The comedy duo Takurou, comprising members Hiroshi Akagi and Kimura Band, who won the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, took on the role of honorary police chiefs in Osaka to promote bicycle safety on April 4. They participated in a bicycle safety class organized by the Osaka police, attended by around 250 local citizens, where they learned important traffic rules related to cycling. The class included practical demonstrations using bicycles and discussions on various traffic regulations, particularly focusing on an upcoming fine system for bicycle violations set to be implemented in April.

During the class, the participants were informed about the specific fines that will be imposed for different violations, such as a 5,000 yen penalty for failing to stop at stop signs, a 6,000 yen fine for running red lights, and a 12,000 yen fine for using a smartphone while riding. The duo utilized humor to engage the audience, joking that even the prize money from the M-1 competition would not mitigate the high cost of these fines. Their approach highlighted the need for awareness and education on safe cycling practices.

After the class, Kimura Band reflected on the need for heightened awareness about bicycle safety due to its mundane nature in daily life, while Akagi expressed a commitment to re-evaluate and adhere to basic traffic rules like not crossing on red lights. This initiative by Takurou not only emphasizes the importance of learning bicycle laws but also showcases how public figures can positively influence community safety efforts in Japan.