18 Anime Reference @ Tokyo Olympics Games 2020

[@user-xm7de1zo7g]

55% of the athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were undercover weebs

[@Benonaty]

Agree xD

[@WallabyUser]

Weebs don't go outside :/

[@Kaiweeks]

@@WallabyUser no that is a neet

[@derekli1741]

I feel like it was more of a publicity thing where they were told to do some things because their media co-ordinatior thinks it'll be good for their image. I do like the idea that they are secretly weebs but it is kinda unlikely

[@vintz420]

Weebs are taking over the world bit by bit

[@akaoniryuu4564]

I can't wait until japan next hosts the Olympics it's actually gonna be so much fun especially the amount of people who are starting to enjoy anime

[@MarsD.06]

IKR!!? And I’m hoping to be there :’)

[@Griemmy]

Anime is a part of world culture since 60s and 70s. It's only the americans who are catching up, or thinking that its "still enjoyed by few".

[@humanwithoutA_sleepschedule]

We’d be dead by then

[@mookiestewart3776]

@@Griemmythis is simply incorrect. Anime as a whole did NOT have as large a cultural influence until about 12 years ago. It was niche/popular with a certain sub groups but nowhere near today. Dbz and Pokémon were worldwide phenomenon but that’s only two shows. It has nothing to do with America “catching up”

[@chuongdo3778]

@@Griemmy for real, Doraemon and Slam Dunk alone are super popular in Asia.

[@sniclops15]

Let's hope one day we can have Tokyo Olympics without the pandemic. The sheer amount of memes that could come from it would be hilarious

[@aggeloudioskalogeropoulidi4930]

agree 👍

[@trashboat5388]

Olympic boxing with the ora Ora

[@APAMVs]

@@trashboat5388 don't forget the jet sounds from Hajime no Ippo

[@RuyLopezTheSicilian]

Cycling event winner sings hime hime while catching up from behind

[@piadas804]

Probably not, but maybe Osaka or Sapporo or something like that

[@kalgeriax1016]

If not because of Covid, Tokyo Olympics will be blast.

[@aprilljam]

True

[@m.a.industries]

Well, this comment didn’t age well

[@PaladinodoCerradooficial]

@@m.a.industries Aged. Becouse Covid19 make Tokyo Games small, the Final form dont be used in the Tokyo. Insted even by Covid19 Tokyo Games > France2024

[@kingofpopbts2080]

You know, China hates Japan. Seeing Tokyo 2020 might be a huge success and overshadow Beijing 2008, China released Coronavirus. And the rest is history....

[@clover7555]

dude the haikyuu one tho, that scores

[@mylatestcommentismyname.du7400]

The haikyuu was coordinated

[@hellbunniez3]

lol they’ve already practiced that move for years. it just so happens ran and yuki were able to execute it when they were able to perfect the timing this time.

[@chronicallyartsy]

Okay, but that first guy doing Franky's routine SERVED

[@mineflameblade8788]

The fact that a gymnastics team preformed to Moonlight Desentu warms my heart.

[@SecondEvilEx]

Same

[@drakke125Channel]

avatar shows up* otakus: should we tell......

[@panjhisahelsenordelospalil1717]

He's got the spirit

[@ItsOnlyGenjutsu]

XD I was like "ohhhh no! My guy!'

[@sxlproductions]

He a little confused but he got the spirit

[@SpaceWizardCosplay]

(It's not anime) 😂

[@zasharan2]

@@SpaceWizardCosplay shshshsh they don't need to know that yet

[@rattanakphok9468]

If not for COVID this is supposed the be the most iconic Olympic ever

[@cbtowers4841]

I think it was actually lucky that Japan was the one slated to host the Olympics when the pandemic happened. Their meticulous preparations and ability to foresee consequences (on an organizational level) was needed to keep the athletes safe during this time.

[@kingofpopbts2080]

You know, China hates Japan. Seeing Tokyo 2020 might be a huge success and overshadow Beijing 2008, China released Coronavirus. And the rest is history....

[@ZedD1831]

The thing is, imagine the amazing things the organizers have planned related to anime (read some news and articles that Goku was the mascot of the event and things like that) and they were canceled because of covid 😢 just imagine Goku doing a Kamehameah in the opening ceremony to light up the Olympic flame 🔥😂

[@pauloazuela8488]

Imagine a Sasuke mascot use a literal fireball jutsu in his mouth to light up the torch

[@icewingthefox9423]

@@pauloazuela8488 what about Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist. Or Rin from Blue Exorcist. OH! Or Pyra from Xenoblade 2

[@yukira_shin]

or madara(he has the most wide range fire attack in narutoverse)

[@asdfghjkl-fn5no]

The AOT salute is the best thing

[@kyliandbs]

nah naruto blue bird

[@KevinAssalin]

...............guess the timing was right too 😬🇷🇺🇺🇦

[@YaseenWarisOG]

One Piece>

[@zapan9643]

Its cool as fuck, idc if anyone says anything

[@ezpz6479]

i love that supaa

[@KingMuncheez]

The fact that they worked in an anime sequence to actually score a point in men’s volleyball is fucking EPIC! It literally is exactly the same. It warms my heart that humanity found a way to bond over anime.

[@alphabladelm2011]

To all the naysayers that claim anime teaches nothing, this serves as an excellent counter argument.

[@drainrequiem]

you do realize they did this in the volleyball world cup 2019 without taking inspiration from the manga or anime (haikyuu season 4 came out in 2020 i think). also the way you say this is like volleyball itself is scripted 💀 not tryna hate but you sound exactly like all the cringe haikyuu fans

[@EggyayYT]

​@@drainrequiem Yeah i feel like it would make way more sense that they would just use it as an normal move not to reference the anime in any sort of way. It does look like a move that could be used well in games.

[@sparrowhawk899]

Just like music, anime is a universal language.

[@emanuelvasquez3380]

That and food

[@Takashii85]

​@@emanuelvasquez3380 and ass

[@montagegamerlive3604]

Demon slayer song played in olympics openly 😍 really feels proud

[@mds_main]

I'm proud of my countrymen (Italians) doing all the DB references like the Fusion Dance and the Ginyu Squad poses. DB is very big here in Italy.

[@marcleslac2413]

Olympic boxing in 2021: ORA ORA ORA VS MUDA MUDA MUDA.

[@justinlikesme19]

Abu abu abu

[@StarPlatinum7912]

UNDERRATED COMMENT BAHAHA

[@coolperson962]

The whole Olympics was an anime reference. They were supposed to take place in 2020 n Tokyo, but an almost world ending event put a stop to it....a la Akira

[@priyashmukherjee2676]

*as an anime lover we are proud*

[@Quadraxis]

Just a bunch of athletes bonding over nerd shit. I love it.

[@mugetsu8580]

I’m genuinely surprised that Bleach wasn’t made reference to in 2020s Tokyo Olympics especially in events like fencing which use fake swords but swords nonetheless

[@patrickmccurry5141]

If it makes you feel better, i think one of the traditional sword fighting competitions in Japan for the Olympics, the guy who won used the Rengoku esoteric art pose.

[@qb4097]

not Olym2020 but in 2016 theres a gymnast girl who her floor routine is suing Bleach OST

[@animationdude9]

Bleach isn’t nearly as popular as it once was sadly

[@hungriemonkie5733]

@@animationdude9 laughs in tybw

[@andythai8676]

@@hungriemonkie5733 is that a kanye west album?

[@dragonblast417]

The volleyball one is amazing oh my god makes me wanna watch the anime

[@zuhanadeem9833]

U RLLLYYY SHOULD

[@dragonblast417]

@@zuhanadeem9833 its really interesting how an anime about a sport can stand toe to toe in popularity with animes with awesome fight scenes and death

[@zuhanadeem9833]

@@dragonblast417 SRSLY

[@ginopascual1700]

I don't even play volleyball and I thought it was still really good

[@hydrangea-enjoyer]

They had the Ghost in the Shell opening theme for the Judo finals as well

[@azure.heartz]

that volleyball play was amazing

[@user-cYhjMAHpW]

If the pandemic didn't happened, for sure Tokyo Olympics will showcase not just anime but also its Japanese pop culture as well. Overheard that Perfume was supposed to perform during the opening ceremony but it didn't happened.

[@ProcyonDei]

Don't forget that the opening of the 2020 Olympics was Proof of a Hero (the theme of Monster Hunter)...

[@aprilljam]

Dayum that ginyu force formation bring back good childhood memories

[@trashboat5388]

TOKU SENTAI! TOKU SENTAI! TOKU SENTAI!

[@Killianlefrere]

Its amazing how powerfull the japanese culture influence is in the world.

[@Supermariocrosser]

🇯🇵 *this isn't even my final form* 🇯🇵 これは私の最終的な形でもありません。 #tokyo2020

[@thetitanhater]

You guys are so cool :D

[@melvinshine9841]

It wasn't an anime reference, but I love that they played the theme for Starlight Zone from Sonic 1 at the opening ceremony.

[@aznpanda510x]

I must say, Japan bring the world together

[@lukepenn5713]

the unicorn gundam during the climbing event must have been scary as shit

[@tszyumatthewhung7369]

Remembering the post from the BBC

[@neco4256]

thank you for loving japanese anime🫶🏻from Japan🇯🇵

[@gamerpro5va716]

I do love how some events are near the Unicorn Gundam statue

[@FaridFauzan2405]

Tokyo Olympics last year. Full of anime stuff.

[@zetsu9743]

i'm feeling both proud and cringe at the same time

[@rossbob4215]

Lmao same 😂 I’ll cringe yet I’ll want this to keep happening

[@biblemansings]

I don’t feel any cringe just people enjoying themselves and competing nothing wrong with that!

[@Cabb21]

@@biblemansings this

[@mokomoko9054]

@@biblemansings fr nowadays people being happy = cringe

[@trashboat5388]

Nothing cringe about gundam bro

[@scarletwren1076]

HA the Franky pose! And he yelled "super" too!

[@ginopascual1700]

Haha I really liked that one.

[@Kizuna-TV]

I from Uzbekistan and I happy to see my country in this video

[@ShodiyaSoliyeva-n2y]

Men ham

[@Frae-_-]

Us anime and video game fans finally started to break out into the mainstream

[@yellowflamegaulent3902]

I honestly was expecting this when I first heard that the Olympics were coming in 2022.

[@galewindx]

Video game music and anime music n references at the olympics is amazing

[@ainahko16]

Japanese government to the citizens of Japan before the Olympics: "BRACE YOURSELVES! THE WEEBS ARE COMING!"

[@KegOfMeat]

I definitely remember Guren no Yumiya playing during the shot put.

[@randommemer1080]

ghost in the shell - making of a cyborg was played during womens +78Kg judo finals

[@chira00chira]

These athletes had been waiting to show their Jenner weebs and Tokyo Olympic was the perfect place to do that

[@MarianaCarvalho-gu8zx]

Olympics: *bond over Olympic modalities* 👎 Olympics: *bond over anime* 👍

[@rossbob4215]

One of these was not like the others…but they were still appreciated!!

[@Kamiyu97]

That's such a big shame that COVID ruined this all! No spectators on the venues and a reduced show... Could have been so much better, I hope they'll get another chance soon, having the OG at home is an amazing feeling!

[@HybrydATP64]

They placed the mountain climbing portion perfectly, they can have the Unicorn Gundam look over them

[@Osorosh]

In 2024 we have light yagami in olympics ☠️💀

[@blazymon90]

We got some Turkish guy with a gojo pose while shooting without any devices and light yagami (2024 olympic cooked🔥🔥🔥)

[@なな-s7g2b]

日本ってやっぱすげぇよ。ゲームやアニメは日本頭ひとつ抜けてるし。日本食や、車、包丁、カメラ、色々あるよね

[@argent5196]

This is why the people hating on anime are the weird ones😼

[@mr.miyagi881]

People of culture assemble

[@michellemiguel5458]

50% of the athletes are otakus...

[@sirbeerus6987]

1:26 you're reaching. 😂

[@ChildOfValorant-ij5dc]

Wtf how’d u know

[@silis_pap8473]

The Ginyu poses 😭

[@MarsD.06]

HOW did I MISS the Sailor Moon Gymnasts!!?

[@ghanaking5255]

Seeing the anime references was....and after 3 years, still IS the saving grace of the 2020+1 Tokyo Summer Olympics, because if it haven't been for COVID-19, this would've been enjoyable and watchable, crowds and everything else......the other saving grace, not canceling it ALTOGETHER, it's been 84 years since the Games were upended and shut down due to WW2, but give Tokyo hontoni omedetogozaimasu / huge congratulations for pulling this off. What a difference 3 years makes. Now we're in 2024, in Paris, and things are back to normal, crowds, athletes exploring the city, ah, ca ira....in a good way, bonsoir!

[@jagathkaushal827]

Everything is a jojo reference

[@KillingSpree463]

You must be sick bastard to be like jojo

[@Joystick_II]

Wait till they say light yagami as coach for japan

[@Sam-mh4mc]

That’s truly amazing. And same with 2024

[@spacecoffeemood]

Anime reference 2024 Olympics: Someone renaming the Japanese soccer coach "Light Yagami" on TV while he's seen writing in a notebook lmao I love weebs

[@asomeprod6163]

I love how Japans Olympics were respectable and fun unlike Paris

[@cbtowers4841]

Japan knows how to behave in public. 😂

[@111222333daniel]

Japan is not woke xD

[@grayfoxart2268]

The west is brainrotted

[@inoukoziak]

Cry us a river

[@grayfoxart2268]

@@asomeprod6163 woke is a joke. And straight up demonic

[@furthernerd]

Unicorn watching over biking and rock climbing makes my heart happy

[@BT-to9xv]

The archery part were shocked so kuch especially for Indonesian like me lol. We had that close won again US and the Guren no Yumiya was played lol

[@IzukuMidoriya38855]

It would have cool if, during the Demon Slayer theme song, they were wearing Demon Slayer uniforms.

[@なな-s7g2b]

それだとまるでコスプレ大会になっちゃう

[@AikoLux]

4:54 JOJO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KillingSpree463]

Nope you must be sick bastard to like jojo

[@luisfernandosantosnarvaez6921]

That olympics was good Too bad for the covid

[@TheBlasterOfMachine]

Sweet pizza this all got me tearing

[@CarlosRobertoPinheiro2050]

Tokyo 2020 >>>>>>>> Paris 2024

[@カイラン-j2z]

4:21　ちなみにこれは日本のアニメではありません。というか日本人ほぼみんな知りません。（涙）

[@unboxed1088]

Bro the sinanju red shirt threw me off

[@brightfuturebfp]

4:19 is this even Japanese Anime? 😂

[@ginichimaru4252]

it's not

[@zuni46]

American cartoon

[@moni-w9o]

They also played the Olympic Colosseum theme from Kingdom Hearts during the opening ceremonies~

[@Redgamingtv191]

And now for Paris the UI theme played

[@BraydonMuhly-of2go]

I didn’t know they did Gurenge at the Olympics. I also didn’t know it went that hard as an instrumental!

[@leg3ndary730]

Just keep the olympics in Japan!

[@KevinAssalin]

Russian athlete: *does aot salute* Putin: TATAKAE Ukraine: nani?!

[@hoangthanhle4625]

No jojo pose in Tokyo 2020 😥

[@hoangthanhle4625]

@@kingflockthewarrior202 are you sure about that?

[@hoangthanhle4625]

@@kingflockthewarrior202 ok

[@justkev1044]

No way they fr put the Mario sfx on the basketball 3x3

[@danieln6700]

This is pretty cool. Love the one piece ones

[@V-V1875-h]

a smashing ginyu force impression

[@GacMan47]

Man I wonder how the crowd would have been during these moments.

[@ねこまみれ-x7r]

よくぞまとめてくれました！

[@lumiereco7209]

These things are what I miss in the Tokyo games

[@h.h1623]

0:16 dude wrong arm😂

[@Riinkun]

Weird place to put this but Rachid Muratake actually did a jojo pose coming onto the track in one of the later track races in Paris too... It happened the same race Noah Lyles participated while with covid, so that might be why I haven't seen it brought up

[@untizio7125]

0:22 That's not a one piece reference (probably). I think that the athlete was imitating the typical exultation of a famous Italian football player called Francesco Totti, the name of that move is called "ciuccio" (the suck).

[@Vintagexdesign]

Luffy has a move called gear 3 where he bites his thumb and blows it up for a massive punch

[@apoptosisduellinks109]

It was a One Piece reference. He did a Gear Second pose afterwards and shared the photo on social media.

[@Starbwoy-ej7yk]

The ginyu force one is golden😂

[@syaka2898]

1人目の登場シーンから笑顔になったわ！ スゥーーパァァーーー！！

[@panjipewe]

Back after the disaster of Paris Olympic

[@ManuelValladares-h6x]

Sin lugar a dudas Tokio 2020 uno de los mejores organizadores.No como la basura de Francia Progre 2024

[@toxicmegacolon69]

Lmaaaao this is awesome/

[@lunarebony6122]

Imagine if they did rolling thunder

[@phoebe1436]

LMAO

[@PaladinodoCerradooficial]

Akai bike front the Unicorn. AMAZING.

[@plguit]

still, the GOAT is hajime no ippo, used by an ufc fighter.. its give me goosebumps 😂

[@After4th]

Avatar is not anime. It's a Nickelodeon western animation.

[@VanillaLolz]

This was posted on my bday

[@rishavbhakta9127]

The start was superrrrrrr

[@imadejoshua8609]

I hope this event will be held in Japan again in the future when there's no pandemic around

[@indyteves8439]

Athletes respect tokyo