History Anime / MegaloBox

* MythologyGag: Sachio, Sachi's analog from ''Champion Joe'', wears Joe Yabuki Iconic NiceHat.

* AnimalMotifs: Dogs. The protagonist is similar to an aggressive stray dog (as shown by his ring name, Junk Dog), while his rival Yuri is more like an obedient domesticated dog, following Yukiko's commands.

** Nambe is one to Danpei, sharing a similar appearance. The main difference between the both of them is that Nambe decides to enter into the Megalovania tournament because of pressure from the mafia instead of his own volition.

* AlternateUniverse: ''Megalo Box'' is a futuristic retelling of ''Manga/AshitaNoJoe''. While the original series was gritty, it was a fairly realistic sports series (And even then, it took a long while for Joe to enter an official ring), with ''Megalo Box'' being a grittier sci-fi boxing series. This is comparable to ''Anime/DevilmanCrybaby'', which adapted elements from the original ''Manga/Devilman'' in a SettingUpdate.

* MythologyGag: Sachio, Sachi's analog from ''Champion Joe'', wears Joe Yabuki IconicHat.

''Megalo Box'' is an anime series released in 2018 as part of the [[MilestoneCelebration 50th year celebration]] of ''Manga/AshitaNoJoe'', as an AlternateUniverse retelling, similar to the likes of ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureSteelBallRun''. It was produced by Creator/TMSEntertainment. It's available for streaming on ''Website/{{Crunchyroll}}'' [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/megalobox here]].

* AlternateUniverse: ''Megalo Box'' is a futuristic retelling of ''Manga/AshitaNoJoe''. While the original series was gritty, it was a fairly realistic sports series (And even then, it took a long while for Joe to enter an official ring), with ''Megalo Box'' being a grittier sci-fi boxing series. This is comparable to ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureSteelBallRun'', which is a retelling of ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventurePhantomBlood''.

** Junk Dog is Joe Yabuki, as a rude BloodKnight delinquent, with more of a biker archetype. He chooses the name of "Joe" as his fake name, based on a significant announcement saying "Not your average Joe".

** Nambe is one to Danpei, sharing a similar appearance. However, he is also the most significant different character.

* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: Junk Dog is just JD artistic name, with his real name being unknown. He lates chooses the name of Joe, based on a slogan he saw once, "not your average Joe".

''Megalo Box'' is an anime series released in 2018 as part of the [[MilestoneCelebration 50th year celebration]] of ''Anime/AshitaNoJoe'', as an AlternateUniverse retelling, similar to the likes of ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureSteelBallRun''. It was produced by Creator/TMSEntertainment. It's available for streaming on ''Website/{{Crunchyroll}}'' [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/megalobox here]].

** Junk Dog is Joe Yabuki, as a rude BloodKnight delinquent, with more of a biker archetype.

* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: Junk Dog is just JD artistic name, with his real name being unknown.

* WrongSideOfTheTracks: Junk Dog lives in such a place, with borders a desert.

* {{Dystopia}}: We see a beautiful city, but on the outskirts there are slums for people that don't have a citizenship and outside of ''that'' there is naught bu a desert. This is deliberate, as it serves to mimic the [=Post-WWII=] Japan setting of ''Ashita no Joe".

In the distant future, boxing matches are now played with mechanical equipment known as Gears and the sport has become known as Megalo Box. The Shirato Corporation, the force behind the Gear revolution, will host a tournament called Megalonia - a wordwide competition where anyone can enter and win untold riches. Young outlaw Junk Dog, who is used to fighting in underground boxing matches, is not interested in fighting in such tournament, but at the same time, he wishes to fight a real battle instead of purposely losing the fixed matches.

''Megalo Box'' is an anime series released in 2018 as part of the 50th year celebration of ''Anime/AshitaNoJoe'', as an AlternateUniverse retelling, similar to the likes of ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureSteelBallRun''. It is available for streaming on ''Website/{{Crunchyroll}}'' [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/megalobox here]].

* TournamentArc: The series centers on the "Megalonia", a worldwide Megalo Box championship.

* {{Dystopia}}: The setting is a mild version of this; it's more "rundown" than "desolate", and not that far from what can be found in some regions in our world. This is deliberate, as it serves to mimic the [=Post-WWII=] Japan setting of ''Ashita no Joe".

* PowerFist: The Gears used by the Megalo Boxers pretty much function like this. They range from looking like pistons attached to your arms like Junk Dog's to borderline BioArmor like Yuri's.

* NoBudget: You can see the lack of detailed animation from episode one. Doesn't stop the plot from being awesome.

In the distant future, boxing matches are now played with mechanical equipment known as Gears and the sport has become known as Megalo Box. The Shirato Corporation, the force behind the Gear revolution, will host a tournament called Megalonia - a wordwide competition where anyone can enter and win untold riches.. Young outlaw Junk Dog, who is used to fighting in underground boxing matches, is not interested in fighting in such tournament, but at the same time, he wishes to fight a real battle instead of purposely losing the fixed matches.

* ThrowingTheFight: Junk Dog's is forced to do it, even though he could beat any of his opponents in the underground rings into a pulp in a matter of seconds.

* PowerFist: The Gears used by the Megalo Boxers pretty much function like this. They range from looking like pistons attached to your arms like Junk Dog's to borderline BioArmor like Yuri's.

In the distant future, boxing matches are played with mechanical equipment known as Megalo Box, and the Shirato Corporation will host a tournament for anyone to enter. Young outlaw Junk Dog, who is used to fighting in underground boxing matches, is not interested in fighting in such tournament, but at the same time, he wishes to fight a real battle instead of purposely losing the fixed matches.

Then everything changes when he meets Yuri.

* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: Junk Dog is just JD artistic name, with his real name being unknown.

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In the distant future, boxing matches are played with mechanical equipment known as Megalo Box, and the Shiraki Corporation will host a tournament for anyone to enter. Young outlaw Junk Dog, who is used to fighting in underground boxing matches, is not interested in fighting in such tournament, but at the same time, he wishes to fight a real battle instead of purposely losing the fixed matches.

** Yuri is Toru Rikishii. He shares the same character-acting as his inspiration, and both protagonists call them dogs chained to the Shiraki lady. He, however, appears to be a foreigner, unlike Rikishii.

In the distant future, boxing matches are played with mechanical equipment know as Megalo Box, and the Shiraki Corporation will host a tournament for anyone to enter. Young outlaw Junk Dog, who is used to fighting in underground boxing matches, is not interested in fighting in such tournament, but at the same time, he wishes to fight a real battle instead of purposely losing the fixed matches.

** Yukiko Shiraki is inspired by Youko Shiraki, and shares the same appearance and personality.

''Megalo Box'' is an anime series released in 2018 as part of the 50th year celebration of ''Anime/AshitaNoJoe'', as an AlternateUniverse retelling, similar to the likes of ''Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureSteelBallRun''.

''Megalo Box'' is an anime series released in 2018 as part of the 50th year celebration of ''Anime/AshitaNoJoe'', as an AlternateUniverse retelling, similar to the likes of ''Manga/JojosBizareAdventureSteelBallRun''.

* Expy: The cast is inspired by the ''Champion Joe'' cast, with some differences here and there.

** Yuri is Toru Rikishii. He shares the same character-acting as his inspiration, and both protagonists call them dogs
** Yukiko Shiraki is inspired by her namesake, and shares the same appearance and personality.

In the distant future, boxing matches are played with mechanical equipment know as Megalo Box, and the Shiraki Corporation will host a tournament for anyone to enter. Young outlaw Junk Dog, who is used to fighting in underground boxing matches, is not interested in fighting in such tournament, but at the same time, he wishes to fight a real battle instead of purposely losing the matches.

''Megalo Box'' is an anime series released in 2018 as part of the 50th year celebration of ''Anime/AshitaNoJoe', as an AlternateUniverse futuristic retelling, similar to the likes of ''Manga/JojosBizareAdventureSteelBallRun''.

!! The series provides the following examples:

** Yuri is Toru Rikishii. He shares the same character-animation as his inspiration, and both protagonists call them dogs