After 4 Live-Action Series Hana-Kimi Finally Gets an Anime Adaptation
It has been officially announced that Hana-Kimi, the manga written by Hisaya Nakajo, will receive an anime adaptation. Originally published between 1996 and 2004, the manga spans 23 volumes and 148 chapters, captivating fans worldwide.
Hana-Kimi Manga Finally Gets an Anime Adaptation
The story follows Mizuki Ashiya, a girl living in the United States who becomes mesmerized by Izumi Sano after watching him compete. Determined to get closer to him, she travels to Japan and enrolls in the same school as Izumi. The catch? It’s an all-boys school. Mizuki disguises herself as a boy to stay near her idol.
However, when she finally gets close to Izumi, she discovers he plans to quit sports. Mizuki must now reignite Izumi’s passion while keeping her true identity a secret, even as some people start to suspect her.
Hana-Kimi Anime Comes After 4 Live-Action Series!
A classic manga getting an anime adaptation is always cause for celebration, especially for beloved works like Hana-Kimi. What’s fascinating in this case is that, since its debut in 1996, the manga received four live-action adaptations before finally being adapted into an anime!
Imagine having a popular manga that only gets drama adaptations but no anime? That was the case for Hana-Kimi. But the wait is over. Let’s revisit the four live-action adaptations that preceded the long-awaited anime:
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (2006 – Taiwan)
The first live-action adaptation came from Taiwan under the title Hanazakarino Kimitachihe. It aired from November 19, 2006, to March 4, 2007, with 15 episodes. The story stayed true to the manga but was set in Taiwan instead of Japan.
Hana-Kimi (2007 and 2011 – Japan)
On July 3, 2007, Fuji TV (auch) premiered the first Japanese live-action version, starring Maki Horikita as the lead. This series had 13 episodes and became a hit. In 2011, Fuji TV produced a remake with an entirely new cast, though this version only had 11 episodes.
To the Beautiful You (2012 – South Korea)
The Korean adaptation, titled To the Beautiful You, aired on August 15, 2012. Actress and singer Sulli played the protagonist Goo Jae-hee. Like the Taiwanese version, the story remained faithful to the manga but was set in South Korea. The series had 16 episodes.
Finally, after decades of waiting and four live-action adaptations, the Hana-Kimi anime is here to bring the beloved story to a new generation of fans.
via Você Sabia Anime
