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Metal Fighter MIKU

Studio: J.C. Staff , Media Blasters , Studio Jack , Nippon Victor , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Sci-Fi , Sports

In the near future, the sports world is dominated by Neo Wrestling, a new spectacle in which Metal Fighters challenge each other to be named champion. The story follows the girls of the Pretty Four; Miku, Ginko, Sayaka, and Nana, as they face off against the current champions, Team Sapphire. With a burnt out drunk named Eiichi Suo for a coach the girls must not only contend with problems in the arena but also unforseen circumstances that arise in day to day life. Only through protecting their friends, understanding their enemies, and eventually challenging their idol Aquamarine, can Miku and the girls understand Eiichi's purpose and the shady secrets behind Neo Wrestling.



Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Wrestling , Henshin , Female Protagonist , Mopeds , Primarily Adult Cast , Urban , Cyberpunk , Martial Arts , Idol , Heterosexual , Age Gap

1-Pound no Fukuin

Also known as One Pound Gospel.

Studio: Studio Gallop , Viz Media
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Sports

Hatanaka Kosaku, a hopeful boxer, has a mean KO punch. Unfortunately, his dietary willpower is weak, and he regularly eats greasy hamburgers right before a bout. As a result, he has to compete in higher weight classes and as soon as he takes an abdominal punch, he vomits, which causes him to lose the match in shame. As he tries to grapple with his weak will, he meets Sister Angela, a novitiate at a local convent. While Sister Angela strives to help Hatanaka in his endeavor, he seems to make her training to be a nun more difficult.

Tags: Nun , Boxing , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Seinen , Mopeds , Shogi , Food

Honoo no Tenkousei

Studio: Gainax , Studio Fantasia , Youmex
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Sports

Transfer student Takisawa Noboru quickly learns that all disputes at his new school are settled in the boxing ring. Now he finds himself in a series of showdowns with the local top dog, Ibuki Saburo, for the love and respect of the beautiful Yukari.



Tags: Parody , Boxing , Slapstick , Primarily Teen Cast , Male Protagonist , Shounen , School , Bullying , Love Triangle , Martial Arts