Kirio Fan Club Collab at Hirakata Park
It has finally been decided that a very exciting collaboration between the TV anime Kirio Fan Club and the famous Hirakata Park amusement park in Osaka is going to happen. This series is based on the original work by Earth's Fish Pon-chan, and fans are quite kicked about this news. The event is scheduled to run from April 27th all the way to June 28th. Along with the announcement, a brand-new collaboration illustration has also been released to get everyone in the mood.
The theme of the event is titled "Kirio Fan Club x Hirakata Park: I want to go to Hirakata Park with Kirio-kun." It sounds like a real treat for the followers of the show. During this time, the park will feature an exhibition of life-sized standees based on the new artwork, and there will be plenty of original goods for sale. If you are looking for a proper manga spotlight, this collaboration definitely highlights the growing popularity of the series.
Fun Activities and Voice Actor Appearances
One of the coolest things at the park will be the Photomatic booth. It is a self-photo booth where you can use special photo frames featuring the collab illustrations. Basically, it is designed so you can take a snap as if you are visiting the park with Ken Kirio himself. Also, throughout the day, you will hear special in-park broadcasts by characters Aimi and Nami, which will play once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
The highlight for many will be the big event on May 10th. The main voice cast members will be coming to the stage at the park! We are talking about Gakuto Kajiwara (who plays Ken Kirio), Yuya Hirose (who plays Mitsuru Mitsuru), and Hitoshi Ogasawara (who plays Hayato Momose). There will be a talk corner, a game corner, and even a gift corner for those attending. More specific details will be coming soon on the official SNS and website, so keep an eye out.
About Kirio Fan Club
For those who don't know, Kirio Fan Club is a "one-way love comedy" focusing on high school girls Aimi Miyoshi and Nami Someya. The story follows their unstoppable delusions and deep love for their classmate, Ken Kirio. It is a very funny and relatable take on teenage crushes. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to dive into the anime and manga world this season.
The TV anime is set to be simulcast nationwide every Thursday starting April 2nd. It will air on 28 MBS/TBS stations in the "Super Animeism TURBO" slot at 24:26. This collaboration info was actually shared during a stage event at AnimeJapan 2026 at the Pony Canyon booth. Cast members like Nene Hieda and Shion Wakayama were also present to share the joy with fans. You can even find the live stream of that event on the PONY CANYON YouTube channel if you want to see the reactions.
Anime Production and Cast Details
The anime is part of the 2026 Spring Cool lineup. Here is the main cast list for the show:
- Nene Hieda as Aimi Miyoshi
- Shion Wakayama as Nami Someya
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Ken Kirio
- Yuya Hirose as Mitsuru Mitsuru
- Hitoshi Ogasawara as Hayato Momose
- Ayasa Ito as Satsuki Muraoka
- Fuka Izumi as Seira Tashiro
It really looks like a solid team is behind this project. With the manga already being a hit, the anime is surely going to capture the hearts of many more fans across the globe.
