Takara Fansubs Translation: Shippothekit
Takara Fansubs Encoding: Bader
I dreamed of you
Hearing the memories
It was of my youth
That you sang
Midnight blues
Hey hey hey blues
Just like junkie blues
Your shout will tremble the human heart
He's been hurt, crazy lazy blues
Midnight blues
Let me hear it!
Hey hey hey blues
Still rollin' the blues
Your heat is unforgettable
Here I come!
Yabuki has defended his Eastern title. That was one of the conditions
for the Shiraki gym to abandon its contract with José Mendoza.
And so the right to organise the championship in Japan,
choosing the date, the location
and such will be under the control of TV-Kanto.
Is the champion aware of this?
Of course.
He accepts all conditions, as long as he faces Yabuki.
Episode 40: Joe Fired Up... The Target is Near
That José has a big mouth! He's desperate to face me!
Joe, the federation's doctor would like to examine you.
"See you again..." What a guy!
- I'm gonna go play pachinko. - You should go to the hospital...
Go in my place, Gramps.
You alright, Joe?
I slipped...
See ya!
Honolulu, 003-94-9625, Dr. Kininski.
Hello? Hello? Dr. Kininski?
It's Yoko Shiraki.
How are you?
It's been a long time.
I'll be direct. I have a favour to ask you.
I'm going to send you some documents with a letter...
Who is this Dr. Kininski?
A Hawaiian professor,
a world ranking specialist in boxer's health.
In boxer's health?
Particularly with punch-drunk syndrome.
He's published a book outlining his research on this syndrome.
You think that...
Hey, where's Joe? Aren't you with him?
Joe left to play pachinko.
At Golden Hall?
No. At Silver Star,
it's new on the commercial street!
Fight! Fight! Yabuki!
That's good...
That's good, Carlos...
Carlos...
Hey, you're wasting the balls. They're overflowing.
You wanna play? This machine is like a fountain.
About Carlos...
What?
A recovery centre in Hakone?
Yes, we've sent him there for now. It was Miss Yoko's idea.
They say it's a very quiet area by the lake.
Oh really?
I received a call from Mr. Ohashi of TV-Kanto.
He's going to leave for America soon to fix the date and location of the match.
He should be given the desired dates in a few days.
Desired dates? Tomorrow! If that's too soon, then the day after!
That's obvious, isn't it?
Hey, Kono!
Yes?
Get on your equipment! Get into the ring.
Let's heat it up.
Okay! Damn, I have no luck.
The Crownless King Reappears
Tragic Fate, Touched by Punch-Drunk Syndrome
It was painful to watch...
For a boxer whose job is to take punches,
it's too cruel!
- Take that! - Stop, I can't take anymore!
Doctor Kininski! Doctor Kininski!
Research on the Punch-Drunk Syndrome by Randolf Kininski.
The following are the most common symptoms of punch-drunk syndrome.
For example, they believe that they are walking straight
when they stagger left and right.
Or when they lose their balance and fall
like they've tripped.
The force from being hit by so many punches
damages their nerve centre.
In the first stage, they recover some hours after the fight.
But in the next stage their symptoms become visible
even in everyday life.
At worst, they become blind, amnesiac
or lose the ability to think, becoming disabled.
For example, when they try to button something...
and do not succeed the first time.
Hey, move your head so I can see!
It's quite possible.
I'll tell you frankly.
Judging from the state of Carlos Rivera, there's no hope of recovery.
All that we can hope
is that his family are as kind as possible.
I'm sorry...
About the other thing you asked me...
I will analyze the data on my return to Hawaii.
I hope to give you the result as soon as possible.
I can't thank you enough.
Hey, I'm here!
Hey!
I understand your enthusiasm, Joe,
but you should rest a bit.
Hey, stop it!
Joe, you want a drink?
Some other time!
Idiot!
You can't offer saké to a training athlete in the middle of the day!
But it's no fun drinking alone...
Then, we'll join you, if you want!
Noriko! What did you do to your hair?
Is it that bad?
No! It makes you look like a real lady!
I'm glad.
You alone, Gramps?
Yes. Joe went running with the boys.
Nishi, why do you have a tie on?
There's actually something we need to tell you.
Tell me what?
What is it? You seem really serious.
Well, soon, we're going to be married...
Noriko and I.
- Really, Nishi? - Yes.
Noriko, is what he's saying true?
Yes.
You and this baboon head? Really?
Still going on with the baboon head thing?
- Nishi! - Yes!
- Noriko! - Yes!
Congratulations!
With all my heart...
- Gramps... - Mr. Danpei...
President!
It's urgent, president!
Mr. Yabuki... Mr. Yabuki has...
He's fallen!
We went to the junk yard behind the gas tank.
Hey, just a second!
I need to tie my shoe.
One second...
Mr. Yabuki! Hold on, Mr. Yabuki!
He's not moving!
- Boss! - Joe!
Joe, what's wrong?
Joe!
Kono, call the emergencies!
Right!
Wait... Don't panic.
Quit yelling. It's not a big deal...
It's just... It's just that I can't see...
Like when I was dizzy the other day.
I think it's coming back.
It's alright. I can see now.
Joe!
You've got to see a doctor! Come on!
Stop it. Don't worry.
- It's better now. - But...
Come on! We haven't finished running.
Are you kidding? You can't!
I won't let you go running!
Really, you don't need to worry.
Come on, everyone! Come on, let's go!
Shiraki Residence
Chapter 3: Neurotic Tension and Punch-Drunk Syndrome
I made an interesting discovery
about the nervous system of my patients.
Certain types of boxers have less risk of developing
the syndrome than others.
Young boxers who are strong,
full of energy and obsessed with their target
are less likely to be affected by this madness.
More research is needed
to find a scientific explanation.
But in my opinion, the neurotic tension
stimulates the brain, preventing the symptoms from appearing.
This is not valid however if the subject is nervously tense.
What's terrifying though is that the disease is already there.
The more tense and nervous the boxer is during the fight,
the more the punch-drunk syndrome hidden inside of him
will damage his body deep and severely.
He's fine! He came to his match against Harimao.
Of course he'll attend the match against José.
The date and location hasn't been set.
President,
do you have a special training strategy for this match?
We have nothing.
José is very strong. There's no need for any tricks.
But, even so...
We do have something to give us some hope.
What is it?
Think of Carlos.
He was so afraid of José that he was afraid to face him.
In the end, José K.O.'d Carlos in one short round.
But only because Joe had got to Carlos before.
Do you understand?
Because of that, he seems superior to José.
It's true that José was affected by what happened
and that he became interested in a lesser-known boxer.
That's how it started.
I saw Carlos Rivera during the match against Harimao.
When I think of the great rise of The Crownless King,
It gives me great pain.
Hey, don't talk about that.
"Yabuki Goes for the Title!" That's tomorrow's headline.
Boss, TV-Kanto is calling!
Hello, Mr. Ohashi.
Well, Mr. Tange?
I will see José's team after tomorrow in Los Angeles.
I need to know your dates for the match right away.
We apologize for delaying the response.
I will call you back early tomorrow morning.
What am I going to do?
It's not like him to collapse while running.
I don't think he's infected
but I'll have to be careful.
We saw up close what happened to Carlos.
When you're a boxer, you have to expect that
you may get punch-drunk syndrome one day.
If Joe displays any symptoms... He'll have to give up his match against José!
What am I talking about!? I'm an idiot to be thinking that!
Nothing will happen to my Joe, it's impossible!
If I could fix up a little test...
1, 2, 3, 4...
Where's Joe?
Uh, he went running by himself.
Bring him back! It's urgent!
Okay, just let me finish reading this comic.
I said, it's urgent!
I'm going!
Hey, Kanda!
Run to the sport store and buy some basketballs.
A dozen!
Left, right! Left, right!
Sir!
Hey, it's your apprentice!
I'll get him.
Hey!
Boss! Yabuki's here!
What is it, Gramps? I was training with my running.
What's that?
I have an idea. Let's go to the river.
What are you doing, Gramps?
What's your idea?
Kono, Kanda and Akiyama, come here!
Coming!
What are we doing, boss?
On my signal, throw the balls at Joe. Aim for his head.
Joe, the balls are like punches. Dodge them.
I don't know what you want, but I like this kind of thing.
Now!
No breaks, keep going!
It's dodge ball!
So? Is that it?
Think again.
Bridge of Tears
Come over here.
Hey, guys.
Here, sit on the fence.
Come on!
Fine... Fine... There, I'm on.
Now, walk on the fence to here.
Even Sachi and Kinoko can do it walking on their hands.
Do it, and quit yapping.
Alright! Alright!
Hup!
You happy?
Tell me... Was this a test or something?
That's good. You can get down.
Good.
I'm gonna go have fun now.
Hey guys, let's play!
He's fine!
He passed the test. He doesn't have punch-drunk syndrome.
Mr. Ohashi, it's fine.
Fix the date whenever you like. I'll leave it to you.
Very well!
Hakone Recovery Centre
Joe... Joe Yabuki...
You seem well. You're looking good.
Want one?
Joe, I swear before God:
I won't leave Japan without fighting against you.
Because you are the first true boxer that I met.
You have that smell of sulfur...
that reminds me of my childhood home in Venezuela.
It's a thrilling scent that inspires danger.
You, you are a knife...
An ever shining blade.
In the ring, I will unveil my true talents as a boxer.
I'll give you a warm welcome.
I hope that you will remember your words, Carlos.
Carlos...
I will confront José.
And if there's still a tiny spark left deep inside,
then I'll fight for you.
I'll ignite for you and me!
Fight! Fight! Yabuki!
I will.
Later, Carlos.
Fight... Fight, Joe Yabuki.
They call me The Crownless King.
I fight with all my strength.
I won't forget
that Yabuki is also fighting with all his strength.
Like me. The bell has rung...
Ding, ding, ding...
Tomorrow is tomorrow, the sun will rise
Your yesterdays can't be returned to again
The river's path is unknown
There will be calms and waterfalls
But until you see the ocean
The current will keep on going