{"product_id":"ashita-no-joe-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1980-b2-size-51-x-73cm-f116-copy","title":"“Ashita no Joe” (あしたのジョー \/ Tomorrow’s Joe), Japanese Illustration Poster c. 1980-1981, Tetsuya Chiba Artwork, Size (46 × 62 cm) S221","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese illustration poster (1980-1981) featuring Joe Yabuki from Ashita no Joe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (あしたのジョー), with artwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsuya Chiba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46 × 62 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the composition presents the celebrated boxer kneeling on the canvas, capturing both his physical exhaustion and his enduring fighting spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManga background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshita no Joe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsao Takamori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the pen name of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIkki Kajiwara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and illustrated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsuya Chiba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was serialised in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeekly Shōnen Magazine from 1968 to 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It follows Joe Yabuki, a troubled young drifter whose encounter with boxing trainer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDanpei Tange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sets him on a demanding path through the boxing world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining sporting ambition with themes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erivalry, sacrifice, hardship, and personal purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the series became a landmark of Japanese manga and inspired animated television and film adaptations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe dominates the composition, wearing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue boxing shorts and deep red gloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with one glove resting against the canvas. His upward gaze and slight smile give the image an emotional ambiguity: visibly battered, he nevertheless appears alert and resolute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efluid washes of colour with expressive ink lines and cross-hatching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Warm tones across Joe’s face, shoulders, and arms contrast with the cool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-green shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the ring, emphasising the physical strain of the fight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite ring ropes cut diagonally across the upper background, while the pale canvas opens into a generous area of space below. With no large title or advertising copy competing for attention, the composition keeps its focus on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiba’s character drawing and Joe’s expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46 × 62 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its presentation centres on the illustration itself, without the prominent release information or billing typically associated with a theatrical advertising poster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity and significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal of this piece lies in its expressive portrayal of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone of Japanese manga’s most recognisable sporting characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The image brings together Joe’s vulnerability and determination, qualities central to the lasting appeal of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshita no Joe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an attractive piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTetsuya Chiba, classic sports manga, Ashita no Joe, and Japanese illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please review the photos, including both front and back—they show the exact item for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57284457103738,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/IMG_4332_22384646-d8d9-4775-b2ab-4aaf1bd0dd89.jpg?v=1789794599","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/ashita-no-joe-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1980-b2-size-51-x-73cm-f116-copy","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}