Takara Fansubs Translation: Shippothekit
Takara Fansubs Encoding: Bader
Look up at the stars
An infinite number of scattered lights
Floating above the ring
Today rainbow-coloured sweat will fly
It's not bright tonight! My life
At this moment is only small
Like a lit firework
Our red faces flare up
I don't understand tonight! Now I'm
Suited for this lonely smell
Hit the waves and break them
Things like kindness have no meaning
Winner, Yabuki! In 1 min. 6 sec. in the first round.
He's just buried Usman Somkit with a bloody K.O.!
Yabuki the Terrible, the Messenger from Hell!
Joe the Deadly!
Yabuki, you'll enter the ranks of the Eastern Pacific!
As N. 5 no doubt, in the place of Somkit!
You can aim for the title of champion of the Eastern Pacific!
We hope that you will start going after the title right away.
Do you already have an idea...
Easy! He's just coming out of the ring. Don't rush him so much.
Joe had the stuff for the Eastern title and beyond.
I'll leave you.
The birth of a Japanese boxing star:
Joe Yabuki.
We can say that the reign of Yabuki has started!
"The reign of Yabuki..."
Gentlemen of the press, your praise will not work.
Yabuki is indifferent.
Hey, taxi! Taxi!
Bridge of Tears.
-"Bridge of Tears"? - What? You don't know it?
Episode 16: Distant Aim... Road to the World
2 jabs, 1 uppercut!
Okay!
Good!
There, a cross-counter.
Winner, Tonkichi the Jaguar!
Hey, kids...
Do you know where the Tange Boxing Club is?
Go, go!
Go, do a direct left!
Mr. Taro the Typhoon, are the two boxers fit?
Who knows? I can't wait to see them in action.
Hey, kids...
Is the Tange Boxing Club here?
Thanks!
What's going on? This is the fifth one since this morning.
Excuse me!
- Is the president of the Tange Club here? - And Mr. Yabuki?
What do you want?
To join the Tange Club.
I come from Aomori.
I'm from Iwat.
And I'm from Fukuoka.
Make me a Yabuki.
I am called the Yabuki of the North.
Sorry, but as you can see, it's a small home.
Plus, we aren't taking on students at the moment.
If you change your mind, call me!
- Me too! - And me!
Very well.
We'll see you then. Leave your contact information.
Yes!
What success for the Tange Club!
One day I'll renovate this rotten gym.
We'll construct a two-storey building at least.
I know you well, Gramps!
You aim high! - Stop...
Gramps, is Joe back in the Eastern ranks?
Yes.
This is a step towards the world title.
We must advance through steps.
Has his next opponent already been selected?
Don't worry.
I've prepared!
In any case, Nishi...
Joe, good morning!
Hey!
Nishi, you come to hang out, as usual?
If you want to...
Gramps, I'm gonna go run a bit.
Alright.
See you soon, everyone!
Something is wrong...
What?
He's becoming more and more quiet.
I don't know what he's got in his head.
It was pretty hectic. The story of Carlos, and all that...
Fatigue, isn't it?
I hope.
I can't run anymore!
- Me either! - Or me...
Joe Yabuki, N. 5 ranking of the Eastern Pacific,
1,645 m and 52,500 kg.
Since his debut,
16 victories, 4 defeats and 1 null match in 21 matches.
His 16 victories have all been obtained by K.O.
My name's Suga... Kiyoshi Suga.
And you have something to say to me, Mr. Suga?
You measure 1,645 m and weigh 52,500 kg...
You wouldn't think so.
What do you mean by that?
These are official figures, one year old.
In one year, the bones may thicken, you know.
So?
It's nothing. Just saying.
Who are you exactly?
Officially, a journalist. Unofficially, an informant.
I hunt scoops and sell them to the highest bidder.
I sometimes resort to blackmail with my scoops.
What do you want?
Listen to me.
I learned that a video of the fight
between Carlos and José Mendoza is circulating Japan.
The Shiraki's whom you know,
have obtained it from the NBC, a large American company.
I just wanted to let you know.
Bye.
Why'd you tell me all this?
I've been watching you since you started during my career as a journalist.
The boxer, Joe Yabuki, deserves the world title, for sure.
Because otherwise, my research would be incomplete...
I could brag that I know you better than yourself.
Since the fight against Somkit, I've sensed
your desire to steal the immeasurable world title.
The N. 3 ranking Eastern champ: Tani Alonzo, a Philipino.
Tani Alonzo! A Philipino?
It's arranged.
I have all the details here, at your disposal.
Thanks a lot. Thanks for everything.
It's nothing. Goodbye.
He's waiting in room 3, is that right?
That's right.
- Be careful! Room 3
He's a famous paparazzi from the political and financial sector.
Kiyoshi Suga...
Yes. I want to sell you some information.
The Kanto-TV channel wants all broadcasting rights
of Yabuki's next matches.
They go further, President Shiraki,
daughter of Mikinosuke Shiraki, the group president.
If these exclusive rights become a reality,
they will require the agreement of Kanto-TV to arrange his future fights.
Finally, these people are certainly not aware
that you've known Yabuki since the house of correction.
And that you take care of his fights in secret.
But it's good news.
The support of a TV channel will be very beneficial to Yabuki.
Stop! For him, you took the trouble
get video of Carlos and Jose, from the NBC.
I'm not buying that!
For 3 million yen,
I promise to stop their project.
I'll give you what you want,
but don't bother the television company.
But... that means you'll be putting a leash on that boxer!
I want him to stay free and independent.
I know that you share my view.
You like him. You like that boxer, Joe Yabuki?
Isn't that right?
Be assured.
A journalist's scandals will have no effect on him.
Since Yabuki is...
Since Yabuki is in a world of his own.
Go, 30 again!
Joe...
I'm going for a stroll.
Really? I'm going out too. I have something to do.
Where you going, Gramps?
What about you?
With Yoko. I have something to do.
What? Did you forget something?
Yes! I forgot something... My wallet. I'm stupid!
Show me the fight of Carlos and José.
I've seen it many times, I'll let you see it alone.
It's a copy.
You can keep it. It's for you.
The world championship bantamweight 115 lbs...
In the blue corner, the challenger, world bantamweight, 6th place
115 lbs, from Venezuela: Carlos Rivera!
In the red corner, the world bantamweight champion,
115 lbs, from Mexico:
José Mendoza!
What are you doing, Carlos? Your punch is too open!
Be more defensive!
Carlos!
"Carlos was completely broken"
"before confronting the world champion,"
"by an unknown Japanese boxer: Joe Yabuki."
You've won, José. That's enough!
Stop, José. That's good, you've won...
Carlos!
I know that Joe went to see you.
Is he already gone?
Not yet. He's watching the video in room 6.
Let's see... It won't be long.
Well, miss, I'll come back later.
Wait.
Here is the record of Alonzo Tani, his next opponent.
The fight will take place in three weeks, Saturday, Korakuen Hall.
Understood.
We rarely meet in the street.
Yes...
How about a drink?
A drink of sake?
Yakitori
What's wrong, Joe?
You suggest a drink, and you don't touch your glass!
Come on, drink, drink!
The date of your fight was arranged. It is in three weeks.
Your opponent is a Pilipino: Tani Alonzo, the N. 3 Eastern champ.
- Tani Alonzo? - Yeah.
- This is the folder on him? - Yes. You want to see?
Did Yoko organize the match again?
I have no reason to get nervous now.
No!
This time, it was me who took care of everything...
Stop.
It's marked "Club Shiraki" on the envelope.
Sorry, Joe. I'll explain.
Don't worry. I don't care.
Whoever's the organizer,
as long as I can climb into the ring, I don't care about anything else.
But still, I would have preferred face the world champion
instead of N. 5 or N. 3.
Exactly, that's right!
You face N. 3 after N. 5!
If you eliminate the No. 3, the champion won't be able to ignore you anymore.
Like that, you advance step by step towards the title.
I believe in you.
I'm convinced that you will become the Eastern champion.
Gramps, you don't get it.
It's not against the Eastern champ
that I want to fight,
but against the world champion bantamweight: José Mendoza.
What?
I had more or less the goal of avenging Carlos one day,
but today I saw his match with my own eyes.
And decided to finish Mendoza.
As soon as possible. Today, tomorrow or the day after.
And if it takes a certain level to be his challenger,
I'll reach it!
So if I have to take steps, I'll take them!
But without taking the ordinary road.
I will take a shortcut, at full speed! I'll fly, I'll rush!
You alright, Joe?
Are you feeling well?
Tani Alonzo VS Joe Yabuki
Tani Alonzo, the N. 3 Eastern Bantamweight
Tani Alonzo, the N. 3 Eastern... Maicho Journal
He's not up to Yabuki's level.
Yes. That guy defeated the N. 5 by K.O. in 1 round.
He'll devour the N. 3, for sure.
You bet?
For Yabuki! K.O. in 3 rounds.
Me too but in one round.
You wager 10,000 yen? Me too!
In my opinion, Yabuki's victory is certain,
but it will certainly bring misfortune.
Hey, Mr. Suga!
It's rare to see you in this kind of place.
Are you no longer in politics or finance?
Are you working for the sports column, perhaps?
No, nothing has changed. I'm always free-lance.
You'll be surprised,
but I boxed as an amateur in college. I've always been interested.
Yabuki, Beast or Brawler... is just a man.
He can be crushed by pressure.
He won't win so easily.
In the red corner, the N. 3 ranking Eastern:
Tani Alonzo!
In the blue corner, the N. 5 ranking Eastern,
from the Tange boxing Club: Joe Yabuki!
Hey, Joe! Show a little more enthusiasm!
The public came for you.
Gramps, about the steps...
If I win two fights in a row by K.O. in 1 round,
will you assure me that the champion of the East will no longer ignore me?
Don't go too fast, Joe.
Your opponent also has two boxing hands.
You never know...
Yes, he has two boxing hands, gloved like mine.
But...
if this match is a step to facing José,
it must be over very quickly.
You asleep or what?
Down!
1...
2...
3...
4...
5... 6...
7... 8...
9...
You continuing, Yabuki?
You bet!
I'll get you!
In the ropes!
1...
2... 3...
Doctor! Quick!
Carlos... Rikiishi...
He's launched himself. Joe Yabuki has launched himself.
At lightning speed.
No one...
No one can stop him.
To the Bridge of Tears!
Understood.
Yabuki ... Your energy is amazing.
But running at this pace, you'll be soon out of breath, right?
You've impressed me, Joe!
The N. 3 of the East couldn't hold up against you.
Two victories by K.O. in one round!
Now the Eastern Champion can't ignore
the boxer Joe Yabuki.
Still, the road is long.
The road is very long...
Sad memories are hidden by your shoulders
You are walking alone in life
Now sweet comfort
Shouldn't hurt your back
Bitter tears overflow
Just pretend you don't notice
Bitter tears overflow
Just pretend you don't notice