Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers took the field against the Giants on the 23rd (24th Japan time) as the leadoff DH. Ohtani's choice of walk-up music from the anime 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' sparked an online buzz about how his physique closely matches that of the series' protagonists.

On "Women's Night," players' walk-up songs were chosen by their wives. According to the Dodgers' social media, Ohtani's walk-up song was "il vento d'oro" from the popular anime 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,' a track known for playing when the protagonist defeats enemies, often referred to as the "victory song" or "execution song."

During the game, the song's intro played as Ohtani stepped up to bat, and in the fourth inning, his third at-bat, he hit a two-run double. He also hit a single in his fifth at-bat in the eighth inning, marking his third RBI of the game and showcasing his hitting prowess.

Following the victory, fans took to social media, praising the combination of Ohtani and 'JoJo': "Ohtani and JoJo is a guaranteed win formula," "Ohtani's barrage is here!" "Was his wife a JoJo fan? Great song choice!" "I salute you!" "That's great!" and "Ohtani-san and JoJo are the strongest."

Fans also noticed the similarities in physique between Ohtani and the 'JoJo' protagonists. Ohtani stands at 193 cm and weighs 95 kg, which matches the body types of several 'JoJo' characters. According to published information, Jonathan Joestar, the protagonist of Part 1, is 195 cm tall. Joseph Joestar, the protagonist of Part 2, is 195 cm tall and weighs 97 kg. Jotaro Kujo, the protagonist of Part 3, is also 195 cm tall. Thus, Ohtani's physique closely aligns with these iconic characters.

Online reactions included comments like, "Ohtani is practically Joseph Joestar," "His shoulders are very JoJo-esque," "Is Ohtani a Stand user? His physique is straight out of JoJo!" and "Ohtani is truly phenomenal."

Interestingly, Ohtani's physique also matches that of the Pokémon Garchomp (height 1.9 meters, weight 95 kg), a comparison that went viral during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Source : ORICON NEWS