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花より男子 [Hana Yori Dango] #24
Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Vol. 24
Tsukushi has been unconscious for two days and wakes up in Tsukasa's cousin's home! This terrifying man saved her life and now he's courting her! What is the secret behind this mysterious cousin who so closely resembles Tsukasa, and what could be the reason for his intense hatred of Tsukasa? Why does Tsukasa not know anything about him?
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 25, 1999
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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March 3, 2016Why do all the guys have to fall in love with Tsukashi??? Duh! And she falls for each and every one of them.
As Tsukasa says "lecherous woman"...! ;P
As Tsukasa says "lecherous woman"...! ;P
November 1, 2024
Je pense que comme je m'attends toujours au pire malgré le fait que l'histoire s'arrange depuis quelques tomes, je suis beaucoup moins regardante sur le côté un peu tiré par les cheveux de certaines « intrigues ». Tolérance qui s'accroit avec le fait que les choses avancent sensiblement dans la foulée. On est très loin d'une romance assumée, je pense même que Hana Yori Dango va être le genre d'histoire où les héros vont attendre le dernier tome pour se mettre en couple, mais au moins les deux tourtereaux sont enfin en phase avec leurs sentiments. Il en aura fallu du temps, mais ça y est, nous y sommes.
Le pseudo cousin de Domyoji fait donc tourner tout le monde en bourrique dans ce tome vingt-quatre. le point positif, c'est que les démonstrations d'amitié sont encore bien présentes, que Tsukushi arrête de se voiler la face, qu'elle commence vraiment à prendre les choses en main plutôt que de subir tout le temps. Disons plutôt qu'elle se bat pour elle, car, la pauvre en voit encore de toutes les couleurs tout de même. Domyoji est aussi plus démonstratif à sa façon bien entendu. le hic c'est que dès qu'il se trouve avec notre héroïne, ils se disputent. Ce qui amène des scènes plutôt comiques et qui le sont vraiment contrairement à ce que l'on avait au début du manga. L'ambiance est plus « légère » si je puis dire, et clairement, il est plus sympathique de lire l'histoire maintenant.
Après, j'avoue, que je suis moins fan de la tournure que prennent les événements quand on découvre enfin ce qu'il se trame vraiment. L'acharnement de la mère de Domyoji est tout de même pathologique. En un sens, cela prouve que Tsukushi lui fait peur et qu'elle a de l'importance, sinon, elle ne dépenserait pas autant d'énergie et d'argent pour l'évincer. Son comportement est toujours aussi puéril et tordu par contre. Et de ce que l'on comprend à travers tout ce micmac, c'est qu'en plus, elle n'a pas toujours été une femme de cette condition… Ce qui rend ses agissements vraiment étranges, mais on n'est plus à une contradiction près dans ce manga. Sans compter qu'encore une fois, Yoko Kamio joue sur la carte d'un nouveau prétendant (elle a un succès fou quand même notre petite Tsukushi !).
J'espère que cette petite aventure ne va pas trop durer longtemps car même si elle amène de bonnes choses, elle fait encore traîner un peu le plus important. Je voudrais du concret maintenant.
Le pseudo cousin de Domyoji fait donc tourner tout le monde en bourrique dans ce tome vingt-quatre. le point positif, c'est que les démonstrations d'amitié sont encore bien présentes, que Tsukushi arrête de se voiler la face, qu'elle commence vraiment à prendre les choses en main plutôt que de subir tout le temps. Disons plutôt qu'elle se bat pour elle, car, la pauvre en voit encore de toutes les couleurs tout de même. Domyoji est aussi plus démonstratif à sa façon bien entendu. le hic c'est que dès qu'il se trouve avec notre héroïne, ils se disputent. Ce qui amène des scènes plutôt comiques et qui le sont vraiment contrairement à ce que l'on avait au début du manga. L'ambiance est plus « légère » si je puis dire, et clairement, il est plus sympathique de lire l'histoire maintenant.
Après, j'avoue, que je suis moins fan de la tournure que prennent les événements quand on découvre enfin ce qu'il se trame vraiment. L'acharnement de la mère de Domyoji est tout de même pathologique. En un sens, cela prouve que Tsukushi lui fait peur et qu'elle a de l'importance, sinon, elle ne dépenserait pas autant d'énergie et d'argent pour l'évincer. Son comportement est toujours aussi puéril et tordu par contre. Et de ce que l'on comprend à travers tout ce micmac, c'est qu'en plus, elle n'a pas toujours été une femme de cette condition… Ce qui rend ses agissements vraiment étranges, mais on n'est plus à une contradiction près dans ce manga. Sans compter qu'encore une fois, Yoko Kamio joue sur la carte d'un nouveau prétendant (elle a un succès fou quand même notre petite Tsukushi !).
J'espère que cette petite aventure ne va pas trop durer longtemps car même si elle amène de bonnes choses, elle fait encore traîner un peu le plus important. Je voudrais du concret maintenant.
August 12, 2020
*EYEROLLLLLLLS*
Just when I thought it was getting better. The story seems to be going nowhere. Constantly it’s about her trying to find a job to support her useless family. Another man shows up to ruin her but ends up falling in love with her instead. And yet no matter how bad these newcomers treat her she always gives them the benefit of the doubt and treats them way better than Tsukasa. Yes he’s a spoil rich kid but you can see how nice he tries to be with her. Yet everyone gives him crap about deserving the treatment she gives him. I get it, his mother wants to break them apart and that’s impossible because Tsukasa is really in love with her. But she can really just stop treating him like crap and talk things out with Tsukasa. I’m sure they can at least be friends. It’s just getting annoying that we’re 24 volumes and it’s repetitively the same thing.
Just when I thought it was getting better. The story seems to be going nowhere. Constantly it’s about her trying to find a job to support her useless family. Another man shows up to ruin her but ends up falling in love with her instead. And yet no matter how bad these newcomers treat her she always gives them the benefit of the doubt and treats them way better than Tsukasa. Yes he’s a spoil rich kid but you can see how nice he tries to be with her. Yet everyone gives him crap about deserving the treatment she gives him. I get it, his mother wants to break them apart and that’s impossible because Tsukasa is really in love with her. But she can really just stop treating him like crap and talk things out with Tsukasa. I’m sure they can at least be friends. It’s just getting annoying that we’re 24 volumes and it’s repetitively the same thing.
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August 11, 2025
Volume 24 keeps the emotional stakes high as Tsukushi and Tsukasa inch closer to openly acknowledging their feelings. However, the looming interference from outside forces—family, rivals, and misunderstandings—adds friction to their progress. The drama here feels intense but sometimes overly drawn out, stretching the conflict longer than necessary. The best parts lie in the quieter, heartfelt exchanges between the leads, where vulnerability peeks through. The art remains dynamic, balancing romantic tension with comedic timing.
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 #24
Setelah siuman dari pingsannya, ternyata Tsukushi Makino (FL) masih sangat lemah namun cukup sadar untuk tau bahwa Ia ada di apartemen Kiyonaga (ML 4). Di situ, Kiyonaga menceritakan sedikit hubungan dan masalahnya dengan Tsukasa Doumyouji (ML 1), bagaimana Ia akhirnya hidup sendiri. Tsukushi kelamaan merasa justru Kiyonaga lebih memahami dirinya daripada Tsukasa, karena Kiyonaga sudah berjarak dengan keluarga Doumyouji. Setelah perasaannya membaik, Tsukushi kembali ke apartemen Shigeru dengan diantar oleh Kiyonaga yang kemudian jadi bertamu. Tidak lama, F4 dan K4 juga datang ke apartemen itu karena khawatir Tsukushi tidak ada kabar. Mengetahui ada Tsukasa juga di situ, Kiyonaga segera kabur dari apartemen itu dengan cara melompat jendela.
Keberadaan sepupu Tsukasa ini menjadi obrolan serius di antara F4 dan K4, apalagi Tsukasa sendiri tidak tau bahwa Ia punya sepupu! Akhirnya misi pencaritauan sepupu ini pun dimulai oleh K4 dan F4.
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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 #24
Setelah siuman dari pingsannya, ternyata Tsukushi Makino (FL) masih sangat lemah namun cukup sadar untuk tau bahwa Ia ada di apartemen Kiyonaga (ML 4). Di situ, Kiyonaga menceritakan sedikit hubungan dan masalahnya dengan Tsukasa Doumyouji (ML 1), bagaimana Ia akhirnya hidup sendiri. Tsukushi kelamaan merasa justru Kiyonaga lebih memahami dirinya daripada Tsukasa, karena Kiyonaga sudah berjarak dengan keluarga Doumyouji. Setelah perasaannya membaik, Tsukushi kembali ke apartemen Shigeru dengan diantar oleh Kiyonaga yang kemudian jadi bertamu. Tidak lama, F4 dan K4 juga datang ke apartemen itu karena khawatir Tsukushi tidak ada kabar. Mengetahui ada Tsukasa juga di situ, Kiyonaga segera kabur dari apartemen itu dengan cara melompat jendela.
Keberadaan sepupu Tsukasa ini menjadi obrolan serius di antara F4 dan K4, apalagi Tsukasa sendiri tidak tau bahwa Ia punya sepupu! Akhirnya misi pencaritauan sepupu ini pun dimulai oleh K4 dan F4.
July 30, 2018
And then the supposedly cousin was a fake. It was just a plot by Tsukasa’ mom to seduce Tsukushi away. However, this fake cousin turned out liking Tsukushi so he backed out from the deal and confessed his feelings for her in front of her friends. What is with this girl? All guys are falling for her.
It was a funny scene when Tsukasa, big sis and Akira rode the train looking for their real cousin hahaha.
It was a funny scene when Tsukasa, big sis and Akira rode the train looking for their real cousin hahaha.
May 13, 2019
I didn't like Tsukasa's look alike, but it was an interesting addition and complication to the story.
In general this volume didn't do much for me, it was just okay. The artwork wasn't bad and it was decently paced. It was necessary to read this rather than skip this volume though.
In general this volume didn't do much for me, it was just okay. The artwork wasn't bad and it was decently paced. It was necessary to read this rather than skip this volume though.
May 8, 2021
This was a bit over the top even for Boys Over Flowers. I’m not sure where this is supposed to be going, it felt like a cheap excuse for drama and to bring back some characters, but it felt so out of place and strange.
December 11, 2022
The drama is back baby. Impersonation on impersonation.
Also ‘snapped’ Tsukushi is my favourite character so far😂
Also why does every guy fall immediately in love with her. I mean go off sis but very predictable now.
Also ‘snapped’ Tsukushi is my favourite character so far😂
Also why does every guy fall immediately in love with her. I mean go off sis but very predictable now.
May 1, 2023
Matters of the heart are hard enough, but add in the world of the rich, things are even trickier. I'm loving the characters, yet some make my skin crawl. My poor heart is being torn while reading this.
March 3, 2026
5/5
I took about a month long break from the series because it was needed for my mental health to complete this beast.
But, we are soooo back baby!! Not Tsukasa's weird af mother hiring a look-a-like of her son to distract Tsukushi!! ahhh
I took about a month long break from the series because it was needed for my mental health to complete this beast.
But, we are soooo back baby!! Not Tsukasa's weird af mother hiring a look-a-like of her son to distract Tsukushi!! ahhh
December 6, 2019
4,5 stars
April 8, 2020
I love this
I love this series and have been rereading it. So much love for badass Tskushi! Can't wait to read the rest.
I love this series and have been rereading it. So much love for badass Tskushi! Can't wait to read the rest.
May 17, 2020
Makino por fin reacciona y decide tomar las riendas del caos que la rodea. ¡Bien por ella!
September 20, 2020
I guess now it's time for the plot twist of the evil/not so evil doppelganger!
October 9, 2021
Ese plotwist no me lo veía venir.
April 13, 2023
ça part en mission cassage de gueule avec le nouveau mec qui est amoureux de makino 🤙🤙🤙
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 5, 2013
I really loved this volume!! It was full of silliness and craziness...and OMG I love Tsukushi! At the end... I wanted to jump right in the pages and kiss her full on the lips for being so amazing!!
I'm starting volume 25 RIGHT NOW! :-p
p.s. Tsubaki!! I love her!!
I'm starting volume 25 RIGHT NOW! :-p
p.s. Tsubaki!! I love her!!
January 27, 2010
I really like this fake cousin! The art...gets better and better...I can see some Fuyumi Souryo in the art :) That's great!
June 22, 2015
#Program BUBU
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 1 Desember 2004.
Pertama kali dibeli dan dibaca pada tanggal 1 Desember 2004.
August 11, 2012
Tsukasa's cousin isn't being honest with Tsukushi... can she put two and two together before it's too late?
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.
December 26, 2014
getting more fucked up
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