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Athletes Go Super Saiyan for Anime - NY Times gift article link

Athletes Go Super Saiyan for Anime

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/arts/television/anime-sports-athletes-pokemon-naruto-dragon-ball.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JU4.Obhu.riLZpEPCzoSv&smid=url-share

Young professional athletes are increasingly broadcasting their obsession with anime like “Pokémon” and “Naruto,” upending preconceptions about kinds of fandom.

More and more high profile athletes are displaying their love of anime.

p.s. That's a closeup of My Hero Academia's All Might's eyes on the NFL player's visor

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I absolutely agree. I mostly meant if more people get involved it won't be seen as only unwashed weirdos liking it.

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