Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (2007 TV Series)
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe, often referred to as Hana-Kimi, is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV in 2007. The series, which consists of 12 episodes, was directed by Hidetomo Matsuda with a screenplay by Shogo Muto.
Plot
The story follows Mizuki Ashiya, a Japanese-American track athlete who transfers from a school in California to Osaka High School in Japan. The school is an all-male institution, forcing Mizuki to disguise herself as a boy to attend. Her primary motivation is to get closer to Izumi Sano, a high jump athlete who attends the school and whom she considers her hero. Upon enrolling, Mizuki becomes roommates with Sano. As the series progresses, Sano discovers Mizuki's true identity, while their classmate Shuichi Nakatsu develops feelings for Mizuki without realizing she is a girl.
Cast
The series features a large ensemble cast, including:
- Maki Horikita as Mizuki Ashiya
- Shun Oguri as Izumi Sano
- Toma Ikuta as Shuichi Nakatsu
- Hiro Mizushima as Minami Nanba
- Yusuke Yamamoto as Taiki Kayashima
Production and Broadcast
The drama was broadcast on Fuji TV from July 3 to September 18, 2007, in the Tuesday 21:00-21:54 time slot.
Related Works
The 2007 series is part of a broader franchise of adaptations based on the original source material. Related titles include:
- Hana-Kimi SP (2008)
- Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 2011 (2011)
- To The Beautiful You (2012, South Korean adaptation)