How THIS Manga Inspired a GENERATION in Japan

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @_SMEAR_
    @_SMEAR_  10 місяців тому +46

    Happy 100k views on this Ashita no Joe project! Thank you for everyone that spent their time with this long time passion project of mine! It's been a while but I assure you that I'm in the process of delivering more quality content for you guys so stay tuned for my next video coming soon!
    As for some concerns I've seen from the comments, let me address them quickly here:
    "Music is too loud"
    I've taken note of this and will be more careful with the audio mixing for future videos moving forward. For now, I've hired a CC editor to encode english subtitles in this video for you guys so you could understand what I was saying in some parts of the video
    "What is the music playing at X part"
    I've told my CC editor to include as much of the titles of the OSTs used in the subs, but just to be safe, let me add the titles in this comment as well!
    -AnJ OP 2
    -Many Rivers to Cross by Jimmy Cliff
    -Rikishi's Theme
    -REMEMBER JOE
    Other than that, thank you for so many kind comments and support in the comment section below! I will definitely choose a handful of comments that are my most favorites to the next video. Thank you so much and let's all strive for a better tomorrow!

    • @Diraldir
      @Diraldir 9 місяців тому +1

      ASHITA NO JOE JUST GOT LICENSED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ENGLISH!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @totothedrifter
      @totothedrifter 7 місяців тому +2

      Will u be uploading again1??

    • @毛穴リーヴス-h6y
      @毛穴リーヴス-h6y 5 місяців тому +2

      Correction !
      Vice chief editor of Shonen Magazine : Teruo MIYAHARA

  • @HungNguyen-sy4oz
    @HungNguyen-sy4oz Рік тому +203

    The Americans have Balboa, the Japanese have Joe of Tomorrow. Strange how separated worlds can have similar heartfelt, timeless and yet never ceases to be inspiring stories.

    • @aaptyp
      @aaptyp 10 днів тому

      at the end of the day everyone is a human

  • @forgetfulstranger
    @forgetfulstranger Рік тому +630

    One of the few iconic animanga that change people's lives by how inspiring, realistic and authentic it is. It almost has a life of it's own. Joe Yabuki lives within all of us, right?

    • @cyberpunkfalangist2899
      @cyberpunkfalangist2899 Рік тому +6

      Honestly, I wish I could go out like Joe did.

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger Рік тому +13

      @@cyberpunkfalangist2899 me too man, me too... dying for something you love or doing what you love, one can only dream

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому +10

      ​@@forgetfulstrangerI don't u will have the guts to do that
      U need a certain amount of selfishness to abandon everything
      Joe yabuki in his fight abandoned his women yoko,
      His foster father coach,
      His best friend forgot his name
      And the kids who looked upto joe as hero
      Joe had that guts to abandon those things
      Ironically we doesn't possess that much of a
      Steel heart of a man

    • @cyberpunkfalangist2899
      @cyberpunkfalangist2899 Рік тому +5

      I know, right? A pure death, a warrior's death. I don't know if you fight, but there really is a certain kind of euphoria that you can only get in a good fight.@@forgetfulstranger

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger Рік тому

      ​@@adityannair6823 yeah looking up to Joe as the pinnacle of masculinity is not the point but you do you

  • @SlickSaiyan-ou2zc
    @SlickSaiyan-ou2zc Рік тому +96

    Joe has to be one of fictions most influential characters ever.

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому +5

      He is the best anime sports mc of all time

    • @R3TR0J4N
      @R3TR0J4N Рік тому +2

      I love how at the time people of japan found their role model to reflect their own

  • @stev1c1
    @stev1c1 Рік тому +117

    Yabuki Joe changed my life, ashita no joe will always remain the most important piece of media I've ever consumed, let's all burn out until nothing remains, nothing but pure white ash...

  • @leatheryfoot6354
    @leatheryfoot6354 4 місяці тому +6

    My favorite part of Ashita No Joe is that it isn't the story of The Champion. It's the story of The unranked fighter. The #100-#2 guys. It's the story of the unsung many who never achieve anything in the sport, but still fight like it was their last day.

  • @1231crazykiller
    @1231crazykiller 2 місяці тому +6

    In the 70s and they held a funeral for him, what a Chad

  • @komugemon8010
    @komugemon8010 Рік тому +51

    When people talk about the extreme behavior of online fans, I remember that back in the day a funeral was held for a fictional character. Shout outs to Ashita no Joe for being that incredible

  • @Sizdothyx
    @Sizdothyx Рік тому +317

    Japan's manga industry needs another Ashita no Joe. This was THE manga that kickstarted the economic boom of the 1980s. This manga released and echoed all the frustration and individuality inherent to a generation. It was THE manga that the youth of the time, who felt so disenfranchised get to their feet and give the middle finger to the old fogeys so that they could take the country and push it with or without them. Sadly, the generation raised by Ashita no Joe has fallen back on the culture that held THEM down and is keeping anything resembling Ashita no Joe for this generation and the last down with compliant, by-the-books stories like Konosuba and the horrible Isekai sub-sub-genre. There needs to be a story that rouses the youth, but instead subliminal pacifying messages in modern anime and manga exist to keep men down. Notice the facsimile of protagonists, the "literary reward matrix" in story progression. It's all there to keep them passive and adherent. It's borderline depressing. The color and individuality of Japan is now just a product without a soul, whose gears are turned by routine and the lie that your worth is tied to the society instead of what you decide for yourself.
    Ironically, the generation that was raised by Joe has forgotten what Joe taught them.

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому +16

      I would say in terms of influential joe gave neck to neck competition to captain tsubasa
      Well

    • @mr.morale_digitized
      @mr.morale_digitized Рік тому +9

      Boomers, am I right 🤷🏾‍♂️.

    • @skettlu2344
      @skettlu2344 Рік тому +22

      why did you mention konosuba like they can be compared. ruined your whole message

    • @arnowisp6244
      @arnowisp6244 Рік тому +1

      ​@@skettlu2344Konosuba is the greatest thing on Earth.

    • @Zen-zt4uk
      @Zen-zt4uk Рік тому +15

      @@arnowisp6244 My guy... I don't think that's what anyone meant

  • @AlCold8
    @AlCold8 3 місяці тому +4

    This is objectively the best and most important manga of all time. Its influence still lasts.

  • @joelin8805
    @joelin8805 7 місяців тому +7

    This video saved my life
    Thank you
    Thank you

  • @WickedAnimeTroll
    @WickedAnimeTroll Рік тому +61

    Over 50 years old and still as great as ever.
    We will always remember you, Joe.

  • @bradley8614
    @bradley8614 Рік тому +33

    I don't say this lightly, but of all the anime video essayists that pop up all the time, this video was very well structured and made. Thank you for actually having something to say and inform us on. I'm wishing you the best!

  • @Sqwivig
    @Sqwivig Рік тому +3

    I adore Ashita no Joe. It's my favorite anime of all time. I discovered it after watching Megalobox, another fantastic anime series that was a spinoff of Ashita no Joe. It's amazing in its own right and it's definitely worth watching if you like this series.
    Joe Yabuki is my favorite anime protagonist of all time. He feels like a real, living, breathing, feeling person, not just a character. ALL the characters feel like real people. When Rikiishi died I felt like a part of myself died. I was so invested in these characters and their lives. I wanted to see them succeed more than anything. But the worst gut punch to my heart was the fate of Carlos. Death almost seemed like a mercy in comparison to what Carlos went through. And the ending for Joe was just as tragic yet oddly satisfying. Joe went out on his own terms and it was beautifully bittersweet. This anime made me cry more than One Piece did, and that's saying a lot! I remember Joe ❤
    Also, 6:44 Osomatsu Kun!! I love that show too lol

  • @dante22723
    @dante22723 Рік тому +8

    Favourite anime of all time. Glad to see people talking about it!

  • @inazuma4811
    @inazuma4811 Рік тому +25

    I remember my dad giving me the entire series of Ashta no joe on my birthday. Amazing manga series.

  • @Pory404
    @Pory404 10 місяців тому +1

    underrated manga that deserves more praise and more respect! We will cross the bridge of tears in the opposite direction!!!

  • @giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947
    @giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947 Рік тому +103

    The work that created Battle Shounen, with struggles, effort and triumph, proved to be deeper than many Seinen, which is an entire demographic not a genre but which is always played against the Shounen and the Battle Shounen genre, and Ashita no Joe is deeper and more realistic and cruel than many of these Seinens Yes, these stories have a lot of fighting, as if we didn't have Battle Seinen focused on beatings and as if fighting wasn't a deep element of character development, it's through fighting that these characters develop that Joe evolves and devolves, but always moves forward even if it costs his life, that to me is more mature than regular Seinens fans can realize.

    • @SlapstickGenius23
      @SlapstickGenius23 Рік тому +2

      Wow! I talked to my younger cousin Hana about Tomorrow’s Joe, but she cannot watch it until she becomes a teenager.
      As a manga fan, I do want a spiritual successor to Tomorrow’s Joe as well. Because me and my fellow Gen Zeds aren’t happy about the overwhelming lack of powerfully good youth aimed shows this decade and before that.

    • @giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947
      @giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947 11 місяців тому

      @@SlapstickGenius23 It had to have a modern anime but retain the classic visual style and make people cry once again in time.

  • @belojah2
    @belojah2 Рік тому +5

    I've heard so much about this manga. Especially once I started reading hajime no ippo. The only thing about this mangas legacy that saddens me is that it is slowly being forgotten

  • @iggy4606
    @iggy4606 Рік тому +4

    I'm glad someone did a video about how ashita no joe impacted Japan during it's time great video!

    • @forgetfulstranger
      @forgetfulstranger Рік тому +2

      I still find it so insane that communists hijacked a plane because of ashita no joe 😭

  • @alkemus
    @alkemus Рік тому +10

    So nostalgic. Tommorrow's Joe was one of the first anime I ever watched. It aired dubbed in Mexico in the 80s along with Mazinger Z. Thanks for the vid, it really took me back.

    • @SlapstickGenius23
      @SlapstickGenius23 Рік тому

      Toei’s Mazinger Z has a Mexican Spanish re-dub with a newly current cast which has dubbed the characters in Mazinger Z infinity.
      It’s just loosely based on a much more ambitious manga, whose original Shueisha run has only been completed for both French and Italian markets a couple of years back.

  • @leoem4nuel
    @leoem4nuel Рік тому +14

    Thank you for covering Ashita no Joe in depth. I read the translated version of the manga in the 90s and would never thought that it was written in the 60s. That's how timeless the manga is.

  • @TFD.aep2
    @TFD.aep2 Рік тому +2

    Love you usage of the csm soundtrack. It feels great in this video and i personally love it sm

  • @IAMA1
    @IAMA1 Рік тому +20

    This video is great. I love your editing and music selection. I've only heard more about the anime and how revolutionary it was for the medium so hearing about the creation of the manga and how the story influenced Japan as a whole is amazing. It just makes me more mad that there isn't a high quality rerelease of the original anime series, only the second part and a recap movie. But after watching this, I'll try even harder to find it in high quality somewhere and start from the beginning of Joe's journey!!!

    • @Awais-aaa
      @Awais-aaa Рік тому +1

      You know you can watch the 70s anime online right? I really recommend it I havent watched the 80s one yet but 70s is my favorite anime of all time all ready and I honestly
      Can't imagine 80s being better but everyone says it is

    • @SlapstickGenius23
      @SlapstickGenius23 Рік тому

      @@Awais-aaa actually, Discotek distributes both Tomorrow’s Joe recap movies in North America.

    • @xqcpoggers6932
      @xqcpoggers6932 10 місяців тому +1

      I found it online in perfect hd quality

  • @samasora9398
    @samasora9398 Рік тому +12

    I have never read this manga, or do i know this manga, but the way you narrate just how influental and amazing Ashita no Joe is, i was convinced that i have to read it, even though it's really hard for me to have access to it, i have to someday read it as i was really inspired to somehow...recreate it, and after all of that i can't say enough word of how moved i am and how i shed a bit of tear watching the narration, keep it coming man, i would love to hear some more! Godspeed~!

    • @kimitohanahala8674
      @kimitohanahala8674 Рік тому +3

      Try mangasee if you're still having trouble.
      Read from left to right in volume 1, right to left in other volumes since volume 1 is flipped. In short, read in a sequence that makes sense.

    • @samasora9398
      @samasora9398 Рік тому +1

      @@kimitohanahala8674 thanks a lot for the suggestion man! I'll try it right awayy

    • @elmo4672
      @elmo4672 Рік тому

      ​@@samasora9398You can read it off mangadex as well; the site has a really neat UI.

    • @joya-pt9ot
      @joya-pt9ot Рік тому

      mangakakalot website

  • @abnoasmr4341
    @abnoasmr4341 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the awesome video! I didnt know Joe had this massive cultural impact. Made me love it even more!

  • @Dark00Spade
    @Dark00Spade Рік тому +17

    If someone who hasn't yet watched the anime comes around, I urge you to do so. It's a work of art that incapsulate Japan from those years. It's not a boxing story but the story of a kid who ends up boxing, it's packed with lessons (life, death, dreams and their cost) and - something modern mangas lack - consequences. It also offers some of the most beautiful songs in the field, seriously. The first season can be an hard watch because it has all the tropes from the old style but season two is vintage, just peak animation. Just know that the story hits hard, harder than Joe's cross-counter move. Cheers.

  • @andreamontagnese9956
    @andreamontagnese9956 Рік тому +5

    Masterpiece of a video.

  • @GensouChronicle
    @GensouChronicle Рік тому +7

    You definitely did the series justice with this video. Joe is my favorite manga character of all time, and I'm happy to see a video talk about the series this long after. Thank you for making it!

  • @FRjadNonong-xd9kk
    @FRjadNonong-xd9kk 11 місяців тому +2

    For me this manga just shows us when we were a kid that we are always wanting to be. And often be kinda sad if we were shouted

  • @maxf4
    @maxf4 10 місяців тому +8

    Most important piece of media I’ve ever read/watched, changed my life for the better.

  • @hbdouhbblehb
    @hbdouhbblehb 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video, I love how you took your time with the pacing!

  • @AteoBendito
    @AteoBendito 8 місяців тому +5

    Probably the best video about Ashita no Joe I've ever watched, thank you so much!

  • @nailwind
    @nailwind Рік тому +10

    To this day no character feels as alive as Joe. I revisit him every few months to remind myself what all of our personal fights are about.

  • @roderickhernandez9737
    @roderickhernandez9737 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this great video, I love Ashita no Joe

  • @PrinceAkaiVtuber
    @PrinceAkaiVtuber Рік тому +22

    Ashita no Joe really inspired me to take boxing training seriously and still to this day is one my all time favourite anime.

  • @AlryoLab
    @AlryoLab Рік тому +1

    👏👏 wonderfully made vídeo about the iconic Ashita no Joe. It’s amazing to learn how this story came to life. I read the manga many years ago and it touched me so much that changed me. Now I work hard today to become tomorrow’s Joe

  • @natema5927
    @natema5927 Рік тому +4

    Great video about a legendary series. I’d love to see more!

  • @ericmendoza8808
    @ericmendoza8808 День тому

    That is the only anime I believe my grandpa ever watched… it felt like if he just didn’t change the channel. But it was indeed that he watched that. He might not remember now , but It got lost until a few years I heard the opening and all the memories came back.
    He wanted to be a boxer and life made him be successful in other paths. Now I understand the message was for a man like him.

  • @thelastcube.
    @thelastcube. Рік тому +16

    thank you for introducing me to this manga, i will definitely check it out
    this was very well produced video, this channel is super underrated

    • @_SMEAR_
      @_SMEAR_  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed it and I'm happy that I got you interested in Ashita no Joe! I really appreciate your support!

  • @VedantFalcon
    @VedantFalcon Рік тому +7

    Amazing research, amazing presentstion, amazing video overall. Insta-subbed. Thanks for doing this, because this video is like a eulogy of AnJ for the older western fanbase and a 'why-you-should-watch' video for the newer gen. Kudos 👏

  • @sqrawnee7696
    @sqrawnee7696 7 місяців тому +4

    Really shows how lonely combat sports can be

  • @suehiro_bsd
    @suehiro_bsd 8 місяців тому +1

    patiently waiting for your next video

  • @alosayefmujtaba
    @alosayefmujtaba Рік тому +5

    Sometimes I wish Ippo have some tragic moments like Joe, I still love them both

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому +2

      ​@@AceshuraI don't that should be happen
      He will become a cheap copy

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому +3

      @@Aceshura i never said he is a copy
      And I am a manga reader I know he got punched drunk
      My point is that
      He shouldn't have a tragedic ending because it will be become a cheap copy
      I never said ippo as a cheap ok
      But if tragedy happens with his body then it will be like ashita no joe again

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому

      @@Aceshura ahh are u talking about sendo
      Yeah he is
      But he is 100 times less impactful
      Joe is a monster that can create a havoc in ring
      Unlike sendo

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому +2

      @@Aceshura I am not saying he is bad but as a character sendo is sure a power guy and
      A fun character but
      Man oh man
      Joe is just on another level
      He cannot be compared
      Joe yabuki I can say he is the best sports mc of all time

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому

      @@Aceshura ippo has hardship but is he a best mc of all time
      No
      Hajime no ippo is 2nd best because of every character
      Since every character is iconic be it the kohai,senpai
      Rivals and even the coach itself
      It is just a cummuliation of character that makes hajime no ippo as best
      Even background character like umezawa too
      But in terms of development ippo is way weaker but he is still likeable than 90 percentage of mc in sports because he can entertain the audience
      With his comedy
      Unlike other mc or example sakurai,ashito, sawamura, hinata
      Ippo is better since he does know how to entertain with his comedy
      Others look idiot when they do comedy
      And Ashita no joe is best just because of yabuki
      He himself alone carries the show

  • @zeonjoe16
    @zeonjoe16 Рік тому +4

    This bout to finna pop off.

    • @_SMEAR_
      @_SMEAR_  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate it brother!

  • @Omegatron-zj1jf
    @Omegatron-zj1jf Рік тому

    Amazing video.The ending really hit hard for me.

  • @dwanewiley7721
    @dwanewiley7721 Рік тому +3

    You sir have a new subscriber. Great storytelling

  • @thecatboss123
    @thecatboss123 Рік тому +1

    amazing, thank you for this great video

  • @edoardomaster64
    @edoardomaster64 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video, almost cried at the end

  • @Awais-aaa
    @Awais-aaa Рік тому +2

    Great video I always wanted someone to make a video about ashita no joe
    There are suprisingly few on youtube

    • @Awais-aaa
      @Awais-aaa Рік тому +1

      I litteraly clapped after watching the video thats how much I enjoyed it

  • @thelastcube.
    @thelastcube. 11 місяців тому

    this was recommended to me again today and glad to see it has gathered a sizeable audience now :D

  • @specialresp3ct
    @specialresp3ct Рік тому +1

    Cant wait for more of your stuff💯💯

  • @nguyenucthang2816
    @nguyenucthang2816 4 дні тому

    Thanks for your work ❤

  • @SaltedMallows
    @SaltedMallows Рік тому +3

    Hey Man, whatever doubts you have if any they'll still be there
    but just know that you put the video out and you began the journey into YT.
    This is a great introspective video and I really learned something new here. Keep it up.

  • @Rocky2345BETA
    @Rocky2345BETA Рік тому

    Whoever you are Smear, continue making videos as you immerse the the watcher with such well made mini-doc.

  • @mralef1596
    @mralef1596 9 місяців тому +1

    EXCELLENT WORK ❤❤❤

  • @tutubism
    @tutubism Рік тому +31

    I was never into sports, boxing or like the idea of competing for money & fame of any kind.. since i tended to be timid & shy. I was mostly an arts & science kind of person. i find sports to be competitive & pretentious for my taste. One of the major aspects that really drew me into this series was how relatable the main character's struggles & the various themes within the story was presented. Joe's growth & maturity as a character was also very touching & inspirational to me.
    I see Joe's path in becoming addicted/obssessed with boxing as more of a cautionary tale. I'm hoping this video will blow up & get more people's attention to read or watch this underrated character-driven underdog story from japan 👍

  • @jummijammi3329
    @jummijammi3329 10 місяців тому

    Damn this was a good video! Thanks for making this masterpiece!

  • @doodleboy1608
    @doodleboy1608 11 місяців тому

    honestly this video deserves more attention

  • @Alex-qn3yh
    @Alex-qn3yh 7 місяців тому

    Great video man, i can really sense the love and soul it went on this video.

  • @AadarshPNair-mw2jr
    @AadarshPNair-mw2jr Рік тому +1

    Yes...Joe will live in my heart till i die

  • @Ikanaidexyz
    @Ikanaidexyz 9 місяців тому +1

    Never had thought that i was going to see Terayama Shuji in a video about Ashita no Joe, and didnt that he was involved in Rikishi's funeral

  • @mr.gandar
    @mr.gandar Рік тому +2

    what a great narration man! please continue making reviews :D!!

    • @_SMEAR_
      @_SMEAR_  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @kenogawa514
    @kenogawa514 Рік тому

    This is the best Ashita no Joe vid I have ever seen

  • @1ain07
    @1ain07 Рік тому +1

    This was an amazing video I can’t wait for more🔥🔥🔥👏🏼

    • @_SMEAR_
      @_SMEAR_  Рік тому +1

      Glad you liked it! I have a lot more in store so I hope you look forward for the content to come!

    • @1ain07
      @1ain07 Рік тому

      @@_SMEAR_ can’t wait🔥🔥💯

  • @paulclavaud8888
    @paulclavaud8888 Рік тому +2

    I discovered your channel with this video and wow ! Your sense of timing and editing is great and it really enhances the story portrayed !!

  • @supdog8786
    @supdog8786 Рік тому +3

    Ashita no joe needs a remake

    • @adityannair6823
      @adityannair6823 Рік тому

      Well i would like to see it
      But what i am more interested
      In seeing the controversy
      Joe yabuki will create
      West people will definitely hate joe yabuki

    • @DUWANGlai_kangyi
      @DUWANGlai_kangyi Рік тому +1

      ​@@The_Forever_ManNaw man, a REAL remake as in a loyal adaptation of the manga all over again but with a better budget. Don't get me wrong, the original is iconic AF, but it'd be worth it seeing the anime remade in the current day

  • @MichaelBecx
    @MichaelBecx Рік тому

    Awesome video! I'll be picking up the manga now :D

  • @tryanything5473
    @tryanything5473 Рік тому

    you know the idea of dying for what you love is inspiring.

  • @junkstardustsynchron
    @junkstardustsynchron Рік тому

    Really solid breakdown of Ashita No Joe. Very iconic manga/anime

  • @keabonglol929
    @keabonglol929 Рік тому +1

    He is like superman ( Clark kent ) . Inspiration to Japanese people .
    Like superman legacy in usa .
    I love this manga .

  • @richatdastkey3555
    @richatdastkey3555 Рік тому +7

    well done mini doc. I felt like I was watching a great modern production like one could catch on broadcast TV. multiple times it gave me goosebumps

  • @elmo4672
    @elmo4672 7 місяців тому +3

    AnJ is finally being officially translated into English. Hope that helps it reach more people....

  • @yacinedbz-zf8yq
    @yacinedbz-zf8yq Рік тому +1

    my favorite shonen, truly a masterpiece
    thank you osamu dezaki

  • @blakbeareditz
    @blakbeareditz 5 місяців тому

    For any body whose wondering the song playing is Jimmy cliff-too many rivers to cross

  • @frodude
    @frodude Рік тому +3

    Joe, my hero forever

  • @thaiboychina5816
    @thaiboychina5816 Рік тому +1

    I think it's not a far stretch to think yabuki joe helped inspire jojo's, his name is Joe like joestar and like Jojo itself, while his hat and hair are very similar to jotaros, they both have ripped hats

  • @NelsonStJames
    @NelsonStJames Рік тому

    I really like the way you tell this story.

  • @Kagami360
    @Kagami360 Рік тому +1

    I'm glad to see ashita no joe love, the manga inspired me to draw a boxing manga myself 🥲

  • @aren7138
    @aren7138 Рік тому +1

    An underrated masterpiece❤

  • @antaresvasto7343
    @antaresvasto7343 Рік тому +3

    This video was amazing!! Man I even cried watching this! I've never heard or seen this manga and I cant wait to get started on it. Dropping a sub too!

  • @ehabl8816
    @ehabl8816 7 місяців тому

    I love this anime so much, it's absolutely perfect.

  • @anthonyness5360
    @anthonyness5360 5 днів тому

    That was a wonderfull video my friend!🎉😢😇❤️‍🔥🤝👏

  • @aditbanerjee10
    @aditbanerjee10 Рік тому

    I absolutely love this video, i have a playlist with my most favorite video essays. this is the 12th

  • @OrichalcumHammer
    @OrichalcumHammer Рік тому

    Ashita No Joe - Interesting title worth checking out considering its influence on Manga in general.

  • @crabohato4954
    @crabohato4954 8 місяців тому +9

    Just finished watching AnJ 2 months ago. No other piece of media has really impacted as much as this show alone. Joe as a character is far from perfect, he isn't a conventional "idol" nor a "hero". Joe in the beginning of the series is a rowdy delinquent. He's untrustworthy, conventionally stupid, and extremely violent on some occasions. But as the series goes on, as misfortune after misfortune strikes Joe, he grows. He develops a real sense of morale, you end up really respecting him. His actions end up motivating you. Seeing Joe start from nothing, go to hell, and having a satisfying ending for his own character is beautiful

  • @Lostsock3000
    @Lostsock3000 5 місяців тому +1

    So this is the first "Literally Me" character 8:32

  • @mikechinas7871
    @mikechinas7871 5 місяців тому

    Good job. I can tell how much this story mean to you. Thank you for the video and sharing your thoughts.

  • @xgamer560
    @xgamer560 Рік тому

    Amazing video. You have a lot of potential for sure can’t wait to see what you make tomorrow

  • @TheMoog7
    @TheMoog7 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @animeanxiety
    @animeanxiety Рік тому

    Very well made video, good job dude 👌

  • @monke9386
    @monke9386 Рік тому +6

    this realy is a great video, i thought you were a massive channel because of the clean delivery and smooth editing but goddamn this is underrated, i truly hope you make more videos and ill try to share this with every friend that would enjoy this topic, much love from jordan

  • @avaranabraham8507
    @avaranabraham8507 Рік тому +2

    He is the anime rocky

    • @SlapstickGenius23
      @SlapstickGenius23 Рік тому +2

      Better than Rocky Balboa. Also predating him by eight years.

  • @JoeXCR7
    @JoeXCR7 8 місяців тому

    Fire video,and fire story telling 🔥🔥🔥

  • @mobpsy1526
    @mobpsy1526 Рік тому +4

    I enjoyed the video a lot. Lots of detailed knowledge that you present in a suspensful way. I have watched the anime but had no idea that it is this HUGE of a legacy.

  • @herr_rudolf
    @herr_rudolf Рік тому +1

    Excelent Video, I'm already subscribed, keep it up!

  • @teddybear0116
    @teddybear0116 Рік тому

    What a great video man!

  • @hido...
    @hido... 2 місяці тому +1

    Can’t really get into it ever since I got curious and did research on the manga writer. It’s a shame what happened to his daughter as well. It was really tragic. I know I’m probably missing out on something that would probably be in my top 10 seeing how much I enjoyed Megalo Box.

    • @hido...
      @hido... 2 місяці тому

      Actually fuck this mind set ima check it out one day.

    • @Jkhealth964
      @Jkhealth964 2 місяці тому

      ​@@hido...There is always a tommorow

    • @hido...
      @hido... 2 місяці тому +1

      @Jkhealth964 I'm already on ep 15. Actually peak. I'm kinda scared to continue since I got spoiled on Rikishi, but ima keep going.

    • @hido...
      @hido... 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Jkhealth964 yeah I did my research. I’ll prob check the episodes after 54 when I finish watching.

  • @sid7020
    @sid7020 Рік тому +2

    Good shit brother! Keep it up ❤

    • @_SMEAR_
      @_SMEAR_  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! This video was research heavy so I'm glad you enjoyed it until the end!

  • @jacklazorik4711
    @jacklazorik4711 Рік тому

    Awesome video! I’m a fan of Hajime No Ippo and I will definitely check this manga out. Thank you.