Following Rikiishi and Aoyama, Nishi is also going to leave the juvenile training school, leaving Joe all alone.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.2/10273 votes
Return to Slum Town
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/9/1970
Joe finally leaves the juvenile training school and goes back to the slums where he's welcomed back with open arms, and Danpei has a surprise for him.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
6.6/10274 votes
Law of the Stray Dog
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/16/1970
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.2/10258 votes
License of Despair
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 9/23/1970
Tange goes to the Japan Boxing Association to get his gym officially recognized. Meanwhile, Joe starts working at the grocery store Nishi works at.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Toshio Hirata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.5/10262 votes
Bridge to Tomorrow
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 9/30/1970
Tange is unable to get the license for his gym, but then, an unexpected visitor gives them an unbelievable offer.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.5/10261 votes
Wager for Glory
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 10/7/1970
Joe goes to see the All Japan Rookie Championship Tournament and figures out a way to get one of the members of the Boxing Association to give Tange the license he needs for his gym.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.9/10249 votes
Challenge for Tomorrow
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 10/14/1970
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: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.2/10249 votes
The Ordeal of the Pro Test
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 10/21/1970
Joe and Nishi go take the pro boxing test and Joe finds out that it's not as easy as he thought it would be.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10245 votes
Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 10/28/1970
Joe passes the B-rank exam and takes his first real step towards becoming a pro.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.3/10250 votes
The Road to the Shining Ring
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 11/4/1970
Nishi and Joe both have their debut matches in the pro ring.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hideo Nishimaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.9/10247 votes
Hooray for the First Victory
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 11/11/1970
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: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10240 votes
The Aspiring Boxer
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 11/18/1970
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10243 votes
Do Your Best! Nishi!
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 11/25/1970
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.5/10237 votes
Wolf Kanagushi Bares His Fangs
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 12/2/1970
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
8.5/10248 votes
Training Furiously
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 12/9/1970
Joe, Tange, and Nishi are anxious about what Wolf's secret training could be. The kids decide they'll sneak into the Asia Boxing Club to find out what Wolf's training is, but things go terribly wrong.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.0/10302 votes
The Greatest Six-Round Bout in History
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 12/16/1970
Joe and Wolf's match finally begins. Whose training will bring them victory?
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.4/10376 votes
The Triple Cross of Victory
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 12/23/1970
Joe and Wolf's intense match finally comes to an end. Who will stand victorious?
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.6/10236 votes
An Oath to the Snow
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 12/30/1970
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Toshio Hirata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.4/10242 votes
Rikiishi Tooru`s Challenge
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 1/6/1971
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.4/10252 votes
A Man`s World
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 1/13/1971
Joe and Rikiishi continue training for their match. However, Rikiishi is starting to worry Yoko and Mikinosuke because he is going to extreme lengths to lose weight.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.6/10250 votes
A Cruel Weight Loss
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 1/20/1971
Tange formally accepts Shiraki Gym's match request between Rikiishi and Joe and he tells Joe about Rikiishi's brutal weight loss regimen. Meanwhile, Nishi doesn't seem to be losing any weight...
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.1/10232 votes
Rikiishi Tooru`s Hard Fight!
Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 1/27/1971
Rikiishi has his first match as a bantamweight against Pancho Leo. Who will come out on top?
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10233 votes
Sway Back to Defeat Rikiishi!
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 2/3/1971
Joe asks Tange and Nishi to help him improve his sway backs so he has a way to counter Rikiishi.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Norio Kitajima
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.7/10273 votes
The Man Who Risked Death
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 2/10/1971
While Joe continues his intense training, Rikishi is equally devoted to maintaining his weight.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10246 votes
The Two Before the Storm
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 2/17/1971
On the day of the match, Joe and Danpei reunite with Rikishi during the weigh-in and acknowledge his impressive weight-cutting success.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.6/10267 votes
Showdown of Destiny
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 2/24/1971
Joe realizes that Rikishi has stabilized his body after extreme weight loss.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.2/10334 votes
An Endless Deathmatch
Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 3/3/1971
Rikishi's uppercut grazes Joe's cheek, causing it to bleed. Alarmed, Joe moves in close during the third round, leading to an intense exchange of hooks.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Kazunori Tanahashi
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.7/10566 votes
End of the Battle
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 3/10/1971
Joe fortifies his guard for the first time in his professional career, but Rikishi's fierce attack knocks him down.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.8/101,272 votes
Burnt-out Life
Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 3/17/1971
The fierce battle ends. Joe extends a congratulatory handshake to Rikishi, who starts to smile but collapses onto the mat.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.3/10370 votes
Farewell, Rikiishi Toru
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 3/24/1971
On the day of Rikishi's funeral, Joe leaves their condolences to Danpei and Nishi and tries to distract himself by playing energetically with the children by the riverside.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.3/10336 votes
The Man I Hate
Season 1 Episode 53 - Aired 3/31/1971
Joe wanders through the town on a snowy night, carrying memories of Rikishi. To Joe, who has no family, Rikishi was an irreplaceable presence...
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.8/10254 votes
The Ten-Count Bell of Sorrow
Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 4/7/1971
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: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.8/10181 votes
The Wandering Ballad
Season 1 Episode 55 - Aired 4/14/1971
Joe sees Wolf Kanagushi, who has become a bodyguard for the yakuza, on the streets.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Kazunori Tanahashi
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.8/10155 votes
The Wolf Revives
Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 4/21/1971
The brawl with Gondo is treated as extenuating circumstances. After being informed by reporters, Danpei quickly retrieves Joe.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.8/10147 votes
A Wounded Beast
Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 4/28/1971
Joe continues training and lands a powerful body blow during sparring with Nishi. However, Nishi notices that Joe avoids striking the head, arousing suspicion.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.8/10149 votes
The Body Blow of Victory
Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 5/5/1971
The ten-round match between Joe and Tonotani begins. Danpei and Nishi, concealing their concerns, watch over Joe.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.5/10144 votes
The Looming Black Shadow
Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 5/12/1971
Having returned to form, Joe defeats several Japanese bantamweight contenders with his fierce body attacks.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Motoo Honda
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.8/10146 votes
The Fierce Sparring
Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 5/19/1971
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Noboru Ishiguro
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.8/10144 votes
The Thrown Towel
Season 1 Episode 61 - Aired 5/26/1971
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hideaki Kitano
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10145 votes
Rikiishi Toru was Alive
Season 1 Episode 62 - Aired 6/2/1971
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshifumi Seyama
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.2/10146 votes
The Final Challenge
Season 1 Episode 63 - Aired 6/9/1971
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: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.1/10142 votes
Enter Carlos
Season 1 Episode 64 - Aired 6/16/1971
Carlos prays for both fighters' success in the ring for Joe's match against Nangou. As the fight begins, Joe faces his poor condition and a referee influenced by the Hyo clan.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Motoo Honda
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.8/10142 votes
As Long as There's the Ring
Season 1 Episode 65 - Aired 6/23/1971
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
8.3/10147 votes
Setting Out for Tomorrow
Season 1 Episode 66 - Aired 6/30/1971
Joe departs from the Namidabashi Bridge early in the morning and meets a boy who dreams of traveling to far-off places on his way to Ueno Station. Joe sympathizes with his story.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Soji Yoshikawa
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.6/10141 votes
A Little Adventure
Season 1 Episode 67 - Aired 7/7/1971
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Hiroshi Saito
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.9/10138 votes
Fixed Match
Season 1 Episode 68 - Aired 7/14/1971
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: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10149 votes
Lullaby of the Ranch
Season 1 Episode 69 - Aired 7/21/1971
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
8.3/10142 votes
The Guy I'm Worried About
Season 1 Episode 70 - Aired 7/28/1971
Yoko organizes a Carlos vs. Nangou match in Sendai, where Joe performs. Interested in Joe, Carlos and Robert visit the Namidabashi Bridge and learn how much Joe is still loved by the community.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.1/10137 votes
Carlos the Uncrowned Emperor
Season 1 Episode 71 - Aired 8/4/1971
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: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10137 votes
Return to the Shining Ring
Season 1 Episode 72 - Aired 8/11/1971
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.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.2/10141 votes
The Cross Counter Returns
Season 1 Episode 73 - Aired 8/18/1971
Returning to Tokyo, Joe visits Yoko and requests to spar with Carlos. Reluctantly, Yoko agrees and insists they use heavier 16-ounce gloves for safety.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Motoo Honda
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.7/10141 votes
Setting Out Today
Season 1 Episode 74 - Aired 8/25/1971
Tange Gym fell into disrepair during Joe's absence. Joe begins rebuilding it with Danpei and the children.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Masami Hata
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
7.9/10147 votes
Carlos, Magician of the Ring
Season 1 Episode 75 - Aired 9/1/1971
As Joe resumes training in the Namidabashi slums, Noriko watches with a complex expression. Meanwhile, the day of Carlos's match against Harashima arrives.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Masayuki Hayashi
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10144 votes
The Burning Challenge
Season 1 Episode 76 - Aired 9/8/1971
Yoko finalizes the contract for a Carlos vs. Tiger match. Carlos confidently declares he will win with a first-minute KO.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
8.0/10148 votes
Battle of Men
Season 1 Episode 77 - Aired 9/15/1971
Robert's old friend, promoter Henry James, arrives in Japan. Henry arranges a match between Carlos and the world champion, Jose Mendoza, and proposes canceling the fight with Joe.
Director: Osamu Dezaki, Motoo Honda
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.1/10199 votes
Duel!! Carlos Vs. Yabuki Joe
Season 1 Episode 78 - Aired 9/22/1971
The day of Carlos's match against Tiger arrives. As a boxing fan, Danpei expresses his feelings about Joe's journey. Yoko quietly encourages Joe as they pass in the hallway.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki
9.6/10358 votes
Let the Shining Tomorrow Burn in the Distance!!
Season 1 Episode 79 - Aired 9/29/1971
Carlos counters Joe's rope-side techniques with an improvised move, nullifying Joe's strategy. He then proposes an all-out brawl with no tricks.
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Writer: Osamu Dezaki