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Flower and Asura

Flower and Asura (花は咲く、修羅の如く, Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku, lit. 'The Flower Blooms, Like Ashura'), also known as simply Hanashura, is a Japanese manga series written by Ayano Takeda and illustrated by Musshu. It began serialization in Shueisha's seinen manga magazine Ultra Jump in June 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Bind premiered in January 2025.

Flower and Asura
First tankōbon volume cover
花は咲く、修羅の如く
(Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku)
GenreComing-of-age[1]
Manga
Written byAyano Takeda
Illustrated byMusshu
Published byShueisha
ImprintYoung Jump Comics
MagazineUltra Jump
DemographicSeinen
Original runJune 18, 2021 – present
Volumes8
Anime television series
Directed byAyumu Uwano
Written byKazuyuki Fudeyasu
Music byMasaru Yokoyama
StudioStudio Bind
Licensed bySentai Filmworks[a]
Original networkNippon TV, BS NTV, CTC,
TV Saitama, tvk, SUN,
KBS Kyoto, AT-X
Original run January 8, 2025 – present
Episodes2
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Characters

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Sumomogaoka High School Broadcasting Club

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Hana Haruyama (春山 花奈, Haruyama Hana)
Voiced by: Minori Fujidera[2]
A freshman at Sumomogaoka High, who recently joins the Broadcasting Club after being scouted by Mizuki for her skills in storytelling. She was inspired to take up the skill after watching a recital from Shura.
Mizuki Usurai (薄頼 瑞希, Usurai Mizuki)
Voiced by: Miyuri Shimabukuro[2]
A sophomore at Sumomogaoka High and the president of the Broadcasting Club who scouted Hana to the club after being left impressed by her delivery and storytelling.
An Natsue (春山 花奈, Natsue An)
Voiced by: Fūka Izumi[3]
A freshman at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club.
Shūdai Tōga (薄頼 瑞希, Tōga Shūdai)
Voiced by: Shōya Chiba[3]
A freshman at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club.
Matsuyuki Akiyama (春山 花奈, Akiyama Matsuyuki)
Voiced by: Seiichiro Yamashita[3]
A freshman at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club.
Ryōko Totonoi (整井 良子, Totonoi Ryōko)
Voiced by: Kiyono Yasuno[3]
A sophomore at Sumomogaoka High and the vice president of the Broadcasting Club.
Setarō Hakoyama (春山 花奈, Hakoyama Setarō)
Voiced by: Taito Ban[3]
A sophomore at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club.
Hiromi Kichijōji (吉祥寺博美, Kichijōji Hiromi)
Voiced by: Kōji Yusa[4]
A teacher at Sumomogaoka High and the Broadcasting Club's advisor.

Other characters

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Shura Saionji (西園寺修羅, Saionji Shura)
Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa[4]
An acclaimed actress who is Hana's inspiration in taking up storytelling.

Media

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Manga

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Written by Ayano Takeda and illustrated by Musshu, Flower and Asura began serialization in Shueisha's seinen manga magazine Ultra Jump on June 18, 2021.[5] The series' chapters have been compiled into eight tankōbon volumes as of January 2025.[6]

No. Release date ISBN
1 January 19, 2022[7]978-4-08-892171-6
2 May 18, 2022[8]978-4-08-892322-2
3 September 16, 2022[9]978-4-08-892445-8
4 February 17, 2023[10]978-4-08-892608-7
5 July 19, 2023[11]978-4-08-892764-0
6 December 19, 2023[12]978-4-08-893061-9
7 June 19, 2024[13]978-4-08-893290-3
8 January 17, 2025[6]978-4-08-893535-5

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on June 12, 2024.[2] It is produced by Studio Bind and directed by Ayumu Uwano, with scripts written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, characters designed by Kou Aine, and music composed by Masaru Yokoyama. The series premiered on January 8, 2025, on Nippon TV's AnichU [ja] programming block and other networks.[3][4][b] The opening theme song is "Jibun Kakumei" (自分革命, My Own Revolution) by Shishamo, while the ending theme song is "Rōrō" (朗朗, Resonant) by Satō.[14] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America, Australia and British Isles for streaming on Hidive.[15]

Episodes

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No.Title [16][17]Directed by [16]Written by [16]Storyboarded by [16]Original release date [18][b]
1"Hana and Mizuki"
Transliteration: "Hana to Mizuki" (Japanese: 花奈と瑞希)		Ayumu UwanoKazuyuki FudeyasuAyumu UwanoJanuary 8, 2025 (2025-01-08)
Hana Haruyama develops a love for storytelling after watching a recital of "An Asura in Spring" by child actress Shura Saionji in her youth, and she hones it upon enrolling at Sumomogaoka High School. She is scouted by a student named Mizuki Usurai, who invites her to the school's Broadcasting Club after seeing her skills, though Hana is reluctant to accept her offer. At the school’s entrance ceremony, Hana is left in awe with Mizuki's reading of a poem on the school's intercom. The two meet while heading home and Mizuki questions Hana's downtrodden behavior as she stays in her house for the night. Hana's mother elaborates to Mizuki on Hana having no friends growing up and requests her to be her friend. Hana later admits to Mizuki on her self-loathing demeanor; the next day, Mizuki encounters Hana emotionally reciting "An Asura in Spring" in the rain. Awed at her delivery, Mizuki convinces her again to join the Broadcasting Club to put her skills to use and find her identity, and Hana eagerly accepts.
2"Interest and Talent"
Transliteration: "Suki to Sainou" (Japanese: 好きと才能)		Yuki NakagamiKazuyuki FudeyasuAyumu UwanoJanuary 15, 2025 (2025-01-15)
Hana is welcomed to the Broadcasting Club and Mizuki conducts an orientation of introducing themselves to their partner. Hana wonders what her strengths are as she demonstrates her recitation to her partner Shūdai Tōga, impressing him and fellow club member Matsuyuki Akiyama; however, another member An Natsue remains unconvinced of Hana's dedication as she recites Matsuyuki's introduction with clarity, awing Hana. Mizuki shows the club the school's broadcasting room where they will be conducting activities as vice president Ryōko Totonoi advises them to choose a category for the upcoming broadcasting competition. The club conducts vocal exercises, during which Hana and An pair up and get off to a rocky start. Seeing their strained banter, Ryōko asks them to take turns in reading "Night on the Galactic Railroad", where An becomes shocked on being immersed to Hana's storytelling. An decides to engage in a friendly competition with Hana as the new members meet their club advisor Hiromi Kichijōji.
3Transliteration: "Yume to Otomari" (Japanese: 夢とお泊まり)Akari RanzakiKazuyuki FudeyasuAkari RanzakiJanuary 22, 2025 (2025-01-22)

Reception

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The first volume was recommended by the VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei.[19]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Home video rights through Section23 Films and streaming rights through Hidive.
  2. ^ a b Nippon TV lists the series premiere on January 7, 2025, at 25:35, which is effectively January 8 at 1:35 a.m. JST.

References

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  1. ^ 「響け！ユーフォニアム」の武田綾乃が原作手がける、放送部題材の青春ストーリー. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 18, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (June 12, 2024). "Ayano Takeda, Musshu's 'Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku' Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Cayanan, Joanna (September 11, 2024). "'Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku' Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, January Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (December 4, 2024). "FLOWER AND ASURA Anime's New Video Reveals More Cast, January 7 TV Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (May 21, 2021). "Sound! Euphonium's Ayano Takeda, Musshu Launch New Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
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  7. ^ 花は咲く、修羅の如く 1 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  8. ^ 花は咲く、修羅の如く 2 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  9. ^ 花は咲く、修羅の如く 3 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  10. ^ 花は咲く、修羅の如く 4 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  11. ^ 花は咲く、修羅の如く 5 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  12. ^ 花は咲く、修羅の如く 6 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  13. ^ 花は咲く、修羅の如く 7 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 8, 2024). "Shishamo, Satō. Perform Themes for 'Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku' TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Mateo, Alex (December 10, 2024). "HIDIVE to Stream FLOWER AND ASURA Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  16. ^ a b c d "Sutōrī | Terebi Anime「Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku」Koshiki Saito" STORY | TVアニメ「花は咲く、修羅の如く」公式サイト [Story | TV Anime 「Flower and Asura」Official Site]. hanashura-anime.com (in Japanese). Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  17. ^ "Flower and Asura - HIDIVE". Hidive. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  18. ^ "On'Ea｜ Terebi Anime「Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku」 Koshiki Saito" ON AIR | TVアニメ「花は咲く、修羅の如く」公式サイト [On Air｜TV Anime「Flower and Asura」Official Site]. hanashura-anime.com (in Japanese). Retrieved January 7, 2025.
  19. ^ 星街すいせいも推薦！武田綾乃が原作手がける、放送部舞台にした青春物語1巻. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 19, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
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