Pampering ONE PIECE Fans, BragMen Prepares the First Bodybuilding Contest Inspired by Luffy

Kapanlagi.com - BragMen, a fitness gym concept based on ONE PIECE, surprises fans of the famous Japanese pirate series with the announcement of the "One Piece Body Make Contest". This bodybuilding contest is the result of a collaboration between BragMen and MUSCLE GATE, set to take place starting June 1, 2025, at the Culttz Kawasaki Sports and Culture Center, Kanagawa, Japan.

The inspiration for the "One Piece Body Make Contest" comes from one of the ONE PIECE characters, Luffy. Participants will wear Luffy's signature straw hat and denim shorts during the competition.

During the event, judges from the MUSCLE GATE Executive Committee will be present to evaluate the contestants of the "One Piece Body Make Contest". Additionally, editorial experts from Weekly Shonen Jump will also be present as a special panel. Bodybuilders aged 18 and over who are interested in participating in this contest can register through the official MUSCLE GATE website before May 31, 2025, at 23:59 JST.

What should participants pay attention to? Check the information below!

1. Basic Provisions of the "One Piece Body Make Contest"

BragMen holds a bodybuilding contest themed around Luffy from ONE PIECE. (credit: instagram.com/onepiece_bragmen)

• In the competition, participants will be asked to deliver popular dialogues while demonstrating poses inspired by the most iconic moments of the character Luffy.
• Participants will be judged based on their ability to portray the character Luffy live.

2. Participant Physical Criteria

BragMen holds a bodybuilding contest themed on Luffy from ONE PIECE. (credit: imdb.com)

• Have an upper body line and an S-curve in physique when viewed from the side.
• Have rounded shoulder posture, a tight waist, and a defined V-taper shape with broad back muscles.
• Excessively large muscles may result in point deduction.
• Ability to pose steadily while walking.
• Have a neat hairstyle, bright smile, and healthy skin appearance.

3. Creativity and Poses of the Contest

BragMen holds a bodybuilding contest themed on Luffy from ONE PIECE. (credit: onepiece-bragmen.com)

• Participants will showcase poses inspired by the character Luffy while delivering quotes from his popular dialogues.
• The total number of poses to be demonstrated by participants during the competition is six. These poses include Front Pose, Back Pose, "Haaa~" Pose, Pear 2 Pose, Gomu Gomu No Gatling Pose, and one pose of the participant's choice that can well represent the character Luffy.

4. Assessment Aspects of ONE PIECE Elements in the Contest

BragMen holds a bodybuilding contest themed around Luffy from ONE PIECE. (credit: onepiece-bragmen.com)

• The participants' knowledge of the ONE PIECE series will be assessed through the poses and quotes from Luffy's dialogues that they present.
• The overall portrayal of Luffy's personality through the contestants' costumes and appearances will also be evaluated.

Free access for all visitors to the One Piece Fitness BragMen gym will be provided only until May 31, 2025, exactly one day before the "One Piece Body Make Contest" is held. In addition, each contestant will also receive a personal Wanted poster typical of ONE PIECE.

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