Hana-Kimi Anime Confirmed to be in Production

The development of the Hana-Kimi animated series is currently underway, as declared by Crunchyroll on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. As stated in the announcement, Crunchyroll will be broadcasting the series in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, India, and the CIS.

Despite the official staff’s silence on the release date, cast and staff, format, and other important details of the anime, a teaser visual has been released, showcasing the main characters.

The anime project is based on the original Japanese shojo manga series by the late author Hisaya Nakajo. The manga was first published in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine in September 1996 and ran until August 2004, with a total of 23 tankobon volumes.

Crunchyroll to offer streaming of Hana-Kimi anime

Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday, May 10, 2024 that production for the Hana-Kimi anime is currently underway. In addition, a new website and X (previously known as Twitter) handle have been launched to unveil a teaser visual for the shojo anime.

The image showcases Mizuki Ashiya, Izumi Sano, and Shuichi Nakatsu in their high school uniforms, portraying the main characters of the anime. While the illustration may not provide much insight into the show, it exudes a lively atmosphere.

Hana-Kimi anime's teaser visual (Image via @Hanakimi_anime/X) — Hana-Kimi anime’s teaser visual (Image via @Hanakimi_anime/X)

Although the official staff for the anime has not yet announced the release date, cast and staff, production studio, and other relevant details, it has been confirmed that Crunchyroll will stream the anime once it is aired. As previously mentioned, this information has not yet been made public by the official staff.

The renowned anime streaming platform will be broadcasting the shojo anime series in North America, Central America, South America, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, and India.

In addition to announcing the confirmation of the anime adaptation and unveiling the project’s teaser visual, the official team responsible for the anime also released a statement from Hana to Yume magazine’s editorial department.

Based on the feedback, the editorial department had previously consulted with Hisaya Nakajo about the project before her passing. The author had closely monitored the development of the character designs and storylines, ensuring that they aligned with her vision for the Hana-Kimi anime.

Regrettably, the editorial team will not be able to personally witness the project’s completion with the author. Nevertheless, they have reassured fans that they have been collaborating closely with the production staff to fulfill the late author’s vision. Thus, they eagerly encourage the manga’s readers to anticipate the upcoming anime.

What Can You Expect in the Hana-Kimi Anime?

Mizuki and her friends, as seen in the manga (Image via Hisaya Nakajo/Hakusensha/Viz Media)

As stated previously, the Hana-Kimi anime faithfully adapts the storyline from Hisaya Nakajo’s shojo manga series. The focal point of the anime is Mizuki Ashiya, a Japanese-American track-and-field prodigy who enrolls in an all-boys school in Japan, posing as a boy in order to be near her idol, Izumi Sano.

Despite being satisfied with Izumi as her classmate, Mizuki is surprised when the boy ends up becoming her roommate. As a girl, Mizuki now has to keep her identity hidden from everyone, while her classmates and others struggle to understand and come to terms with her, causing them to question their own orientation.