| Birth Place: | Ōita, Ōita, Japan |
| Country: | Japan |
| Weight Class: | 100 kg |
| Worlds Rank: | 1 |
| Worlds Year: | 2010 |
| Worlds Weight: | Men's 100 kg |
| Regionals Type: | AS |
| Regionals Rank: | 1 |
| Regionals Year: | 2007 |
| Olympics Rank: | R16 |
| Olympics Year: | 2012 |
| Olympics Weight: | Men's 100 kg |
| Updated: | 25 July 2023 |
is a Japanese judoka. Anai began judo at the age of 5.[1]
Anai is Coached by former world champion and olympic silver medalist Shinichi Shinohara. Anai won the All-Japan Championships and took a bronze medal at the 2009 World Championships. His greatest achievement to date is winning the 2010 World Championships in Tokyo.
In September 2012, Anai defeated 10 judo black belts in a row during the 50th anniversary of LA Tenri Judo Club, defeating 8-time US judo champion Tokuzo Takahashi in his final match.
Anai's main tournament throws are Harai Goshi, Uchi Mata and O soto gari.