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| Being a former gym-goer in high school and undergrad, this first episode resonated well with me. Not only were there lots of nice exposition about the forms, but they also demonstrated the exercises properly. However, I don't think Machio is correct about arching your back while bench pressing. Every fitness expert I've consulted told me to lie down straight while doing it to avoid back injuries. Also, people like to skip squats? That's easily my most favorite exercise ever lol. The comedy and characters are nice so far. Had a good laugh when Hibiki entered the gym and saw those hulking men. Machio seems like a friendly PT I wouldn't mind having in real life. As usual of a Doga Kobo anime, the character designs are pleasing to look at. That opening theme, though. Easily the catchiest song I heard this season. SIDE MUSCLE! |
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| I saw one of the girls put on boxing gloves in the OP. I hope there's a boxing episode, then. |
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| That was really fun! |
| You don't look like that with that measures, and you don't weigh that with those curves. I have a few inquires about some things... but I guess is fine. |
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| Hilarious and "Educating", thats what i think haha. catchy OP and ED, good portion of comedy and the "educational purpose" plus slightly ecchiness XD. the explanation of the actual workout lesson/advice were so good, i liked this combinational breakthrough, welcome Hibiki, Akemi, and Machi. can't wait to see another character to join the GYM !! saido chestoo!!! |
| Lmao great start to this show, the girls are gorgeous and appropriately so! |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| Didn't like first episode. At least they fat shame girls, which is good. |
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| It's not bad at the beginning, the main character is nice and at times I even laughed, like when the character of Machio showed his muscles. I don't expect much from the plot, the anime has a very different purpose. The drawings and animations are really good in quality. This I would have said the first time I saw this anime series, but since I saw it all, I correct myself for having doubted the goodness of the story, in fact it turns out to be really good until the end. While I don't change my opinion on the technical quality of the anime series: very good and with a very catchy opening and ending, especially the opening, which I really like. |
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| Concept of this anime looks pretty original and also interesting, lots of information about strength training in a entertainment format I feel like this will become a hidden gem |
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| Charming but pretty cookie-cutter first episode. I can see how most of the season is going to play out but seems worth the watch. Also if anybody actually wants to properly bench press, look up a guide showcasing better form. |
ParthosticDec 18, 2019 7:22 AM
| I loved it! So much positive energy in this anime already. Nothing better than seeing people trying to improve themselves. Also seems like it's going to be quite educational with its explanations how to do exercises. |
| This anime is so stupid...and I like it :D |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| This show makes me want to workout a bit at least haha. Found this quite funny. Also the ecchi component is really strong there |
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| Machio is clearly a wizard fitting all that muscle in there, also photoshopped head lol. Hibiki sure eats a lot. Akemi's reactions were priceless ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Can't wait to get ripped af while watching this show. |
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| Machio is a real macho man lol Also, love the opening song! Very catchy ^^ Hibiki have a long way to go. It's her first time so it's to be expected and I feel the pain after exercise at the gym. Very uncomfortable feeling but the more we try exercise, the less painful we'll get, at least that's what someone told me ;) Great episode! I like instructive anime, and this one won the spot for me :) |
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| That was definitely something different, lol Quite a start. I like the show already. Catchy OP/ED, great animation, and hot characters. |
SerafosJan 8, 1:15 PM
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| I'm guessing that the whole thing about Akemi liking Hibiki's eating is cos bodybuilders need a high calorie intake to gain muscle mass so Akemi thinks that she can make Hibiki go down that road? |
| Slice of Life Anime about the everyday life of a German Philosopher: Nietzschijou. |
Alioune said: I expected some good ecchi stuff but what I got instead? Gay male muscles... Drop Your homophobia is noted. Now go away. |
| Slice of Life Anime about the everyday life of a German Philosopher: Nietzschijou. |
RobertBobert said: Stark700 said: THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Oh my goodness....this is quite something. We got muscles and exercising from the start with some nutrition facts. The OP theme song is pretty catchy imo. The world of working out looks like a tough place as the way they showed this. Muscles everywhere. Akemi's reactions are comedy gold. Lol, the macho's anime version is quite more realistic compared to manga. I like. Still a monstrosity though. To get anywhere near that in real life, body builders tend to have to dehydrate themselves to the point of dying so the muscles bulge out like that. |
| Slice of Life Anime about the everyday life of a German Philosopher: Nietzschijou. |
| Aw yeah. Now this is some quality anime. And deadass, it’s actually making me want to stop being a lazy bum myself |
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| So far this just seems like an excuse to be horny, but I like muscly girls so I'm not complaining. Plus, the OST is a fucking banger. The only real issue that I have with the show is that chubby Hibiki is hot so it sucks to see her body-shamed but like I said, I like muscly girls so |
| Hilarious and fun show, but felt like an advertisement than anime. Seems like Japan is spreading their advertising from billboard girls to anime characters. Not bad, but not particularly impressive. Good medium to illustrate exercising though. |
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| I think chubby Hibiki is quite hot. I want more Hibiki and Akemi interactions and less muscle/protein/whatever the fuck bullshit. I most say these pink highlights in their eyes are really annoying. |
GvendolineSep 14, 2021 11:25 AM
| Pretty good first episode, quite funny. As someone who visited the gym for some years it's not very informative, but that means I can connect with the jokes even more haha |
| episode 1 was a treat. The characters were introduced well and I am looking forward to the episode 2. The workouts are insane and I'm looking for more training that'll happen. I love the gag and comedy scenes |
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| Heh ;d funny and funny ;] The OP song is catchy ;d |
| (づ￣ ³￣)づ ちゅっ ちゅっ キス (´｡✪ω✪｡｀) I hate it when anime/manga that I enjoyed ends, especially when there could be much longer plot and when I love main heroine :P I wish I had magic glasses that let me see real world in anime colors ;) |
| im here for Hibiki and did not disappoint, squats are hard for sure but keep at it |
| Woah never know Doga Kobo was behind this, and this actually pretty popular too. For the vas, its surely from someone i know too. Kek Machio, so the op really not a lie. Ganbatte, Hibiki! Well, ill try to treat this as casual watch as possible, because i am not sure if this 'edutainment' able to free me from laziness xd. But at least there's something more as a treat. Yes. Sora Amami heavy breathing ... Love it xd. |
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| All I need is my treadmill. I've been doing 5km/h, 30 mins a day for years now and my weight is alright. I'm too lazy to ever do muscle building. I tried it years ago and I gave up after a week. lol Damn, Akemi's cute pits. I'd love to lick em given the chance. hehe |
| After the first couple of minutes I knew this would be a lot of fun to watch. Lots of memes and at the same times it's also very informative about fitness. This low key can be motivating for people who want to start with exercise or people who lack endurance. Since I started with training myself a couple weeks ago, this feels like the perfect anime to watch right now. I wonder if Hibiki ends up becoming a muscle girl or if she really just loses some weight and that's it. Machio completely caught me off guard when his clothes were bursting away and a guy with a seemingly "normal" physique transformed into Arnold Schwarzenegger lol. Not to forget the OP is super catchy. Can't wait to see where this whole will lead us to. |
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| Hibiki is definitly cute and i cant wait to see her suffer a bit more XD Realy funny , 9/10 for now , its higher than 90% of my anime , would be a 10/10 if there wasnt madoka magica on top ! |
Loli world is just a cute world full of cute meat |
| I swear I'm watching this for educational purposes. |
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| The oiled up steam machines scene stuck with me. |
| This is the most otaku-pandering anime i’ve watched in recents years but at the same time I enjoy lifting so I was gonna see it eventually. I struggled with squats starting our WAY more than the MC did |
| Interesting anime |
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