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Megalobox

2018 • TMS Entertainment

Format
TV
Aired
2018
Episodes
13
Status
Finished
Studio
TMS Entertainment · 3xCube · Kodansha · TBS
Genres
Action · Drama · Science fiction · Sports
5,131anime tracked
0copies listed for sale
Synopsis

"To be quiet and do as you're told, that's the cowardly choice." These are the words of Junk Dog, an underground fighter of Megalo Box, an evolution of boxing that utilizes mechanical limbs known as Gear to enhance the speed and power of its users. Despite the young man's brimming potential as a boxer, the illegal nature of his participation forces him to make a living off of throwing matches as dictated by his boss Gansaku Nanbu. However, this all changes when the Megalo Box champion Yuuri enters his shabby ring under the guise of just another challenger. Taken out in a single round, Junk Dog is left with a challenge: "If you're serious about fighting me again, then fight your way up to me and my ring."

Filled with overwhelming excitement and backed by the criminal syndicate responsible for his thrown matches, Junk Dog enters Megalonia: a world-spanning tournament that will decide the strongest Megalo Boxer of them all. Having no name of his own, he takes on the moniker of "Joe" as he begins his climb from the very bottom of the ranked list of fighters. With only three months left to qualify, Joe must face off against opponents the likes of which he has never fought in order to meet the challenge of his rival.

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Megalobox was produced by TMS Entertainment to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic manga Ashita no Joe. Released in 2018, the series reimagines the gritty themes of the original story in a futuristic, dystopian setting where fighters integrate mechanical gear known as 'gear' into their bodies. Director Yō Moriyama and his team aimed to capture a retro aesthetic by utilizing traditional animation techniques that evoke the rugged, low-fidelity feel of 1990s anime, intentionally distancing the series from the polished digital look prevalent in modern productions.

The series received widespread critical acclaim for its atmosphere, pacing, and the soulful jazz-infused soundtrack composed by Mabanua. By stripping away the polish of high-budget contemporary animation, the creators successfully honored the desperate, underdog narrative of the source material while introducing it to a new generation. Its reception established it as a standout example of how classic storytelling tropes can be effectively adapted into unique, genre-blending visual experiences.

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