<Thank You> Goal Achieved in Just 2 Days! 'Hokodan' Smartphone App Development Confirmed via Crowdfunding!

Earth Star Entertainment Inc. (headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that on June 29, 2026 (Mon), the 'Hokodan' crowdfunding campaign successfully reached its target, confirming the development of a smartphone application.

'Hokodan' Smartphone App Development Support Project: Goal Achieved!

The 'Hokodan' Smartphone App Development Support Project, launched on June 27, 2026 (Sat), achieved its funding goal within just two days thanks to the overwhelming support from fans. We extend our deepest gratitude to all supporters who participated.

Moving forward, we will aim for stretch goals to deliver an even richer 'seating' experience to our users. Stay tuned for further updates!

Overview of Hokodan's First-Ever Smartphone App

'Hokodan' Smartphone App Development Support Project Key Visual

Title: Hanamaru Timer (tentative)

Free to play with in-app purchases

Available on iOS / Android

Planned Release: Spring 2027 (subject to change)

Genre: Productivity app featuring handsome teachers

Concept:

When you need to get something done—this is when 'Hanamaru Timer' comes in! More than just a timer, it helps you focus on studying, work, housework, or tasks—your 'seating' time—while being encouraged by attractive teachers. Customize BGM, backgrounds, and teacher outfits to turn on your motivation your way. The more you 'sit' and the longer you study, the deeper your bond with the teachers grows, unlocking a wealth of content to keep you motivated. This app aims to gently accompany your 'seating' time and make it even more enjoyable.

Characters and Story

Smartphone App 'Hanamaru Timer (tentative)' Character 1

Smartphone App 'Hanamaru Timer (tentative)' Character 2

The 'Hokodan' characters will appear in the smartphone app at a slightly later point in time than the main storyline presented in the original drama CDs!

In addition to character stories unlocked by deepening your bond with the teachers, we also plan to include special stories depicting seasonal events and intimate moments, allowing you to spend even closer time with them.

Introduction: Studying, working, housework, tasks— There are days when it's hard to stay motivated alone.

On such a day, you find yourself at a quiet classroom tucked away in the city.

As if guided by fate, you open the door— and are greeted by a group of uniquely charming teachers...!?

Examples of Special Stories: • Seasonal stories such as private cherry blossom viewing, beach outings, and Christmas • Special scenario stories including rewards, jealousy, strict lessons, and "What if he were...?" *Content subject to change *Some stories may require purchase

Project Overview

'Hokodan' Smartphone App Development Support Project

Period: June 27, 2026 (Sat) 18:00 – August 25, 2026 (Tue) 23:59

Platform: Soreos

Purpose: Development of the 'Hokodan' smartphone app

Funding Goal: 3,000,000 JPY

*We plan to pursue stretch goals going forward. Stay tuned for additional announcements!

For details, visit the project page

As part of this project, we are offering various new goods and digital content as rewards. For details on pricing, reward contents, and important notes, please refer to each course's detailed page.

Sample Images of Selected New Goods

With Hokodan Guardian Charm (6 types) | Hanamaru Timer Commemorative Illustration Enamel Pin (6 types) | Hanamaru Timer Commemorative Illustration Card-Type Acrylic Stand (6 types)

BBQ Acrylic Stand (6 types) | Masquerade Acrylic Stand (6 types) | Christmas Acrylic Stand (6 types)

Reward List

{Digital Content} • Thank-you message email from characters • Character icons • Smartphone wallpaper images • Digital attendance certificate (nickname inclusion varies by tier) • Exclusive crowdfunding support project limited story • Themed short story with your chosen nickname (3 themes × 6 characters) • Credit listing (small) • Credit listing (medium) • Credit listing (large) • Custom illustration of app background inspired by your room

{Goods} • Hanamaru Timer commemorative illustration postcard • With Hokodan Guardian Charm • Hanamaru Timer commemorative illustration enamel pin • Hanamaru Timer commemorative illustration card-type acrylic stand • BBQ acrylic stand • Masquerade acrylic stand • Christmas acrylic stand • Birthday postcard with your name and birthday (illustration selection available) • Personalized report card just for you • Reproduced drama CD script • Original illustration by Takuya Fujima (Toshio, Takashi, and Juri are sold out) • 'Hanamaru Total Test!' life-size panel (previously displayed at events) (sold out)

{Experiences} • Beta test participation right • In-person producer feedback session attendance right

Sample Illustration by Takuya Fujima

Sample of Takuya Fujima's original illustration: Giyama Yoshiya × Cool Pose

We are offering a special tier allowing one supporter per character to request a custom illustration from Takuya Fujima.

Choose from: Normal / Smiling / Crying / Angry / Serious / Smiling Gently / Cool Pose.

The illustration will be delivered with Takuya Fujima's autograph and your chosen nickname!

Reward Tiers

'Hokodan' App Support Project Reward List 1

'Hokodan' App Support Project Reward List 2

'Hokodan' App Support Project Reward List 3

Message Course (330 JPY including tax)

Hijack Your Phone Course (1,200 JPY including tax)

Welcome to New Hokokyo Classroom (tentative) Course (1,980 JPY including tax)

Sparkling Badge Course (2,750 JPY including tax)

Wishing You Happiness Course (3,850 JPY including tax)

Always Together Course (9,900 JPY including tax)

Seasonal Acrylic Stand Course (10,500 JPY including tax)

Yes! Attendance Check Course (20,000 JPY including tax)

Celebrating You Course (30,000 JPY including tax)

Weaving a Story With You Course (55,000 JPY including tax)

One-on-One Special Lesson Course (85,000 JPY including tax)

Hanamaru Complete Course (400,000 JPY including tax)

Producer & Lesson Course (80,000 JPY including tax)

Original Illustration Request Course (1 per character, limited to 1 supporter each) (300,000 JPY including tax) *Toshio, Takashi, and Juri are sold out

Life-Size Panel Course (1 per character, limited to 1 supporter each) (200,000 JPY including tax) *sold out

May I Come In? Home Visit Course (200,000 JPY including tax, limited to 10 supporters)

About 'Hokodan'

Hokodan Key Visual

'Hokodan' is the first multimedia project under the 'EARTH STAR SPICA' brand, with the tagline: "I'll definitely make you fall in love."

A multimedia "seating" project aimed at girls who dislike studying.

'Hokodan' Official Website

— I'll definitely make you fall in love.

About Soreos

'Soreos' is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting projects related to anime, comics, games, and voice actors. With fan support, events and original goods become possible, and backers receive exclusive rewards from the project creators.

Thank you for your continued support!

'Hokodan' has already achieved its goal and confirmed smartphone app development.

In addition to exciting rewards, please look forward to the app's content as well.

We would be honored by your continued support and encouragement for this project.

All future updates will be announced via the official 'Hokodan' X (formerly Twitter) account.

'Hokodan' is a rapidly expanding project gaining increasing attention.

Please stay tuned for exciting new developments!

Official Fan Club 'Hokodan Committee'

'Hokodan' Official Website

'Hokodan' Official X

'Hokodan' Official TikTok

'Hokodan' Official YouTube Channel

Music Distribution

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