Japan hails Lyles as ‘world’s fastest anime fan’


Animated: Noah Lyles of United States imitating the “kamehamaha” attack from the anime series “Dragon Ball”. — Reuters

TOKYO: Japanese media hailed Olympic 100m gold medallist Noah Lyles as the world’s fastest anime fan after the American celebrated his win by miming an attack from “Dragon Ball”.

Wrapped in a US flag after the race, an over-the-moon Lyles thrust his hands forward, fingers splayed, imitating the “kamehamaha” attack used to unleash a powerful burst of energy in the Japanese manga and anime franchise.

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