Name: Pound Pound no Fukuin Genre: Romance, Comedy Year: 2008 Rating: Recommended One Pound no Fukuin (One Pound Gospel) follows the life of 19 year old Kosaku Hatanaka, a young talented boxer. A key requirement for entering boxing matches is to ones weight within the permitted limits of the weight class they are in. Kosaku who is within the feather weight category must keep his weight within a given limit or else he would be disqualified before the match even begins. For a boxer in the lightest class it is essential that their weight is controlled through rigorous dieting and cardiovascular training. However Kosaku though being talented he often finds himself unable to resist the temptation of a nice meal. With no little to no control over his appetite he would either have to move up a weight class or end his dream of being a boxer. One day during his road work (running exercise) he collapses from hunger but is saved by a passing nun. After regaining consciousness Kosaku is determined to thank Sister Angela and soon finds himself competing for her attention.
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