Classic Boxing Manga ‘Ashita no Joe’ to Get English Publication by Kodansha

Summary

• Ashita no Joe’ boxing manga in English by Kodansha

• The story follows Joe Yabuki, a troubled orphan who becomes a boxer and faces various challenges and rivals in and out of the ring. 

‘Ashita no Joe’ is a widely celebrated sports manga that’s been regarded as a masterpiece of the genre. This cultural phenomenon has inspired countless other anime and manga works. 

It’s an incredibly inspiring and thrilling story that has already been transformed into two anime series, a live-action adaptation, and even a musical. And now, it’s finally getting published in English, making it accessible to a much broader audience.

Kodansha will publish ‘Ashita no Joe’ boxing manga in English with the name ‘Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow.’ 

The company will release the manga physically in eight oversized hardcover volumes and digitally, starting in December 2024. The release will mark the manga’s first official English translation.

The manga has been widely praised by both readers and critics alike, owing to its realistic and emotionally charged characters, intense and thrilling boxing matches, and insightful social commentary on post-war Japan. 

Throughout the manga, several recurring themes are explored, including friendship, rivalry, ambition, redemption, and death, which add depth and complexity to the story. Additionally, the manga’s iconic and tragic ending has become one of the most unforgettable moments in manga history.

If you’re in search of a motivating and action-packed read, then I highly recommend taking a look at the ‘Ashita no Joe’ manga. It will surely keep you engaged and inspired throughout.

About Ashita no Joe

Ashita no Joe is a Japanese boxing manga series written by Asao Takamori (the alias of Japanese author and illustrator Ikki Kajiwara) and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba.

Ashita no Joe was first serialized by Kodansha in Weekly Shonen Magazine from January 1, 1968 to May 13, 1973 and was later collected into 20 tankōbon volumes.

The story follows a young man named Joe Yabuki and his boxing career as a Bantamweight.

He falls into one of Tokyo’s slums and gets into a fight with a local gang and his street fighting skills get him the attention of a washed-up alcoholic boxing trainer. Joe still commits money-making scams and lands himself in prison.

While serving time, he meets another boxer named Rikiishi Tooru who gets Joe interested in boxing. Upon release, Joe then pursues a boxing career.

Source: ICv2