Megalobox

Our protagonist, a well-known fighter in the underground fighting world known as the Keş Dog, makes his living through Megalo Box. Megalo Box is the name given to boxing matches held in an alternative time and an alternative world, where different boxing equipment is used. Due to the equipment used, these matches are extremely bloody and ruthless. Despite being highly talented, the Keş Dog is forced to lose some matches due to the ruthlessness of the underground world and the cheating and insistence of his trainer. However, as long as he can fight, he does not care about any of this. One day, after losing a match, the boxer he faced completely unleashed the fighting spirit within him. Losing a match is no longer an option for him. He has set his sights on Megalonia, the most famous arena in the Megalo Box world. And he is determined not to stop until he reaches the top. Will our hero be able to reach that peak and face the boxer he lost to? Or will he be crushed by the fighters of Megalonia? Will this tournament be his end, or will the tournament end with him?

Production

The series is directed by You Moriyama. The anime's main character, a pit bull (who will take on the ring name Joe in the Megalonia fights), is voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya, a voice actor known for his work in famous series such as Haikyuu, Boku no Hero Academia, Digimon, and One Punch Man. Additionally, the anime is a special series produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic and renowned anime Ashita no Joe.

Review

Don't expect me to be objective in this review. I am writing this completely overflowing with my emotions and feelings about this anime. While I may call it one of the most explosive series of 2018, this show will undoubtedly have its name written in gold letters among the solid series. I haven't been this excited in a long time. The action, the grit, the gloomy atmosphere it creates, and the vibe of the protagonist are all at the level of top-tier anime. It has truly been a long time since I got that same taste from characters like Alucard, Sebastian, Lelouch, L, and Kira. That is why recapturing this vibe feels amazing. If you have read this introduction and enjoy at least one of the genres—action, sci-fi, shonen, or sports—I don't think I need to tell you what to do. The only downside of the anime is that it is 13 episodes long, but a second season does exist. I cannot help but briefly mention the animation; our series has its own distinctive art style, and you get a taste of old-school anime. I can also say that I feel a slight hint of Cowboy Bebop. Honestly, I could talk about this anime for hours and still not say enough. It really cannot be described; it must be watched. Enjoy watching it.