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花より男子 [Hana Yori Dango] #27
Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Vol. 27
Tsukushi makes a shocking announcement at a party! Then her parents move into a tiny apartment, forcing Tsukushi and her brother to get their own place--next door to someone she knows. And, Tsukushi's friend Yuki is becoming increasingly infatuated with Akira, one of the F4. Is she willing to compromise herself for what she thinks he wants?!
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 25, 2000
About the author
Yōko Kamio
329 books330 followersYōko 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..."
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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June 26, 2016
Why do I love this stupid manga?! Someone please tell me what's wrong with me...!
November 2, 2024
Quand je repense aux débuts plus que chaotiques du manga et où nous en sommes maintenant... J'ai parfois du mal à croire que c'est la même histoire. Parce que oui, clairement, j'ai passé un très bon moment avec ce tome vingt-sept. Et oui, je me dis que Yoko Kamio va bien finir par nous inventer quelque chose pour mettre des bâtons dans les roues de nos deux héros, mais pour l'instant, je savoure un peu ce que j'attendais depuis fort bien longtemps.
Une très grosse partie du tome est consacré à Tsukasa et Tuskushi, et il était temps que ces deux-là finissent par mettre au clair et leurs sentiments, et leur relation. Tsukushi est celle qui est la plus réticente et cela se comprend. Déjà avec le passif de Tsukasa, puis avec sa mère et tout ce qu'elle a pu faire pour les éloigner l'un de l'autre. Notre jeune héroïne est quelque peu figée par la peur. En temps normal, c'est une plongée dans le vide, mais ici, il y a bien plus d'enjeux. Mais Tsukasa, à qui on ne peut pas vraiment reprocher son manque de patience, la met un peu au pied du mur. Si d'habitude, je ne suis pas fan de ce genre de manoeuvre ici, cela devenait vital.
S'en suit des moments absolument mignons à souhait, le retour de leurs disputes sans queue ni tête mais que l'on adore et pas mal de scènes entre amis dont je ne me lasse pas (le coup du polochon balancé à Sakurako restera dans les mémoires). C'est un tome apaisant à bien des égards, et on voit enfin nos deux héros avoir une vraie relation qui s'épanouit doucement mais sûrement. ENFIN ! Mais bon, ne nous leurrons pas, dans les mangas, et en particulier les shojos, c'est annonciateur de grabuge comme je le disais. Mais, au moins, on avance.
En parallèle, Yuki prend un petit peu le devant de la scène. La meilleure amie de Tsukushi a développé des sentiments pour l'un des dons juan du groupe. Secrètement, j'aurais envie que cela fonctionne. Yuki est une jeune fille tellement adorable qu'elle pourrait très bien changer Nishikado, et en même temps, j'ai l'impression que ce ne serait pas viable non plus. Donc je suis pour l'instant cette histoire avec un peu de distance parce que je sens l'ambiance douce-amère qui ne va pas forcément évoluer. C'est tout de même intéressant que la mangaka s'intéresse à d'autres personnages car cela permet de plus les développer et d'approfondir leurs comportements.
Un tome vingt-sept super sympathique donc. Je n'en reviens pas d'écrire cela, mais je suis de plus en plus confiante pour la fin, même si des obstacles (sûrement tirés par les cheveux) vont surgir.
Une très grosse partie du tome est consacré à Tsukasa et Tuskushi, et il était temps que ces deux-là finissent par mettre au clair et leurs sentiments, et leur relation. Tsukushi est celle qui est la plus réticente et cela se comprend. Déjà avec le passif de Tsukasa, puis avec sa mère et tout ce qu'elle a pu faire pour les éloigner l'un de l'autre. Notre jeune héroïne est quelque peu figée par la peur. En temps normal, c'est une plongée dans le vide, mais ici, il y a bien plus d'enjeux. Mais Tsukasa, à qui on ne peut pas vraiment reprocher son manque de patience, la met un peu au pied du mur. Si d'habitude, je ne suis pas fan de ce genre de manoeuvre ici, cela devenait vital.
S'en suit des moments absolument mignons à souhait, le retour de leurs disputes sans queue ni tête mais que l'on adore et pas mal de scènes entre amis dont je ne me lasse pas (le coup du polochon balancé à Sakurako restera dans les mémoires). C'est un tome apaisant à bien des égards, et on voit enfin nos deux héros avoir une vraie relation qui s'épanouit doucement mais sûrement. ENFIN ! Mais bon, ne nous leurrons pas, dans les mangas, et en particulier les shojos, c'est annonciateur de grabuge comme je le disais. Mais, au moins, on avance.
En parallèle, Yuki prend un petit peu le devant de la scène. La meilleure amie de Tsukushi a développé des sentiments pour l'un des dons juan du groupe. Secrètement, j'aurais envie que cela fonctionne. Yuki est une jeune fille tellement adorable qu'elle pourrait très bien changer Nishikado, et en même temps, j'ai l'impression que ce ne serait pas viable non plus. Donc je suis pour l'instant cette histoire avec un peu de distance parce que je sens l'ambiance douce-amère qui ne va pas forcément évoluer. C'est tout de même intéressant que la mangaka s'intéresse à d'autres personnages car cela permet de plus les développer et d'approfondir leurs comportements.
Un tome vingt-sept super sympathique donc. Je n'en reviens pas d'écrire cela, mais je suis de plus en plus confiante pour la fin, même si des obstacles (sûrement tirés par les cheveux) vont surgir.
August 11, 2025
In Volume 27, the relationship faces renewed obstacles that test trust and commitment. The tension is more internal than external here, focusing on misunderstandings and self-doubt. Although some plot turns feel familiar, the way the characters process their emotions shows subtle maturity compared to earlier volumes. The expressive visuals keep the emotional beats from feeling flat, even when the story reuses familiar tropes.
February 16, 2016
Yuri and Nishikado are so cute together! I like the story evolving. I like Nishikado's honesty.
I love Tsukasa's renting the next door house and it was a high time Tsukashi confessed about her feelings for Tsukasa. I was getting bored with her playing around. I feel Rui's role is very small comapred to the Korean series adaptation. In that he is a vital element of Tsukashi's life.
I love Tsukasa's renting the next door house and it was a high time Tsukashi confessed about her feelings for Tsukasa. I was getting bored with her playing around. I feel Rui's role is very small comapred to the Korean series adaptation. In that he is a vital element of Tsukashi's life.
February 13, 2026
Pertama baca manga ini waktu umurku 10 tahunan - ikut membaca waktu kakakku sewa dari taman bacaan komik di dekat SMA-nya. Sebetulnya ini terlalu dewasa, sih, untuk anak SD haha. But anyway, dulu rasanya cukup menikmati karena karakternya goodlooking dan stylish. Alur ceritanya juga banyak yang membuat ngakak. Sekarang, umurku 30 tahun dan membaca ini cukup merasa terganggu di banyak hal: romantisasi abuse, violence, sexual harassment, institutionalized bullying, dan membangun mindset 'I can fix him' untuk remaja perempuan. Memang, sih, manga ini 'kan dibuatnya tahun 1992 - mungkin society memang belum seprogresif sekarang. Tapi jadinya menurut saya manga ini lebih cocok ditujukan untuk orang dewasa, ya, ketimbang remaja putri seperti shoujo pada umumnya.
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Eh tapi, dari 19 volume sebelumnya yang penuh kekerasan fisik, kekerasan verbal, dan pemaksaan, rasanya mulai volume 19 ini tokoh-tokoh mulai lembut dan berani menunjukkan kasih sayang. Mungkin ini pendewasaan, ya.. Baguslah!!
Volume #27
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Eh tapi, dari 19 volume sebelumnya yang penuh kekerasan fisik, kekerasan verbal, dan pemaksaan, rasanya mulai volume 19 ini tokoh-tokoh mulai lembut dan berani menunjukkan kasih sayang. Mungkin ini pendewasaan, ya.. Baguslah!!
Volume #27
July 30, 2018
Tsukushi finally confessed her feelings for Tsukasa! In front of their friends even. Finally!
Yuuki also confessed to Souijuro. Oh my, they even went on the “full course”. I just hope they will not end up regretting whatever they do.
Tsukushi’s family are moving - again! She is now living with her little bro. And then Tsukasa became their neigbor. He even tried bathing in a public bath house. Haha
Yuuki also confessed to Souijuro. Oh my, they even went on the “full course”. I just hope they will not end up regretting whatever they do.
Tsukushi’s family are moving - again! She is now living with her little bro. And then Tsukasa became their neigbor. He even tried bathing in a public bath house. Haha
June 2, 2019
This was a good volume, I like that finally Tsukushi and Tsukasa are together and I like how their relationship progressed this volume. I also like the storyline of Yuki falling for Akira, which I missed in previous volumes from comparing to the kdrama.
This was a fun well-paced volume that was a quick read and well drawn.
This was a fun well-paced volume that was a quick read and well drawn.
November 28, 2021
Tsukushi finalmente confiesa lo que siente, y Tsukasa intenta adaptarse a ella. Tuvieron que pasar 27 tomos para que la relación madurara, pero al menos está pasando. El romance entre Yuki y Soujiro me gusta tanto como en todas las adaptaciones que he visto. No sé por qué pero siento que es más realista.
December 6, 2019
4,5 stars
May 17, 2020
¡¡Por fin!! 27 tomos para que llegase este momentazo. Se nota que los personajes han madurado mucho
September 23, 2020
This boneheaded girl finally told the guy she loves him!!
Happy, happy, joy, joy! I'm sure this is feeling will be short lived! HA!
I did love the part with Tsukasa at the bathhouse.
Happy, happy, joy, joy! I'm sure this is feeling will be short lived! HA!
I did love the part with Tsukasa at the bathhouse.
December 16, 2020
Loved it
I love this series so much. I’m rereading this and forgot how much I adored when Makino finally revealed her feelings and how happy it made Tsukasa. Awwww.
I love this series so much. I’m rereading this and forgot how much I adored when Makino finally revealed her feelings and how happy it made Tsukasa. Awwww.
March 30, 2021
Yuki and Sojiro have stolen my heart. Their side romance brings me more joy than the main romance honestly.
May 13, 2021
Nothing particularly stood out this volume.
December 11, 2022
She finally fucking said it!!!!!
July 30, 2023
Romance and friendship reign throughout this series. A relationship doesn't come easily for Tsukushi and Tsukasa, due to his mother. The story makes you hope for the best for those two.
October 7, 2023
Love it!
February 8, 2025
Volume in cui finalmente Tsukino esce allo scoperto davanti a tutti. Quanto esultai davanti a questo momento importantissimo per la loro relazione. Mi emoziono ancora al solo risfogliare le tavole!
March 10, 2026
5/5
y'all
it only took 170+ chapters, but we finally got a love confession from tsukushi to tsukasa!!!
y'all
it only took 170+ chapters, but we finally got a love confession from tsukushi to tsukasa!!!
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August 23, 2019
The book is a totally great.
May 3, 2013
There was something in the way all of the characters came together that I found irresistibly compelling about this series. It did remind me a lot of Ouran while I was reading it and maybe that is why I liked it so much. Tsukushi is an interesting protagonist, I loved when she started taking action and sticking up for herself.
While I wasn’t overly fond of the artwork style I was able to get past it because I my love for the storyline. This is an honest story with twists and turns, ups and downs, but then again that is real life.
I would really recommend watching the anime too!
While I wasn’t overly fond of the artwork style I was able to get past it because I my love for the storyline. This is an honest story with twists and turns, ups and downs, but then again that is real life.
I would really recommend watching the anime too!
April 7, 2013
Man... Sojiro is a lot like my character Tony... this line was such a Tony line: "I may be good looking but I'm not a good guy." So now of course I'm becoming quite fond of Sojiro...but I always am really really rooting for him and Yuki... though because I know my Tony, I know it probably won't happen... well, in reality it wouldn't. But because you know... happy endings and all, I'm sure they will end up together. But I really love Yuki! She's super adorable!
Anyway... Tsukushi and Tsukasa... yeah I don't want to talk about them.
Also... Kazuya :-( How I miss thee!
Anyway... Tsukushi and Tsukasa... yeah I don't want to talk about them.
Also... Kazuya :-( How I miss thee!
July 9, 2008
Ah, a very satisfying read. Some resolution and progress is made in this volume, which is a relief. I was starting to worry how long the author could keep us going with Tsukushi not really admitting to her feelings. But she finally confessed publicly and now she and Tsukasa are officially going out. She also had a nice closure with Rui.
June 22, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada bulan Februari 2005.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada bulan Februari 2005.
September 11, 2012
Tsukasa and Tsukushi... Yuki and Sojiro!!!???
May 2, 2013
I'd watched and liked the anime version when I was still a kid.
For now, I got no plans for buying a copy.
For now, I got no plans for buying a copy.
September 16, 2015
How can i read this book!!!
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November 11, 2024
Boys over Flowers
The story is still going strong 💪 and still liking the story and characters... Will continue now! On to the next volume!
The story is still going strong 💪 and still liking the story and characters... Will continue now! On to the next volume!
July 22, 2016
It took her long enough. He has been super patient and she finally told him. Thank goodness
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