Hana Kimione of the most emblematic shōjo of the late 90s and early 2000s, will finally have an anime adaptation. During the event Aniplex Online Festit was confirmed that the series will premiere in January 2026and will feature an opening and ending performed by the popular musical duo YOASOBIsomething that already sets the bar very high in terms of expectations.
The manga, whose full title is Hana Zakari no Kimi-tachi ewas created by the deceased Hisaya Nakajowho published it in the magazine Hana to Yume between 1996 and 2004. With more than a decade since its completion, Hana Kimi It continues to be remembered as a key work that marked an entire generation of readers with its mix of romance, school entanglements and the unforgettable story of Mizuki Ashiya, who disguises herself as a boy to get closer to her idol.
From dramas to anime
Although many fans have already enjoyed the multiple live-action adaptations—including the 2007 Japanese drama, the 2011 version with AKB48and even productions in South Korea and Taiwan—, The Great Outstanding Debt had always been an animated adaptation. Now, more than 20 years after the end of the manga, that debt will be more than repaid in 2026.
International premiere assured
The news also confirms that Crunchyroll will be responsible for broadcasting the anime in key regions such as America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS and India. That is, fans from all over the world will be able to experience this story at the same time, which points to a global phenomenon similar to what the manga had at the time.
A premiere full of nostalgia
The announcement comes with an inevitable emotional charge: Hisaya Nakajocreator of the work, died in 2023 at the age of 50 due to a heart condition. That his legacy comes to life in the form of an anime will, without a doubt, be a tribute that his followers will appreciate. Between nostalgia, YOASOBI's music and the strength of a shojo classic, Hana Kimi It is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2026.
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