The Best Episodes Written By Haruya Yamazaki

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   #1 - Messenger From Hell... Joe Yabuki

   S2:E310/27/1980

   Joe proves his comeback K.O. victory is no fluke. With his powerful punches, Joe sends his opponents to the hospital one after another. The rival boxing club owners see Joe as a serious threat and band together to get rid of him.

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   #2 - Back Then, The Ten-Point Bell Ringed

   S2:E411/3/1980

   Joe, a fledgling boxer, is unfairly matched up against Tiger Ozaki, the National Bantamweight Champion. Despite the odds, Joe sees it as an opportunity to instantly climb to the top and is confident he can defeat Tiger Ozaki. However, right before the bout, a member of Tiger Ozaki's team reveals they have discovered Joe's weakness.

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   #3 - Wandering... Like a Wild Beast

   S2:E711/24/1980

   Without a club willing to organize a bout against him, Joe's career seems over for certain. Even Danpei says, "Joe Yabuki, the boxer is dead" and urges him to retire. Unable to accept his career may be over, Joe is at a loss. Then, he receives an invitation from Yoko to see Carlos Rivera's fight. What kind of man and boxer is Carlos Rivera?

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   #4 - That Guy... Burning Man Carlos

   S2:E812/1/1980

   Danpei closes the gym and disappears to make Joe realize that his career is over. However, Joe refuses to give up boxing and continues to train. He catches Carlos Rivera's second match on TV and realizes what he saw during Carlos' first match was no trick of the eye. He visits the Shiraki Gym where Carlos is training and offers to be his sparring partner.

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   #5 - Beginning of the Struggle... Carlos VS Joe

   S2:E1112/22/1980

   As the New Year's Eve bell counts down the passing year, Joe and Carlos' bout kick off with the sound of the boxing bell. Joe and Carlos put on a heated and breathtaking fight. However, Joe is unable to land his forte, the cross-counter. With no other option, Joe makes a daring attack by the ropes, but will it be enough to defeat Carlos?

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   #6 - Night of the Snow Storm... The Endless Fight

   S2:E1212/29/1980

   Joe loses consciousness after being hit with Carlos' powerful uppercut. However, he refuses to go down without spending every last ounce of his strength. Carlos' "invincible punch" mercilessly rains down on Joe. Their fierce fight continues, as both boxers fight with all their might. Who will be victorious?

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   7.0/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Resurrection! The Psycho Gun!

   S1:E110/7/1982

   Johnson, a salaryman in the future, spends a lazy Sunday by going to the Dream Trip theater. However, the dream chosen for him will not be the one he receives...

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   #8 - Remi from Chavanon Village

   S1:E110/2/1977

   Remi: The boy from Chavanon's village is the presentation of the series and shows us the early days of Remi living with his mother in a modest village in Central France.

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   #9 - Long Time Enemy! Crystal Boy

   S1:E310/21/1982

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    #10 - The Magician's Identity!

    S1:E611/11/1982

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    #11 - Bye! My Cobra!

    S1:E315/19/1983

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