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Apr 10, 2018 9:44 AM
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Not really into sports anime and, I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I'm not really into that 90s-esque art style. I gave the first episode a try because of all the "this is so anime of the year" hype, but i'm not feeling it.
Apr 10, 2018 9:56 AM
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Im not watching Ashita no Joe yet, or the others anime similar. Like Ippo, or Prince of Tennis. But Megalo Box, idk.. i just feeling it.

Btw, you should update your list.

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Apr 10, 2018 9:58 AM
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ItsYaGrill said:
Not really into sports anime and, I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I'm not really into that 90s-esque art style. I gave the first episode a try because of all the "this is so anime of the year" hype, but i'm not feeling it.
Short answer yes. 10/10 quality MegaloBox.
Apr 10, 2018 4:55 PM
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I mean, it's really hard to tell you know. It's the first episode, it's an anime original and not to mention it's a successor of Ashita no Joe, so we can't really say what will happen right now.



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Apr 10, 2018 5:03 PM
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ItsYaGrill said:
Not really into sports anime and, I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I'm not really into that 90s-esque art style. I gave the first episode a try because of all the "this is so anime of the year" hype, but i'm not feeling it.
If you're not enjoying it don't continue. I was very impressed by the first episode but nothing's for everyone, if you really want to give it a shot watch until episode three then drop if you're still uninterested.
Apr 10, 2018 5:03 PM
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You've seen as much as everyone else,not sure what I should say xD

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Apr 10, 2018 5:05 PM
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I would say no, but that is up to you man.
Apr 10, 2018 5:14 PM
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As a fan of Hajime no Ippo, one of the greatest sports anime ever made I would probably use the 3 episode rule and see how the anime develops. The first episode feels pretty hype for me tho.
Apr 10, 2018 6:25 PM
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Megalo Box has been incredible for this first episode, one of my favs this season.


Apr 10, 2018 9:19 PM

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I love the interesting art style and it looks like a really cool concept, plus being linked to Ashita no Joe I cant stop myself from watching it this season.
Apr 11, 2018 2:59 PM

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I love the interesting art style and it looks like a really cool concept, plus being linked to Ashita no Joe I cant stop myself from watching it this season.
linked how? As far as I know it's just a tribute
Apr 11, 2018 3:38 PM

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Raz1515 said:
JSO90 said:
I love the interesting art style and it looks like a really cool concept, plus being linked to Ashita no Joe I cant stop myself from watching it this season.
linked how? As far as I know it's just a tribute


Linked as in its made and developed by the same person and due to Ashita no Joes reputation and how good it was when i watched it I have been drawn into watching it, im impressed with the first ep and i cant wait for more.
Apr 11, 2018 9:30 PM

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Guess you can use the rule of three: watch the first three episodes, then determine whether you like the anime or not. Although some anime are exceptions to this rule, so watch more or less than three episodes if you must.
Apr 12, 2018 5:25 AM

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Linerax said:
Guess you can use the rule of three: watch the first three episodes, then determine whether you like the anime or not. Although some anime are exceptions to this rule, so watch more or less than three episodes if you must.


I concur, but at times it may take 5 eps for an anime to appease me, and in rare cases I can cancel an anime even on episode one (of course, if it doesn't suit my tastes or if I fell asleep due to boredom while watching.)

Ashita no Joe was my grandfather's favorite anime, so given this and combined with my excessive obsession for darn imouto anime, which has sadly stressed me out as hell and had already went too far, it's about time for me a watch an anime amongst men and for REAL men.
Apr 12, 2018 12:37 PM
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this anime has totally the same concept and settings as Ashita no Joe, i feel like there will be no surprise if people knows the story of joe. Like me, sad
Apr 12, 2018 5:25 PM

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I’m more curious if the show is actually as good as the 8.40 score it has. After a certain Youtuber made a video on this anime the score jumped tremendously.
Apr 12, 2018 5:30 PM

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I wouldn't call it AOTY just yet, but it has that special vibe to it like Violet Evergarden did. Those two series are part of the handful of rare ones that make me feel like I'm not JUST watching any old anime series in general
Apr 12, 2018 5:30 PM

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No. It's not as good as Ippo but I'll still watch to see what going to happen.
Yeah right there is no way a doujin about vomit exists.
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Ashita no Joe and Megalo box are disappointing anime.
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Apr 12, 2018 7:30 PM

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Botan-Chan45 said:
No. It's not as good as Ippo but I'll still watch to see what going to happen.

It depends on what you want... I'd say Ippo is a better boxing anime. Ashita no Joe/Megalo Box are a better character story.
Apr 12, 2018 7:32 PM

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Brandon2149 said:
Botan-Chan45 said:
No. It's not as good as Ippo but I'll still watch to see what going to happen.

It depends on what you want... I'd say Ippo is a better boxing anime. Ashita no Joe/Megalo Box are a better character story.
i say this as I view Hajime no Ippo to be better than Ashita no Joe in every aspect. #Busted
Yeah right there is no way a doujin about vomit exists.
Good song https://soundcloud.com/yeungkakit33/op4-hekireki-last-alliance
Tsumino account is BigMaraIppo
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Ashita no Joe and Megalo box are disappointing anime.
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Best Naruto Op: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByCNZxOBVWM&list=RDByCNZxOBVWM&index=1
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Apr 13, 2018 5:18 AM
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in terms of quality and depth
Botan-Chan45 said:
Brandon2149 said:

It depends on what you want... I'd say Ippo is a better boxing anime. Ashita no Joe/Megalo Box are a better character story.
i say this as I view Hajime no Ippo to be better than Ashita no Joe in every aspect. #Busted


So uhh, I just looked at your list and you haven’t even seen Ashita no Joe yet...

Maybe you are just a Hajime no Ippo fanboy?
Apr 13, 2018 5:21 AM

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Blarey said:
in terms of quality and depth
Botan-Chan45 said:
i say this as I view Hajime no Ippo to be better than Ashita no Joe in every aspect. #Busted


So uhh, I just looked at your list and you haven’t even seen Ashita no Joe yet...

Maybe you are just a Hajime no Ippo fanboy?
Have you looked at my ptw list explaining how I watched some of Joe. It's hilarious as a comedy series though.
Yeah right there is no way a doujin about vomit exists.
Good song https://soundcloud.com/yeungkakit33/op4-hekireki-last-alliance
Tsumino account is BigMaraIppo
Another Good Song Listen to テスト by mukami #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/mukami/77a
Ashita no Joe and Megalo box are disappointing anime.
My reviews:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Botan-Chan45/reviews
Best Naruto Op: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByCNZxOBVWM&list=RDByCNZxOBVWM&index=1
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Apr 13, 2018 5:28 AM

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Botan-Chan45 said:
Blarey said:
in terms of quality and depth


So uhh, I just looked at your list and you haven’t even seen Ashita no Joe yet...

Maybe you are just a Hajime no Ippo fanboy?
Have you looked at my ptw list explaining how I watched some of Joe. It's hilarious as a comedy series though.
What the fuck...the reason why I can't fully binge Ippo is because it's more light-hearted and comedic centered than Ippo, and the only death that made me cry is in Ashita no Joe. If you skipped a lot of it, you'll be missing out in nuance and development. Ashita no Joe is not about the twist in plots or unraveling progression, it's about Joe as a character growing up. It is a coming-of-age story, where every scene is vital not for the information we receive, but for our love for the character grow.



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Apr 13, 2018 5:36 AM

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Botan-Chan45 said:
Have you looked at my ptw list explaining how I watched some of Joe. It's hilarious as a comedy series though.
What the fuck...the reason why I can't fully binge Ippo is because it's more light-hearted and comedic centered than Ippo, and the only death that made me cry is in Ashita no Joe. If you skipped a lot of it, you'll be missing out in nuance and development. Ashita no Joe is not about the twist in plots or unraveling progression, it's about Joe as a character growing up. It is a coming-of-age story, where every scene is vital not for the information we receive, but for our love for the character grow.
Que? What is that first sentence? Did you mean like Joe because you've only seen 8 episodes of Ippo.
Yeah right there is no way a doujin about vomit exists.
Good song https://soundcloud.com/yeungkakit33/op4-hekireki-last-alliance
Tsumino account is BigMaraIppo
Another Good Song Listen to テスト by mukami #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/mukami/77a
Ashita no Joe and Megalo box are disappointing anime.
My reviews:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Botan-Chan45/reviews
Best Naruto Op: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByCNZxOBVWM&list=RDByCNZxOBVWM&index=1
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Apr 13, 2018 5:38 AM

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Botan-Chan45 said:
Que? What is that first sentence? Did you mean like Joe because you've only seen 8 episodes of Ippo.
It means I can't fully appreciate it as Ashita no Joe.



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Apr 13, 2018 5:44 AM

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-Lofn- said:
Botan-Chan45 said:
Que? What is that first sentence? Did you mean like Joe because you've only seen 8 episodes of Ippo.
It means I can't fully appreciate it as Ashita no Joe.
Just like how I tried to get into Joe too.(Woah Just my personal opinion woah. Doesn't mean that Joe is bad.)
Botan-Chan45Apr 13, 2018 5:56 AM
Yeah right there is no way a doujin about vomit exists.
Good song https://soundcloud.com/yeungkakit33/op4-hekireki-last-alliance
Tsumino account is BigMaraIppo
Another Good Song Listen to テスト by mukami #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/mukami/77a
Ashita no Joe and Megalo box are disappointing anime.
My reviews:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Botan-Chan45/reviews
Best Naruto Op: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByCNZxOBVWM&list=RDByCNZxOBVWM&index=1
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Apr 13, 2018 6:23 AM

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Noob Question, Should I watch Joe first? Cuz starting at Megalo EP 1 I already feeling these guys baddassness lol. I mean I love the 90s style and I love the looks in their eyes. But if watching Joe will bring it to another level then maybe I should.

Opinion?

To answer OP question, I think you should, cuz good anime always has these good vibes about them, and try to pickup Cowboy Bebop and Trigun to get these vibes.
Apr 13, 2018 6:27 AM

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MaFaHai said:
Noob Question, Should I watch Joe first? Cuz starting at Megalo EP 1 I already feeling these guys baddassness lol. I mean I love the 90s style and I love the looks in their eyes. But if watching Joe will bring it to another level then maybe I should.

Opinion?

To answer OP question, I think you should, cuz good anime always has these good vibes about them, and try to pickup Cowboy Bebop and Trigun to get these vibes.
No. Megalo is a standalone with some nods to Joe in Design and some story. You don't need to watch joe first. So dont worry.
Yeah right there is no way a doujin about vomit exists.
Good song https://soundcloud.com/yeungkakit33/op4-hekireki-last-alliance
Tsumino account is BigMaraIppo
Another Good Song Listen to テスト by mukami #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/mukami/77a
Ashita no Joe and Megalo box are disappointing anime.
My reviews:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Botan-Chan45/reviews
Best Naruto Op: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByCNZxOBVWM&list=RDByCNZxOBVWM&index=1
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Apr 13, 2018 10:56 AM

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Totally worth it...
Apr 13, 2018 12:41 PM
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Yup. It's a really good anime to watch
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Botan-Chan45 said:
MaFaHai said:
Noob Question, Should I watch Joe first? Cuz starting at Megalo EP 1 I already feeling these guys baddassness lol. I mean I love the 90s style and I love the looks in their eyes. But if watching Joe will bring it to another level then maybe I should.

Opinion?

To answer OP question, I think you should, cuz good anime always has these good vibes about them, and try to pickup Cowboy Bebop and Trigun to get these vibes.
No. Megalo is a standalone with some nods to Joe in Design and some story. You don't need to watch joe first. So dont worry.


Roger that. Thanks!
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If you like unconventional music in anime then a yes. If you want a plot that makes you engaged with your brain shut off then a yes. But if you want to use your brain to figure out what's gonna happen next then a big no.

The anime has failed to provide anything jaw dropping in the first two episodes yet it sits at 8.4 purely based on the OST and an MC who has personality issues. The story is nothing spectacular either. The story is predictable like the timing of the sun rises and sun sets. The animation is choppy, the art is a mess that wanted to make it look retro but it isn't. If you want to see a retro anime done right in modern days, watch Gundam The Origin.
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If you like unconventional music in anime then a yes. If you want a plot that makes you engaged with your brain shut off then a yes. But if you want to use your brain to figure out what's gonna happen next then a big no.

The anime has failed to provide anything jaw dropping in the first two episodes yet it sits at 8.4 purely based on the OST and an MC who has personality issues. The story is nothing spectacular either. The story is predictable like the timing of the sun rises and sun sets. The animation is choppy, the art is a mess that wanted to make it look retro but it isn't. If you want to see a retro anime done right in modern days, watch Gundam The Origin.


Expecting a Jaw dropping moment for 2 first episode ??
It's like you watching Naruto season 1 with 2 Episode that know his Father...
For me Jaw dropping for those 2 Episode is their Art, I know some of you doesn't like Retro art style, but some of you says it's Choppy, I think you need check your eyes mate, how fluid the animation on 1st Episode...
The question about is this Worth for watching, ABSOLUTELY YES...
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juliojakers said:
shanimebib said:
If you like unconventional music in anime then a yes. If you want a plot that makes you engaged with your brain shut off then a yes. But if you want to use your brain to figure out what's gonna happen next then a big no.

The anime has failed to provide anything jaw dropping in the first two episodes yet it sits at 8.4 purely based on the OST and an MC who has personality issues. The story is nothing spectacular either. The story is predictable like the timing of the sun rises and sun sets. The animation is choppy, the art is a mess that wanted to make it look retro but it isn't. If you want to see a retro anime done right in modern days, watch Gundam The Origin.


Expecting a Jaw dropping moment for 2 first episode ??
It's like you watching Naruto season 1 with 2 Episode that know his Father...
For me Jaw dropping for those 2 Episode is their Art, I know some of you doesn't like Retro art style, but some of you says it's Choppy, I think you need check your eyes mate, how fluid the animation on 1st Episode...
The question about is this Worth for watching, ABSOLUTELY YES...


Yes. The animation is choppy. Episode 2 looked like made by a production house already suffering from lack of time/resources. Also, I am not saying there needs to be anything jaw dropping at 2 episodes in yet the score of 8.4 is suggesting it has the best premier of the year which is a BIG NO.

The art is forgettable. There is nothing amazing about it. People are comparing this with Cowboy Bebop like seriously? It's without a doubt highly overrated (Yeah, I had to use the stupid buzzword here) after 2 episodes in where anyone with peanuts for brain can tell what's gonna happen next. An average story has this pattern that you can tell what's gonna happen in the next segment.

I cringed the moment the pro guy gave him a handicap. Looked dead set on stone that Joe will make him use the other hand. And I cringed again when he said about meeting him in the ring where he is at. Good shows need unpredictability (excluding certain genres). I am not saying there will be unpredictable things down the line but right now it's so predictable that I need to question the level of intelligence of people who would defend this being worthy of an 8.4 just 2 episodes in if they aren't just scoring it because of the OST (which I admit is pretty nice for a change) and the retro thing which looks terribad.
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We dont know if its worth it, we're only 2 episodes in. The only other sports anime i watched was ippo and i loved it. I wasn't to impressed with the first episodes but it got better wit the second. We'll see how it goes.
May 12, 2018 7:01 PM
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Idk. If you aren't feeling it after the first episode, just drop it man. If you don't like it, dont watch it. Personally the first episode hooked me instantly :)
May 13, 2018 8:32 PM

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It's 2am, feeling pretty tired. But lets start Megalo box anyway. *2 and a half hours later*. "I'm wide awake, gimme more". That's my opinion of Megalo box.

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May 13, 2018 8:33 PM

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It's totally worth watching. Don't listen to the elitists.
May 13, 2018 8:46 PM

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the story is good but the animation is average especially on the fight scenes

if only the fight scenes are animated with sakuga then this will be a 10/10 anime for me
May 14, 2018 6:00 PM
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for me, this is a rare quality anime that makes me *smirk*
only god knows how many times I replay eps 1
May 15, 2018 3:07 AM
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Well I wouldn't say "THIS IS THE ANIME OF THE YEAR" because there is half an year left and don't you forget bout DEVILMAN CRYBABY for me crybaby is the anime of the year, and this opinion of mine can change if a better anime comes up and whoops it's ass
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I didn't like it because it felt like a watered down version of the original. I know i shouldn't compare the two, but it's pretty hard not to. I just didn't care for the Ashita no Joe knock off characters and the boxing didn't interest me either. I've already read the Joe manga, so to me it's not worth watching a simplified version of the story. That's just how i feel about it though.
May 15, 2018 7:34 PM

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No it's not really great. Even though Ashita no Joe is not that good, this show is worse in comparison. Hni beats it like a baby seal.
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May 16, 2018 1:16 PM
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Bruv it is worth it No words need it
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Bruv it is worth it No words need it
May 17, 2018 5:48 AM

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Worth for sure but if you don't like it then don't watch it because everyone is different and even if majority likes it you can always be the minority who doesn't like it and nothing is wrong with that. :)
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It is not that good. The fights are short and not so good, and it does not give you same feeling as other fighting/boxing anime.

When I was kid, I watched Ashita no Joe and if I remember it was way better than this, the fights kept me at the edge of my seat. The match against carlos revera ? and that Josse mendosa fight was so great. I don't remember a lot of it, but I remember it was far better than shit

I did not like Hajime no Ippo 1st season a lot because it wasted too much time on slice of life stuff and character development, so alot of episodes felt boring. It is still better than megalo box overall. Hajime no Ippo 2nd and 3rd season are day and night better than Megalo Box

I'm not saying Megalo Box is bad, but I feel 8.42 is too much for this show. It does not deserve more than 7/10. Personally, I give it only 6/10 at most based on the 6 episodes that I watched.

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