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Kirio Fan Club

Kirio Fan Club (Japanese: 霧尾ファンクラブ, Hepburn: Kirio Fan Kurabu) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ponchan Chikyū no Osakana. It was serialized online via Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha's Comic Ruelle website from June 2022 to August 2024 and was collected in six tankōbon volumes. A television drama adaptation aired from April to June 2025. An anime television series adaptation produced by Satelight premiered in April 2026.

Kirio Fan Club
First tankōbon volume cover
霧尾ファンクラブ
(Kirio Fan Kurabu)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Manga
Written byPonchan Chikyū no Osakana
Published byJitsugyo no Nihon Sha
English publisher
ImprintRuelle Comics
MagazineComic Ruelle
Original runJune 24, 2022 – August 9, 2024
Volumes6
Manga
Spin-off
Written byPonchan Chikyū No Osakana
Published byJitsugyo no Nihon Sha
ImprintRuelle Comics
MagazineComic Ruelle
Original runOctober 18, 2024 – February 21, 2025
Volumes1
Television drama
Directed byHatsuki Yokoo
Produced by
  • Miwa Kurito (chief, CTV MID ENJIN)
  • Megumi Hoshino (AX-ON)
Written byNanoha Ito
Music bySōichi Ueda
StudioChukyo TV
Original networkNNS (Chukyo TV, Nippon TV)
Original run April 2, 2025 – June 5, 2025
Episodes10
Anime television series
Directed bySō Toyama [ja]
Written byAya Satsuki [ja]
Music byTomoki Kikuya
StudioSatelight
Licensed bySentai Filmworks
Original networkJNN (MBS, TBS), AT-X
Original run April 2, 2026 – present
Episodes9
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Plot

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High school girls Aimi and Nami are both best friends and rivals for the affection of Ken, even though neither can bring themselves to talk to him; instead, they engage in fantasies involving Ken. Ken, however, is not great at soccer despite being in the soccer club, has mediocre grades, and tends to have a quiet personality. All three have secrets they would rather not share. Eventually, their classmates begin to push them to become more involved with each other.

Characters

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Aimi Miyoshi (三好藍美, Miyoshi Aimi)
Voiced by: Nene Hieda[2] (Japanese); Elissa Cuellar[3] (English)
Portrayed by: Mizuki Kayashima [ja][4]
Nami Sometani (染谷波, Sometani Nami)
Voiced by: Shion Wakayama[2] (Japanese); Cat Thomas[3] (English)
Portrayed by: Riko[4]
Ken Kirio (霧尾賢, Kirio Ken)
Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara[2] (Japanese); Scott Gibbs[3] (English)
Portrayed by: Mizuki Inoue [ja][5]
Mitsuru Manda (満田充, Manda Mitsuru)
Voiced by: Yūya Hirose[6] (Japanese); Benjamin McLaughlin[3] (English)
Portrayed by: Jiei Wakabayashi [ja][7]
Hayato Momose (桃瀬隼斗, Momose Hayato)
Voiced by: Jin Ogasawara [ja][6] (Japanese); Jeremy Gee[3] (English)
Portrayed by: Rio Komiya [ja][7]
Satsuki Muraoka (村岡皐月, Muraoka Satsuki)
Voiced by: Ayasa Itō[6] (Japanese); Skylar Sinclair[3] (English)
Portrayed by: Yuna Hoshino [ja][7]
Seira Tashiro (田代星羅, Tashiro Seira)
Voiced by: Fūka Izumi[6] (Japanese); Brittney Karbowski[3] (English)
Portrayed by: Aine Hara[7]
Kanta Morino (森野寛太, Morino Kanta)
Portrayed by: Akira Ōhashi [ja][7]

Media

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Manga

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Written and illustrated by Ponchan Chikyū no Osakana, Kirio Fan Club was serialized online via Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha's Comic Ruelle website from June 24, 2022, to August 9, 2024.[8][9] Its chapters were compiled into six tankōbon volumes from December 15, 2022, to September 19, 2024.[10][11]

A five-chapter spin-off manga also illustrated by Chikyū No Osakana was serialized on the same website from October 18, 2024, to February 21, 2025.[12] The spin-off's chapters were compiled into a single tankōbon volume released on April 17, 2025.[13]

During their panel at Anime Expo 2025, Kodansha USA announced that they had licensed the series for English publication beginning in Q2 2026.[14]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1December 15, 2022[10]978-4-408-64076-1April 28, 2026[15]978-1-647-29528-8
2May 18, 2023[16]978-4-408-64093-8June 23, 2026[17]978-1-647-29529-5
3October 19, 2023[18]978-4-408-64107-2August 18, 2026[19]978-1-647-29530-1
4April 18, 2024[20]978-4-408-64132-4October 13, 2026[21]978-1-647-29531-8
5July 18, 2024[22]978-4-408-64141-6——
6September 19, 2024[11]978-4-408-64150-8——
FCApril 17, 2025[13]978-4-408-64184-3——

Drama

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A television drama adaptation was announced on September 15, 2024.[1] The series is produced by Chukyo TV and directed by Hatsuki Yokoo, with Miwa Kurito as the screenwriter and Sōichi Ueda composing the music. The series aired from April 2 to June 5, 2025, on the Wednesday Platinum Night [ja] block on all NNS affiliates, including Chukyo TV and Nippon TV.[4]

Anime

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An anime adaptation was also announced on September 15, 2024.[1] It is produced by Satelight and directed by Sō Toyama [ja], with series composition and screenplays by Aya Satsuki [ja], characters designed by Nami Hayashi, and music composed by Tomoki Kikuya.[6] The series premiered on April 2, 2026, on the Super Animeism Turbo programming block on all JNN affiliates, including MBS and TBS.[2][6][a] The opening theme song is "Fanclub", performed by Skirt [ja] and ODD Foot Works [ja],[23] while the ending theme song is "Harmony" (ハーモニー), performed by Ako [ja].[24] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America for streaming on Hidive.[25] Medialink licensed the series for streaming on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.[26] HIDIVE announced that this show will receive an English dub which will premiere on June 10, 2026.[27]

Episodes

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No.Title [28][29]Directed by [b]Storyboarded by [b]Original release date [a]
1"Dear Kirio-kun"
Transliteration: "Haikei, Kirio-kun" (Japanese: 拝啓、霧尾くん)		Tōru HamazakiSō Toyama [ja]April 3, 2026 (2026-04-03)
Aimi and Nami are best friends united by their mutual one-sided crush on their classmate Kirio. Every day they bond over things like playing out pretend conversations while impersonating him & fantasizing about his farts. While attempting to return Kirio's jacket to him after school one day, the two's rivalry leads to Aimi dropping the jacket out the window, where it gets stuck on a tree. They disrupt a classmate's love confession to return it to Kirio's desk. On another day, Aimi mentions an elaborate dream where she went on a date with Kirio. When the events of that dream start coming true, Nami interferes to keep a date from happening. That night, Nami looks lovingly at pictures of her & Aimi, hinting that Nami actually has a crush on Aimi.
2"When I Saw Your Tears That Day"
Transliteration: "Ano hi Mita Kimi no Namida" (Japanese: あの日見た君の涙)		UnknownTBAApril 10, 2026 (2026-04-10)[c]
3"Dragon Kirio"
Transliteration: "Doragon Kirio" (Japanese: ドラゴンキリオ)		UnknownTBAApril 17, 2026 (2026-04-17)
4"Treasured Moments"
Transliteration: "Taisetsu na Jikan" (Japanese: 大切な時間)		UnknownTBAApril 24, 2026 (2026-04-24)
5"May I Stan You?"
Transliteration: "Oshitemo Ii desu ka?" (Japanese: 推してもいいですか？)		UnknownTBAMay 1, 2026 (2026-05-01)
6"Secrets"
Transliteration: "Kakushigoto" (Japanese: かくしごと)		UnknownTBAMay 8, 2026 (2026-05-08)
7"School Trip Magic"
Transliteration: "Shuugaku Ryokou Magic" (Japanese: 修学旅行マジック)		UnknownTBAMay 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
8"Steamy, Spicy, Red-hot Night"
Transliteration: "Atttttsui Yoru " (Japanese: アッッッッツい夜)		UnknownTBAMay 22, 2026 (2026-05-22)
9"Can't Say It, Won't Say It."
Transliteration: "Ienai, Iwanai." (Japanese: 言えない、言わない。)		TBATBAMay 29, 2026 (2026-05-29)

Reception

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The series was ranked sixth in the 2024 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook for the best manga for female readers.[31] The series was ranked tenth in the 2025 edition.[32]

Notes

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  1. 1 2 MBS and TBS listed the series premiere on April 2 at 24:26, which is effectively April 3 at 12:26 a.m. JST.
  2. 1 2 Production staff information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
  3. ↑ Due to coverage of the 2026 Masters Tournament, this episode aired at 1:58 a.m. JST, 1 hour and 32 minutes after the original air time on MBS.[30]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Loo, Egan (September 15, 2024). "Ponchan Chikyū No Osakana's Kirio Fanclub Manga Has Live-Action Show, Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 24, 2025). "Kirio Fan Club Anime Reveals Main Cast, TV Format, 2026 Debut in Teaser Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "HIDIVE Reveals the English Cast List for Kirio Fan Club!". Hidive. June 5, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Tai, Anita (February 24, 2025). "Live-Action Kirio Fanclub TV Series Unveils Cast, Staff, April 2 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ 「霧尾ファンクラブ」霧尾くん役は井上瑞稀だった、地球のお魚ぽんちゃん「心が震えました」. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. April 3, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 19, 2025). "Kirio Fan Club TV Anime Reveals 4 New Cast, More Staff, April 2026 Debut in 1st Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Cayanan, Joanna (March 13, 2025). "Live-Action Kirio Fanclub TV Series' Teaser Unveils More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ 地球のお魚ぽんちゃんが描く一方通行ラブコメ「霧尾ファンクラブ」がCOMICリュエルで. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 24, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ 地球のお魚ぽんちゃん「霧尾ファンクラブ」約2年の連載に幕、最終6巻は9月発売. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 9, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  10. 1 2 霧尾ファンクラブ（1） (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. December 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  11. 1 2 霧尾ファンクラブ（6） (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. June 24, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  12. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (September 23, 2024). "Ponchan Chikyū No Osakana's Kirio Fanclub Manga Gets 5-Chapter Spinoff Starting on October 18". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  13. 1 2 霧尾ファンクラブＦＣ (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. January 29, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ Mateo, Alex (July 4, 2025). "Kodansha USA Licenses GALAXIAS, OMORI, Fruit of the Underworld, More Manga for Spring 2026Kodansha USA Licenses GALAXIAS, OMORI, Fruit of the Underworld, More Manga for Spring 2026". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Kirio Fan Club 1". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  16. ↑ 霧尾ファンクラブ（2） (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. August 2, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Kirio Fan Club 2". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  18. ↑ 霧尾ファンクラブ（3） (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. October 12, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Kirio Fan Club 3". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  20. ↑ 霧尾ファンクラブ（4） (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Kirio Fan Club 4". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  22. ↑ 霧尾ファンクラブ（5） (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. May 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  23. ↑ Mateo, Alex (February 27, 2026). "Kirio Fan Club TV Anime's Commercial Reveals Opening Theme Song, April 2 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  24. ↑ Loo, Egan (March 14, 2026). "Kirio Fan Club TV Anime's 2nd English-Subtitled Promo Video Previews Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
  25. ↑ Moo, William (March 19, 2026). "HIDIVE Showcases Spring Seasonal Lineup at Anime Boston 2026, Acquires Kirio Fan Club". Anime Trending. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  26. ↑ "🌸 #Medialink April 2026 New Anime Line-Up🌸 ✏️ Kirio Fan Club is coming to Ani-One Asia!". Ani-One Asia. March 26, 2026. Retrieved March 26, 2026 – via YouTube.
  27. ↑ Tai, Anita (June 6, 2026). "HIDIVE to Stream English Dubs for Petals of Reincarnation, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2, 2 More Titles". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
  28. ↑ 第4話 大切な時間. Kirio Fan Club. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Kirio Fan Club". Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  30. ↑ 氷の城壁　第2話[字]. TBS (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  31. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio; Cayanan, Joanna (December 11, 2023). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2024 Rankings (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  32. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (December 12, 2024). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil Full List of Top 2025 Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
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