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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
The Review Geek
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 1 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity unfolds in a particular town where two infamous schools are in constant dispute: Chidori High, a boys' school primarily attended by students with challenging academic records, and its neighboUr, Kikyo Girls' High, known for its students hailing from prestigious families. One day, Rintaro Tsumugi, a second-year student at Chidori with a fierce appearance but a gentle heart, is assisting at his family's patisserie when he meets a customer named Kaoruko Waguri. Rintaro cherishes his interactions with Kaoruko, as she doesn't judge him based on his looks. However, this serene connection is abruptly shaken when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. This revelation sets the stage for their challenging journey, as they strive to overcome societal barriers imposed by their schools and environment, seeking to carve out their own path. If you've been following this anime, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about episode 1 of The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, including the release date, time, and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity? The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is airing in Japan on Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, MBS, BS11 and AT-X. For everyone else though, this one is also available to stream on Netflix worldwide. However, there's a catch. Netflix are taking a page out of Disney's playbook here and decided to delay the release for certain regions. This means that for those in the US and UK in particular, will need to wait for September 5th to watch this one legally. It's likely this falls to licencing issues but it's still a bitter pill to swallow. The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 1 Release Date The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Episode 1 will release on Sunday 6th July in Japan at approximately 12:30am (JST). Of course, this means that for most of the world, this one will debut at approximately 3pm (GMT) / 7am (PT). The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity's episodes will drop in the native Japanese language with subtitles. Dubbing may well arrive later on down the line, but will largely be dependent on how popular this anime will be. How Many Episodes Will The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Have? It has been officially announced that The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity will drop with a 13 episode season order, which is consistent with the other seasons. One episode will be releasing a week, while each chapter will run for around 23 minutes long. So with that in mind, we've got 12 more episodes left after this week's chapter. Is There A Trailer For The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ? Yes! You can find a trailer for The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity below: What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity so far? Let us know in the comments below!
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
News18
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Trailer Out; Anime Releases July 6
Last Updated: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity follows Rintaro Tsumugi and Kaoruko Waguri, students from rival schools who fall in love with each other. July will be an exciting month for anime lovers on Netflix as the new series The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is set to premiere on July 6. The show is based on a popular manga by Saka Mikami. Directed by Miyuki Kuroki, the show follows Rintaro Tsumugi and Kaoruko Waguri from rival schools who unexpectedly grow close to each other. The simple romance soon gives way to secrets, tricks and challenges that make the story more thrilling. Other students from both schools try to come between the couple, adding some tension and drama. The trailer begins with Rintaro meeting Kaoruko at his family's patisserie. He quickly develops feelings for her, but soon learns she is a student at Kikyo Girls' High, a school for rich families. Despite the difference in their backgrounds, Kaoruko treats him kindly and doesn't care about where he studies or how he looks. As the trailer continues, it also gives a glimpse of the struggles they will face because of their growing bond. The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity trailer also includes some soothing music. The opening theme is titled Manazashi wa Hikari (The gaze is light), sung by Tatsuya Kitani. Hare no Hini (On a sunny day), the ending theme, features vocals by Reira Ushio. Speaking with Crunchy Roll about their tracks, Tatsuya said, 'They seem to be as warm existence to each other as sunlight coming through thick clouds. Rintaro and Kaoruko seem to have such a relationship. The gaze that innocently leaps over the walls they have erected against the outside world, like a child. I tried to put into words as straightforwardly as possible that that is what makes me so happy and so dear to me." Reira Ushio added, 'It was my first experience writing a song after reading the original story and I felt many different emotions. This story smelled like a small, pure white love. I was happy that I was able to choose the words and the melody that I imagined and I was also happy when they were adopted. The characters of this anime live in my song and I am looking forward to seeing how they will live in the future when I sing it." The main voice cast members include Yoshinori Nakayama, Honoka Inoue, Kikunosuke Toya, Koki Uchiyama, Hiiro Ishibashi and Aya Yamane. First Published:
