Megalobox
13 Episodes77%SPRING 2018FINISHED
"To be quiet and do as you're told, that's the cowardly choice." These are the words of Junk Dog, an underground fighter of Megalo Box, an evolution of boxing that utilizes mechanical limbs known as Gear to enhance the speed and power of its users. Despite the young man's brimming potential as a boxer, the illegal nature of his participation forces him to make a living off of throwing matches as dictated by his boss Gansaku Nanbu. However, this all changes when the Megalo Box champion Yuuri enters his shabby ring under the guise of just another challenger. Taken out in a single round, Junk Dog is left with a challenge: "If you're serious about fighting me again, then fight your way up to me and my ring."
Filled with overwhelming excitement and backed by the criminal syndicate responsible for his thrown matches, Junk Dog enters Megalonia: a world-spanning tournament that will decide the strongest Megalo Boxer of them all. Having no name of his own, he takes on the moniker of "Joe" as he begins his climb from the very bottom of the ranked list of fighters. With only three months left to qualify, Joe must face off against opponents the likes of which he has never fought in order to meet the challenge of his rival.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
13 Episodes Total
EP 1
Buy or Die?
In the run-down slums of a futuristic city, the boxer only known as Junk Dog is making a living throwing fights for the mob in underground arenas. That all changes when he has a chance encounter with the champion, Yuri.
EP 2
The Man Only Dies Once
Yuri has sought Junk Dog out to test his mettle in the ring, and their encounter will leave the underground fighter a changed man.
EP 3
Gear Is Dead
Nanbu and Joe are preparing for their first official match, but in order to do that, they'll need to find a decent set of Gear first. While searching, they run into a group of orphan boys, thieving their way through life.
EP 4
Let`s Dance with Death
Nanbu and Joe decide to make the ultimate gamble to get into Megalonia: Joe is going to be fighting without any kind Gear. Can a gearless boxer really survive in a sport designed to showcase the cybernetic enhancements?
EP 5
The Man from Death
Nanbu's old fighter, Aragaki, has returned to the ring a changed man. And he has a vendetta against his old trainer... one that might cost Joe his life.
EP 6
Until the Last Dog Dies
Joe's fight with Aragaki continues, as Joe sticks with Nanbu's training and his strong will to hold on.
EP 7
The Road to Death
There's one month until Megalonia begins, and it looks like Shirato Yukiko's brother, Mikio, is a lock for the final entrant into the tournament. Will Joe and Team Nowhere find a way to secure their spot in the Megalo Box championship tournament?
EP 8
Deadline of the Dream
Shirato Mikio has forced Team Nowhere to forfeit a match by threatening to expose Joe and Nanbu's seedy past. Will their dream of making it into the Megalonia tournament ever come true?
EP 9
A Dead Flower Shall Never Bloom
It's man vs machine, as "Gearless" Joe squares off against Shirato Mikio, who is guided by Ace, an artificial intelligence of his own design.
EP 10
The Die Is Cast
Crime boss Fujimaki has decided that Team Nowhere needs to throw their opening match in Megalonia in order to repay their debt to him. Can the team survive this blow to their ambitions? And even if they do, and Joe wins, will they survive the gangster's wrath?
EP 11
A Deadmarch
Joe faces off against the bloody lion, Glen Burroughs. If he wants his friends to live, he'll have to throw the match. After coming this far... is there nothing else Team Nowhere can do?
EP 12
Leap over the Edge of Death
Inspired by Joe's meteoric rise, and wanting to face him in a fair fight, Yuri makes a decision that will change everything for himself and Yukiko.
EP 13
Born to Die
Joe has risen to the top and finally gets his chance of a rematch with Yuri. Yuri himself also feels joy in his chance to fight with Joe. The final battle begins!
