"Hana yori dango" is a beloved shoujo manga that combines elements of comedy, drama, romance, and school life. With 37 volumes and 244 chapters, it has completed its run, leaving readers with a memorable story.
After re-reading the entire manga, I can firmly state that it is one of my all-time favorites. The second reading was even more enjoyable than the first, as I delved deeper into the characters and understood their inner thoughts and feelings.
The synopsis follows Makino Tsukushi, a poor student at the elite Eitoku school. Despite facing harassment and isolation, she refuses to back down when she stands up to the F4 gang. The story unfolds with a complex web of relationships, including Domyouji's unexpected love for Tsukushi and her own feelings for Rui.
The characters in "Hana yori dango" are well-developed and engaging. I especially love Tsukushi for her strength, kindness, and loyalty to her friends. The F4 gang, although initially unlikable, also grow on you as you see their true friendship and the care they have for each other.
However, the ending of the manga left me a bit unsatisfied as it was left open. I prefer a more conclusive ending, but the anime and TV series versions offer a more satisfying resolution.
The drama adaptations of "Hana yori dango" are also highly recommended. The first two seasons are excellent, with a cast that brings the manga to life. The actors are handsome and talented, and they make you fall in love with the characters all over again.
The movie "Hana yori dango Final" is a must-see for fans. It follows Domyouji and Tsukushi's journey towards marriage and the challenges they face along the way. I watched the ending multiple times, it was that good!
In conclusion, "Hana yori dango" is a classic manga and drama that has captured the hearts of many. Whether you're a fan of shoujo manga or just looking for a good story, this is definitely one to check out.
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Just like all mangas, I only put one volume but I've already finished it.
Haha, a long time ago, an ex told me that the only manga she had ever read in her life was Hana Yori Dango. She loved the anime and said it was super beautiful and romantic and such things. She and I broke up, then time passed and then I found the drama and it activated the memory of the story that the girl had told me.
This is a classic shoujo manga from the nineties. Totally. It can be seen from the type of drawing, from the characters' clothes and from a certain sweet - innocent - style in almost all the relationships that are presented in the plot. It's the type of school life story that in Japan is repeated in 2 out of every 3 that are directed at women (if not more). A boy meets a girl, a millionaire boy falls in love with an ordinary girl, a harem where all the handsome guys want the common protagonist. But the truth is that it is nice and I like that the element of the "third in discord" here is stronger than in other mangas. You really sometimes wonder if the protagonist should have made a different decision regarding the hero.
At first, I didn't like Domyouji (I still google his name because I can't remember it), but I think he is the character who grew the most and the best. From being a spoiled child, full of anger and hateful, he gradually transformed into a good man, (more or less) patient and very sure of the things he wanted for his life. I really liked his evolution, I think he is my favorite.
Makino, the protagonist, sometimes I liked her and sometimes she seemed a bit rough to me. Then I tried to remind myself that she was just a teenager and that surely her immature reactions were the most appropriate for her character. All in all, it was easy to empathize with her tragic life (sometimes stupidly tragic). Maybe because I also have that kind of prejudice against economically well-off people, haha.
The boys in the harem (the other 3 components of the F4) were there so that it was easy to think that they were ideal princes. All handsome and all wonderful in their own way. I liked it when they went out of their perfect character and acted like dumb kids. When the serious Rui laughed at stupid things or the other two made fun of someone.
Of the girls, I think Yuki is the prettiest. Because she also evolved from a girl with nothing remarkable to become a very strong woman. I also love Tsubaki. I like strong characters.
Like all long stories, there comes a point where it gets a bit weak and repetitive, the tricks of the trade. The ending didn't love me, but it's rare for this kind of story to have a "wow" classification ending. I repeat that it is a very long manga. You have to like this type of story to want to finish it, but if you are a fan of school romance, it is highly recommended.
Attempted rape, abuse and social ostracization are indeed popular themes within the realm of manga. At times, when executed skillfully with strong characters, engaging writing, and impressive art, they can create a powerful and captivating narrative. However, this particular manga fails to possess any of these essential components. It lacks the depth and nuance in character development that would make the story truly resonate. The writing seems平淡无奇, lacking the ability to draw the reader in and keep them hooked. And the art, unfortunately, doesn't add much to the overall experience either. As a result, it simply doesn't appeal to me. It's not my cup of tea, and I'm left feeling unimpressed and disappointed.