Aku no Hana

Aku no Hana (2013)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime, Romance

Takao worships the class beauty, Nanako, from afar. When he is alone in the classroom one day after school, he notices her bag of gym clothes on the floor. He can't resist picking it up. He plans to return it, but the next day, all the girls are commiserating with Nanako that some pervert has stolen her gym clothes. Worse than that, their classmate Sawa quietly lets him know that she saw him take the clothes and will tell Nanako if he doesn't make a contract with her to do whatever she asks of him. And so their strange, tense relationship begins.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 22:00 (25 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Aku no Hana' premiere?

'Aku no Hana' premiered on April 5, 2013.

Who directed 'Aku no Hana'?

'Aku no Hana' was directed by Hiroshi Nagahama.

What genre does 'Aku no Hana' belong to?

'Aku no Hana' is a psychological thriller and drama anime series.

Who wrote the original manga that 'Aku no Hana' is based on?

'Aku no Hana' is based on the manga of the same name written by Sh\u016bz\u014d Oshimi.

How many episodes does 'Aku no Hana' have?

'Aku no Hana' consists of 13 episodes.

What is the main storyline of 'Aku no Hana'?

'Aku no Hana' follows the life of Takao Kasuga, a bookworm who becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with his classmate, Sawa Nakamura, after a fateful encounter involving a stolen gym uniform.

Who composed the music for 'Aku no Hana'?

The music for 'Aku no Hana' was composed by Hideyuki Fukasawa.

Where is the setting of 'Aku no Hana'?

'Aku no Hana' is set in a rural town in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.

What animation studio produced 'Aku no Hana'?

'Aku no Hana' was produced by the animation studio Zexcs.

Who are the main voice actors in 'Aku no Hana'?

The main voice cast of 'Aku no Hana' includes Shinichiroh Ueda as Takao Kasuga, Mariya Ise as Sawa Nakamura, and Y\u014dko Hikasa as Nanako Saeki.

Is 'Aku no Hana' available in English?

Yes, 'Aku no Hana' has been localized and released with English subtitles.

How was 'Aku no Hana' received by critics?

'Aku no Hana' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its unconventional animation style and psychological depth, while others criticized its departure from the original manga's art style.

Does 'Aku no Hana' have any notable awards or nominations?

'Aku no Hana' was nominated for the New Face Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2013.

Is 'Aku no Hana' suitable for a mature audience?

Yes, 'Aku no Hana' contains mature themes and is recommended for a mature audience due to its psychological and dark nature.

Did 'Aku no Hana' have any significant impact on the anime industry?

'Aku no Hana' garnered attention for its unique rotoscoping animation technique, which involved tracing live-action footage, contributing to a distinct visual style in the anime.

Also known as

  • Flowers of Evil (United States)
  • 惡の華 (Japan)

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