One?Pound Gospel, Vol. 1 (1) Paperback – June 10, 2008

I enjoyed reading this lesser known manga by the illustrious Rumiko Takahashi. I think there’s a scene in this volume where the main character goes to confession to the nun…lol Only priests can hear confessions. Not making a huge deal about it, just found it amusing when I read it.

Rumiko Takahashi's One Pound Gospel is a winner. If you're a fan of any of her other manga you're sure to enjoy this story and art as well. Rumiko's talent lies in creating instantly recognizable characters with lots of personality. Her stories take unexpected turns and always have a wonderful mix of drama and humour. This is no exception. A must-have for any Rumiko fan. Enjoy the story of a boxer who can't control his eating and the nun who tries to help him. Romantic comedy at its best.

A more dedicated romance than Ranma 1/2 or InuYasha, this is one of Rumiko's greatest works. Focusing less on sports than let on, it's mainly about Kosaku loosing weight! I strongly recommend One Pound Gospel!

I bought the first volume of this in a musty old book store, picking it up because I'm a big Takahashi fan. She seems to me to be the queen of creating what I like to call "loveable yet clueless jerks." Her male leads are usally vartiations on this. They mean well, but don't seem to pay very much attention. Kosaku is not exception. He's a goof, a guy who lets his stomach rule his mind, yet belives that everything will turn out ok in the end. This isn't ground breaking stuff- just more of Takahashi doing what she does best. Interesting characters, and a solid tradmark style- this is worth a look.

A comical, sweet blend of sports, romance and hilarius blunders, this series is a master piece. Atmitedly, I may be slightly biassed, considering this is the first of it's genre I ever read, but I was impressed by the animation and the storyline. Sister Angela, the main female character, is sweet without being ridiculously naive, an interesting contrast to Kosaku's, inoccent, happy-go-lucky nature. This unlikely and uncertain duo is delightful and sure to please. I cannot recomend this series enough.