Ashita no Joe

Synopsis

Joe Yabuki has learned how to toughen up and stop trusting others after a troubling youth spent bouncing between orphanages and fending off bullies. After finally escaping the cycle of violent temporary homes, Joe adopts a delinquent lifestyle in the streets of San'ya, a slum in Tokyo. He makes his way through the world with his fists, picking fights with anyone he pleases.

Background

has sold over 20 million copies, was adapted to two anime series and films, as well as two live-action films in 1970 and 2011. Both the titular character and series have become an incredibly influential part of Japanese pop-culture. The series has been published in English as by Kodansha USA under the Vertical Comics imprint since December 24, 2024. It was published in French by Glénat Editions and in Italian by Star Comics.

Details

Genres	Drama,Slice of Life,Sports,Combat Sports,Shounen
Authors	Kajiwara, Ikki,Chiba, Tetsuya,Kajiwara, Ikki,Chiba, Tetsuya
Serialization	Shounen Magazine (Weekly)
Published	N/A