One?pound Gospel, Vol. 3

By Rumiko Takahashi

A boxer without a prayer meets a naive nun who might be his only chance for salvation...and victory in the ring.

A talented boxer whose hunger for victory is eclipsed only by his ravenous appetite for hearty meals, Kosaku Hatanaka might have what it takes to be a true contender. Too bad his gluttonous gorging never fails to dash his hard-pressed coach's dreams of managing a champion. Can the virtuous (and really cute) Sister Angela, a novice nun with a soft spot for hard-luck cases, help steer Kosaku down the path to righteousness--and victory in the ring?

There's a new face around Mukaida's gym--a wannabe teenage pugilist who'll do anything to prove he's got what it takes to be a fighter... So why is he always sucker punching coach Mukaida? Can Kosaku bounce back from a bout with food poisoning in time to correct this young tough's bad attitude? Later, Kosaku strikes a bargain with Sister Angela. If he wins his next big eight-round fight, she'll agree to spend Christmas with him. Sounds simple enough, so why is the Mother Abbess forbidding Kosaku from punching his opponent's midsection? Could it have something to do with the Mexican fighter's religious tattoo?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142152032X
• ISBN13: 9781421520322
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12

Customer Reviews

I loved this very charming story!

Rumiko Takahashi writes the sweetest stories, I swear. The main character, Kosaku continues his battles with weight training and the battles going on in his heart about Sister Angela (The nun in training who he loves). In part one of the story, Kosaku gets a new challenger, a high schooler who wants to knock him out. Nothing much really happens in the first part, but keep reading, Takahashi's wit and flair will win you over in no time.In part two of this story, Kosaku fights a new opponent from Mexico who is undefeated where he comes from. And what's with his strage tattoo that seems to prevent Kosaku from winning? This is the chapter where you can look for the most humour.In part three, a vivacious new woman appears. Kosaku sees her as a friend, but she wants more with him to get back at her boyfriend! Sister Angela shouldn't mind, since she's given herself to god, but is it that she's . . . jealous? Part three was my favorite part of the book, because of its underlying romantic themes.This book was much better than those before it, in my opinion, and it really gets you right in the heart. Myself, being an emotional person, almost cried. Don't worry, there's nothing sad, it's just so sweet. I recommend this book to all anime fans, especially fans of Sailor Moon or Ranma. Completley a worth-while read.