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Boys Over Flowers. I Mizuki disguises herself as a boy in order to enrol in an all-boys boarding school. I have no idea why - the manga is brilliant. I guess that's true of anime versions of manga, too, but I was really struck by just how different this manga was.
The J-Drama is pretty ridiculous and over the top and, although the manga has funny moments, it is, overall, much more serious. I am actually really glad about this, because I am not a huge fan of the over the top, slapstick style of humour that the J-Drama uses. If anyone has seen the J-Drama not sure about the other versions and is worried that this is as ridiculous as that, never fear!
It really isn't. Anyway, that's enough about the J-Drama. I love the characters. I felt that Mizuki was a little weird to start with, because it is a little strange to fly halfway across the world and disguise yourself as a boy for the sake of someone you don't really know. But she is so sincere and cheerful you can't help but like her.
Then there are the two male leads: Sano and Nakatsu. They are such different characters, and I can see a love triangle being set up. And that's okay, because I love both of them.
Sano, in the J-Drama, is much more brooding and closed off than he is in the manga. I think I like manga-Sano more, because I can see more what Mizuki sees in him. So, that's a definite plus. Even though it's played for laughs, it's quite an interesting exploration and I'm looking forward to seeing how it is handled as the manga goes on.
I thought there was going to be volume after volume of Mizuki trying to persuade Sano to high jump again, but it really appears that that isn't the case.
I'm looking forward to seeing how things develop in later volumes. The art style is lovely. I was initially put off because I didn't really like the art style on the cover or the very beginning that much, but that dislike faded away pretty quickly. Now I'm not even sure why I disliked it in the first place! It has also changed subtly from volume to volume as the artist's style develops. There is also a short side story called 'The Cage of Summer'. It was mediocre, I think, and really suffered from being too short.
If Hisaya Nakajo had had more space to develop the relationship between the two characters, I think it would have been much better and more believable. It could have made an interesting series. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about reading an omnibus edition instead of buying all the volumes individually, but looking at all the omnibus editions together I don't regret my choice.
Their spines are so colourful! If you're looking for a cheaper way to collect this series, the omnibus editions should be highly recommended. Aug 20, Fangirl Musings rated it it was amazing Shelves: classified-five-stars. I am so enamored of how emotionally giving Mizuki is, even when she kind of acts like a bit of a dunce at times. That said, Sano is absolutely enthralling, and I am gonna feel the pain so hard for Nakatsu in later volumes.
I just know it. View all 3 comments. May 12, Leann rated it really liked it. I've been an anime fan for about fifteen years and too be honest never really gave manga any thought. I was recommended this by a good friend and I thought I would just read it for fun. I never thought I would be instantly hooked. From the very beginning you know this story is going to have a humorous side. I mean a girl going to such lengths to disguise herself as a boy to attend an all Japanese boys school!
To be honest, I first thought I was going to be bored quickly with the story line the on I've been an anime fan for about fifteen years and too be honest never really gave manga any thought. To be honest, I first thought I was going to be bored quickly with the story line the only reason she is going is to see one time all star Sano do the high jump again?
Then what? As you go through this first installment you'll find that Mizuki has more to deal with in this school than keeping her identity under wraps.
Perfect for a beginning manga reader! Jun 19, Dani rated it really liked it Shelves: comic-manga-graphic-novel. I really love this series.
I read them a long time ago but never finished them, then kinda forgot where I stopped at. I just recently bought the series and plan to keep enjoying them one book bind-up at a time. Nov 01, Emily rated it it was amazing. I am surprised! I picked this up thinking it looked fun, I didn't expect it to be everything I love in a romantic comedy! I may have to considering buying the book, I'm already intending to reread this before I return it.
Aug 08, Abi rated it really liked it Shelves: 4-stars , a-definite-re-read , favorites , funny , manga-graphic-novels , young-adult , new-adult , romance , series. I encountered this manga series at Barnes and Noble. The cover drew my attention in addition to the synopsis.
I purchased the book and have no regrets. The artwork and story is truly amazing! Considering that it was created in the late s. So far so good :D. Jun 27, Gloria rated it it was amazing. This Manga straight up gave me the feels and made me laugh until my belly hurt. She diguises herself as a boy in order to enroll herself into Sano's school, Osaka Gakuen which allows her to get closer with Sano. She is a fun-loving, cheerful and optimistic character who cares deeply for her family and friends.
Unfortunately, despite her kind heart, she is what one would call dense, so the secret of her gender has to constantly be protected by Sano. She has an older brother who arrived in Japan with the intent of bringing her home, but was forced to allow her to stay. It is suggested in the manga that the protectiveness of her older brother and her sheltered life in general has contributed to her frank and trusting nature, as well as her inability to hide her emotions.
Izumi Sano is the male protagonist of the series. An excellent high jumper before entering high school, he stopped for personal reasons when he entered high school. He found out Mizuki's true gender due to an accident early in the series. When he was young, his parents were involved in a car accident which killed his mother, impacting the family deeply. Sano ran away from home because of disagreements with his father but father and son reconcile in the end.
Nakatsu is one of the students in living in the second dormitory. He likes Mizuki but he doesn't know that she is really a girl, causing some of his classmates to believe that he is homosexual. However, it is suggested that he is merely attracted to Mizuki's femininity which she has trouble hiding.
When Nakatsu discovers Sano's feelings for Mizuki, he gives them his blessings in order to protect his friendship with Sano and let Mizuki be happy with the one she loves. Its serialization continued where the series ended with 23 collected volumes with chapters without including 5 special chapters that were published during the series' serialization and another 5 special chapters that were published after the series ended.
The series' 23 volumes were first published under the Hana to Yume Comics. Hana-Kimi was also published in English by Viz Media. It was then made available to other retail stores after May that year. In August 20, , a manga anthology was published as a tribute to the series was released under the Hana to Yume Comics Special imprint. The cover was illustrated by the original author herself. There were a number of drama CDs released for the series.
Only 2 were released commercially by Hakusensha and Marine Entertainment. The first drama CD was released on April 26,
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