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ONE PIECE Hosts Its First Ever Bodybuilding Contest – Compete for a Body Like Luffy’s!

The ONE PIECE FITNESS BragMen gym in Shibuya has partnered with Gold’s Gym’s MUSCLE GATE, a renowned bodybuilding competition, to host the first-ever ONE PIECE bodybuilding contest:
🎉 "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest Presented by BragMen"
📍 Date: June 1, 2025
📍 Venue: Culttz Kawasaki

📢 Entries open from February 4 (18:00 JST) to April 30 (23:59 JST)!


Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"

Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"


"ONE PIECE Body Make Contest" Official Site


Competition Format – Become Luffy!

Contestants will channel Monkey D. Luffy, showcasing a well-trained physique while donning:
👒 A straw hat
👖 Denim shorts

To prove their dedication to the ONE PIECE spirit, competitors will perform iconic Luffy poses, including:
✅ Front pose
✅ Back pose
✅ "Haaa!" (Battle stance)
✅ "Gear Second!!"
✅ "Gomu Gomu no Gatling!!"
✅ Custom pose of choice


Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"

Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"


Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"

Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"


Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"

Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"


Who Can Enter?

✔️ Men aged 18 and over


Judging Criteria

🔹 ONE PIECE Authenticity

Accuracy in Luffy’s signature poses
Creativity in costume and role-play

🔹 Bodybuilding Aesthetics

Upper body definition & balanced proportions
S-line posture from a side view
Rounded shoulders & a lean waist
A broad, sculpted back without excessive muscle mass
Confident walking & balanced posing
Groomed hair, clear skin, and a bright smile
⚠️ Overly developed muscles may lead to point deductions!


Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"

Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"


Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"

Official visual for the first-ever "ONE PIECE Body Make Contest"


Special Participation Benefits

🎁 FREE access to ONE PIECE FITNESS BragMen until May 31!
🎁 Custom Wanted Poster featuring your name & photo
🏆 Top 3 winners receive a framed version of their Wanted Poster!


"ONE PIECE Body Make Contest" Official Site


Source : ORICON NEWS