Futari no Joe
Joe vs Joe / ふたりのジョー / Joe vs. Joe
| Genres: Combat Sports, Shounen, Sports | |
| Themes: Combat Sports | |
| Demographics: Shounen | |
| Studios: Office AO | |
| Rating: 5.6 / 10 | |
| Rank: #12085 | |
| Popularity: #12576 | |
| Users Listed: 1,776 | |
| Users Scored: 479 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 03/19/2022 | |
| Aired: May 25, 2003 – September 25, 2003 (Spring) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 6 |
Synopsis:
In the vibrant, bustling city of Shibuya, Joe Yuki cultivates an image of effortless cool as a renowned DJ. Beneath this facade, however, lies a complex individual grappling with a deeply scarred past and a rigid worldview shaped by childhood trauma. Haunted by a disdain for vulnerability, Joe has built his life around a relentless pursuit of victory. A chance encounter with a seemingly frail old man being bullied unexpectedly stirs buried memories, triggering a violent confrontation. The ensuing defeat shatters the old man's spirit and forces Joe to confront echoes of his own painful origins. This narrative explores themes of inherited trauma, the destructive nature of ingrained beliefs, and the potential for unexpected empathy within a hyper-competitive environment. It presents a character study examining how past experiences can define one’s present actions and the difficult path toward self-understanding.
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Characters:
- Akamine, Joe (Main) - Voice Actors: Green, Dan, Iwao, Daisuke
- Yuuki, Jou (Main) - Voice Actors: Yusa, Kouji, Sinterniklaas, Michael
- Imawoto, Daisuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Rogers, Bill
- Matsuda (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Thompson, Marc
- Setsuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Reiko, Taylor, Veronica
- Suzuki, Ryuichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wayland, Tom, Suzuki, Takamasa
- Takakura, Maki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Schroeder, Erica, Ishikawa, Shizu
- Takizawa, George (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Pollock, Mike
- Yu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Megumi, Donohue, Kether
Staff:
- Takahashi, Shigeharu (Director, Script, Series Composition)
- Azuma, Kouji (Art Director)
- Chiba, Tetsuya (Original Creator)
- Kajiwara, Ikki (Original Creator)
- Okazaki, Hideo (Director of Photography)
- Yasuda, Yoshitaka (Character Design)