The live-action commercial for the manga “Elf-san wa Yaserarenai (Plus Size Elf)” became a trend on social media, capturing the attention of thousands of users with its striking and humorous content. The short sequence shows a man struggling to exercise on a treadmill, only to discover that next to him is a beautiful, overweight elf, swaying her large chest back and forth as she also struggles to lose weight.

The commercial caused controversy, as many viewers on social media assumed the actress playing the elf was an adult film star. However, It was revealed that the protagonist of the commercial was actually the Italian cosplayer Yuriko Tiger (ユリコタイガー). Yuriko clarified the situation on her social media, saying:

• «I actually gained about 10 kilos from this, but it wasn't enough, although I had to adjust due to other jobs, so that was the limit».

The series “Elf-san wa Yaserarenai. (Plus Size Elf)” has gained popularity, especially with the recent release of its anime adaptation, which is currently airing. The story follows Naoe-kun, a massage therapist who one day receives a very peculiar patient. With emerald eyes, pointy ears, and a voluptuous body, this elf has a problem: she developed an obsession with junk food in the human world, which caused her to gain considerable weight. Now, Naoe-kun faces the challenge of helping her lose weight and keep it off.

The manga known for its combination of comedy and fanservice found a place among fans of the ecchi genre, and with the viralization of this live-action commercialits popularity is likely to continue to increase:

• «I love Yuriko's version of Elf-san».
• «He is striving, even in things that cannot be seen».
• «The level of professionalism he displays in gaining weight for work is incredible. It's different from those who are simply afraid of gaining weight.».
• «He gained 10 kilos just because of this…? Gaining weight in a short period of time is harder than losing it, right?».
• «Gaining 10 kilos in a short time must have been very difficult… impressive».
• «Gaining and losing weight is a complicated process.».

Source: Hachima Kikou