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花より男子 [Hana Yori Dango] #6
Meteor Garden: Hanayori Dango 6
Volume 6 asks the question, Could Tsukushi really fall under Tsukasa Domyoji's spell? Desire and jealousy collide as the crazed Tsukasa seeks revenge on behalf of Tsukushi. Rui Hanazawa surprises everyone with his return from France. Just when you think Tsukasa's mixture of cruelty and compassion is as perplexing as ever, something even stranger happens.
200 pages, Paperback
First published March 25, 1994
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Yōko Kamio
295 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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January 20, 2018
¡Son tan bonitos, me encantan ambos! ¿Cómo escoger un favorito?
August 28, 2020
I know the main plot from the live drama remakes. There are MANY times in this plot I'm going to be like "WHY CAN'T YOU JUST SAY HOW YOU FEEL STUPID GIRL". This is the first of those times. I get being a little confused in this case. Lots of pretty rich boys giving you attention, sure, sure....but it's a trend of this main character to never know what she wants and while the guys are FAR FAR from blameless she sure doesn't help. But then if she did it wouldn't be much of a love triangle story, would it.... Also going to reiterate a previous comment, this Rui character in the books compared to Meteor Garden is SUCHAJERKFACE.
July 17, 2019
I am reading HanaYori Dango volume6. The script of this manga is realistic because this story is about daily life of high school students. It contains taming of the beast. It is very romantic love story, so the story is very memorable. Actually, drama version of this manga is very popular in Japan.
The characters make the story interesting. Character design is very attractive because their appearance and personality much the story. Particularly, I like F4’s character design. For example, Domyoji has the hair permed and handsome face, and He is rich and selfish but he has very kind feelings. Rui Hanazawa has blonde hair and he is very cool. Like this, the characters give me impact and It made me enjoy.
Then these characters are drawn by using many screen tones, therefore their costumes are very complex. Actually, they always wear different clothes except school uniform. These clothes are very detailed. Also, the type of artwork is rounded and kind of line is Bold. I think these works make this manga more realistic. However, I think many onomatopoeia is not used in this manga. I don’t know the actual reason but probably the reason is this manga is old manga.
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The characters make the story interesting. Character design is very attractive because their appearance and personality much the story. Particularly, I like F4’s character design. For example, Domyoji has the hair permed and handsome face, and He is rich and selfish but he has very kind feelings. Rui Hanazawa has blonde hair and he is very cool. Like this, the characters give me impact and It made me enjoy.
Then these characters are drawn by using many screen tones, therefore their costumes are very complex. Actually, they always wear different clothes except school uniform. These clothes are very detailed. Also, the type of artwork is rounded and kind of line is Bold. I think these works make this manga more realistic. However, I think many onomatopoeia is not used in this manga. I don’t know the actual reason but probably the reason is this manga is old manga.
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March 20, 2021
Una de mis partes favoritas <3 Creo que aquí es cuando se muestra a un Tsukasa más tranquilo y detallista, no sé si llamarlo desarrollo de personaje pero es algo así. Hay muchas actitudes que pensé que tendría dado el carácter de su personaje pero, felizmente, no las tuvo y eso me alegra.
Entiendo perfectamente que Tsukushi esté confundida, pero como que debió haber sido más sincera con el chico porque ahora se viene el d r a m a.
Entiendo perfectamente que Tsukushi esté confundida, pero como que debió haber sido más sincera con el chico porque ahora se viene el d r a m a.
August 11, 2025
Volume 6 blends high drama with small steps forward in Tsukushi and Tsukasa’s turbulent relationship. The misunderstandings remain frequent, but there’s more emphasis on revealing Tsukasa’s softer side, which adds depth to his character. Some comedic relief moments work well to break up the heavier tension, though a few subplots feel like they stall the main romance. The art captures both exaggerated humor and subtle emotional beats, keeping the volume engaging even when the plot wavers.
April 18, 2021
There's so much drama and I love it.
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March 23, 2020
I can never tolerate the bullying here. too much
January 15, 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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Volume #6
Inside pengkhianatan oleh Sakurako Sanjo membuat Tsukushi Makino (FL) akhirnya menyadari bahwa Tsukasa Doumyouji (ML 1) benar-benar menyukainya. Tsukushi malah bingung harus menanggapi bagaimana, terutama ajakan berpacaran dari Tsukasa. Lalu tiba-tiba, Rui Hanazawa (ML 2) kembali dari Perancis dan terasa seperti membuka diri pada Tsukushi. Tsukushi semakin bingung harus memilih siapa. Tsukasa merasa Ia sudah semakin memiliki Tsukushi, terlihat dari 'investasi'nya yang semakin besar untuk Tsukushi - memberikan pager dan mengajaknya berlibur di villa keluarga Doumyouji, dan sekamar! Tsukasa sangat menunjukkan keprotektifannya. Di pantai villa itu, berkali-kali Tsukushi tidak sengaja bertemu Rui di malam hari dan terlibat dengan banyak obrolan melankolis. Tsukushi kira Tsukasa tidak akan tau, sampai akhirnya Tsukasa menemukan pager Tsukushi ada pada Rui, diam-diam mengikuti Tsukushi ke pantai di malam hari, dan mendapati Rui mencium Tsukushi! Tsukasa begitu marah sampai menghajar Rui dan memutus hubungan dengan Tsukushi.
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Volume #6
Inside pengkhianatan oleh Sakurako Sanjo membuat Tsukushi Makino (FL) akhirnya menyadari bahwa Tsukasa Doumyouji (ML 1) benar-benar menyukainya. Tsukushi malah bingung harus menanggapi bagaimana, terutama ajakan berpacaran dari Tsukasa. Lalu tiba-tiba, Rui Hanazawa (ML 2) kembali dari Perancis dan terasa seperti membuka diri pada Tsukushi. Tsukushi semakin bingung harus memilih siapa. Tsukasa merasa Ia sudah semakin memiliki Tsukushi, terlihat dari 'investasi'nya yang semakin besar untuk Tsukushi - memberikan pager dan mengajaknya berlibur di villa keluarga Doumyouji, dan sekamar! Tsukasa sangat menunjukkan keprotektifannya. Di pantai villa itu, berkali-kali Tsukushi tidak sengaja bertemu Rui di malam hari dan terlibat dengan banyak obrolan melankolis. Tsukushi kira Tsukasa tidak akan tau, sampai akhirnya Tsukasa menemukan pager Tsukushi ada pada Rui, diam-diam mengikuti Tsukushi ke pantai di malam hari, dan mendapati Rui mencium Tsukushi! Tsukasa begitu marah sampai menghajar Rui dan memutus hubungan dengan Tsukushi.
April 8, 2018
Este es uno de los tomos que más amo, lo recuerdo de cuando era pequeña y lo releía mil y una veces ver a Domyoji roto es algo que... no sé como explicarlo, me duele y a la vez me encanta, porque no es tan horrible como parece, el pequeño monstruo tiene sentimientos (aunque su mejor amigo y la chica a la que quiera se los pisoteen una y otra vez).
Debo decir que en este tomo tuve (y tengo) clarísimo el odio hacia Rui Hanasawa, es un jarrón que lo único que hace es estropear las cosas, muy bien, la vida le ha ido mal con la chica que quiere ¿Y QUE? ese no es motivo para regresar, crearle más dudas a Makino y romperle el corazón a Tsukasa.
Yo de ser Shizuka tampoco estaría con él ._. Pedazo de personaje aburrido que se montó Yoko Kamio.
Debo decir que en este tomo tuve (y tengo) clarísimo el odio hacia Rui Hanasawa, es un jarrón que lo único que hace es estropear las cosas, muy bien, la vida le ha ido mal con la chica que quiere ¿Y QUE? ese no es motivo para regresar, crearle más dudas a Makino y romperle el corazón a Tsukasa.
Yo de ser Shizuka tampoco estaría con él ._. Pedazo de personaje aburrido que se montó Yoko Kamio.
April 7, 2019
So as I am reading more I am getting into the series, I am also starting to recall similarities to the kdrama. I don't think I'd remember all details of the kdrama regardless but the kdrama does seem to have done the manga justice (despite some changes).
The graphics are okay, but with the kdrama guys being my original exposure to F4 I can't help hut like them more (also they are real humans).
I'm not sure I'll be writing as many longer reviews (more than a few sentences) for much more of the series because I do feel my reviews for the various volumes are a little repetitive. I will definitely say though, if you can read them with as little time gap in between volumes as possible.
The graphics are okay, but with the kdrama guys being my original exposure to F4 I can't help hut like them more (also they are real humans).
I'm not sure I'll be writing as many longer reviews (more than a few sentences) for much more of the series because I do feel my reviews for the various volumes are a little repetitive. I will definitely say though, if you can read them with as little time gap in between volumes as possible.
March 29, 2018
I'm barely recovering from everyone's nonchalance at Tsukushi getting raped.
And now this?!!
TSUKASA LET ME TELL U SOMETHING.
NO ONE IS GOING TO LIKE U IF U ACT SO FREAKING STUPID.
EVEN TBE READERS WILL GET ANNOYED.
BOII U NEED A LIFE. STAY AWAY FROM TSUKUSHI AND LEAVE FOREVER. A MUCH BETTER GUY IS GONNA FALL IN LOVE WITH HER. GO. LEAVE. I'M FED UP.
And now this?!!
TSUKASA LET ME TELL U SOMETHING.
NO ONE IS GOING TO LIKE U IF U ACT SO FREAKING STUPID.
EVEN TBE READERS WILL GET ANNOYED.
BOII U NEED A LIFE. STAY AWAY FROM TSUKUSHI AND LEAVE FOREVER. A MUCH BETTER GUY IS GONNA FALL IN LOVE WITH HER. GO. LEAVE. I'M FED UP.
July 29, 2018
And then Rui’s back! Doumyuji has admiited his feelings for Makino, he was her savior during the intense bullying she suffered from last volume, they were sweet and even shared a kiss!
Vacation time and everyone was having a good time and then - boom! - Rui and Makino got too emotional that they kissed as well! However, Doumyuji witnessed it. So painful!
Vacation time and everyone was having a good time and then - boom! - Rui and Makino got too emotional that they kissed as well! However, Doumyuji witnessed it. So painful!
November 3, 2017
2.8 stars
November 24, 2019
What a treat!!!
December 6, 2019
4,5 stars
May 12, 2020
Un viaje inesperado para la protagonista. Me encanta Domyoji, pero tiene comportamientos de persona un tanto egoísta. La vuelta de otro persona no ha hecho más que complicar el lío que hay montado.
June 1, 2020
My goodness I have to give it to manga writers. They really know how to make you desire the next volume. What a cliff hanger!!!
September 9, 2020
Me flipa la historia de estos personajes,vaunque a veces,los protagonistas me ponen algo nerviosa por su falta de comunicacion.
Aun asi hay momentos bastantes memorables en este tomo ,le doy un 4,5/5
Aun asi hay momentos bastantes memorables en este tomo ,le doy un 4,5/5
February 16, 2021
THE BEST MANGA I HAVE EVER READ I CAN'T EVEN. I'm waiting for book 10 and 11 to transfer to my library though and it's taking too long! Highly suggest reading though!
March 26, 2021
This series is so bad in so many ways, but this volume was at least somewhat entertaining.
May 7, 2021
Bah! The love triangle elements have returned
December 9, 2022
Booo to the love triangle
April 11, 2023
rui il me soule
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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 19, 2023
Love this series!
September 26, 2023
Ok, so I've already watched a lot of times the different versions of this manga, I was specting more romance from Tsukasa...
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July 14, 2024
Re-read
Favorite manga of all time .
Some things and situations did not age very well but I still love the f4 and Tsukushi.
Favorite manga of all time .
Some things and situations did not age very well but I still love the f4 and Tsukushi.
January 2, 2025
oh I am sucked in
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