'Grand Blue Dreaming' Charpy Impact Tester Makes U.S. Debut at Anime Expo 2025

(July 1, 2025) Tokyo, Japan: The “Charpy Impact Tester” exhibition from Grand Blue Dreaming 2, originally showcased at AnimeJapan 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, is making its way across the Pacific to Anime Expo 2025! Fans attending Anime Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center will be able to experience this unique display.

Presented by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, in collaboration with Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle and Creative Minds, this special exhibition will be located at Booth SH-1927 in the Exhibition Hall during Anime Expo 2025!

Grand Blue Dreaming is the world's most unhinged college diving comedy, an over-the-top series known for its exaggerated humor, chaotic characters, and outrageous take on college life. It has been adapted into both a TV anime and a live-action film, becoming a longtime fan favorite among students and comedy lovers alike.

At the exhibition, the Charpy Impact Tester, a real-life testing machine that measures the energy required to break an object. In a memorable scene from the anime, Iori Kitahara (a college student) and Associate Professor Ushironomiya (who constantly looks down on students) use this pendulum-style machine in a bizarre showdown, competing to see who can position themselves just close enough to avoid getting hit in the crotch.

At Anime Expo, fans can test their own courage with this machine and receive a special participation certificate. Swing by Booth SH-1927 in the South Hall to try it for yourself—and maybe win a prize!

Participation Details:

All participants must sign a waiver to acknowledge that the test is done at their own risk. Upon signing, you'll be entered into a prize drawing for the chance to win:

• One (1) shikishi autographed by the main cast of Grand Blue Dreaming 2:
  • Yūma Uchida (Iori Kitahara)
  • Ryōhei Kimura (Kohei Imamura)
  • Hiroki Yasumoto (Shinji Tokita)
  • Katsuyuki Konishi (Ryujiro Kotobuki)
  • Chika Anzai (Chisa Kotegawa)
  • Maaya Uchida (Nanaka Kotegawa)
  • Toa Yukinari (Azusa Hamaoka)
  • Kana Asumi (Aina Yoshihara)

• Three (3) shikishi autographed by Yūma Uchida, voice of Iori Kitahara

Bonus for Clubs:
After Anime Expo, the Charpy Impact Tester machine will be given away to a college or university anime/manga club in the U.S.! If multiple clubs apply, the winner will be selected by random drawing.

To qualify, clubs must:
Be based in the United States
Be able to pick up the machine in the Greater Los Angeles area
Have a secure space to display it on campus

Don't miss this unforgettable chance to test your willpower and bring home a piece of Grand Blue Dreaming history!

Please apply through here. https://bit.ly/m/grandblueatax

Special Comment from Yūma Uchida

Hello everyone.
I am Yūma Uchida, who plays the role of Iori Kitahara in "Grand Blue Dreaming".
The long awaited “Grand Blue Dreaming” Season 2 will start streaming in July.
While we anxiously wait for streaming- Surprise!!
Charpy Impact Tester that was displayed at AnimeJapan 2025 is now on its way across the ocean to the Los Angeles Anime Expo.

This is your chance to experience it.
Who has the courage to try it?
I've tried it!