Voice Actor Hiroaki Hirata to Hold First Domestic Fan Meeting on August 8 for His 63rd Birthday

Dwango Co., Ltd. will hold the first domestic fan meeting for voice actor Hiroaki Hirata, titled "Hiroaki Hirata Birthday Fan Meeting 2026 supported by animelo," to celebrate his 63rd birthday. The event will take place in Tokyo on Saturday, August 8, 2026, the day after his birthday.

Designed to express gratitude to his fans, the event will feature a cozy and intimate talk session. Additionally, original event merchandise featuring newly taken photos is scheduled to be sold, with further details to be announced at a later date.

┃ Comment from Hiroaki Hirata

"I am thrilled to announce an event where everyone can celebrate my 63rd birthday with me!

While I have held fan meetings in the US and Dubai before, this is actually my first time hosting this kind of event in Japan.

So, I'm a little nervous right now... but also really looking forward to it.

We are currently preparing various things, including event-exclusive merchandise.

I will be sharing 'good news' little by little from now on, so please look forward to it!"

┃ Event Overview

■ Event Name: "Hiroaki Hirata Birthday Fan Meeting 2026 supported by animelo"
■ Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
■ Performer: Hiroaki Hirata

■ Venue: Planned within the 23 wards of Tokyo
* Details such as event times and specific venue will be announced later.

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