Wanna Be the Strongest in the World · review
This is an ecchi show. You are forewarned if you don't like to see boobs bouncing. Proceed at your own risk. Now, if ecchi doesn't bother you, and you like stories with character developments, you might just find this story a surprise sleeper waiting to be discovered. The premise of the story actually has a lot more in common with titles like Slam Dunk, Haikyuu, etc (it is about sports after all) than with what we generally think of as ecchi. Sakura, our protagonist, decides to join pro wrestling on a whim after her profession - idol - and friend were abused/ridiculed by a pro wrestler. Asfake as pro wrestling may seem, it takes incredible talent and hard work to perform, and our protagonists was quickly abused of her naive notions. Her perseverance to take on the obstacles is the journey this story undertakes.
If the chosen sports isn't female pro wrestling, this title probably will barely be associated with ecchi at all. There are no generic harem MC's around, nor are there any boob grabs etc. The "ecchi-ness" basically comes from the attires and the awkward positions wrestlings tend to cause wrestlers to be in, and yes, boobs will bounce around when the body is slammed upside down. The same can be found in gymnastics and figure skating, which I guess some people can also see them as ecchi. People will see what they want to see.
And I see a young woman who was willing to take on the challenge of becoming a pro wrestler, going through the hardships and challenges, and find herself alone the way.
This by no means is a sports master piece as Slam Dunk, nor does it fully avoid "fan service" shots, and the amount of difficulty encountered in the beginning can be disheartening for viewers to continue (ITAI!). But overall the story is a fun ride. It will transport you to the ring side and make you feel the pain and joy of the characters. It's worth a try.