Tomorrow's Joe (1970)
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Tomorrow's Joe is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
Tomorrow's Joe rates well above most Japanese series. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 50 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with a drama streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 8.2/10 from 50 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
A young drifter named Joe Yabuki wanders through the slums of Tokyo, but when the local ruffians try to give him a hard time he teaches them a rough lesson with his fists. The spectacle sparks a gleam in the eye of an old drunk who happens to be watching—Danpei Tange, a failed boxer and former coach who sees something special in the boy. He pleads with Joe to train with him off, but the cocky young fighter brushes him. Later, though, when Joe is arrested and put in a juvenile detention facility, he realizes that he’s going to need to hone his raw fighting skills if he wants to survive.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
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