Issho ni Training: Training with Hinako

About This Movie

Issho ni Training: Training with Hinako is quite the oddity in the animation landscape of 2009. This film isn’t just about its charmingly simplistic animation; it’s a quirky blend of fitness and fantasy. The 16-year-old Hinako, once a regular girl, now leads viewers through exercises like push-ups and squats with an enthusiastic yet slightly surreal vibe. The pacing is unique—sometimes you feel like you’re in an instructional video, but there’s a playful energy that keeps things light. The themes of transformation and resilience resonate, even if the practical effects are minimal. It’s a curious exploration of fitness through an animated lens that feels almost like a workout session with a twist of whimsy. Definitely a distinctive piece worth noting in any collector’s catalog.

First muscle training animationHinako’s transformation adds a layerUnique mix of exercise and animation