Watch the Stunning Debut of The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity on Netflix Worldwide this September 7
Enjoy high-quality, English-subtitled clips with seamless opening and ending sequences—perfect for fans seeking a smooth viewing experience.
Exciting News: 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity' Anime Streaming Soon!
Netflix has announced an upcoming anime adaptation of The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku), based on the manga by Saka Mikami. The reveal was made at Anime Expo on Saturday, and fans can look forward to watching it outside Japan starting September 7.
What to Expect
- Weekly streaming of new episodes on Netflix
- An English dub will be available
- A preview clip was shared by Netflix, giving a sneak peek into the anime
Opening and Ending Themes
- Opening song: "Manazashi wa Hikari" (The Gaze is a Light) performed by Tatsuya Kitani
- Ending song: "Hare no Hi ni" (On This Sunny Day) performed by UshioReira
The staff also released clean opening and ending sequences in Japan, which you can watch below:
Premiere Details
- Premiered on July 5 at 24:30 JST (effectively July 6) on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS 11
- Available for streaming on Netflix in Japan starting July 6
Cast and Crew
The anime features talented voice actors such as:
- Yoshinori Nakayama as Rintarō Tsumugi
- Honoka Inoue as Kaoroko Waguri
- Kikunosuke Toya as Shōhei Usami
- Kōki Uchiyama as Saku Natsusawa
- Hiiro Ishibashi as Ayato Yorita
- Aya Yamane as Subaru Hoshina
Directed by Miyuki Kuroki at CloverWorks, with a team of experienced staff including Satoshi Yamaguchi, Rino Yamazaki, Haruka Tsuzuki, Kōhei Tokuoka, and Moeki Harada.
About the Manga
Published by Kodansha USA, the manga tells the story of Rintarō, a boy from a boys' school, and Kaoruko, a girl from a wealthy girls' school, who unexpectedly meet and develop a bond despite their different backgrounds. The manga launched on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket in October 2021, and the 16th volume was released in April. The seventh English volume is now available.
Summary:
Chidori High is a boys' school that takes in students with the lowest grades, while Kikyo Girls' High caters to the wealthy. Rintarō, helping at his family’s patisserie, meets Kaoruko, and their connection sparks a story of love and challenges, as they navigate their differences and societal expectations.
For more details, visit the official manga page.
Visuals and Credits
Sources: Netflix panel at Anime Expo, official announcements, and updates from Aniplex.
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