Popular YouTube channel “Because Science” surprised its followers with a new video, addressing a question many anime fans have been asking. That is “Does running like Naruto make you go faster?”. To answer this question, the channel had the participation of a very special guest, the athlete who won the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games in the 4×100 meter relay, Jeneba Tarmoh.
In the pilot, Tarmoh and host Kyle Hill faced off in a series of speed tests. Both ran the 50 meter distance three times, alternating between normal running and the famous “Naruto Run”. This running style is characterized by leaning forward with arms extended back, imitating the running style of anime character Naruto Uzumaki.
The results of the experiment have been revealed. Kyle Hill, when running normally, recorded an average time of 7.78 seconds, while his average time with “Naruto Run” was 7.99 seconds. On the other hand, Geneva Tarmoh with his professional technique achieved an average of 7.11 seconds in regular running and 7.3 seconds with “Naruto Run”. These results show that both runners were about 3% slower when using the Naruto running style.
Tarmoh explains that “Naruto Run” tends to tilt the body forward, which shifts the center of gravity, increasing the risk of falls and injuries. Therefore this type of running, although iconic and entertaining, is not effective for applying fast running in real life.
The video was well received by anime fans and science enthusiasts, who appreciated its combination of entertainment and scientific rigor. Through this experiment, Kyle Hill and Geneva Tarmoh showed that, although “Naruto Run” may be a fun and unique type of running in anime, traditional running techniques are still the most effective in increasing performance. increase speed in real time.
The video is sure to continue to spark conversation and analysis among anime and science fans.