Celebrate Your Favorite Character: Official Birthday Event for "Kanojo, Okarishimasu"

In an exciting announcement, MOT Corporation is set to launch the first official birthday event, titled "Seishun (AoHaru) to Kanojo," featuring Ruka Sarashina from the hit manga "Kanojo, Okarishimasu" (published in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine and created by Reiji Miyajima). This fan-involved project, personally supervised by the author, will kick off a crowdfunding campaign on June 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM, with a target fundraising goal of 10 million yen.

The crowdfunding initiative, hosted on the CAMPFIRE platform, promises unique and exclusive rewards that fans cannot get anywhere else. These include original manga illustrations by Reiji Miyajima, newly recorded voice comics featuring Ruka's voice actress, Nao Toyama, as well as Shun Horie, who voices the main character, Kazuya Kinoshita.

About the Birthday Event "Seishun (AoHaru) to Kanojo"

This special event will revolve around the theme of "Seishun (AoHaru) to Kanojo" and will include various attractions such as:

- An interactive exhibition showcasing Ruka Sarashina
- Display of original artwork, materials, and merchandise
- A recreative space portraying the date scenarios between Ruka and Kazuya

This will not only be an exhibition but an immersive experience where visitors can dive into the world of the story. The event is scheduled to take place in the Harajuku area of Tokyo from August 22 to August 31, 2025. More details and updates will be available as the date approaches.

Comments from Author Reiji Miyajima

Reiji Miyajima expresses his heartfelt excitement for this project: "Hello everyone! I am Reiji Miyajima, the creator of 'Kanojo, Okarishimasu.' I am thrilled to announce this exhibition focusing on Ruka Sarashina, who is a beloved character in my manga. With Kazuya now on his first private date with Chizuru midway through the series, I keep receiving messages from fans asking, 'Where is Ruka? We want to see more of her!'

I truly understand this sentiment. As a creator, each character holds a special place in my heart, just like my children. While I want everyone to shine equally, it can be challenging when developing the story, especially when Kazuya's love interest is Chizuru. Therefore, I genuinely appreciate the enthusiasm for Ruka and have wanted to showcase her more.

Upon discovering that fan-organized crowdfunding campaigns are a thing in the idol community, I thought, 'This is it!' It’s the perfect opportunity to bring Ruka's fans together to celebrate her charm, and I can’t wait for this event to allow me to provide ample new content for everyone.

This exhibition will be a celebration for Ruka lovers – by her fans, for her fans. I aim to create original manga and exciting merchandise that everyone can enjoy, ensuring Ruka's joy at this celebration. Let’s make sure more people get to know and love her!

Crowdfunding Details

- Start Date: June 5, 2025, 8:00 PM to July 31, 2025, 11:59 PM
- Target Amount: 10 million yen
- Platform: CAMPFIRE (https://camp-fire.jp)
- Usage of Funds: Enhancing exhibition features, costs for new project development, and rewards for supporters.

What You Can Get as Rewards

Some of the main rewards include:

- Original manga (book)
- Hand-signed color boards
- Voice comics (Blu-ray)
- Life-sized acrylic stands, and more!

For more details, be sure to check out the CAMPFIRE support page.

Stay Updated

You can keep up with the latest updates and progress on this project through official social media and the CAMPFIRE project page. We encourage you to register on CAMPFIRE to receive notifications when the project goes live or when new rewards are available. Moreover, a higher number of registered supporters can help promote Ruka even further!

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