The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (2025)★ 8.6/10

Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku

TV-PG · JP · July 6, 2025 · 1 seasons

Animation
Comedy
Drama
Romance

Directed by: Miyuki Kuroki, Makoto Katô, Joe Fria, Haruka Tsuzuki, Jirô Arimoto

Written by: Honoka Katô, Saka Mikami, Galia Prate, Rino Yamazaki

Rintarou, a tough student with a sweet secret, meets cheerful Kaoruko at his family’s cake shop. Despite school rivalries, their bond grows into something deeper.

Original title

Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku

Storyline

Rintarou Tsumugi, a misunderstood student from the rough Chidori High, secretly helps at his family's cake shop. There, he meets Kaoruko Waguri, a cheerful girl from the elite Kikyo Academy. Despite their schools’ rivalry, the two begin an unlikely friendship that defies prejudice—and possibly hints at something more.

Rating

8.6 / 10 · 16,179

Companies

Aniplex, BS11, CloverWorks, Dubbing Brothers, Kodansha, Marui Group, Movic, Tokyo MX, Netflix

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