TV-Series
Description
"Hanasakeru Seishōnen" is a 39-episode anime series adapted from the shōjo manga by Natsumi Itsuki. The story centers on Kajika Louisa Kugami Burnsworth, the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, who is raised in isolation on a private island. At 14, Kajika is brought back to the real world by her father, Harry Burnsworth, who presents her with a mysterious challenge: to identify her future husband among three candidates he has selected. This task is tied to a larger, more complex political intrigue involving the Burnsworth family and the fictional Middle Eastern kingdom of Raginei.

The three candidates are Eugene Alexander de Volkan, a reserved and intelligent diplomat; Rumaty Weller, a cheerful and free-spirited pilot; and Li Ren, the enigmatic and stoic heir to the Raginei throne. Each candidate represents a different facet of Kajika's journey, as she navigates her relationships with them while uncovering the truth behind her father's motives. The narrative explores themes of identity, duty, and love, as Kajika grows from a sheltered girl into a confident young woman capable of making her own decisions.

The political backdrop of the story is significant, as the Burnsworth family's influence intersects with the power struggles of Raginei. Li Ren's connection to the throne becomes a focal point, revealing a web of alliances, betrayals, and hidden agendas. Kajika's interactions with the candidates and her growing awareness of the world's complexities drive the plot forward, blending romance with political drama.

Supporting characters, such as Kajika's loyal butler, Mustafa, and her childhood friend, Takehito, add depth to the narrative. The series balances personal relationships with broader geopolitical stakes, creating a layered story that appeals to fans of both romance and intrigue. The anime concludes with Kajika making a definitive choice about her future, resolving the central mystery of her father's challenge while leaving room for reflection on the journey she has undertaken.
Information
Hanasakeru Seishōnen
花咲ける青少年
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 39
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 04/05/2009 – 02/14/2010
Categories
Genre
AdventureDramaLove DramaRomance
Tags
Harem
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Innocent Girl
2Circling Love
3A sleepless Night
4The day when the long Night ends
5Encounters ~ Reunions
6Pure Heart
7Feelings for Someone
8Promise
9Something that never changes
10Cross Days
11Shape of Love
12Alone
13Country of the Sun
14Warmth
15Moonlight Medium
16Pride
17Feelings That Don't Reach
18Opposition
19Feelings That Can't Be Held back
20Turning Point
21Unforgettable Feelings
22Repose
23Separation
24Confusion
25Buried Shard
26Puppet
27Heavy Chains
28Former Disagreements
29Inside The Circle Of Fate
30Unstoppable Progress
31Unassociated Idea
32Lies and Truth
33Seeds of Disaster
34Triumph
35Beginning of a 1000 Years
36Forever
37Relying on the Course of Love
38Sharp Words
39Promised Sky
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Staff
  • Director
    Hajime Kamegaki
    Chiaki Kon
  • Script
    Masaharu Amiya
    Mamiko Ikeda
    Nagisa Miyazaki
    Jukki Hanada
    Miharu Hirami
  • Episode Director
    Takeshi Yamaguchi
    Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Masahito Otani
    Jun Fukuda
    Hayato Goda
    Matsuo Asami
    Yasuyuki Shinozaki
    Masaomi Andō
    Mitsutoshi Satō
    Meigo Naito
    Saburō Hashimoto
    Rokō Ogiwara
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Mie Kasai
  • Director of Photography
    Atsuho Matsumoto
  • Chief Animation Director
    Hisako Satō
  • Series Composition
    Mamiko Ikeda
  • Storyboard
    Kazuo Yamazaki
    Hajime Kamegaki
    Kazuhiro Ozawa
    Nagisa Miyazaki
    Toshinori Narita
    Hiroshi Harada
    Chiaki Kon
    Hiroyuki Shimazu
    Mitsutoshi Satō
    Meigo Naito
    Sanjuro Akasaka
    Kōichi Ōhata
    Ryōji Fujiwara
  • Music
    Tetsuya Saitō
    Gō Satō
  • Character Design
    Yuko Kusumoto
  • Sound Director
    Hajime Takakuwa
  • Producer
    Michiyuki Honma
    Yūji Shibata
  • Animation Director
    Hisako Satō
Production
  • Production
    NHK
    Sogo Vision
  • Animation Production
    Studio Pierrot
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