Heibon Punch (manga)

Heibon Punch (平凡ポンチ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by George Asakura. It was serialized in Shogakukan's Monthly Ikki from 2003 to 2005, with its chapters collected in four tankōbon volumes. It was adapted into a live-action film, directed by Sakichi Sato, that premiered in Japan in November 2008

Manga
Written and illustrated by George Asakura, Heibon Punch was serialized in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Monthly Ikki March 25, 2003, to September 24, 2005. Shogakukan collected its chapters in four tankōbon volumes, released from April 30, 2004, to June 30, 2006.

Live-action film
A live-action film adaptation, directed by Sakichi Sato, premiered in Japan on November 22, 2008. The film was released on DVD on March 25, 2009.