"How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" is a work that will be adapted into an anime starting in the summer of 2019. It is serialized on the comic app "Manga One" and the manga distribution site "Ura Sunday," and is written by Sandrovich Yabako and illustrated by MAAM. As a comedy about high school girls' body transformation, it is a new type of anime that allows you to learn serious muscle training methods while watching high school girls train. In this article, we will introduce the appeal of "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?". Be sure to study the original work before the anime starts!
What kind of work is "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" exactly?
First, let me introduce the story of "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?". Hibiki Sakura, a high school girl who absolutely loves to eat, is a second-year student at Kouou Girls' Academy. One day, a friend asks her, "Have you gained weight recently?" Shocked, Hibiki decides to go on a diet. So, she decides to join the newly opened "Silverman Gym" in her neighborhood. While checking it out, she meets Soryuin Akemi, an honor student at the same school. This is an anime about high school girls' struggles at their own gym.
Charm 1☆It's Quite Authentic! Learn muscle training in a fun way
First and foremost, the appeal of this series is that it teaches you muscle training. When you decide to get in shape or lose weight, you try to pick up a specialized book, only to find it difficult to read or lack motivation, ultimately giving up. "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" is a work I highly recommend to people like you! The muscle training methods are clearly explained with illustrations, and because it's a manga, you'll find that the muscle training methods will easily sink in as you follow the story. It's easy to pick up and perfect for boosting motivation.
Charm #2 ☆ All the characters are cute!
This is also a very important charm point! The women who appear in "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" are all super cute. The characters are mainly high school girls, and there are also female teachers. When you think of muscle training manga, you might imagine them as being a bit scruffy or stuffy, but this work is unique in that it doesn't have that element much. What's more, the girls who appear are all very unique! From the food-loving Hibiki to the rather ladylike Akemi, you're sure to find a girl you like!
The main character eats a lot! Hibiki Sakura
Hibiki is the protagonist of "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?". She's characterized by long blonde hair and a tan. She's a girl who absolutely loves food. She's so obsessed with food, she eats six meals a day! She's also not very good at exercise, so she's not getting enough exercise. This leads to her rapidly gaining weight, and her friend Sayaka Uehara points out that she's gained weight. So she decides to go to the gym, and this story begins. Watching Hibiki fail at dieting due to her clumsiness, you'll find yourself saying, "That's so true!" Her dedication and hard work make her a heroine you can't help but root for.
The ultimate ladylike beauty with a muscle fetish! Soryuin Akemi
She's a stunning beauty, with long black hair and a blunt cut. She's incredibly wealthy and a very ladylike woman. She's also beautiful, academically and athletically gifted... Simply put, she's the definition of "perfect!" Her cuteness is undeniable, and she even won the beauty pageant at her high school, Kouou Girls' Academy, two years in a row. However, for some reason, Akemi has ended up being considered a "beautiful woman with a sad face." In reality, she has a serious muscle fetish and is willing to do anything for it. It's safe to say that this character has a stark contrast to her appearance.
Beautiful Russian Girl! Zina Boyd
She's 17 years old and from Russia, and attends the sambo class at Silverman Gym's Moscow branch. Her hobby is arm wrestling, and she's incredibly strong, so much so that she's undefeated against people her age. Incidentally, I usually create my characters in a way that doesn't disrupt the commonly held image of Russians. She says she doesn't like the heat because "I'm an ice-type character." She also mysteriously strives to maintain her Russian character, as seen in Japanese anime. Her motto is "Just do your best." Incidentally, she dreams of becoming an idol in Japan and is trying to get everyone at her gym involved in forming an idol group.
A Teacher Who Loves Cosplay! Tachibana Satomi
Amidst the many high school girls featured in this work, there's a 29-year-old woman named Satomi. She's a beautiful, dark-haired girl with a mature, mature charm that's different from the typical high school girls. She is a teacher at Kouou Girls' Academy, where Hibiki and her friends attend, and her subject is World History. Her preference is refreshingly handsome men, but she does not currently have a boyfriend. In fact, she has a secret hobby of being a huge cosplayer. And not just any cosplay, but a sexy cosplay that is almost erotic. Her cosplay name is "Yuria Riko" and she participates in various events. However, she keeps this fact a secret so that no one will find out, which leads to Hibiki and her friends misunderstanding her and thinking that she has "hardcore interests" or "likes BL."
Charm #3☆The characters have very strong personalities!
The characters' appeal isn't just their cuteness. In fact, all of the characters in "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" are quite unique. Not only the main character Hibiki, but also the muscle-fetish rich girl Soryuin Akemi, cosplay-loving Gina, and world history teacher Tachibana Satomi, who apparently loves cosplay with an almost erotic bent, make it clear that each character is unique. It would be fun to read the story while focusing on each individual character.
Charming Characters with a Contradictions
Everyone has a strong personality and a cute appearance, so there's a huge contrast between their personalities. The series "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" is already a contrast in that it's about high school girls training and getting in shape. This "unexpectedness" is what makes it so appealing and makes the characters shine even more. Hibiki is not good at sports and is a bit chubby, but she has extraordinary strength and is building muscle mass. Akemi, who at first glance seems like a ladylike and unapproachable beauty, is surprisingly friendly and a serious muscle nerd. Other characters include Russian character Zina, whose cold appearance belies her playfulness, and 29-year-old teacher Satomi, who is a cosplayer. Each character has a hidden side to them that isn't apparent from their appearance. Each of these elements adds to the series' unique charm.
Charm #4☆There are also some sexy scenes!
One of the biggest draws of "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" is the sexy scenes featuring the high school girls. Sexy scenes pop up throughout the workout routines, making it a fun read. It's especially recommended for men. These various elements make it easy to get into weight training, which is a big plus.
Charm #5☆The Gags Are Funny!
"How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" is easy to read thanks to its many humorous scenes. As a weight training manga, it also explains training methods, but the occasional gags make the story flow smoothly. The characters' well-paced gags are sure to have you chuckling!
Charm #6☆Muscular men are featured!
"How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" is a series centered around cute high school girls and teachers who do strength training, but it also features one muscular man. This is Machio Naruzo, an instructor at Silverman Gym, where Hibiki and her friends go. He's popular with some fans of muscular men, and he plays a major role in the story. It seems like he's a character that appeals to some people.
What kind of character is he?
At first glance, he appears to be a refreshingly handsome young man (when fully clothed) with a kind personality. However, he has a strange habit of suddenly stripping off his clothes and striking bodybuilder poses! He even poses in the street, revealing his eccentricity. The protagonist, Hibiki, likes refreshingly handsome men, so after seeing him, she decided to join the gym. However, she was shocked by his overly developed muscles. However, recently, she seems to have become interested in him! This is something to keep an eye on.
Charm #7☆It'll make you want to work out!
Perhaps the greatest appeal of this work is that watching Hibiki and her friends at Silverman Gym makes you want to work out too. Muscle training and dieting can seem like a tough sport, and some people find it difficult to stick to them. Even for those people, this is a work I highly recommend. Just reading the manga will make you want to work out with them, so it's sure to help motivate you. Perhaps for this reason, this work is even referred to as "drinkable protein."
Here's the explanation of how to train your muscles!
The instructions for training are based on the characters, and they're incredibly easy to understand! It's a fun way to train, so if you're having trouble sticking to a workout routine, why not try it with the characters?
The appeal of this work is that it's a quick read!
"How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" features cute illustrations and is a quick read, with alternating muscle training, comedy, and entertainment scenes. Many people are interested in muscle training but don't want to read complex technical books. This is the perfect work for them. Currently available as a manga, it's also set to be adapted into an anime this summer. The anime version allows viewers to see the story in full, making it easier to understand and get into.
Imagine yourself going to "Silverman Gym"
Various characters go to the gym, and each one has a different goal. From characters like Hibiki and Satomi who want to lose weight, to characters who want to build muscle. If you read the story while imagining yourself going to the gym, you'll feel closer to the characters and have fun. It'll probably make you more conscious of your own body.
Summary of the appeal of "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?"
That's all about the appeal of "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?"! It's not just a manga; it's a fascinating work that also teaches you about muscle training in a fun way. Author Sandrovich Yabako herself is a big fan of muscle training, and her love for it really comes through. It's being adapted into an anime this summer, so if you're interested in muscle training, I highly recommend watching it! Each character is also quite unique and charming, so it's also fun to follow the story while simply enjoying the work itself.
