TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio(s): 4:3
Layers: single-sided/dual-layered

Credits:

Takamori Asao, Chiba Tetsuya, Aoi Teruhiko, Fujioka Jukei, Nakamura Shusei, Nishizawa Kazuko, Masao Yagi, A.R.A, Dezaki Osamu

Description:

The TV anime version of the sports manga classic "Ashita no Joe," in which a lonely boy, Takeshi Yabuki, continues to fight to pursue his dream of becoming a boxing champion, is now available in 4K restored and remastered high-definition on Blu-ray! Vol. 1 includes episodes 1-40! *4K restoration delivers unprecedented picture quality and stabilization! All previews for the next episode are included without missing any previews! The best-rated anime of all time with a 29.2% viewer rating (according to Video Research Kanto region) and still loved by viewers to this day! The directorial debut of Tadashi Izaki! The theme song sung by Isao Odo was also very popular at the time! ＜Blu-ray Specifications 1970 - 1971 Japan / Color / Approx. 1000 min / 4:3 (Pillar Box) / Monaural / Dual layer on one side / Episodes 1 - 40 (79 episodes in total) / 2-disc set Due to rights reasons, some of the music in the film has been replaced. The ending is recorded as it was in the original master version. Please note that some of the endings and previews may have roughness or smudges that are difficult to correct by remastering. ＜Special features Special video Pilot version (Aoyama) Special bonus Commentary (with comments by Chihara Jr. and Kendo Kobayashi) Design, specifications and special offers are subject to change without notice. Contents The story begins when a young boy, Takeshi Yabuki, wanders into the downtown business district that stretches across a bridge called the Incapacitating Bridge. He is a natural born windbag who shows off his fighting skills and saves a girl, Sachi, from being bullied by the yakuza. Tange Danpei, a fist-fighting fanatic, sees this and offers him a career in boxing, but he summarily rejects the offer. However, he is sent to a reformatory for cheating Yoko Shiraki, the daughter of a philanthropic conglomerate, out of her money, where he meets his future rival, Toru Rikiishi. After sinking under Rikiishi's punches and experiencing his first sense of defeat, he suddenly becomes interested in boxing and decides to undergo special training with Danpei. Thus begins a day of unimaginable struggle between the two young men. ＜Staff Original Story : Asao Takamori, Tetsuya Chiba Director : Tadashi Izaki Screenplay : Shunichi Yukimuro, Tadaaki Yamazaki Animation Director：Akio Sugino, Akihiro Kanayama, Shingo Araki Art Director：Teiichi Akashi Art Director：Takei Watanabe Music: Masao Yagi, A.R.A. Production: Mushi Productions Copyright: TMS Entertainment