Joe Yabuki is an aimless young man who runs away from an orphanage with no money and no place to stay. He runs into a former boxing trainer, Danpei, who still has a strong passion for boxing. Danpei watches Joe fight and regains his desire to train future boxers. Joe, however, does not have any interest in boxing until he ends up in a juvenile prison where he meets Rikiishi, a former boxing prodigy. They quickly develop a rivalry, and a newfound interest in boxing overcomes everybody in prison, including Joe.
Native Title: あしたのジョー
Also Known As: Tomorrow’s Joe
Screenwriter: Shinozaki Eriko
Director: Sori Fumihiko
Genres: Drama, Sports
Source: https://mydramalist.com/2364-ashita-no-joe
Movie: Ashita no Joe
Country: Japan
Release Date: Feb 11, 2011
Duration: 2 hr. 11 min.
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