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花より男子 [Hana Yori Dango] #1

Hana Yori Dango: Le jeu de la fin du monde 1

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Tsukushi Makino est une jeune lycéenne de 16 ans, issue d'un milieu modeste, qui est parvenue à rentrer dans l'un des établissements les plus cotés du pays. Très vite, elle se heurte à une bande de voyous friqués, les « F4 ». Ces derniers font régner la terreur dans le lycée, en attribuant des « cartons rouges » aux élèves qui ont le malheur de ne pas leur plaire.
La pauvre Tsukushi se retrouve persécutée moralement par les quatre garçons. Mais plutôt que de s'aplatir comme les autres et d'attendre que la vague passe, elle décide de leur tenir tête, d'abandonner l'image de la fille sans histoires qu'elle entretenait pour son entrée au lycée pour redevenir la Tsukushi du collège, celle qui ne se laisse pas faire. C'est la guerre !

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 28,1992
Series
花より男子 [Hana Yori Dango]

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Format
224 pages, Paperback
Published
March 5, 2003 by GLENAT
ISBN
9782723441780
ASIN
2723441784
Language
French

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Yōko Kamio (神尾葉子) is a popular Japanese manga artist and writer. She is most famous for Boys Over Flowers (花より男子, Hana Yori Dango?), for which she received the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1996. Her work has been translated and distributed in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Yōko Kamio readily admits that she had no intention of becoming a professional manga artist when she was young. Kamio originally went to secretarial school, but her love of drawing soon led her astray. She then eventually entered the professional mangaka field in 1989. In the following years, Kamio published Suki Suki Daisuki, Ano Hi ni Aitai, and Meri-san no Hijitsu in Margaret before she finally created Hana Yori Dango in 1992.

The Hana Yori Dango manga became established relatively quickly in Japan. Many people commended Kamio for her realistic portrayal of high school life and everyday violence through the Hana Yori Dango series. Although Kamio was initially surprised by the confessions of high school violence stated in fan letters, she realized that Tsukushi's fiery character served as a role model for much of Japan's youth and helped others cope with school violence.

Kamio watched as the success of Hana Yori Dango's 1992 début followed through with many more months on the best-sellers list. Voice CDs by SMAP and a live action movie about Hanadan charted the series success in the mid-1990s. By 1995, an animated series for Hana Yori Dango was already in progress and Kamio had also helped pick main leads for the anime show.

Hana Yori Dango ran in the Japanese Margaret magazine as well as the Korean Wink. The series has also been published in Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, Thai, Korean, French, and English. The anime series has been broadcasted in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Italy, and has also been licensed and released in the United States. Additionally, it was also recreated in a Game Boy Color game (only released in Japan) during the summer of 2001. With its ever-increasing popularity, Hana Yori Dango was then made into a popular live action TV series in Taiwan titled Meteor Garden. The manga series finally ended in Margaret's August 2003 issue, and the 36th tankōbon which included the Akira special "Night of the Crescent Moon" was released in January 2004 as the manga's final volume.

While Yoko Kamio initially wanted Hanazawa Rui to be the main hero of Hana Yori Dango, due to the outstanding personality of Domyoji Tsukasa (and Domyoji also becoming more popular than Rui) she changed the hero role to Domyoji.

Despite Hana Yori Dango's success, Kamio had originally planned to end the series by Spring 2000. However, in February 2000, at a mangaka conference in Taipei, Taiwan Kamio announced that she would continue writing Hana Yori Dango. At one point, she got so wrapped up in the Hana Yori Dango storyline, that she confessed to having dreams about Doumyouji. Of course, she said that "Falling in love with a character that I created is just disgusting..."

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Kokonut_Kebab
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July 15,2025
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This is great.

However, I'm realizing a lot of the absurd elements from the kdrama that I initially thought were hilarious in an ironic way were actually from the mind of an author who seems very unequipped to write about bullying. Lol.

I've come to this conclusion from the little side bars by the mangaka. I realize it was 1992, but damn, the response of "I'm not sure what to say, except that we've got to hang in there and overcome this" to fans writing letters to the author about bullying is quite concerning.

Anyways, it's great melodrama, but I'm a little put off by how tone deaf the author is. But I guess I'm... not surprised? I'm still gonna keep reading.

Maybe as I continue, I'll gain a better understanding of the author's perspective or see if there are any redeeming qualities that might change my initial impression.

Despite the flaws in the author's handling of the bullying theme, the overall story and its drama still have the power to engage and captivate me.

It will be interesting to see how the plot unfolds and if the author manages to address the issue of bullying more effectively in the later parts of the work.

For now, I'll suspend my judgment and enjoy the ride.
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shaanon
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July 15,2025
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I'm currently engaged in reading, specifically with the intention of comparing it to the live dramas of Meteor Garden and Boys over Flowers.

My most prominent thought upon reaching this volume is, "OH, THAT'S why the actor in Meteor Garden had those ridiculously stupid curls." I find myself forgiving them now.

Moreover, the main character in the books is significantly emotionally stronger. In the dramas, she often spends a great deal of time sitting and waiting to be rescued. However, in the books, she is more assertive. She's like, "Yeah, I don't care what you say or do, I'm not going to let it have any impact on me."

This difference in the portrayal of the main character's emotional strength is quite striking and makes for an interesting comparison between the literary and visual adaptations.
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Viko_Antonieu
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July 15,2025
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After watching Japanese dramas, anime, the 2018 adaptation of Meteor Garden, the first movie adaptation, and starting both Korean and Thai series - all within a span of less than two months... I would say that I am completely obsessed with Domyoji and Makino.

It's impossible for me to rate the actual source material lower than 5 stars. Especially when you take into account how beautiful the drawing style is! (Let's just overlook Domyoji's bad hair in the first few chapters... Something must have inspired Daoming Si's pineapple head, and I actually love MG's pineapple head.)

I find myself constantly drawn back to these stories, eager to explore every detail and nuance. The characters have become so real to me that I can't help but be invested in their lives and relationships. Whether it's the intense chemistry between Domyoji and Makino or the charming personalities of the supporting characters, there's something about this franchise that keeps me coming back for more.

I'm not sure if it's the romance, the drama, or the overall charm of the story, but I know that I'm hooked. And I can't wait to see what new adaptations or interpretations come out in the future.
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Haruharu_chan365
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July 15,2025
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This statement, "This did not age well. My underdeveloped, abused adolescent brain loved it though," holds a certain complexity.

Perhaps it refers to a particular experience, object, or idea that has not fared well over time. The mention of an "underdeveloped, abused adolescent brain" adds a layer of personal context. It implies that during a vulnerable stage of life, the individual had a fondness for something that, in hindsight, may not have been as positive or valuable.

This could lead to a sense of nostalgia or a realization of how much one has grown and changed. It might also prompt reflection on the impact of past experiences on one's current perspective.

Overall, this simple sentence seems to encapsulate a range of emotions and thoughts related to the passage of time and personal growth.
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lejdcool
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July 15,2025
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Okay so...

Thoughts on this manga.

This is probably one of the manga I bought simply because I had a strong craving to read a physical manga.

To be honest, this story is rather confusing. However, I really love the main girl. She is extremely headstrong, which is quite admirable. As for the boys, I feel that I would like to get to know them better because they might not be as bad as they seem at first glance. But the actions they have showcased so far are indeed quite bad.

The main girl also makes me giggle sometimes. There are parts in the manga that are quite funny and light-hearted, which is a nice touch.

Regarding the ending story or ending chapter, I think there was a preview or something of another story at the end. And I really love that story. Well, maybe not love in the truest sense, but I would give it a 4 stars rating. It's just so wholesome and heartwarming.

For now, I would like to carry on with this series and see where it takes me.
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HatefulEnjay
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July 15,2025
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A cute story indeed. I have a liking for the girl, Tsukushi. However, what's the deal with her parents? It seems that they didn't attend a good school, and now if she doesn't, she'll supposedly bring shame to them. What on earth is that all about? And then there's this Flower boy F4 group. I still don't quite understand them. Especially Rui. He's such a strange guy. Domyouji is truly annoying! But despite all that, this story has a strange allure. It's quite addicting, especially considering that I'm not a huge fan of the artwork. Everyone has these swollen faces yet deep expressions. The pace and the introduction are good, though.


In 2023, I think I delved a bit deeper into the issues that all these teens are facing. What's wrong with this school? Where are the staff? Domyouji is such an idiot. Not only does he get words wrong (and I've done that myself a few times, although not as frequently as this guy), but he also seems to think that Tsukushi could possibly like him and that his behavior would make her happy. Aiya! He takes arrogance to a whole new level!
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TheJoedanimal
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July 15,2025
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Matsumoto Jun, look what you have done to me!

I watched the first episode of the dorama months ago. At that time, I was not familiar with Arashi (ergo, MatsuJun), and I could not finish it. I hated it passionately. I even swore that I would never read the manga. However, months later, here I am, doing the exact opposite. Why? Because I like MatsuJun. And he is widely known as "Doumyouji".

So, okay, I don't completely hate it. But that's only because of the "bully" issue. Makino gets bullied over and over again, but she is a fighter. In fact, she kicks Doumyouji's not-pretty face, which I thought was quite nice.

Not nice, on the other hand, is Doumyouji himself. He is repulsive and cowardly. I mean, just because he feels threatened, does he have the right to hire 3 guys to gang-rape Makino? And what about Hanazawa? Makino is so dumb to like him. Yes, he saved her from a rape, but what does he say when she thanks him? "Maybe I shouldn't have. What's the big deal? It's only your virginity, right?" Yeah, Makino, that guy is really sweet and misunderstood. ***eye-rolled***

I guess I have to read one more volume. Ughhh, only for you, MatsuJun. Because really, I don't like the characters, nor the plot, nor the art. 1.5 stars (one for the bully theme; 0.5 for the rest)
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L3teesh
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July 15,2025
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I entered into this manga with rather low expectations, yet I was pleasantly astonished.

I am not a devotee of the intense bullying that has occurred in this very first volume. I am uncertain as to why this is such a prevalent theme in the majority of the contemporary mangas that I peruse.

Notwithstanding that, I have a great love for the main character's spirit! I highly appreciate the fact that she fought back instead of merely accepting it passively.

I am extremely interested in observing where this story will lead.

It will be fascinating to see how the main character continues to develop and overcome the challenges presented by the bullying.

Perhaps she will find a way to turn the situation around and emerge stronger.

I look forward to reading further and uncovering the mysteries and adventures that lie ahead in this manga.

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