
0-Sen Champion
0戦チャンピオン
Tetsuya Nakanishi is a trapeze artist performing with a circus troupe in Hawaii. His life takes a turn when he is discovered by Jimmy Smith, a former boxer, who sees his potential and introduces him to the world of boxing. Tetsuya quickly adapts, developing a unique fighting style centered around his signature "cross-shaped triple strike," a technique he adapted from his father, a famous Zero pilot. With this powerful punch, he wins many fights and overcomes numerous crises, eventually capturing the championship in New York.
Having achieved success abroad, Tetsuya decides to return to Japan, the homeland of his parents, to make a name for himself in the Japanese boxing world. He is accompanied by Coach Smith, Smith's daughter Marie, and his best friend Sanpei. Together, they face the challenges of a new environment, where Tetsuya must prove that his skills and determination are enough to conquer yet another competitive arena, carrying the legacy of his father and the spirit of a champion.
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