Cheering with 'Tora-ho!' Kansai YouTube Anime 'HELLO OSAKA' Signs 2026 Team Sponsorship with Hanshin Tigers
YouTube anime 'HELLO OSAKA' has signed a sponsorship deal with the Hanshin Tigers for the 2026 season, planning collaborative goods and special match events.
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The Kansai-based YouTube anime 'HELLO OSAKA' (operated by Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc., Headquartered in Kita-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Yasuo Shimada) has signed a team sponsorship agreement with the Hanshin Tigers for the 2026 fiscal year. In line with this, for a total of 120 games during the 2026 season, 'Tora-ho!' (a celebration term for Tigers wins) support posts will be shared on the official HELLO OSAKA X (formerly Twitter) account following each match.
In these 'Tora-ho!' posts, fans can enjoy original illustrations of the magical girls from HELLO OSAKA experiencing the highs and lows of the game results. Moving forward, the project aims to further support the Hanshin Tigers throughout the 2026 season through the hosting of sponsored matches for the Tigers' second-team official games at the Nitetsu Steel SGL Stadium Amagasaki, as well as the sale of collaborative goods such as plush toys featuring both the Hanshin Tigers and HELLO OSAKA.
[About HELLO OSAKA]
HELLO OSAKA is an original short anime series produced by Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, set in the futuristic Osaka City of 20XX. Distribution began on YouTube in February 2023, and the series has gained popularity for its surreal, Osaka-style gags delivered by magical girls like Ara, Ume, and Mika. In March 2026, the channel surpassed 590,000 subscribers.
Additionally, during 2026, under the name 'Haro-Saka Kansai Support Team!', the project plans to engage in collaboration activities with companies, local governments, organizations, and individuals based in the Kansai region, as well as participate in events primarily held within the area.
[Related Links]
Official Website: https://hello-osaka.jp/
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hello_osaka_jp
Official X: https://x.com/hello_osaka_jp
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings: http://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/
Published by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka
In these 'Tora-ho!' posts, fans can enjoy original illustrations of the magical girls from HELLO OSAKA experiencing the highs and lows of the game results. Moving forward, the project aims to further support the Hanshin Tigers throughout the 2026 season through the hosting of sponsored matches for the Tigers' second-team official games at the Nitetsu Steel SGL Stadium Amagasaki, as well as the sale of collaborative goods such as plush toys featuring both the Hanshin Tigers and HELLO OSAKA.
[About HELLO OSAKA]
HELLO OSAKA is an original short anime series produced by Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, set in the futuristic Osaka City of 20XX. Distribution began on YouTube in February 2023, and the series has gained popularity for its surreal, Osaka-style gags delivered by magical girls like Ara, Ume, and Mika. In March 2026, the channel surpassed 590,000 subscribers.
Additionally, during 2026, under the name 'Haro-Saka Kansai Support Team!', the project plans to engage in collaboration activities with companies, local governments, organizations, and individuals based in the Kansai region, as well as participate in events primarily held within the area.
[Related Links]
Official Website: https://hello-osaka.jp/
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hello_osaka_jp
Official X: https://x.com/hello_osaka_jp
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings: http://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/
Published by: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka