Tomorrow's Joe 2 (Original Japanese Audio) Season 1 Episode 3 The Messenger From Hell... Joe Yabuki

  • October 27, 1980
  • 24 min

The Messenger From Hell... Joe Yabuki is the third episode of the first season of Tomorrow's Joe 2, a Japanese anime series. In this episode, the main character, Joe Yabuki, is recruited by the gym owner, Danpei Tange, to participate in a boxing tournament. However, Joe is reluctant to take part as he wants to fight on his own terms.

Danpei manages to persuade Joe to enter the tournament by offering him the chance to win a large sum of money. Joe agrees but soon realizes that he has been tricked as the tournament is rigged in favor of the organizer's boxer, Rikiishi. Despite this, Joe manages to win his first match and gets increasingly determined to win the tournament.

However, problems arise when a former boxer, who was disgraced and banned from the sport, shows up at the gym. This man, known as The Messenger From Hell, challenges Joe to a fight as he wants revenge for being humiliated in the past. Joe agrees to the fight, and the stakes are raised when The Messenger demands that, if Joe loses, he must leave boxing forever.

As the day of the fight approaches, tensions rise as Joe realizes the importance of the match. He must win to prove his worth as a boxer and also to overcome the odds stacked against him. However, The Messenger is a fierce opponent and Joe must give his all to win the match.

The episode culminates in an intense, action-packed fight between Joe and The Messenger. Both boxers are pushed to their limits, and the outcome of the match is uncertain until the very end. Will Joe emerge victorious, or will he be forced to give up boxing forever? Viewers must tune in to find out.

Overall, The Messenger From Hell... Joe Yabuki is a thrilling episode that showcases the determination and skill of its main character. It also highlights the corrupt nature of the boxing world and the struggles that boxers face in their quest for success. Fans of sports anime will surely enjoy this episode, as well as the rest of the Tomorrow's Joe 2 series.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 27, 1980
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English