Choose which you think is better, which you prefer or which seems like you want to try watching the most. 🔥 Anime Tournament – Round 1 Matchup 🔥 Today’s battle:🥊 Ashita no Joe vs 🐉 Dragon Ball Two legends. Two very different eras. Only one can move on. 🥊 Ashita no Joe (あしたのジョー) A true classic of Japanese anime and manga history. Ashita no Joe is more than a boxing story—it’s a raw, emotional exploration of struggle, pride and what it means to burn brightly, even if the cost is high. Why it’s worthy: - One of the most influential anime ever made in Japan - Deep, realistic storytelling focused on human emotion and perseverance - Iconic themes of grit, sacrifice, and finding meaning through struggle - Still referenced in Japanese pop culture decades later This is anime as literature. Heavy. Powerful. Unforgettable. If you have time, please watch the video essay on Ashita no Joe below. It really shows the impact of the manga and anime. 🐉 Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール) The anime that shaped generations. Dragon Ball blends adventure, humour, martial arts and epic growth into a story that became a global phenomenon. Why it’s worthy: - Introduced many fans worldwide to anime for the first time - Legendary characters like Goku, Vegeta and Krillin (I like his hairstyle) - A perfect mix of fun, training arcs, friendship and escalating stakes - Laid the foundation for modern shōnen anime This is anime as pure energy and imagination—joyful, iconic and endlessly rewatchable. 🗳️ Your Turn! Which anime do you prefer? - Do you vote for the raw realism and emotional weight of Ashita no Joe? - Or the adventurous spirit and cultural impact of Dragon Ball? - 💬 Cast your vote in the poll and feel free to defend your choice in the comments—just remember to keep it respectful! 明日はどっちだ！？(Which one will survive tomorrow!?) 🔥

Mina san (everyone)! It is my great honour to announce the first ever Japanese Language Learners tournament! We will vote and decide as a group on what is our official favourite anime!! The rules are simple: Each day 2 anime (favourites of our members) will go head to head We will all vote on which of the two we prefer One will survive and progress in the tournament Feel free to discuss and defend your favs Be respectful of everyone's tastes and feelings! Which anime will be our favourite!?! Post your predictions below! Below is an image of the tournament brackets. It is a bit hard to see but I'll announce the contenders each day. I know I left out some great options. Perhaps they can make it in next time. Feel free to let me know which great anime was a big mistake to leave out! 😅 Thank you to our members for sharing some of their favourite anime and here is the list of contenders and one of the contributors who loves it! Jujutsu Kaisen - @Cicely Love That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime @Cicely Love Gundam - @Carl Jake Fernadno Kimetsu no Yabai/Demon Slayer @Diyaa Ess Sakamoto Days @Phil C Death Note - @Karin Ware My Hero Academia - @Karin Ware Blue Exorcist - @Brittney Cox Dragon Ball - @Irdzra Khairuddin Full Metal Alchemist - @Meyada M.m Assassination Classroom - @Claire Huang Sailor Moon - @Dani Rosenblad James Spy Family - @Harry Lewis Cowboy Bebop - @J. Alexander Bennett Dandadan - @Harry Lewis Ashita no Joe - @J. Alexander Bennett

Konnichiwa, Genki desu ka? (How are you) If you have any questions about Japanese language or culture, feel free to post them here. Anyone can chime in with an answer and I'll throw in my 2 cents also. We can learn from each other's questions. Let's get stronger at Japanese as a community!! Ganbatte kudasai! Joe Sensei.

Konbanwa (Good evening), I made these writing demos. I'll add them to the Hiragana Masterclass lessons. Let me know if you think they're useful and I'll continue making them. Arigatou, Joe Sensei. @Ev Ginguene @Meyada M.m @Irdzra Khairuddin @Phil C @Blaize Agena @Brittney Cox @Steve Goldun @Karin Ware @Wilson Sanchez @Sheila Pinto @Fenny Kirmil @Nathan Feick @Tiffany Joyner

Mina san, Konnichiwa! (Everyone, hello!) We've joined this group because we want to learn Japanese. We all have different reasons and different motivations, but we have one clear goal: we want to be able to use Japanese fluently. I am excited about making resources that will help you achieve that goal. However, it takes time and energy. I hope what I've been providing so far has been useful and here is my plan for the near future. Most of these will be free courses. Please take a look and let me know what you think and what you're excited for. Arigatou, Joe Sensei.