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
4... 5...
Damn...
Get up, Yabuki! Get up!
No need to tell me.
Is Yabuki down for the 3rd time?! If he falls,
it's the end of the match! No, he's fighting back!
Stop!
The bell has saved Yabuki just in time.
He's strong. José is very strong.
He's perfect.
He's a great boxer. Very great...
Do you want to stop, Joe?
You've fought against this great boxer with one eye!
Stop here. Okay?
No, Gramps.
I'm not white ash yet.
White ash? What's that mean?
What do you mean, Joe?
Episode 47: Youth is Now... Burnt-Out
What are you trying to say, Joe?
Gramps, don't stop me before I've become
that white ash.
Joe...
No more messing around from here on in, old man.
Attacking swiftly, he unleashes upon Yabuki!
Yabuki's team has revealed
that his right eye has been nearly blind for some time.
The outcome of the match is no longer in doubt.
The only question is: How long can Yabuki hold on?
Against the king of kings,
even Yabuki is powerless.
He's really been brilliant.
He's slipped! Down!
Yabuki down! He's collapsed on the mats!
Will he stand back up?
Miss!
Start the car, quickly!
The referee is starting to count! The audience is standing!
- Turn off the radio! - Yes, miss.
Are you going home or to the gym?
What? Keep going.
Yabuki... You're suffering from punch-drunk syndrome.
In the final phase, I should add.
That's Dr. Kininski's diagnosis,
and he's certain.
So?
You knew already?
Of course, it's my body.
For a long time...
Yabuki...
I love you, Yabuki! I love you!
I love you...
I realized it not too long ago.
Please, don't get into the ring.
For me... You are the man I love!
I won't let you ruin yourself!
Ever!
Hey, Joe!
It's time!
What's going on? Open up!
Hey, Joe!
In the ring, the strongest man in the world awaits me.
So, I must go to him.
Yabuki!
Thank you.
Yabuki!
Thank you...
In the ring,
the strongest man in the world awaits me.
So, I must go to him.
Turn on the radio!
Yabuki won't give up the match!
Covered in blood, he counter-attacks!
The champion's corkscrew-punch!
Yabuki staggers! But he resists!
A left and a right from Yabuki!
Yabuki counter-attacks again! What a fierce match!
Turn it off, please!
Bring me back to the martial arts stadium.
As quickly as you can.
Forgive me, Yabuki.
I ran when the match turned.
Yes... Up until now, I've always ran
at the crucial moment.
But I won't run from it anymore.
I won't run!
Yabuki... It's only just begun.
Everything starts now.
Isn't that right?
I hope I haven't arrived too late!
Mr. Tono, Yabuki is surprising, isn't he?
During the 9th round, Yabuki seemed to be beaten, but he resisted.
What's more surprising is that for every 3 punches from José,
he retaliates with at least one good strike.
And he's managed to hold on until the 12th round.
It's unbelievable.
José is slowly being weakened by Yabuki's attacks.
Look!
He's covered in Yabuki's blood but his face is bleeding too!
Move, Joe! Move!
Keep moving!
Hey, Cabarello, the champion seems kind of strange.
Joe Yabuki...
Does death not scare you?
Will anyone regret your death?
Me, I'm afraid of death!
I have a wife and kids that I love.
Hey, José! Hey!
He lives in a different world than me...
Joe... I'm at the end of my patience.
The next time that you stagger, I'm throwing the towel in without hesitation.
As much as I don't want to.
What are...
Sorry, Miss! But could you pass me the towel?
Thank you.
You're almost there, Yabuki! Hold on!
I want to see how long you can hold on against the strongest man in the world.
I will watch on the side of the ring, until the end!
Go on! Hit him! Hit hard!
So you don't regret it! Put all your strength into it!
Miss! You're overdoing it!
Hold on! I'm with you!
There's only 3 more rounds!
The match has reached its peak! Yabuki moves slowly.
But he's moving!
Yabuki, hit him! Go all out!
Look! Yabuki can still punch!
Go, go on!
There! A left, a right...
Keep your arms close to your body. One, two, one, two...
That's right. Very good, Joe.
That's it, Joe. Go on...
Great, José! Go! Go! Go!
Foul!
Stop, that was a foul!
Break up!
Foul punch! Minus one point!
Minus one point!
Foul punch... Minus one point...
You're a coward, champion! Fight properly!
You're no king of kings!
Hey! Look at the champ he's got goose flesh!
How are you feeling, Joe?
Is your right eye any better?
Who am I trying to defeat?
Who is this man before me...
Who is he?
Joe Yabuki? No, that's impossible!
He's received an avalanche of punches...
He should be dead already.
Who is that man facing me, who won't stop coming at me?
I'm having a nightmare, I must be!
And I'm fighting the ghost of a dead boxer,
named Joe Yabuki, after his death.
I can't win against a ghost!
Stop!
You've impressed me.
In the end, you were able to hold on until the last round.
You still have one round,
punch him as much as you can!
Listen, Joe.
Now's the time to use the technique
of winning or losing!
It all depends on the mind!
On that point you are equal.
No, you have the advantage over him.
Hold on. Just 3 more minutes.
Okay, Joe?
The bell rings for the last round!
Like it or not, the end is near!
I will win! Even against a ghost!
I am the king of kings!
José charges!
José unleashes! The corkscrew-punch!
Yabuki is down! He cannot hold on!
Yabuki, hold on!
3...
4...
Yes, stand up! You always stand up, keep going!
7...
8...
Yes, very good, Yabuki!
There it is! His cross-counter!
This time, it's the triple cross-counter!
The Champion from the Bridge of Tears for World Champion!
Stop! Match ended!
I've ignited.
I burn...
All white ashes...
Gramps... Please, Gramps.
What, Joe?
Take off my gloves.
Of course.
The decision has been made!
Yoko... Where is Yoko?
I'm here. I'm here, Yabuki!
My gloves... Take my gloves... I'm giving them to you.
I want to give them... to you.
Who will be the victor?
José!
José has won by points!
Yabuki has lost, despite his effort!
José's face! And his hair!
You were almost there, Joe.
You were still incredible! I regret nothing.
I congratulate you, truly.
Joe!
Joe...
I've ignited.
I burn...
All white ashes...
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
Just rollin' the blues
Your heat is unforgettable
His nature is unforgettable
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