"How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" is an anime series that will begin airing in the summer of 2019. It is currently serialized on the comic app "Manga One" and the manga distribution site "Ura Sunday." It's written by Sandrovich Yabako and illustrated by MAAM. A comedy about high school girls' body transformation, it's a groundbreaking anime that lets viewers learn serious muscle-building techniques while watching high school girls train. In this article, we'll be focusing on the characters from "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" who stand out with their beautiful muscles, and proudly presenting a "Muscle Beauty Ranking." Since everyone is training, it seems like they have quite a lot of muscle, but what kind of ranking will they come up with?
Before the rankings begin! Let's take a look at "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?"
Before introducing the muscle beauty rankings, let's first 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 if she's gained weight again, which shocks her, but she decides to go on a diet. So, she decides to go to the newly opened "Silverman Gym" in her neighborhood. While checking out, she meets Soryuin Akemi, an honor student at the same school. This manga follows a high school girl as she meets various friends and struggles at each gym. The main character, Hibiki, tries various methods to lose weight, but often fails due to her ignorance. However, she doesn't give up and keeps trying, and her muscle mass seems to be gradually increasing.
Surprisingly? A serious muscle training manga!
The cute illustrations and many comedy scenes may make it difficult to understand, but this is actually a serious muscle training manga. It's packed with useful information, including detailed explanations of muscle training methods with illustrations and detailed dieting methods. This manga is highly recommended for anyone who wants to "train in a fun way" and "diet!" Plus, seeing cute high school girls working out is a double treat. In fact, there are occasional bonus shots of the girls, so it might be fun to enjoy those too. They're all so cute, you're sure to find a favorite!
Muscle Beauty Ranking #1: Machio Naruzo
First up is the instructor at Silverman Gym, where Hibiki and the other characters mainly go. Machio's top ranking is a nod to everyone's satisfaction. At first glance, he appears to be a refreshingly handsome man, but he suddenly strips off (or rather, tears off) his clothes and strikes a bodybuilder pose with a smug look on his face. He even poses in the middle of town, making him a rather eccentric character. His name, "Machio Naruzo," is thought to be derived from "Macho Naruzo" (I'm going to become a macho).
Hibiki falls in love with him at first sight and decides to join!
Machio is the person who inspires our protagonist, Hibiki Sakura, to join Silverman Gym. Hibiki Sakura, visiting the gym, first met him and, drawn in by his refreshing good looks and kindness, joined. However, he turned out to be a rather unusual, muscular young man. At first, Hibiki was put off, but gradually she found herself drawn to him.
Very Unique
All the characters in "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" are unique. However, it's no exaggeration to say that Machio is one of the most unique. He's a trainer at Silverman Gym, and while he's handsome, his body from the neck down is ripped and ripped... Hibiki even described him as "a photoshopped-in handsome guy." If it weren't for his habit of showing off his muscles, he might still be a decent, good-looking young man... Incidentally, at an event invited by a friend, I cosplayed as "King Muscle," a character from "Extreme Muscle," and the level of detail in his portrayal made me somewhat famous in the cosplay community. Akemi, who has a muscle fetish, even calls him "like intelligent muscle."
He was on the American football team in high school
His special skill is lifting watermelons with his trapezius muscles. He's also a regular at the bar "Daiuchuu," where he frequents for protein drinks after work. Incidentally, the owner of "Daiuchuu" is Ryo Himuro, a character from "Kengan Ashura." He's also been muscular since high school, and was a member of the American football team. After graduating from high school, he studied sports theory in the United States. Incidentally, Hibiki also dreams of following in his footsteps and becoming a trainer, and Machio is the only one in the series who seriously supports him.
He's also qualified as a Shinto priest
Machio's family business is as a Shinto priest at a shrine called "Masara Shrine." Therefore, he is also qualified as a Shinto priest. He helps out around the house during the New Year holidays, and visitors have nicknamed him "Muscle Daimyojin." Incidentally, he can perform exorcisms (?) in an activity known as "purification training." He calls himself a "pectoral muscle trainer," and this involves using his physical ability (?) to sense spiritual presences and pump up the pectoral muscles. There are so many things to point out about Machio that it's hard to know where or how to start, but his individuality is also a major part of the series' appeal.
Muscle Beauty Ranking #2 ☆ Sakura Hibiki
Next up in second place is our protagonist, Sakura Hibiki. Hibiki is a girl who absolutely loves to eat, but after a friend recently told her she'd gained weight, she was shocked and decided to join Silverman Gym. While she's still a bit on the chubby side, with the help of her friend's advice, she seems to be gradually gaining muscle. She's still experimenting with methods like a sumo wrestler's, where she eats a lot to build muscle, but she still ends up gaining weight and eating even more. We're excited to see what she can do next.
Hibiki Loves to Eat
Hibiki's hobby is eating out, and she eats an incredible six meals a day! She eats a lot, but her level of appetite is quite impressive. She can eat multiple 300g steaks, and she always brings a box of bento boxes (!) for her lunch, which is as big as a sports day's lunch. She looks like a competitive eater, and sometimes those around her seem to have trouble keeping up with her energy. Incidentally, because she can eat so much, Akemi, who has an extreme muscle fetish, has high hopes that she will master the art of muscle. We look forward to seeing what happens next!
What is the relationship between 1st and 2nd place?
Machio, a seemingly refreshingly handsome muscle instructor, and Hibiki, who's gradually gaining muscle mass. At first, Hibiki was put off by Machio's over-developed muscles, but recently, she's actually become interested in them. It's a great pair to watch and see how they develop. Incidentally, Hibiki's dream for the future is to study sports theory in America, just like Machio. However, Hibiki's academic ability is poor, and he can only write the letter L! For these reasons, people around him say it's impossible, but we hope he does his best.
He's got a lot of power!
Hibiki isn't particularly good at sports, and she's not very good at running. However, she does have impressive power! For example, despite being an amateur, she can easily knock a punching bag over her head, and in arm wrestling, she can easily force Machio, who has a much larger muscle mass, to get serious. Her strength is simply incredible. For these reasons, Nana is also said to be "at a level where she could aim for the world." However, perhaps because her mind can't keep up, she's not fully utilizing her potential, which is a bit of a disappointment for Hibiki.
Muscle Beauty Ranking #3 ☆ Soryuin Akemi
Next up in third place is Soryuin Akemi. A beautiful young lady with both academic and athletic talent. She's also incredibly wealthy, so it's surprising that she'd make it onto the muscle beauty rankings. However, she also has a serious muscle fetish! Her fetish is so intense that she can get turned on by the sight of a 100kg dumbbell. This work may be the best example of her extreme perversion. She also has a muscle fetish and is knowledgeable about muscles, even offering advice to Hibiki. Her own body is just the right amount of toned. She originally went to another gym before joining Silverman Gym, and had been going there for a year. However, when Silverman Gym opened nearby, she decided to move there.
Exceptional Athletic Ability!
Though Akemi wasn't particularly athletic in middle school, she has exceptional athletic ability. As a result, she's been asked to help out in various clubs and has achieved excellent results. Her own muscle fetish means she's built a physique, which likely influences her athletic ability. She can easily do handstand push-ups, a stark contrast to her ladylike appearance. Incidentally, she performed extremely well in her freshman sports festival, outrunning the track and field team members in the 400-meter relay. This earned her the nickname "Kouzakura's Joiner."
Muscular Beauty Ranking #4 ☆ Zina Boyd
And finally, in fourth place is Zina Boyd. She's a 17-year-old Russian girl who attends sambo classes at Silverman Gym Moscow. Her hobby is arm wrestling, so it's safe to say she's got a nice muscular body. She's also incredibly skilled at arm wrestling, and apparently never loses to anyone her age. While she's Russian, she's somewhat of a character to avoid breaking the stereotypical image of a Russian.
Loves anime and cosplay!
Zina also loves idols, cosplay, and other cultures. She quickly discovered that Tachibana Satomi, a teacher who loves cosplay but keeps her hobby a secret, is actually Riko (cosplay name). In addition to her dream of appearing in a kung fu movie, she also dreams of becoming an idol in Japan, so she's secretly planning to form an idol group with Hibiki, Akemi, Sayaka, and Satomi. They're all so cute, each of their personalities would surely shine if they were to form an idol group.
A Little Bit Off?
Gina speaks fluent Japanese, but her understanding of Japanese culture is a bit off-kilter, having learned about it from Jackie Chan movies. Until she realized her mistake, she even thought Hong Kong was a Japanese city. She also dreams of appearing in a kung fu movie. She's cute, but a little off-kilter, just like Akemi. Incidentally, she's currently transferring to Kouzakura Girls' Academy and living with Hibiki.
Compilation of Muscle Beauty Rankings!
That concludes our ranking of the most muscular characters from "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?"! With so many different characters, each one has their own unique way of working out, so it's likely that their muscles have their own unique appeal. While Machio, who took first place, is certainly in a league of his own, it's also fun to try working out by emulating the muscles of these high school girls. "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?" also features detailed training methods, so be sure to check it out!
