Ranked #515

Hanasakeru Seishounen

Story (9 out of 10):

Personally, I tend to like reverse-harem animes that have good character development. To appreciate this story, one needs give it more than a few episodes. The series spends a good 10 episodes setting up the storyline and getting a feel for the roles of the characters. From here on, the story is filled with plot twists, one (sometimes 2-) dimensional political strategy and good fun that makes you want to watch the next episode....this is especially true around episode 20 when things really start getting complicated. Every episode is adds a new dimension and piece to the storyline, exploring different types of love and the varying criteria of functional companionship for different types of relationships.

Art (7 out of 10):

The art itself isn't too bad but sometimes the movement of characters is a little stiff. For the most part, the color scheme, contrasts, and proportions are good. I like the style and delicacy of the lines, the eye animation is especially good in exhibiting more "serious" emotions such as "determination" or "pain."

Sound (7 out of 10):

The ending theme and opening theme (so far) has been the same for the whole series. I ike the opening theme and it does a nice job of setting up the tone of the show. However, I think the ending theme song is gorgeous.

Character (9 out of 10):

The characters are wonderful. Kajika is a little ridiculous....she isn't stupid just pretty reckless and willful (but you don't really see these qualities until later in the story where it is tested). She is really weird but that's what I liked about her. You really get swept into "her" way of thinking even if it may be a little naive at times. The guys are wonderful...I think the author pretty much just listed the sexy archetypes of male anime characters than made a character for each characterization. Then, beyond that, developed back stories that would explain why there were the way there and what characteristics would be necessary in an emotional partner for each. That may sound boring but it is actually really well done and entertaining in the storyline....it later is put more together (in relation to each other) as the story progresses.

Enjoyment (10 out of 10):

If you like stories with well-developed romance, not too intense political intrigue, interesting character interplay, and amusing philosophical one-liners, then you will like Hanasakeru Seishounen. I thought this show was pretty addictive and great for more mature audiences who can appreciate the idiosyncrasies of the characters.

Overall (10 out of 10):
JUST TRY IT!! XD
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Hanasakeru Seishounen might seem your average Reverse Harem...but what if it's not?

Story (8/10)
Unlike most other Revere Harems this one doesn't contain any superpowers, time traveling etc but it's set in nowadays current lifestyles, mainly around important people known world wide in the business world. Despite that the story is not that realistic as in a slice of life - the fact that the heroine's father turns the marriage and also future of his daughter into a game shows my point. Unlike what others said I don't think the plot starts THAT slowly but rather it's building itself trough out each episode. Don't let the politics factor get to you, it is not boring at all and it blends itself in all drama and suspense enough to make it interesting.

Art (8/10)
If you're a bishounen eye-candy like me, Hanasakeru Seishounen is perfect for you. Nothing really new - the art is focusing on the characters and especially the eyes are given a lot of attention.

Characters (7/10)
Not your average cry baby heroine but is rather naive and probably some might even consider her as stupid but the fact that she is new to the modern society in general outside her little island is enough of a reason to cut her some slack here. The characters in general develop according to the plot basically; some do nicely, some others could need more work.

Sound (6/10)
Pretty average but goes well enough with the series and situations.

Enjoyment (9/10)
Leaving out the pros and cons, I'm enjoying the anime very much. The fact that it's shoujo/romance is one of the reasons. Quoting from kujika's review because those are exactly my thoughts: "There were some episodes which actually left me on my seat twitching to watch the next episodes immediately."

Overall (8/10)
All in all it's a quite original and interesting Reverse Harem which with all it's elements combined together makes an almost perfect romance to watch. Of course everything has it's flaws but I do suggest you try it out, you might discover you've been missing on something great - especially the fans of this genre out there :) read more