The wait is almost over for fans of the quirky romantic comedy Kirio Fan Club. The anime adaptation, based on the popular manga by Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan, is gearing up for its April 2026 release. The production team has just released a brand-new trailer that gives viewers the best look yet at the series, while also revealing the catchy ending theme song that will accompany the closing credits.
The second promotional video, which dropped on March 14, 2026, offers extended footage of the main characters Aimi Miyoshi and Nami Sometani as they navigate their hilarious and obsessive one-sided love for their classmate, Ken Kirio. The trailer is packed with the manga’s signature blend of over-the-top romantic fantasies and surprisingly heartfelt moments.
New Trailer Showcases Theme Songs by Skirt, ODD Foot Works, and Ako
The latest trailer for Kirio Fan Club is creating buzz for two major reasons. It provides the first extended preview of the opening theme song “FANCLUB,” performed by the musical collaboration Skirt and ODD Foot Works. The upbeat and energetic track perfectly matches the chaotic energy of the two female leads as they imagine various scenarios with their crush .
More importantly, the trailer officially announces and previews the ending theme song “Harmony” by singer-songwriter Ako. This song offers a softer, more reflective tone that contrasts beautifully with the comedic chaos of the show’s premise. The trailer, which includes English subtitles, allows international fans to understand the dialogue and get a real feel for the voice performances .
Fans who watch the trailer can see the high-quality animation brought to life by SATELIGHT, the studio behind popular series like Macross Delta. The character designs by Nami Hayashi stay true to the original manga’s art style while making the characters pop on screen with vibrant colors and fluid movement .
Voice Cast Brings the Characters to Life
The anime features a talented cast of voice actors who are breathing life into these beloved characters. Nene Hieda voices the role of Aimi Miyoshi, while Shion Wakayama takes on the role of Nami Sometani. Gakuto Kajiwara voices the object of their affection, Ken Kirio .
At a recent advance screening of the first three episodes held on March 14 at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo, the main cast shared their excitement about the project. Nene Hieda expressed her enthusiasm about seeing the finished animation.
“When I saw the finished animation, I could laugh from the audience’s perspective. The use of color was very stylish, and the opening was also stylish and moving.”
Shion Wakayama added her thoughts on how well the anime captures the spirit of the original manga.
“It felt like I was getting a glimpse into student life. The pacing of the original manga was translated into the anime, and the feeling after reading it was the same. I thought, ‘That’s love!’”
The cast also includes Yuya Hirose as Mitsuru Manda, Jin Ogasawara as Hayato Momose, Ayasa Ito as Satsuki Muraoka, and Fuka Izumi as Seira Tashiro, rounding out the supporting characters who will play important roles in the story .
Kirio Fan Club Premiere Date and Where to Watch
Kirio Fan Club is scheduled to premiere in Japan on April 2, 2026. The show will air on the Super Animeism TURBO programming block, which broadcasts on MBS, TBS, and 26 affiliated channels across Japan. The specific air time is set for 24:26 JST, which effectively means late night on April 2, or technically early morning on April 3 at 12:26 a.m. .
For fans watching on satellite television, the anime will also be available on the AT-X channel. While international streaming partners have not been officially announced yet, given the popularity of similar romantic comedy anime, platforms like Crunchyroll or Netflix are likely candidates to pick up the series for global audiences. Fans in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and other regions should stay tuned for streaming announcements closer to the premiere date .
The production team also announced a special stage event at AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events, held on March 28 and 29 at Tokyo Big Sight. The event will take place at the PONY CANYON booth and will be livestreamed on their official YouTube channel, giving fans worldwide a chance to see the cast and crew discuss the series .
Understanding the Story of Kirio Fan Club
For those new to the series, Kirio Fan Club tells the story of two high school girls who share an intense crush on the same boy. The official description from the anime’s website gives a glimpse into their unique worldview.
“Dear Kirio-kun, I like you. But I didn’t know… That liking someone could be this painful. I really, really like you, Kirio-kun. I want to eat hamburgers with you. I want to share an umbrella with you. I want to smash plates together with you. I want to go on a journey searching for every mole on your body. I want the day I met you to be a national holiday.”
Aimi and Nami spend their days sharing their fantasies about Kirio, competing with each other in their devotion while remaining close friends. The story explores the line between friendship and rivalry, and how their shared obsession might change their relationship forever. The manga’s unique humor includes absurd scenarios, like being able to identify Kirio in a crowd by the sound of his bodily functions, which the girls celebrate as a way to locate him from a distance .
The story is based on the manga by Chikyu no Osakana Ponchan, which was serialized in COMIC Ryuel (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha) from 2022 to 2024. The series gained critical acclaim, ranking in the Top 10 of the prestigious Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook for two consecutive years. It ranked sixth in 2024 and tenth in 2025 for female readers, demonstrating its broad appeal. A live-action drama adaptation also aired in Japan in April 2025, further expanding the franchise’s reach .
The manga’s success led to six compiled volumes, with the final volume shipping in September 2024. For English readers, Kodansha USA Publishing will release the manga in English starting in spring 2026, allowing even more fans to discover the original story before or after watching the anime.
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Production Team Behind the Anime
The anime adaptation is in capable hands with a talented production team. Sou Toyama, who has worked as an episode director on hit series like The Apothecary Diaries, BanG Dream!, and Love Live! Sunshine!!, is directing the series at animation studio SATELIGHT .
Aya Satsuki is handling the series composition and scripts, bringing experience from other romantic comedy adaptations like A Girl & Her Guard Dog and Solo Camping for Two. Nami Hayashi, known for her character design work on TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority-, is designing the characters for the anime, ensuring they maintain the charm of the original manga while looking fluid and expressive in animation .
The music for the series is composed by Tomoki Kikuya and produced by PONY CANYON, with the opening theme “FANCLUB” by Skirt & ODD Foot Works and the ending theme “Harmony” by Ako setting the tone for each episode .
With the premiere just weeks away, fans of romantic comedies and unique anime stories have plenty to look forward to as Kirio Fan Club prepares to make its debut on April 2, 2026.
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