1 Pound no Fukuin

Meet Kosaku Hatanaka, a young man with a powerful jab and an even more powerful appetite. Though a gifted boxer, his career is perpetually jeopardized by his insatiable hunger, which leads him to constantly break weight class and risk disqualification. With a crucial match looming, Kosaku finds himself in a desperate struggle not just against his opponent, but against his own stomach. Enter Sister Angela, a novice nun whose path crosses Kosaku's at the local church. Initially disapproving of his gluttonous ways and the violent nature of boxing, she soon finds herself drawn into his chaotic world. As Kosaku fights for professional glory and Angela grapples with her vows, their unexpected connection adds a delightful layer of romantic comedy to this high-stakes tale of ambition, self-control, and the unlikely bonds that form in the most unexpected places.

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