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Business Upturn
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity: Everything you need to know about the anime
By Aman Shukla Published on July 6, 2025, 17:30 IST Last updated July 6, 2025, 10:09 IST Alright, anime fans, buckle up! 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity' (or Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku if you're feeling fancy) is the romantic comedy you didn't know you needed in 2025. This gem, based on Saka Mikami's hit manga, dropped in July and has folks swooning over its sweet story and gorgeous visuals. Whether you're a die-hard romance fan or just dipping your toes into anime, here's the lowdown on Season 1—release dates, plot and everything you need to know. When Can You Watch It? The show hit Japanese screens on July 5, 2025, at 12:30 AM JST on channels like Tokyo MX and BS11. For those of us outside Japan, Netflix is where it's at. It started streaming in some Asian countries on July 13, 2025, and, as Netflix confirmed, it'll land in the United States and several non-Asian countries on September 7, 2025. Season 1 has 13 episodes—short enough to devour in a weekend but long enough to get you hooked. No English dub yet, so you'll be watching with Japanese audio and subtitles. If you're outside Netflix's reach, sites like AniWatch might have it, but check your region. What's the Story? Picture two high schools that are total opposites. Chidori High is a boys' school full of rough-around-the-edges types who aren't exactly acing their exams. Right next door is Kikyo Girls' High, where the students are all about class and prestige. These schools don't get along—like, at all. Mixing with the other side is basically a scandal. Now meet Rintaro Tsumugi, a Chidori guy who looks like he could star in a gangster flick but is actually a sweetheart who bakes at his family's patisserie. One day, Kaoruko Waguri, a bubbly Kikyo girl with a serious cake obsession, walks into the shop and orders enough pastries to feed a soccer team. Their random encounter turns into a friendship, then something more, as they dodge their schools' rivalry and nosy classmates. It's a story about looking past labels, finding your people, and maybe sneaking a few extra desserts along the way. Who's in the Cast? The voice actors are killing it, bringing these characters to life: Rintaro Tsumugi (voiced by Yoshinori Nakayama): The tough guy with a heart of gold. Nakayama's got credits in Fire Force , so he's perfect for Rintaro's soft side. (voiced by Yoshinori Nakayama): The tough guy with a heart of gold. Nakayama's got credits in , so he's perfect for Rintaro's soft side. Kaoruko Waguri (voiced by Honoka Inoue): The sunny Kikyo girl who's all about kindness. Inoue, from Anne Shirley , makes her impossible not to love. (voiced by Honoka Inoue): The sunny Kikyo girl who's all about kindness. Inoue, from , makes her impossible not to love. Shohei Usami (voiced by Kikunosuke Toya): Rintaro's pal who keeps the laughs coming. (voiced by Kikunosuke Toya): Rintaro's pal who keeps the laughs coming. Saku Natsusawa (voiced by Koki Uchiyama): A Chidori kid with a story that'll tug at your heart. (voiced by Koki Uchiyama): A Chidori kid with a story that'll tug at your heart. Ayato Yorita (voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi): Another Chidori buddy in the mix. (voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi): Another Chidori buddy in the mix. Subaru Hoshina (voiced by Aya Yamane): A Kikyo girl who adds some spice to the group. The side characters are so well done, you'll be just as invested in them as the main couple. What to Expect in Season 1 The first episode, called 'Rintaro and Kaoruko,' kicks things off with their adorable bakery meet-up. The season's likely to cover the first 40 chapters of the manga, wrapping up around a big summer festival moment that'll have you grinning like a fool. Over 13 episodes, you'll see their romance grow, their schools clash, and the side characters steal the show, all while leaving room for a possible Season 2. Ahmedabad Plane Crash The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
GMA Network
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity' teases poignant tale of high school love in official trailer
The trailer for highly-anticipated romance anime "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" is now here! In a two-minute clip shared by Netflix Anime on YouTube, viewers are given a glimpse into the blossoming romance between Rintaro Tsumugi and Kaoruko Waguri—two high school students from rival schools. Yoshinori Nakayama will voice Rintaro Tsumugi, while Honoka Inoue will voice Kaoruko Waguri. Other cast members are Kikunosuke Toya (Shohei Usami), Koki Uchiyama (Saku Natsusawa), Hiiro Ishibashi (Ayato Yorita), and Aya Yamane (Subaru Hoshina). As seen in the Netflix Philippines site, the series will premiere on July 13. "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) is the anime adaptation of the popular manga of the same name by Saka Mikami. The story follows six teenagers (four boys and two girls) who attend an all-boys high school and an all-girls high school, respectively. They form an unlikely friendship despite the prejudice of their schools against each other. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
