Kirio Fanclub
| Kirio Fanclub | |
First tankōbon volume cover | |
| 霧尾ファンクラブ (Kirio Fankurabu) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy[1] |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Ponchan Chikyū No Osakana |
| Published by | Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Ruelle Comics |
| Magazine | Comic Ruelle |
| Original run | June 24, 2022 – August 9, 2024 |
| Volumes | 6 |
| Manga | |
| Spin-off | |
| Written by | Ponchan Chikyū No Osakana |
| Published by | Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha |
| Imprint | Ruelle Comics |
| Magazine | Comic Ruelle |
| Original run | October 18, 2024 – February 21, 2025 |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Television drama | |
| Directed by | Hatsuki Yokoo |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Nanoha Ito |
| Music by | Sōichi Ueda |
| Studio | Chukyo TV |
| Original network | NNS (Chukyo TV, Nippon TV) |
| Original run | April 2, 2025 – June 5, 2025 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Sō Toyama |
| Written by | Aya Satsuki |
| Music by | Tomoki Kikuya |
| Studio | Satelight |
| Original network | JNN (MBS, TBS) |
| Original run | April 2, 2026 – scheduled |
Kirio Fanclub (Japanese: 霧尾ファンクラブ, Hepburn: Kirio Fankurabu) 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 is set to premiere in April 2026.
Plot
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
- Aimi Miyoshi (三好藍美, Miyoshi Aimi)
- Voiced by: Nene Hieda[2]
- Portrayed by: Mizuki Kayashima[3]
- Nami Sometani (染谷波, Sometani Nami)
- Voiced by: Shion Wakayama[2]
- Portrayed by: Riko[3]
- Ken Kirio (霧尾賢, Kirio Ken)
- Voiced by: Gakuto Kajiwara[2]
- Portrayed by: Mizuki Inoue[4]
- Mitsuru Manda (満田充, Manda Mitsuru)
- Voiced by: Yūya Hirose[5]
- Portrayed by: Jiei Wakabayashi[6]
- Hayato Momose (桃瀬隼斗, Momose Hayato)
- Voiced by: Jin Ogasawara[5]
- Portrayed by: Rio Komiya[6]
- Satsuki Muraoka (村岡皐月, Muraoka Satsuki)
- Voiced by: Ayasa Itō[5]
- Portrayed by: Yuna Hoshino[6]
- Seira Tashiro (田代星羅, Tashiro Seira)
- Voiced by: Fūka Izumi[5]
- Portrayed by: Aine Hara[6]
- Kanta Morino (森野寛太, Morino Kanta)
- Portrayed by: Akira Ōhashi[6]
Media
Manga
Written and illustrated by Ponchan Chikyū No Osakana, Kirio Fanclub was serialized online via Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha's Comic Ruelle website from June 24, 2022, to August 9, 2024.[7][8] Its chapters were compiled into six tankōbon volumes from December 15, 2022, to September 19, 2024.[9][10]
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.[11] The spin-off's chapters were compiled into a single tankōbon volume released on April 17, 2025.[12]
During their panel at Anime Expo 2025, Kodansha USA announced that they had licensed the series for English publication beginning in Q2 2026.[13]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 15, 2022[9] | 978-4-408-64076-1 | April 28, 2026[14] | 978-1-647-29528-8 |
| 2 | May 18, 2023[15] | 978-4-408-64093-8 | June 23, 2026[16] | 978-1-647-29529-5 |
| 3 | October 19, 2023[17] | 978-4-408-64107-2 | August 18, 2026[18] | 978-1-647-29530-1 |
| 4 | April 18, 2024[19] | 978-4-408-64132-4 | October 13, 2026[20] | 978-1-647-29531-8 |
| 5 | July 18, 2024[21] | 978-4-408-64141-6 | — | — |
| 6 | September 19, 2024[10] | 978-4-408-64150-8 | — | — |
| FC | April 17, 2025[12] | 978-4-408-64184-3 | — | — |
Drama
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 Chukyo TV, Nippon TV and other stations as part of the Wednesday Platinum Night block.[3]
Anime
An anime adaptation was also announced on September 15, 2024.[1] It was later revealed to be a television series that will be produced by Satelight and directed by Sō Toyama, with series composition and screenplays by Aya Satsuki, characters designed by Nami Hayashi, and music composed by Tomoki Kikuya.[5] The series is set to premiere on April 2, 2026, on the Super Animeism Turbo programming block on all JNN affiliates, including MBS and TBS.[2][5] The opening theme song is "FANCLUB" performed by Skirt and ODD Foot Works,[22] while the ending theme song is "Harmony" (ハーモニー) performed by Ako.[23]
Reception
The series was ranked sixth in the 2024 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook for the best manga for female readers.[24] The series was ranked tenth in the 2025 edition.[25]
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c Tai, Anita (February 24, 2025). "Live-Action Kirio Fanclub TV Series Unveils Cast, Staff, April 2 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ 「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.
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ a b c d e Cayanan, Joanna (March 13, 2025). "Live-Action Kirio Fanclub TV Series' Teaser Unveils More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 霧尾ファンクラブ(1) (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. December 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ a b 霧尾ファンクラブ(6) (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. June 24, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 霧尾ファンクラブFC (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. January 29, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kirio Fan Club 1". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ 霧尾ファンクラブ(2) (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. August 2, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kirio Fan Club 2". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ 霧尾ファンクラブ(3) (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. October 12, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kirio Fan Club 3". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ 霧尾ファンクラブ(4) (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. January 31, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kirio Fan Club 4". Penguin Random House. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ 霧尾ファンクラブ(5) (in Japanese). Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha. May 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio; Cayanan, Joanna (December 11, 2023). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2024 Rankings (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (December 12, 2024). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil Full List of Top 2025 Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
External links
- Official manga website at Comic Ruelle (in Japanese)
- Official drama website (in Japanese)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- Kirio Fanclub (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia