Japanese comedian, singer, and TV personality Eiko Kano is renowned for his flamboyant, humorous, and somewhat narcissistic persona. Despite past controversies and scandals, he has managed to maintain a strong presence in the Japanese entertainment industry, boasting a loyal fanbase.
Recently, however, it was his appearance at the "Haikyuu!!" themed event, "Oshi Festival," and his photos with several character cosplayers that went viral on X (formerly Twitter). The hilarious twist? Many netizens initially mistook the posts for fans sharing their excitement about meeting a celebrity, only to realize it was Kano himself, absolutely thrilled and actively asking for photos.
On the day of the event, Eiko Kano posted on X: "Got my photos! So happy ✨" tagging #ハイキュー and #推しフェスティバル. The post instantly cracked up netizens, with many commenting, "I thought someone was posting 'I met Eiko Kano!' but it turns out he's the one gushing about getting photos with cosplayers."
This scene not only had netizens laughing but also touched many by Kano's approachable demeanor. One user commented, "A celebrity of his stature actively asking for photos and even getting permission to post them? That's top-tier character right there."
The cosplayers who took photos with him also responded on X, expressing their surprise and gratitude. One shared, "I was so moved, Eiko Kano, who I always see on TV, actually spoke to me first. I almost cried." Another cosplayer wrote, "Someone celebrated my birthday today, and then I met Eiko Kano – what an exciting day!"
Beyond the adorable and friendly interactions, netizens also noticed Kano's thoughtful gesture of wrapping his arm around his own waist in photos, avoiding any physical contact with the cosplayers. This careful consideration earned him widespread praise for his "excellent character" and "incredible thoughtfulness."
Eiko Kano admitted he only recently got into "Haikyuu!!" and his current favorite character is Nishinoya. He even joked in his post, "That Oikawa guy... I can't tell if he's a good person or just annoying. He's got skill, sure... but he's kind of a pain in the neck."
Attending the event and making sure to get photos with the characters – it's clear he's genuinely a huge "Haikyuu!!" fan.
What started as a seemingly ordinary anime event unexpectedly became a heartwarming social media sensation, all thanks to Eiko Kano's enthusiastic participation and sincere attitude. Netizens flooded the comments with remarks like, "Turns out the idol is also a fanboy," "This photo op is a two-way fan meeting," and "The celebrity is more excited than the fans."
This natural, unpretentious passion might just be one of the reasons he continues to be so widely adored.
via： togetter