Wanna Be the Strongest in the World! explained

Ja Kanji:世界でいちばん強くなりたい!
Ja Romaji:Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai!
Genre:Sports[1]
Type:manga
Author:ESE
Illustrator:Kiyohito Natsuki
Publisher:Earth Star Entertainment
Magazine:Comic Earth Star
First:March 12, 2011
Last:December 12, 2013
Volumes:5
Type:tv series
Director:Rion Kujo
Studio:Arms
Network:AT-X, Tokyo MX, ytv
First:October 6, 2013
Last:December 22, 2013
Episodes:12 + 6 OVA

is a Japanese joshi puroresu-themed manga series written by ESE and illustrated by Kiyohito Natsuki. It was serialized in Earth Star Entertainment's Comic Earth Star from March 2011 to December 2013. An anime television series adaptation by Arms aired from October to December 2013.

Plot

Sakura Hagiwara is a pop idol and member of the fictional Japanese idol group Sweet Diva. One day, however, a female wrestler named Rio Kazama beats up Elena Miyazawa, a fellow Sweet Diva member and Sakura's rival, after she hears the latter claim that professional wrestling is easy. To avenge Elena, Sakura is introduced to the Berserk Wrestlers team, of which Rio is a part of. Eventually, Sakura proves to be a natural athlete with potential and joins the team.

Characters

Sweet Diva

A 17-year-old girl who is a member of the idol group Sweet Diva. She becomes the central vocalist at the start of the series. Initially cheerful and bright, she always puts her idol group before her own feelings but always tries her best at anything.
  • A 17-year-old girl who is member of the idol group Sweet Diva. She is Sakura's rival who is a tomboy and strong-minded.
  • A member of the idol group Sweet Diva who is always seen together with Yuuho. Although bright and cheerful like Sakura, Aika is also a bit timid.
  • A member of the idol group Sweet Diva who is always seen together with Aika. She is the mood maker of the group.
  • Sweet Diva's leader. Like Elena and Sakura, she is 17 years old, but acts way older and is really calm.
  • Sweet Diva's manager.

    • Berserk Wrestlers

    A mid-class wrestler who was the one who attacked Elena.
  • Berserk's Ace pro wrestler, she too was a former idol like Sakura. She is usually seen together with Kanae.
    The President of Berserk, an ex-pro wrestler who is 51 years old.
  • A karate prodigy and Inoba's mentor's granddaughter. She became interested in pro wrestling because of Sakura. Her style in the ring incorporates elements of karate together with pro wrestling, and she uses powerful blows to stagger her opponent.

    • Other characters

    An enthusiastic news reporter who loves pro wrestling.
  • Renowned world champion pro wrestler and Misaki's mentor. Like Misaki, she sees Sakura's potential, prompting Jackal to challenge her in a wrestling match.
  • The owner of Miyabi and another of Jackal's students. She is considered to be Misaki's rival.
  • Blue Panther
  • She is a masked pro wrestler "assassin" that works for Miyabi. She tends to be a show-off, is a bit of a brute and is despised by Sakura because of it.

    Media

    Manga

    Written by ESE and illustrated by Kiyohito Natsuki, Wanna Be the Strongest in the World! was serialized in Earth Star Entertainment's Comic Earth Star from March 12, 2011,[2] [3] to December 12, 2013.[4] Its chapters were collected in five, published from October 12, 2011, to December 12, 2013.

    Volumes

    Drama CD

    On October 12, 2011, a drama CD was released with the first volume of the manga, with Aki Toyosaki voicing Sakura and Yōko Hikasa voicing Elena.[5]

    Anime

    An anime television series adaptation was formally announced on April 1, 2013.[6] The series was produced by Arms and directed by Rion Kujo, with character designs provided by Rin Shin.[6] It aired from October 6 to December 22, 2013 on AT-X, Tokyo MX, and YTV.[7] The opening theme is by Kyoko Narumi and the first ending theme is "Fan Fanfare!!!" by Ayana Taketatsu, Kana Asumi, Yuka Ōtsubo, Miku Itō, and Sora Amamiya, starting from Episodes 1–7 and 9–12, whilst the second ending theme for Episode 8 is by Kyoko Narumi.[8] An OVA episode is bundled in each Blu-ray and DVD volume of the series.[9]

    Funimation licensed in North America.[10] In Australia and New Zealand, the series is licensed by Madman Entertainment.[11]

    OVA

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Theron. Martin. Wanna Be the Strongest in the World! [Limited Edition] BD+DVD - Review]. Anime News Network. July 3, 2015. January 22, 2019. January 23, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190123010736/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/wanna-be-the-strongest-in-the-world-limited-edition/bd-dvd/.89637. live.
    2. Web site: ja:新雑誌アース・スターに岩岡ヒサエ、藤原カムイら執筆 . https://natalie.mu/comic/news/46290 . . Natasha, Inc. . January 31, 2022 . ja . March 12, 2011 . October 19, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211019052900/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/46290 . live .
    3. Web site: ja:女子プロ漫画『せかつよ』ドラマCD化! 突撃アフレコインタビュー！. http://www.terrafor.net/news_ezjRi9w6Yc.html. Terrafor.net. April 29, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003052/http://www.terrafor.net/news_ezjRi9w6Yc.html. March 4, 2016. January 1, 2020. ja.
    4. Web site: ja:せかつよ５巻＆アース・スター１月号発売！ . http://ameblo.jp/sekatsuyo/entry-11726822908.html . Wanna Be the Strongest in the World Official Blog . January 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131225055829/http://ameblo.jp/sekatsuyo/entry-11726822908.html . December 25, 2013 . ja . December 10, 2013.
    5. Web site: Mikikazu. Komatsu. Ayana Taketatsu, Kana Asumi Lead "Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai!" TV Anime. Crunchyroll. July 11, 2013. January 1, 2020. January 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200101204220/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/07/11/ayana-taketatsu-kana-asumi-lead-sekai-de-ichiban-tsuyoku-naritai-tv-anime. live.
    6. Web site: Egan. Loo. 'Wanna Be the Strongest in the World' Anime's Promo Streamed. Anime News Network. April 1, 2013. June 9, 2013. June 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190605221357/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-04-01/wanna-be-the-strongest-in-the-world-anime-promo-streamed. live.
    7. Web site: Egan. Loo. Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai! Manga Has TV Anime in the Works (Updated). Anime News Network. September 29, 2011. September 29, 2011. January 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125005912/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-09-29/sekai-de-ichiban-tsuyoku-naritai-manga-has-tv-anime-in-the-works. live.
    8. Web site: Crystalyn. Hodgkins. Wanna Be the Strongest in the World Ending Song's Animated Music Video Posted. Anime News Network. October 3, 2013. January 1, 2020. January 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200101225710/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-10-03/wanna-be-the-strongest-in-the-world-ending-song-animated-music-video-posted. live.
    9. Web site: Bd » TVアニメ「世界でいちばん強くなりたい！」公式サイト. sekatsuyo.com. January 2, 2020. ja. January 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200102212215/http://www.sekatsuyo.com/bd/. live.
    10. Web site: Karen. Ressler. Funimation Licenses Wanna Be the Strongest in the World Wrestling Anime. Anime News Network. October 28, 2014. January 1, 2020. January 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200101225707/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-10-28/funimation-licenses-wanna-be-the-strongest-in-the-world-wrestling-anime/.80423. live.
    11. Web site: Jon. Hayward. Madman's 12 Days of Christmas has New Announcements. Anime News Network. December 16, 2014. January 2, 2020. January 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200102212213/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-12-16/madman-12-days-of-christmas-has-new-announcements/.82220. live.

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