One Pound Gospel

A gentle, goofy underdog story that mixes boxing bouts with sweet comedy and a tender, chaste romance.

Directed by

Osamu Dezaki

Genres

Romance, Action, Animation

Starring

Toru Furuya, Hiromi Tsuru, Ichiro Nagai

Tagline

A young idealistic nun helps a gluttonous young boxer gain the self control he needs to train to become a champion.

Overview

Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.

How it feels

Light, warm, whimsical and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Sport, love, faith, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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