Former Packers Star Mike Daniels Proudly Sports a Rengoku Tattoo, Proving His Deep Love for Anime
Former Packers Star Mike Daniels Proudly Sports a Rengoku Tattoo, Proving His Deep Love for Anime
Mike Daniels, a former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle, might have terrorized offensive lines during his time in the NFL—but off the field, he was known for something else entirely: anime. Recently, a photo resurfaced showing Mike Daniels proudly displaying a tattoo of Rengoku Kyojuro, the Flame Hashira from Demon Slayer, inked prominently on his arm.
“I’ve always said I’m an anime fan first, football player second,” Daniels once shared in a Crunchyroll documentary. His admiration for the genre isn’t just surface-level fanfare—it’s part of his identity. Rengoku, a symbol of courage and sacrifice, seems to perfectly reflect the spirit Daniels brought to the field throughout his career.
In Green Bay’s locker room, Daniels used to talk about anime passionately with teammates. He once revealed that there were even secret anime fans among the team—some of them big names who would never admit it publicly. “It’s more common than people think,” Daniels said. “You’d be surprised who watches.”
Though he’s no longer playing for the Packers, Daniels continues to inspire fans and players alike—not just for his strength on the gridiron, but for the way he fearlessly embraced who he is. And now, with the fiery image of Rengoku forever on his skin, he carries that spirit with him every day.
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