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A manga and OVA series by [[Rumiko Takahashi]], '''''One Pound Gospel''''' is one of her shorter and less-known works, often overlooked in favor of the classic ''[[Maison Ikkoku]]''.
The plot concerns Kosaku Hatanaka, a 19-year-old boxer who used to be a rising star that started boxing straight out of high school, but by the beginning has deteriorated into a lost case by anyone's opinion, due to his [[Big Eater|uncontrollable eating habits.]] Only his coach believes he might yet turn out well, though even he doesn't consider the chance large. However, Kosaku gets new motivation in the form of Sister Angela, a Christian nun to whom he went for confession and keeps doing so just for the chance to see her. Angela is a novice, not yet a full nun, having given up her privileged birth for the veil. However, she finds herself not entirely unsympathetic towards Kosaku, who doesn't fully understand [[Celibate Hero|the vows she is to take]]. He often desperately tries to impress her with a victory so that she would consent to be his girlfriend - much to the irritation of the Mother Superior of Angela's convent.
Most fans of Takahashi's work tend to overlook this charming entirely realistic (a rarity for the mangaka) comedy in favor of ''[[Maison Ikkoku]]'', which is both longer and contains stronger distinct personalities among its protagonists. Also, as boxing and the Christian faith is an integral part of the series, this isn't to everyone's taste. However, the result is a pleasing mix of near-shonen fights and the traditional romance, this time - another rarity - with an actual resolution to the couple's [[
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* [[Belligerent Sexual Tension]]:
* [[Betty and Veronica]]:
* [[Big Eater]]
* [[Expy]]:
* [[Cannot Spit It Out]]:
* [[Completely Missing the Point]]
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** Especially apparent in the J-Drama, Sister Angela doesn't seem to be well liked amongst the fans.
* [[Defector From Decadence]]: Sister Angela actually comes from a quite wealthy family. Although the only one who has a problem with Angela's decision is her aunt Mizue, who doesn't really understand Angela's decision to give up so much extravagance and go without men.
* [[Distaff Counterpart]]: The Mother Abbess could be seen as the counterpart to Coach Mukoda, as she is responsible for Angela keeping true to her decision to be a nun, as Mukoda is responsible for Kosaku's boxing career.
* [[Hollywood Pudgy]]: A staple. Kosaku is referred to as a fat pig most of the time because he can't manage to keep his weight stable despite looking quite athletic and muscular. Another such example involves a rival boxer named Matsuzaka who's been struggling to keep his weight up to Kosaku's level in order to fight him again. During the match, Matsuzaka does look slightly pudgy, yet everyone refers to him as "a whale".
* [[Incredibly Lame Pun]]
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: Subverted. Kousaku may come off as a jerkwad, but it seems thoroughly unintentional. He's just oblivious to the thoughts and feelings of others and it's not on purpose... he's just a really big kid.
* [[The Matchmaker]]: Angela's aunt Mizue.
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* [[Not So Harmless]]: Ryusei Kurenai, the head host of Club Ring, who turns out to be the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation Champion.
* [[Nuns Are Funny]]
* [[The Rival]]
* [[Uncancelled]]
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