Ashita no Joe: Masshiro ni Moe Tsukiro!

When night falls, and one’s thoughts shift to those of heroic figures doomed to meet a tragic end, one must consider the story of Ashita no Joe. During the turbulent 1970s in Japan, Joe Yabuki rose from humble origins in the Doya slums and grim prospects to the top ranks of the boxing elite, becoming a hero to manga readers and college students across the country in the process.