HANA-KIMI
Japanese-American track star Mizuki Ashiya transfers from a school in California to Japan, but not to just any old school. The school is Osaka High School—an all male high school! Mizuki Ashiya must disguise herself as a boy, all to get closer to her hero, Izumi Sano, a high-jump athlete who attends Osaka High. Now with short hair, flattened chest, and deeper voice, Mizuki becomes roommates with Izumi Sano, but trouble soon starts to brew. Izumi Sano discovers by accident that Mizuki is a girl and falls in love with her, but Mizuki is unaware of the fact. Complicating things, fellow classmate Shuichi Nakatsu starts to develop feelings for Mizuki, unaware that she is a girl!
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Plot Summary
Mizuki Ashiya, a Japanese girl living in the United States, is inspired by a high jump athlete, Izumi Sano. To get closer to him after he withdraws from the sport due to an injury, she disguises herself as a boy and enrolls in his elite all-boys high school in Japan. Navigating the challenges of living as a boy and hiding her true identity, Mizuki forms friendships and rivalries, all while trying to support Sano and encourage him to return to high jumping.
Critical Reception
Hana-Kimi (2007) was a highly popular and commercially successful Taiwanese idol drama, widely praised for its comedic elements, charming cast, and engaging storyline. It gained a significant following across Asia, becoming a cultural phenomenon among teenage audiences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted humor and comedic situations.
- Lauded for the chemistry between the main cast members.
- Appreciated for its unique premise and romantic undertones.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's ability to entertain with its comedic antics and the compelling character dynamics. Many viewers enjoyed the cross-dressing premise and the romantic entanglements that developed throughout the series.
Fun Fact
The 2007 Taiwanese version of 'Hana-Kimi' was based on the Japanese shojo manga of the same name by Hisaya Nakajo, which has also been adapted into popular live-action dramas in Japan and South Korea.
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