In celebration of World Gorilla Day on September 24—an international initiative dedicated to protecting endangered gorillas and their natural habitats—Japanese pop culture portal Anime! Anime! has launched a brand-new reader survey celebrating raw physical strength in fiction.
Known for their formidable physiques, muscular characters are a staple of the medium. Whether they are overwhelming opponents with sheer physical dominance, sweating it out in a fictional gym, or proudly flexing for the audience, these characters leave a lasting impression on viewers. The publication has opened a public questionnaire asking fans to submit their favorite muscular characters from anime, manga, games, and CD series.
The poll is open for submissions until September 18, with the final ranking results scheduled to be published following tabulation. As the medium continues to feature diverse physical archetypes—ranging from comedy heavyweights to intensely trained action protagonists—this survey highlights the characters that capture fans' imaginations through sheer athletic prowess.
