Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Manga to Get TV Anime by CloverWorks in 2025

Aniplex announced exciting news during its Aniplex Online Fest stream on Monday: the manga The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (Japanese title: Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) by Saka Mikami is being adapted into a television anime by CloverWorks, with a planned release in 2025. To mark the announcement, Mikami created a special celebratory illustration, shared through the anime's official X/Twitter account.

Story Overview and Trailer

This anime is a must-watch for romance enthusiasts The story centers around Rintaro, a second-year student at Chidori High, an all-boys school known for accepting students with the lowest grades.

Despite his fierce appearance, Rintaro has a kind heart and works at his family's patisserie. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Kaoruko, a sweet girl who shares his love for sweets.

However, their budding relationship faces complications when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko attends Kikyo Girls' High, an elite neighboring school for wealthy, high-class girls. This school rivalry between Chidori and Kikyo sets up an interesting backdrop of social class and reputation struggles.

As Rintaro and Kaoruko's friendship deepens, they find themselves navigating not only the external pressures from their classmates but also the societal expectations that try to keep them apart.

The story promises romance, drama, and a light-hearted take on the differences between social classes and high school life. Fans are eager to see how CloverWorks will bring this delicate yet dynamic story to life on screen.

CloverWorks, known for their work on series like The Promised Neverland and Horimiya, has built a reputation for crafting visually stunning and emotionally resonant anime. Their involvement has sparked excitement, as viewers anticipate a high-quality adaptation that stays true to the charm of Mikami’s original work.

The manga, which began serialization in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket in October 2021, has steadily gained a fanbase. As of July 2024, Kodansha has released 13 volumes in Japan. Kodansha USA Publishing is also releasing the series in English, with the second volume released on August 6, 2024.

With an intriguing story, strong characters, and a talented studio at the helm, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2025. Fans can look forward to more updates as the premiere date approaches.