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Israel Adesanya is immensely influenced by the world of anime, and he has made sure that everyone knows this fact. The UFC middleweight champion has repeatedly talked about his love for shows like Death Note, Naruto, and Dragonball Z. Moreover, Adesanya is nicknamed ‘The Last Stylebender’ for the same reason.

Adesanya defends his UFC title against Sean Strickland at UFC 293. With less than a month remaining for this fight, fans are keeping a sharp eye on the champ. Recently, he posted a miraculous tale of a kid being saved from a brutal attack by bees. Who came to the rescue of this kid, and how is anime related to all this? Read on.

The  kid that was saved by anime -Israel Adesanya, shares the story

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Back in 2017, a kid from Arizona found himself in trouble as hundreds of bees attacked him. More than 400 plus bees charged the kid and stung him many times. The most surprising aspect of this story is the reason why the kid survived the attack – Vegeta!

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According to the kid, he used the techniques he had learned from Vegeta, and those helped him survive the attack. For those who do not know, Vegeta is a character from the popular anime series – Dragonball.

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UFC star Israel Adesanya shared this video on his Instagram story and wrote a powerful message – “Bro survived 400 African bee strings Thinking he was dragonball character. The power of Anime and God,” he wrote. In his very next Instagram story, Adesanya posted an inspiring video from the ‘Dragonball’ series, writing – “I call it Goku Spirit”.

Israel Adesanya’s top 5 anime and manga series

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Some time ago, the UFC champ revealed his 5 favorite anime and manga series. At number 5 is ‘Spriggan,’ a series famous for its action-packed adventures and supernatural elements. Further, at the fourth spot is ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’. Fans celebrate this show for its captivating storyline and spellbinding battles. Next, ‘Death Note’ secures the third spot. This show is a psychological thriller renowned for its intricate mind games revolving around a deadly notebook.

Climbing higher on his list is ‘Naruto,’ occupying the second position. This beloved series captures the journey of a young ninja aiming for recognition and growth, resonating with themes of perseverance and friendship. Topping his list is ‘Avatar – The Last Airbender’. It is a fusion of elemental magic and profound character development set in a richly imagined world.

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What are your thoughts on this list? Are there anime shows that have deeply affected you?  Moreover, what do you think about Adesanya’s recent Instagram stories? Also, comment on your favorite anime and manga series in the comments section.