Anime Obsessed NFL Star Jermaine Eluemunor: My Life Is a Sports and Shonen Saga!!

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Players in the National Football League have a bit of a reputation – earned or otherwise – for their lavish lifestyles. Wide receiver Brandon Marshall’s $5 million ranch pales in comparison to Hall of Famer Tom Brady’s $17 million Miami mansion. Former Cincinnati Bengal Chad Ochocinco dropped a wagon full of cash on a custom semi-truck that got a whopping 7 miles per gallon, and Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald rang up a bill of $135,000 on one custom pendant packed with 85 karats worth of diamonds. New York Giants offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor would just like to watch the next episode of One Piece, thank you very much. “I’m about to start the Wano arc,” said the lineman, who, when not bulldozing the gridiron for the Giants firmly embraces his anime obsession. In addition to the chronicles of the Straw Hat Pirates, Eluemunor lists recent anime hits such as The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan and Dandadan on his list of recent views. And it’s not just cursory knowledge. The 6’4”, 338-pound NFL star has put the time into the media form. “I had watched anime like when I was younger, but I didn’t really connect the dots and think like that was anime until I had started watching more anime… It just became a domino effect and I started watching more and more and more. I just love it.” “I’ll say it like this: when it comes to anime, I feel like it’s endless, whatever you want, you can have the characters do whatever they want. With anime, it can be literally whatever you want it to be.” Eluemunor began his pro football career in 2017 with the Baltimore Ravens, immediately making a name for himself by landing a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America’s “All-Rookie Team.” As his career progressed, playing for the Las Vegas Raiders before being signed by
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Giants lineman Jermaine Eluemunor loves the anime that fuels his mindset on and off the field. From One Piece to Attack on Titan, see how anime inspires him.

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Jermaine Eluemunor’s journey with anime is fascinating because it shows how storytelling influences real-world mindsets. His appreciation for underdog narratives mirrors the mental resilience needed in professional sports. Many great athletes operate with an anime protagonist mentality—persevering despite setbacks, finding motivation in criticism, and always striving for self-improvement. The way he connects sports and anime, especially in terms of personal growth, is insightful. He’s proof that inspiration can come from anywhere, and in his case, anime plays a role in shaping his competitive mindset.

 

[Welshrivera29]

I respect Eluemunor’s enthusiasm, but calling Attack on Titan the ultimate anime? That’s debatable. Sure, it’s well-written and visually striking, but does it surpass the depth of something like Monster or the philosophical weight of Ghost in the Shell? His love for anime is great, but I’d like to see him explore more genres outside of battle shonen and isekai. If he really wants to broaden his perspective, he should check out works like Legend of the Galactic Heroes or Welcome to the NHK.

 

[realitycheck]

I respect Eluemunor because he applies anime lessons to real life. It’s one thing to watch anime for fun, but he takes those themes of perseverance and ambition and uses them to fuel his career. That’s the real difference between someone who just enjoys a hobby and someone who internalizes its values. His response to criticism also stands out—he doesn’t let negativity define him. That’s the kind of mentality that separates good athletes from great ones.

 

[King Bam]

This is awesome. A pro athlete who geeks out over anime? Never expected that. More players should talk about their interests outside of football.

 

[Paul]

Sometimes when celebrities embrace geek culture, they get a pass for surface-level enthusiasm. Eluemunor seems genuinely invested, but I’d love to hear him talk about how anime has influenced his worldview beyond just motivation. There’s a deeper discussion to be had about the themes of struggle and identity in anime versus real-life sports.

 

[Ryan Bates]

I respect Eluemunor’s enthusiasm, but calling Attack on Titan the ultimate anime? That’s debatable. Sure, it’s well-written and visually striking, but does it surpass the depth of something like Monster or the philosophical weight of Ghost in the Shell? His love for anime is great, but I’d like to see him explore more genres outside of battle shonen and isekai. If he really wants to broaden his perspective, he should check out works like Legend of the Galactic Heroes or Welcome to the NHK.

I get where you're coming from, but the other side of that coin is the old phrase "I don't know art, but I know what I like," right? Like, me personally, I'm sort of tired of shonen, but I never get tired of magical girl anime. We all have our likes and dislikes, and that's one of the great things about anime - what just appears on the surface to be Japanese cartoons has so many interesting subgenres!

 

[Ryan Bates]

I respect Eluemunor because he applies anime lessons to real life. It’s one thing to watch anime for fun, but he takes those themes of perseverance and ambition and uses them to fuel his career. That’s the real difference between someone who just enjoys a hobby and someone who internalizes its values. His response to criticism also stands out—he doesn’t let negativity define him. That’s the kind of mentality that separates good athletes from great ones.

Definitely agree - I mean, the hutzpah of challenging someone on ESPN? You gotta really be firm in your convictions to pull that move.

 

[Ryan Bates]

This is awesome. A pro athlete who geeks out over anime? Never expected that. More players should talk about their interests outside of football.

Thanks! I've already talked to PopGeeks about a couple more articles in this vein. Howbout a world champion boxer who's a gamer and anime geek? Or pro wrestlers who actually run their own gaming YouTube channel?

I mean, I'm not announcing those future plans right here buuuuuuuuut...

 

[Ryan Bates]

Sometimes when celebrities embrace geek culture, they get a pass for surface-level enthusiasm. Eluemunor seems genuinely invested, but I’d love to hear him talk about how anime has influenced his worldview beyond just motivation. There’s a deeper discussion to be had about the themes of struggle and identity in anime versus real-life sports.

You're totally right. I can tell you there was a bunch of material I didn't use. We had a big breakdown of Chainsaw Man - he's a big fan of anything from MAPPA - and chatted about Seven Deadly Sins some. He definitely knows his stuff, so you may see more from him on this site!