Israel Adesanya’s Inspiration Behind ‘Anime’ Car Revealed as Ex-UFC Champ Lays It All Bare- “When I First Got the Car…”

Israel Adesanya and his love for anime is no secret for the fans. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is an avid fan of the anime series ‘Naruto’, as evidenced by his tattoos. Adesanya even showcased a move by the character, Rock Lee, in the UFC Octagon during his fight against Anderson Silva at UFC 234!

In a recent Instagram post, Adesanya has revealed that he has paid another tribute to his favorite show! The New Zealand native shared a video of his car that has been painted in ‘Naruto-themed colors. The video has drawn admiration from the fans for its incredible design. And the former Middleweight champion also revealed the origin of his inspiration to deck out his ride as an homage to the show!

Israel Adesanya pays tribute to his favorite anime with his car  

Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, has never shied away from his love for anime. The fighter has tattoos depicting his favorite characters and symbols from shows like ‘Naruto’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’. Adesanya has claimed in past interviews that he “draws strength from characters that aren’t even real” because he feels they are more relatable than many people in real life.

As such, Adesanya revealed that he wanted his car to represent his love for anime, as well. In the video shared on Instagram, Adesanya explained that the inspiration behind making his car Naruto-themed came from the resemblance of his 720S McLaren to the Naruto character Kurama.

He stated, “Initially, when I first got the car, it’s a 720S McLaren and Naruto was 720 episodes, and a couple of movies, but the car looked exactly like Kurama.”

After riding it for two years, he decided to switch things up, and his love for purple led him to the idea of incorporating the Susanoo entity from Naruto, which is associated with the character Sasuke. He expressed the desire to merge Kurama and Susanoo in a unique design for his car.

 Adesanya revealed, “So I had this idea just like, I didn’t know what I wanted to do but I wanted to put the Susanoo on Kurama.”

This endeavor reflects Adesanya’s commitment to integrating his love for anime into various aspects of his life, showcasing a personal connection with the characters that inspire him. The UFC star is currently on a hiatus from the promotion but he has received an interesting message from a rival in the UFC!

The Last Stylebender receives a heartfelt message from middleweight rival 

Israel Adesanya lost the middleweight championship to Sean Strickland in September in a shocking upset, which led to him announcing a possible break from competition till 2027

In a recent interview, Dricus Du Plessis revealed he advised Adesanya to take some time off. But also warned him against an extended hiatus. He emphasized the need to stay mentally strong outside the ring and stated, “He needs to stay strong right now. He can’t lose it. You can’t lose it outside of the ring.”

After Adesanya’s loss to Strickland, Du Plessis aims to make quick work of the new champion. He aims to overcome Strickland for the championship at UFC 297. 

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Do you think Sean Strickland will be able to retain his middleweight title against Dricus Du Plessis? And will Israel Adesanya return to the cage sooner than expected? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 

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