I like to think, there was a part of Joe that could've seen himself being with Yoko. That surprised look in eyes wasn't just from the shock of hearing Yoko say, "I'm in Love with you Yabuki!" but the realization that the whole time he thought she was just meddling in his fights to ruin his career, she was trying to help him because she loved him all along. Sad fact was he knew he was too far gone with his brain damage, and also he would never belong in her world, Joe being a poor vagrant street fighter. I'm glad the way the story ended, but I will always wonder though......Great Anime☝️🥇🥊🥊
I always assume joe returned those feelings of love when he gave Yoko his gloves during the ending. Also theres a game where joe and yoko get married after jose fight its a ridiculous game.
Ashita no Joe is an absolute masterpiece, especially season 2. It deserves to be licensed in the western world so everyone can experience this absolute masterpiece.