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花より男子 [Hana Yori Dango] #7
Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Vol. 7
Upon Rui Hanazawa's return from France, Tsukushi's feelings for him also return.
Together, they share a tender moment that is witnessed by Tsukasa. Tsukasa is consumed with rage and swears vengeance upon both of them in spite of the well-meaning interference by his recently arrived infamous older sister!
Together, they share a tender moment that is witnessed by Tsukasa. Tsukasa is consumed with rage and swears vengeance upon both of them in spite of the well-meaning interference by his recently arrived infamous older sister!
200 pages, Paperback
First published June 24, 1994
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About the author
Yōko Kamio
295 books325 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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January 13, 2018
3.5
Lo sentí flojito, pero de igual forma me gustó!
Lo amo, ya tengo un favorito *-*❤️
Lo sentí flojito, pero de igual forma me gustó!
"...Dije que te quería. Y te di todo mi corazón"
Lo amo, ya tengo un favorito *-*❤️
March 12, 2012
Tsukasa has some serious rage issues and should probably see a doctor.
May 20, 2008
tsukushi is a trainwreck in this one. rui is back and she "accidentally" kisses him and, of course, gets caught by tsukasa. enraged, he vows never to speak to her again and kicks rui out of the F4. at least tsukushi realizes what a tool she's been, but she can't really decide what to do and thus ends up going on the world's most awkward date with rui. (i thought her previous first date with tsukasa was awkward until she goes out with rui, bloodies her nose walking into a door, and rui walks in on her on the can. and then she starts crying. amazing!)
anyway. at the end of this one, rui and tsukushi are sort of together as an outcast pair, and tsukasa is warming to that weird girl with the puffy hair and plastic surgery. also, tsukasa's sister, tsubuki, is back for a visit and has taken a shining to tsukushi. AND rui is replaced in the F4 by....
anyway. at the end of this one, rui and tsukushi are sort of together as an outcast pair, and tsukasa is warming to that weird girl with the puffy hair and plastic surgery. also, tsukasa's sister, tsubuki, is back for a visit and has taken a shining to tsukushi. AND rui is replaced in the F4 by....
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August 11, 2025
In Volume 7, emotions run high as Tsukushi faces new challenges to her place in Tsukasa’s world. This installment leans on emotional confrontations and moments of vulnerability, making it feel more heartfelt than flashy. While the central romance progresses in small but meaningful ways, the story still uses repetitive misunderstandings as a source of tension, which can feel predictable. The art remains expressive, excelling in showing the shifts between comedic chaos and serious emotion.
August 28, 2020
This is the first redemption of Rui in the books.... at least he stuck with her. He didn't try to blame her to get back into the F4, although that wouldn't be in line with his character. What would though is him just being like okay then bye ya'll and then leaving or checking out of the whole situation. But he doesn't, and that's the first right thing he's done. Pineapple-head on the other hand....look I know you've got serious emotional damage and abandonment issues, but get a hold of yourself. I will say, since meteor garden is set with them in college, I find it much more believable a high school boy would act so childish.
March 20, 2021
Definitivamente me gustó cómo plasmaron el momento en el que Tsukushi se da cuenta de que estaba enamorada de Tsukasa y ya no de Rui. Y apareció Tsubaki, quien siempre ha sido uno de mis personajes favoritos de esta historia.
Y pregunta seria: ¿en serio el bullying puede llegar a ser así? Probablemente he llegado a tener la suerte de estudiar en una escuela y ser parte de un entorno en el que los chicos no llegaban a acosar de esa forma; y ya van varias veces que veo esto en dramas, mangas y demás. Siempre me ha exasperado el comportamiento de los estudiantes de Eitoku porque, ¿un poco de humanidad y empatía, por favor?
Y pregunta seria: ¿en serio el bullying puede llegar a ser así? Probablemente he llegado a tener la suerte de estudiar en una escuela y ser parte de un entorno en el que los chicos no llegaban a acosar de esa forma; y ya van varias veces que veo esto en dramas, mangas y demás. Siempre me ha exasperado el comportamiento de los estudiantes de Eitoku porque, ¿un poco de humanidad y empatía, por favor?
March 29, 2018
This series is getting more outrageous by the minute.
Tsukushi, honey, I understand you 100%...
ITS JUST THE BOYS THAT I DONT UNDERSTAND.
I DONT UNDERSTAND.
RUIN WHY HAVE U CHANGED LIKE THAT THAT IS DESPICABLE. PLAYING WITH WOMENS HEARTS WHYYYY
I USED TO REALLY LIKE U BUT DAMMM GUESS NOT ANYMORE
AND TSUKASA
OH TSUKASA...
I....
*takes out gun and shoots him*
STOP LOOKING SO HOPEFUL U BRAT UR 100 TIMES WORSE THAN THAT BASTARD RUI.
GOD WHY DO BOYS HAVE TO BE SO STUPID???
Tsukushi, honey, I understand you 100%...
ITS JUST THE BOYS THAT I DONT UNDERSTAND.
I DONT UNDERSTAND.
RUIN WHY HAVE U CHANGED LIKE THAT THAT IS DESPICABLE. PLAYING WITH WOMENS HEARTS WHYYYY
I USED TO REALLY LIKE U BUT DAMMM GUESS NOT ANYMORE
AND TSUKASA
OH TSUKASA...
I....
*takes out gun and shoots him*
STOP LOOKING SO HOPEFUL U BRAT UR 100 TIMES WORSE THAN THAT BASTARD RUI.
GOD WHY DO BOYS HAVE TO BE SO STUPID???
July 29, 2018
Hello Tsubaki! Big sister is here and Kazuya is now the new member if F4 replacing Rui.
Well, Rui and Makino are like bonnie and clyde now. Haha. They even went out on a date this time! Even though I can see Tsukasa’s pain and jealousy, I think it is interesting to see how the story goes.
Well, Rui and Makino are like bonnie and clyde now. Haha. They even went out on a date this time! Even though I can see Tsukasa’s pain and jealousy, I think it is interesting to see how the story goes.
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September 28, 2022It's Boys Over Flowers: it's ridiculous and wonderful, but un-ratable because I'd have to do a complete dissection of the manga and separate all my love for the series and Kdrama, with all the problematic content.
November 3, 2017
2.8 stars
April 7, 2019
Another good volume and I'm getting into the series. It is making me want to watch the kdrama again.
For more on my opinions of the series see my reviews for volumes 1-6.
For more on my opinions of the series see my reviews for volumes 1-6.
July 22, 2019
This manga contains taming of the beast. In this manga, and main character is Tsukushi Makino and evil is Domyoji Tsukasa. Domyoji Tsukasa started to change a good person.
May 4, 2020
i fucking hate love triangles but im too invested in the characters to stop reading this series fml
May 12, 2020
Tsubaki es sin duda uno de mis personajes favoritos. Entra en escena como un huracán. Por otro lado, la relación de Domyoji y Makino está de lo más tensa.
March 26, 2021
This series is so bad and all the characters suck, but the plot is getting interesting at least.
May 7, 2021
Love Tsubaki. That date with Rui was super super awkward and then the end with Kazuya and the F4. Insane.
December 29, 2021
If you guys know, you guys know ........ I can't believe it RUJi and Tsukushi
December 9, 2022
I think I’m just hate reading at this point 😂
April 11, 2023
rui me casse toujours la tête
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September 7, 2023My thoughts on this volume and the rest of the series are in my review for volume 1.
September 20, 2023
Love this series!
September 21, 2023
drama filled and juicy what can I say
January 2, 2025
this is insane but unfortunately I am going to have to read the entire series to see how the love triangle plays out
September 2, 2018
Re-read September 2018.
When Domyoji spies Rui giving Makino a kiss on the beach, he gets angry (rightfully so). He kicks Rui out of F4 and replaces him with Kazuya. Sakurako tries to use this event as a way to get closer to Domyoji, but seems to have little luck in getting him to date her. Makino has a first date with Rui, but the date isn't all that she dreamed it would be. She keeps comparing him to Domyoji (and not favorably). Their conversations are stilted and they have nothing to do. B-O-R-I-N-G!
With the introduction of Domyoji's sister, Tsubaki, I begin to understand why Domyoji is attracted to Makino. Tsubaki practically raised Domyoji, and he sees her as an ideal woman. She's forceful and brash, but caring as well. Around Domyoji, Makino acts the same way. Thus, Domyoji's instant attraction!
Makino and Rui seriously hurt Domyoji's feelings, and that's why he's trying so hard to get back at them. He wants them to feel as betrayed as he does right now. He targets them specifically in replacing Rui in F4 with Kazuya. He wants them to be ostracized by everyone they care about. At first, I thought this was typical Domyoji overreaction, but now I know this just shows us how devastated he was by this betrayal from the two people he trusted the most.
Makino needed the time away from Domyoji to realize how much she likes him. When she finally gets her wish to date Rui, she sees that he's nothing like she imagined. He's not her ideal at all. Surprisingly, all she can do when with him is compare him (unfavorably) to Domyoji. Without the opportunity, Makino might have dreamt of Rui forever and never been able to get serious with Domyoji.
Looking forward to the next volume.
When Domyoji spies Rui giving Makino a kiss on the beach, he gets angry (rightfully so). He kicks Rui out of F4 and replaces him with Kazuya. Sakurako tries to use this event as a way to get closer to Domyoji, but seems to have little luck in getting him to date her. Makino has a first date with Rui, but the date isn't all that she dreamed it would be. She keeps comparing him to Domyoji (and not favorably). Their conversations are stilted and they have nothing to do. B-O-R-I-N-G!
With the introduction of Domyoji's sister, Tsubaki, I begin to understand why Domyoji is attracted to Makino. Tsubaki practically raised Domyoji, and he sees her as an ideal woman. She's forceful and brash, but caring as well. Around Domyoji, Makino acts the same way. Thus, Domyoji's instant attraction!
Makino and Rui seriously hurt Domyoji's feelings, and that's why he's trying so hard to get back at them. He wants them to feel as betrayed as he does right now. He targets them specifically in replacing Rui in F4 with Kazuya. He wants them to be ostracized by everyone they care about. At first, I thought this was typical Domyoji overreaction, but now I know this just shows us how devastated he was by this betrayal from the two people he trusted the most.
Makino needed the time away from Domyoji to realize how much she likes him. When she finally gets her wish to date Rui, she sees that he's nothing like she imagined. He's not her ideal at all. Surprisingly, all she can do when with him is compare him (unfavorably) to Domyoji. Without the opportunity, Makino might have dreamt of Rui forever and never been able to get serious with Domyoji.
Looking forward to the next volume.
September 10, 2024
Pas vraiment d'amélioration pour ce tome sept d'Hana Yori Dango. Il y a vraiment quelque chose de très maladroit dans la narration et les choix de la mangaka. Ça manque cruellement de cohérence à de nombreux niveaux…
On commence par Rui et Tsukushi… leur relation tombe comme un cheveu sur la soupe. Autant pour notre héroïne cela a du sens car depuis le départ, elle a une sorte de crush pour Rui, qui pour moi est plus un sentiment de sécurité qu'autre chose. On voit d'ailleurs combien elle n'est pas à l'aise quand ils commencent à sortir ensemble. Il n'y a rien de naturel dans ce couple. Et Rui est depuis toujours un peu à côté de la plaque. Alors certes, il épaule encore une fois Tsukushi à de nombreuses reprises mais… pour moi, c'est voué à l'échec.
Autre preuve, notre héroïne ne cesse de parler de Domyoji. Tout le temps ! Elle en revient toujours à lui surtout après qu'elle lui ait brisé le coeur. Et c'est là que je me dis que ce n'est pas fluide. Oui, elle va se rendre compte qu'elle est amoureuse de son ancien tortionnaire, mais il y avait probablement une façon moins tordue pour y arriver.
Le gros point positif par contre, c'est l'arrivée de la grande soeur de Domyoji. J'adore ce personnage ! Elle est adorable à sa façon. Une femme forte qui ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds mais qui se montre aussi juste et on voit qu'elle est intelligente. J'espère qu'elle restera dans le coin assez longtemps.
Par contre, le délire de Domyoji… là encore, il réagit comme un gosse. On essaye de nous faire comprendre qu'il est maladroit et que c'est sa façon à lui de se protéger… mais il n'a plus cinq ans, et il se montre encore une fois violent. Donc, il va falloir trouver quelque chose d'autre ou le faire évoluer grandement car ce n'est pas une excuse valable.
On commence par Rui et Tsukushi… leur relation tombe comme un cheveu sur la soupe. Autant pour notre héroïne cela a du sens car depuis le départ, elle a une sorte de crush pour Rui, qui pour moi est plus un sentiment de sécurité qu'autre chose. On voit d'ailleurs combien elle n'est pas à l'aise quand ils commencent à sortir ensemble. Il n'y a rien de naturel dans ce couple. Et Rui est depuis toujours un peu à côté de la plaque. Alors certes, il épaule encore une fois Tsukushi à de nombreuses reprises mais… pour moi, c'est voué à l'échec.
Autre preuve, notre héroïne ne cesse de parler de Domyoji. Tout le temps ! Elle en revient toujours à lui surtout après qu'elle lui ait brisé le coeur. Et c'est là que je me dis que ce n'est pas fluide. Oui, elle va se rendre compte qu'elle est amoureuse de son ancien tortionnaire, mais il y avait probablement une façon moins tordue pour y arriver.
Le gros point positif par contre, c'est l'arrivée de la grande soeur de Domyoji. J'adore ce personnage ! Elle est adorable à sa façon. Une femme forte qui ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds mais qui se montre aussi juste et on voit qu'elle est intelligente. J'espère qu'elle restera dans le coin assez longtemps.
Par contre, le délire de Domyoji… là encore, il réagit comme un gosse. On essaye de nous faire comprendre qu'il est maladroit et que c'est sa façon à lui de se protéger… mais il n'a plus cinq ans, et il se montre encore une fois violent. Donc, il va falloir trouver quelque chose d'autre ou le faire évoluer grandement car ce n'est pas une excuse valable.
January 27, 2013
It was like - and then - but how - I mean why -
Oh forget it! What I really need to say is:
Oh, my fucking God!
What the hell is up with these people? Are they for real? Well, obviously not and thank God for that, but still! What is wrong with Tsukushi? She's with Tsukasa and decides she likes Rui. So she stuffs things up with him and ends up getting what she wants - Rui. But NOOOO,as soon as she's with Rui, she can't stop thinking about Tsukasa.
MAKE. UP. YOUR. MIND!
Can't have the best of both worlds, sweetheart!
Personally, I'd go for Tsukasa, because Rui is just plain boring.
Oh forget it! What I really need to say is:
Oh, my fucking God!
What the hell is up with these people? Are they for real? Well, obviously not and thank God for that, but still! What is wrong with Tsukushi? She's with Tsukasa and decides she likes Rui. So she stuffs things up with him and ends up getting what she wants - Rui. But NOOOO,as soon as she's with Rui, she can't stop thinking about Tsukasa.
MAKE. UP. YOUR. MIND!
Can't have the best of both worlds, sweetheart!
Personally, I'd go for Tsukasa, because Rui is just plain boring.
March 6, 2013
Tsukasa's older sister Tsubaki=amazing!!
Ugh, I really don't like Rui. In fact, I think I like Tsukasa the Jerk more than Rui the Disinterested. At least when Tsukasa isn't being an ass he has a personality. He is the same always. Rui's emo/happy/disinterested/boring/bland/why is this character liked by anyone-ness is annoying and not charming like I think it's supposed to be. I don't think any girl would honestly be attracted to someone so boring, and really, is nearly just of big as an asshole as Tsukasa...he might not be a jerk in the physical way, but in the emotional way he is.
Still Team Kazuya!! XD He's so great!!!
Ugh, I really don't like Rui. In fact, I think I like Tsukasa the Jerk more than Rui the Disinterested. At least when Tsukasa isn't being an ass he has a personality. He is the same always. Rui's emo/happy/disinterested/boring/bland/why is this character liked by anyone-ness is annoying and not charming like I think it's supposed to be. I don't think any girl would honestly be attracted to someone so boring, and really, is nearly just of big as an asshole as Tsukasa...he might not be a jerk in the physical way, but in the emotional way he is.
Still Team Kazuya!! XD He's so 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!
July 29, 2025
2nd Read: 2025 - 3.75 ⭐️
I can't blame Tsukasa for being upset, but he always handles things in the worst way imaginable!! Also, I just have to say how truly scummy it was for Rui to kiss Tsukushi like that. He knows she's been in love with him for quite a while, he still has feelings for Shizuka, and Tsukasa is supposed to be his close friend! I appreciate that he's trying to be good in the aftermath of his poor choices to Tsukushi. It shows that he does have some decency.
1st Read: 2018 - 4 ⭐️
I can't blame Tsukasa for being upset, but he always handles things in the worst way imaginable!! Also, I just have to say how truly scummy it was for Rui to kiss Tsukushi like that. He knows she's been in love with him for quite a while, he still has feelings for Shizuka, and Tsukasa is supposed to be his close friend! I appreciate that he's trying to be good in the aftermath of his poor choices to Tsukushi. It shows that he does have some decency.
1st Read: 2018 - 4 ⭐️
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