How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?

About How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?

How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? (ダンベル何キロ持てる？) arrives as a comedy anime by Doga Kobo (2019), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Hibiki enjoys the finer things in life, and when it comes to food, she's downright indulgent. When it becomes clear she's getting chubby, she chooses to better herself by joining a gym.

Along the way, in her attempt to find a casual gym, she crosses paths with Akemi - a comrade-in-arms. Little does Hibiki know, Akemi has an ulterior motive. What will this wonderful world of fitness have in store for Hibiki?

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Tesshou Genda as Narrator and Fairouz Ai as Hibiki Sakura. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Doga Kobo, which means the visual identity of How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Tesshou Genda voicing Narrator gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2019, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.