Blooming Youth - Hanasakeru Seishounen -■ Public MediaTV anime series ■ Original Mediacomics ■ Broadcast period April 5, 2009 - February 14, 2010 ■Broadcasting stationBroadcast: NHK BS2 ■Frequencies29 min ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 39 ■Original Story・Original work: Natsumi Itsuki ■ Director・Director: Chiaki Kon Episodes 1 to 23 , Hajime Kamegaki Episodes 24 to 39 ■ ProductionAnimation production: Pierrot Production: Sogo Vision Production and copyright: NHK, Pierrot ■Works©INA/NHK, NEP, Pierrot ■ Story "Would you like to play a game, Hanaka? A game to find the man who will become your husband..." ■Explanation Hanaka is a beautiful girl with a unique charm at the age of 14. She is the only daughter of the president of the world-famous Burnsworth Group, and one day, her father Harry approaches her with a strange proposal: "Find a man to be your lifelong partner." ■Cast・Kajika/Endou Aya・Ritto (Liren)/Morikawa Toshiyuki・Eugene/Ono Daisuke・Rumati/Namikawa Daisuke・Carl/Fukuyama Jun・Toranosuke/Kakihara Tetsuya・Quinza/Koyasu Takehito・Cao/Suwabe Junichi・Noei/Tsuchida Dai・Harry/Gouda Hozumi ■ Main staff・Original story by Natsumi Itsuki ・Director: Chiaki Kon (episodes 1-23), Hajime Kamegaki (episodes 24-39) ■ Main Characters Hanaka Louisa Rikumi Burnsworth The only daughter of the Burnsworth family, one of the world's largest conglomerates, she has a free-spirited personality. Because she was raised isolated from the outside world from a young age, she lacks common sense and often makes those around her nervous. She is the protagonist of the story. ■Subtitle・Episode 1/Innocent Girl (2009/04/05) ■ Related works・Blooming Youth Compilation ・The World of Blooming Youth ・Blooming Youth Interview Special ■ Theme songs and music・OP1 Hanasakeru Seishonen - Review and Recommendation"Hanasakeru Seishonen" is a TV anime series that aired on NHK BS2 from 2009 to 2010, and is based on the manga of the same name by Itsuki Natsumi. The story is about Hanaka, the only daughter of Harry, the chairman of the global Burnsworth Group. Hanaka grew up freely on an isolated Caribbean island with a white leopard, but when her father suggested a "game to find a husband," she meets three men from all over the world, and the story depicts her complicated relationships with them. Although this anime is a long series of 39 episodes, it features a storyline that draws viewers in and attractive characters. In particular, it delves deeply into Hanaka's purity and growth, as well as the personalities and backgrounds of the men around her, making it easy for viewers to empathize with her. In addition, the subtitles for each episode are cleverly set to match the progression of the story, and there are many ingenious ways to draw the viewer's interest. The anime was produced by Pierrot and directed by Kon Chiaki and Kamegaki Hajime. The beautiful visuals by character designer Kusumoto Yuko and the detailed background art by art director Kasai Mie especially enhance the appeal of this work. The music was also composed by Saito Tetsuya and Sato Go, and the moving background music matches the atmosphere of the story and captures the hearts of viewers. The cast is also impressive, with Endo Aya as Hanaka, Morikawa Toshiyuki as Tatsuto, Ono Daisuke as Eugene, Namikawa Daisuke as Rumati, and Fukuyama Jun as Karl. The acting skills of the voice actors bring out the best in the characters. In particular, Endo Aya's performance, which realistically portrays Hanaka's growth, leaves a strong impression on viewers. As for the story, the way Hanaka meets and is attracted to three men, her destiny becomes clear, and the plot unfolds beautifully. In particular, the gradual revelation of the true purpose of the "husband-finding game" proposed by Hanaka's father, Harry, is an important element that draws viewers in. In addition, the backgrounds and relationships of each character are depicted in depth, allowing viewers to empathize with their struggles and growth while enjoying the story. The appeal of this work is that it is not just a love story, but a mixture of various themes such as politics, economics, and family ties. As Hanaka grows, the complexity of the world around her becomes clear, deeply moving the viewer. The subtitles of each episode are also cleverly set to match the progression of the story, and there are many ingenious ways to attract the viewer's interest. Related works include "Hanasakeru Seishonen Omnibus", "Hanasakeru Seishonen no Sekai" and "Hanasakeru Seishonen Interview Special", which allow viewers to understand the story even more deeply. In addition, the theme song "CHANGE" and the ending theme "One" further enhance the moving story with J-Min's beautiful voice and Takashi Kobayashi's composition. "Hanasakeru Seishonen" is a deeply moving work that intertwines various themes, including not only romance but also growth, family, politics, and economics. In particular, Hanagaka's purity and growth, as well as the personalities and backgrounds of the men surrounding her, are explored in depth, making it easy for viewers to empathize with her. Additionally, the subtitles for each episode are cleverly set to match the progression of the story, and there are many ingenious ways to capture the viewer's interest. This work is recommended not only for those who like romance anime, but also for those who want to enjoy a deep human drama. |
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