[Honey’s Crush Wednesday] 5 Satomi Tachibana Highlights - Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?)

Teacher by Day Cosplayer by Night

  • Episodes: 12
  • Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Slice of Life, Sports
  • Airing Date: July 2019 - September 2019
  • Studio: Doga Kobo

Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?) Preview (No Spoilers)

While walking home from school  Hibiki Sakura is informed by her best friend Ayaka Uehara, that she has been packing on the pounds. Not wanting to gain any more weight, Hibiki decides to start an exercise routine, but she quickly discovers that working out at home isn't doing her any good. Hibiki decides to check out Silverman Gym and runs into her classmate Akemi Souryuuin. Although she is initially put off by the intense atmosphere and all of the beefy patrons of the gym, Hibiki decides to join along with Akemi. Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? follows Hibiki as she begins her long and arduous weight loss journey.

Satomi Tachibana Highlights (Spoilers Beyond This Point)

1. Yulia Riko

Satomi has a secret life that she hides from everyone around her. When she isn't teaching, Satomi loves to cosplay and has grown as a large fanbase under the alias Yulia Riko. Satomi's secret life as Yulia Riko is one of the best things about things about her because it shows off all of the drive and passion she has for it. It is also hilarious seeing how far she will go to try and from finding out about her secret.

2. Shy Side

Most of the time  Satomi is kind and confident and she never lets anything get to her. However, there are a few times when we get to her a more shy and bashful side to her. Whenever her life as a famous cosplayer is brought up by gina, we get to see this cute side to Satomi. It's nice to experience all of Satomi's great personality traits, but her shy side is by far the best.

3. Straight Man

Whenever there is something crazy going in Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru? Satomi often gets the role of the straight man.  All of her reactions to the insane antics of the other members of Silverman Gym make her a lot more likable and relatable. While she doesn't get as many humorous moments as the other characters in the series, her realistic viewpoint and reactions make her one of the best characters in Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?

4. Hardworking

No matter what Satomi is doing she always gives it her all. Whether it is her job as a teacher or her cosplay, she puts everything she has into and never quits when things get difficult or awkward. We see this when she first joins Silverman Gym and despite being reluctant to start working out there, once she got started, she dedicated herself to working out.

5. Idol Audition

Satomi finds herself dragged into an idol audition after Gina convinces all of the girls to join her. As a reluctant member of the Muscle Gals, Satomi hides her face from the crowd and takes on an intense and abrasive personality. This is one of Satomi's best moments in the series. Despite wanting nothing to do with the idol auditions she still gives it her all and even goes as far as to do a deadlift to try and impress the judges.


Final Thoughts

Satomi is such a fun and interesting character With so much to love about her. Hopefully, you enjoyed looking at some of her best traits and you love her just as much as we do. What do you think of Satomi? What is your favorite thing about her? Let us know in the comments.

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