Kakuruhana wa Rin to Saku - Blooming Flowers Shine Bright announces TV anime adaptation with CloverWorks for 2025

The manga series "Kakuruhana wa Rin to Saku" by Saka Miko will receive a highly anticipated TV anime adaptation in 2025. This was announced today, September 16, during the "Aniplex Online Fest 2024," where the teaser promotional video and teaser trailer were also revealed.

"Kakuruhana wa Rin to Saku - Blooming Flowers Shine Bright" is a heartwarming, romantic school comedy that tells the story of Rintaro Tsumugi, a top student at the modest Chidori High School, and Kaoruko Waguri, an exchange student at the prestigious Kikkyo Girls' School. Rintaro, who stands out with his blond hair, strong presence, and calm demeanor, works at his family's pastry shop. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Kaoruko, a petite girl with a love for good food, leading to a series of charming and humorous interactions.

The series has been serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine since 2021 and has gained a loyal readership with over 13 published volumes and total sales exceeding 3.3 million copies.

CloverWorks is handling the animation. The creative team includes director Shingo Fujii and character designer Hiroaki Inoue.

The first teaser video offers a glimpse into the contrasting lives of Rintaro and Kaoruko. It showcases Rintaro's everyday school routine in contrast to Kaoruko's warm and lively presence, highlighting the blossoming relationship between the two characters. The teaser image further emphasizes this dynamic by depicting Rintaro and Kaoruko surrounded by an array of colorful gemstones, symbolizing the beauty and complexity of their evolving relationship.

"Kakuruhana wa Rin to Saku" follows Yuu, the son of a famous pastry shop owner, as he navigates the challenges of high school life while developing a meaningful relationship with Kaoruko.