Joe vs. Joe

A raw, brooding boxing drama where bruised pride and past pain collide in the ring, leaving a heavy, restless mood.

Created by

Shigeharu Takahashi

Genres

Animation

Starring

Koji Yusa, Daisuke Kishio, Reiko Kiuchi

Overview

Joe Yuki, one of the coolest DJs in Shibuya, has a secret identity as the leader of gangs. Because of his traumatic childhood, he fiercely hates "weaklings" and sees winning as his only option in life. One night, an old man is being taunted by the kid known as "the human punching bag." The old man reminds Joe of his parents and childhood, and he uncontrollably challenges the kid to a fight. A fight in which he's defeated, and his pride is utterly shattered into pieces.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, trauma, obsession, class

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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