One Pound Gospel

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Broadcast network: NTV
Viewership ratings: 10.6 (Kanto)
Theme song: LIPS by KAT-TUN

Production Credits
Original writing: Takahashi Rumiko, 1 Pound no Fukuin (manga)
Screenwriter: Fukuda Yuichi
Producer: Kono Hidehiro
Director: Sato Toya, Otsuka Kyoji


Brief Overview

Kosaku Hatanaka is the pride of Mukaida Gym, for the most part. He went pro in only two bouts after leaving high school, and his strong punches are universally recognized by his opponents. While he is a natural at boxing, he can't control his voracious appetite. Not surprisingly, Kosaku eats anything and everything. As a result, he has been forced to change his weight class since high school. Going from flyweight, all the way up to feather weight, something his trainer tells him he doesn't have the frame for. On top of this he accepts challenges from higher weight classes, giving his coach (and himself) constant trouble.

Into this picture steps Sister Angela, a novice nun who takes Kosaku on as a personal project, determined to set him on the right path and break his habit of gluttony. She constantly encourages him, making sure that he stays in shape while staying away from food. Unfortunately, closeness can sometimes breed feelings of affection, which Kosaku begins to develop. Even worse, Sister Angela realizes she's beginning to have the same problems as well.



01 I love you! Sister!
02 VS Coward! Win a Date! Pig-out!
03 Mom's Job? How to become an Ultraman
04 My Rival is a Genius Chef! The World's Best Love Letter
05 When in pain, think of the future not the past
06 Be Strong! Bullied Kid and Woman Boxer
07 Huge debt with an evil host. A match with money and love on the line
08 Goodbye Sister!! The Gutless Glutton’s Tearful Punch
09 Plan for Path towards Marriage!? Setting off with Love and Roasted Sweet Potato


Notes

* Kosaku is often seen eating a fish-shaped pastry called taiyaki.
* The Original Video Animation (OVA) was directed by Makura Saki, Osamu Dezaki's alter ego.