A dark underground ring.

A man known as JD (Junk Dog) once more throws himself into a fixed match in order to live.

However, that’s when he meets his destiny - a destiny he wants to challenge with all of his might.

As someone who has not seen Ashita no Joe nor has the desire to, there is something very interesting about the way Megalobox presents itself. Sure, there is lots of boxing and talk of boxing, but the rundown dystopia of the city in contrast with what Joe lives in beckons to the great cyberpunk era of anime and makes for a fun story. We see elements of the great Spike Spiegel in Joe making him all the more likeable. The story is setting itself up, and it’s clear that matches will start in episodes 4 or 5. The series looks like it was set in a world akin to Michiko to Hachin or Garo: Vanishing Line and honestly, we are here for it. If you want an anime that is going to probably be overlooked by the masses, then this is a fantastic watch for the season. It’s only 1 cour, but the story could get more from the way it is going as the world expands with each episode.

Junk Dog

Voice Actor: Yoshimasa Hosoya

Junk Dog is a man who only has a nickname and nothing more for a name. He is a megalo boxer in an unrecognized, underground district and has an unfocused irritation against those who win in fixed matches. However, a chance encounter gives him a sponsor and he awakens as a man.

Gansaku Nanbu

Voice Actor: Shirou Saitou

Gansaku is someone who gambles on fixed megalobox matches in the unrecognized district saving up his daily winnings. However he indulges in alcohol as well as the desires right in front of him which means he has a very large amount of debt. He is especially excellent at being a trainer for boxers and is instilling various boxing techniques in Junk Dog.

Yukiko Shirato

Voice Actor: Nanako Mori

Yukiko is the heir to the Shirato group of companies known as a ‘concern’. She is the chief executive and ringleader who arranged the Megalobox tournament known as ‘Megaronia.’ She’s of exceptional beauty and also has majestic ambitions.

Sachio

Voice Actor: Michiyo Murase

Sachio is a street urchin who lives along with other street children in the unrecognized district. They are well-versed in mechanics and computers.

Fujimaki

Voice Actor: Hiryuki Kinoshita

Fujimaki is the man who runs all of the underground megalobox gambling. He uses inhumane methods to collect debt from those who cannot pay back their gambling debts. Nanbu owes Fujimaki a lot of money as well and after he failed with a certain incident, he is pressing Nanbu to handle a certain issue.