English Dub Review: Kirio Fanclub “Can’t Say It, Won’t Say It.”

Overview

Momose works up the courage to tell Nami how he feels.


Our Take

Picking up from the previous episode, Kirio Fanclub continues to show why it’s such a charming series, effortlessly balancing heartfelt moments with its fun, wacky sense of humor. While the comedy remains as eccentric as ever, the episode slows things down just enough to deliver one of its most emotionally resonant stories yet. The advice Aimi receives about valuing the quality of friendships over the quantity of them is genuinely touching, and it highlights just how much she’s grown since the beginning of the series.

The rest of the proceedings also make an effort to add more depth to the relationship between Aimi and Nami, making their bond feel even more meaningful than before. Aimi’s past provides welcome context for her quirky personality, while Nami’s unwavering support reinforces why the two complement each other so well. Even the supporting cast gets a chance to shine, with one particular character earning plenty of respect for handling a difficult situation with surprising maturity.

Overall, this is one of the strongest episodes of the series so far, blending laugh-out-loud comedy with sincere character development in a way that feels completely natural. Beneath all of its bizarre jokes and offbeat humor is a surprisingly heartfelt story about friendship, acceptance, and finding someone who truly understands you, making it easy to become even more invested in where the story goes next.