Story Behind Initial Mile

Hi Everyone. Welcome to Initial Mile.

I'm Kelvin Brillante. Some of you may know me as the martial artist, the triathlete, cosplayer or more recently, the one dude behind the camera taking photos of your cosplay! As a certified exercise physiologist with a passion for fitness and fascination for anime and overall design and art, I had the desire to create something that would allow me to share best of both worlds. When the pandemic hit in 2020, I took the opportunity to dive into this idea I had and Initial Mile was born. With inspiration from the anime universe, Initial Mile follows the hybrid training method and provides free visual workouts, training programs and anime related content in an effort to inspire you and help you adapt, evolve and ascend into the hero of your universe whether that means going Saiyan, Plus Ultra or achieving A-Class Hero rank.

About Anime Fan and Fitness Festival

Anime Fan and Fitness Festival is one of the first kind of "fusion" anime and fitness events that will debut in Gilroy, California on September 6, 2025. The mission for this event is to introduce both worlds to one another; anime fans meet fitness and fitness meets anime.

Proudly presented by Initial Mile, Anime Fan and Fitness Festival has a goal to help fans live a healthy and fit lifestyle inspired by the anime warriors we see on screen, support small businesses by giving them the opportunity to share their own passions to the community and bring high-quality entertainment at a price that won't dent the wallet. Whether you're a lifelong anime fan, a die-hard cosplayer, fitness enthusiast, or a curious newcomer, there's something here for everyone. Every positive, good-vibes individual is welcome.

Meet the students of Initial Mile — Orkai, the gray guy and Ailo the trusty husky. Orkai and Ailo keep one another sharp, both on the training grounds and in overall life. They're best buds but when it comes to the last boba drink on the table, all bets are off.