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The February 20th Shiga Ukaru-chan Arena event, "STARDOM in OTSU 2026 Feb. ~Thank you Ukaru-chan Arena, I'm Saori Anno of STARDOM~" is finally happening this Friday!
To commemorate Saori Anno's triumphant return, this tournament will feature a special program produced by Anno herself, overflowing with love for her hometown!
Opening act: Dance team "nana number"
The dance team "nana number," affiliated with the dance school "BJC Dance Company" in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture, has been confirmed to perform the opening dance!
Nana, the representative of "BJC Dance Company," is a long-time friend of player Anno, and this performance came about through a direct offer from Anno himself!
The song will be "that song" that everyone knows, the song that plays before the start of a match.
Get the crowd going even before the match begins!
Dance team "nana number" Instagram
Family Restaurant, a comedy duo based in Shiga Prefecture
We'll protect the smiles of Shiga! Family Restaurant, the star comedian duo from Yoshimoto Kogyo and Shiga Prefecture known for their catchphrase "Welcome!", will be visiting Ukaru-chan Arena to celebrate the homecoming of Saori Anno!
They've been working in Shiga since 2011, determined to settle down there permanently. A locally-focused duo with 120% recognition within the prefecture!
■Family Restaurant Harada (left) and Shimobayashi (right): A popular comedy duo known for their Shiga-loving material and lively banter, they are active in local events and media appearances. They serve as ambassadors for 18 different Shiga-related organizations.
Biwaken, the unofficial publicity dog of Shiga Prefecture
Biwaken, the unofficial publicity dog of Shiga Prefecture, who has also been featured in collaboration merchandise with wrestler Saori Anno, will be making an appearance at the venue to celebrate Anno's homecoming tournament!
Get some of the collaboration merchandise as a memento and create some memories with Biwaken!
■What is "Biwaken"?...
"Biwaken" is a dog character based on Lake Biwa, and is an unofficial character representing Shiga Prefecture.
https://biwaken.com/
For information on collaboration goods, please see here:
https://prone.jp/press_releases/7631
There are only 3 days left until the Shiga tournament.
Why not take this opportunity to come and visit Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture, the hometown of Annou?
[Event Information]
"STARDOM in OTSU 2026 Feb. ~Thank you Ukaru-chan Arena, I am Saori Anno of STARDOM~"
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Venue: Ukaru-chan Arena, Shiga
https://wwr-stardom.com/schedule/20260220_otsu/