The Olympics always bring a massive wave of joy with it. It is the single greatest sporting event where almost every country takes part. Currently, the Paris Olympics is ongoing, and the fans have experienced numerous memorable events that will stay with them forever.
During the 4×100 meter relay race, the Japan Men’s relay team surprised everyone with a particular hand gesture that is very dear to the anime fans. It is one of the most iconic hand gestures from one of the Big Three of anime, Naruto. All four members showed the sign, with the last member doing a bit more.
Naruto’s Influence Is Unreal
Naruto is one of the most iconic anime franchises ever. It was one of the very first anime to gain a massive fan following outside the borders of Japan. The anime is based on ninjas, and each technique requires a certain hand sign. Out of all those hand signs, the Shadow Clone Jutsu hand sign is the most popular one. The Japan Men’s relay team performed the hand sign before the start of the 4×100-meter relay race.
When the camera pointed to them, the first three members showed the Shadow Clone Jutsu sign. The last member went for the Rasenshuriken, another powerful ability of Naruto Uzumaki. Overall, it was a great experience for the fans who understood the meanings behind their gestures. There have been past incidents of people copying Naruto. The most common of them all is the running style of the shinobi with hands behind their back.
Even though they showcased high spirits, they came in fifth. They were only 0.17 seconds away from earning the Bronze medal. The Shadow Clone Jutsu could also signify that all the sprinters were the shadow clones of the first one. Moreover, it required Naruto Uzumaki’s three clones to perform the Rasenshuriken. Even Masashi Kishimoto would be proud of how they coordinated their moves.
Paris Olympics Has Provided Multiple Memorable Events
The 2024 Paris Olympics is full of entertainment in every sporting category. Apart from the relay race, the fans spread a rumor about Japan’s national men’s football team coach being Light Yagami. A picture went viral of him writing a note with Light Yagami written below the image. While the rumor was debunked, it was certainly entertaining. Another incident that occurred was a South Korean female shooter whose stance resembled Satoru Gojo.
But the most entertaining of them all was Turkey’s air pistol shooter, Yusuf Dikec. His shooting style almost resembled a Shonen anime protagonist. It became a popular meme on the internet, and everyone complimented him. He also won a Silver medal in the mixed 10m air pistol. The Paris Olympics will end on August 11, 2024. So, it gives the fans only one more day to enjoy. They will hope to get some more last-minute anime action during the grandest sporting event.
The 2024 Paris Olympics can be streamed on Peacock.
