Ashita No Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow 4 - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Tetsuya Chiba, Asao TakamoriSeries:Ashita No Joe: Fighting for TomorrowPublish date:2025-12-23Pages:588
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Vertical ComicsISBN-13:9781647294908ISBN-10:1647294908UPC:9781647294908Book Category:Comics & Graphic NovelsBook Subcategory:East Asian Style, Sports, Media Tie-InBook Topic:MangaSize:8.11 x 6.21 x 2.01 inchesWeight:1.8Product ID:SC1G0V0DGW
A massive cultural phenomenon, made even bigger by the hit anime based on it. To this day, "Ashita no Joe" remains one of the most important manga of all time, and now it will finally see the light of day in English for the first time! THE PECULIAR TRAGEDY OF THE BOXER After their decisive bout, the end of Joe's great rivalry with Rikiishi sends him spiraling into the depths of despair--where does a rowdy underdog go when he has nothing left to fight for? But when an unexpected new rival provides Joe with a fresh challenge, will he be able to claw his way out of the gutter once again...? This universally acclaimed classic is much more than a sports manga: it is a cultural touchstone and a realist masterpiece, perhaps the most prominent series ever to eschew any hint of the superhuman or supernatural, yielding a keenly observed human drama that captured the hearts of an entire generation on its way to becoming a runaway bestseller. Serialized from 1968-1973, Ashita no Joe made a particular impact on college students and the working class, who saw their own experience reflected in Joe's struggle. To this day, it remains one of the most important manga ever published, and this landmark omnibus edition marks its first appearance in English translation. Hitmaker Asao Takamori was arguably the biggest manga author of his day, while the massively influential Tetsuya Chiba was awarded the prestigious Order of Culture by the Japanese government in 2024, the first manga artist ever to receive that honor.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Vertical ComicsISBN-13:9781647294908ISBN-10:1647294908UPC:9781647294908Book Category:Comics & Graphic NovelsBook Subcategory:East Asian Style, Sports, Media Tie-InBook Topic:MangaSize:8.11 x 6.21 x 2.01 inchesWeight:1.8Product ID:SC1G0V0DGW
Takamori was perhaps the biggest manga author of his day, churning out hit after hit in the 60s and 70s, including "Ashita no Joe," "Star of the Giants," and "Tiger Mask." While all are nominally sports manga, Takamori's great skill was in bringing other dimensions to his work. Tetsuya Chiba, known primarily for his sports manga, is one of the most influential manga artists of all time and winner of innumerable awards.
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