Overview
- Long-awaited anime adaptation of the beloved Hana-Kimi manga stirs excitement among fans.
- Key cast members have been announced, with an anticipated release window set for late 2025 or early 2026.
- The story centers on Mizuki Ashiya, who disguises herself as a boy to enroll in an all-male school in Japan.
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Hana-Kimi, a renowned shojo manga that garnered popularity in the 90s, has finally announced its anime adaptation—more than two decades later. The announcement, made in May 2024, delighted its long-standing fanbase. Since then, eager followers have been attentively checking the official channels for any updates.
On February 4, 2025, a new teaser for Hana-Kimi was unveiled, accompanied by exciting news regarding the main cast members shared through Crunchyroll’s official X (formerly Twitter) profile. This suggests that the anime’s debut is right around the corner, with a potential airing date targeted for late 2025 or early 2026.
Main Cast Reveal for Hana-Kimi Anime
The three cast members announced thus far for the Hana-Kimi anime adaptation are:
- Aya Yamane known for roles in Grand Blue Dreaming, The Unwanted Undead Adventurer, and Rurouni Kenshin will portray Mizuki Ashiya.
- Taku Yashiro, recognized from Sakamoto Days, Honey Lemon Soda, and To Your Eternity, will play Izumi Sano.
- Kikunosuke Toya, from Chainsaw Man, The Elusive Samurai, and Four Knights of the Apocalypse, will take the role of Shuichi Nakatsu.
Details regarding the production staff remain to be announced, with fans expecting more updates in the coming months.
The manga debuted in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume in 1996, concluding with 23 volumes. It has enjoyed impressive sales of over 17 million copies in Japan alone, and estimates suggest the global figure could reach around 20 million due to its two English print releases by Viz Media.
This incredibly popular shojo manga inspired a number of equally popular drama adaptations. Finally, after 20 years, Hana-Kimi is becoming an anime! 🌸 pic.twitter.com/UlG1tCwiOB — Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) February 4, 2025
Although its anime adaptation has been a long time coming, Hana-Kimi is no stranger to live-action adaptations. The initial version aired in 2006 with 15 episodes, followed by a second in 2007 comprising 12 episodes, and additional adaptations released in 2011 and 2012.
What Does Hana-Kimi Explore?
The narrative of Hana-Kimi revolves around Mizuki Ashiya, a Japanese girl living in the United States. During a track and field event, she becomes captivated by the outstanding performance of Izumi Sano. Inspired, Mizuki chooses to pursue his academic journey.
Through her research, she discovers that Izumi is a student at Osaka High School, an all-boys institution in Japan. Determined to meet him, Mizuki implores her parents for permission to relocate to Japan. In her quest to enroll in Osaka High, she cuts her hair and dons a disguise to blend in.
Fans can look forward to streaming Hana-Kimi on Crunchyroll once it is released.
For more details, check the official source: X (formerly Twitter)
Source & Images: GameRant
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