The upcoming TV anime The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity has released its main trailer, giving fans a first listen to the opening and ending theme songs. The series is set to premiere in Japan on July 5, 2025.
The opening theme, “Manazashi wa Hikari” (“The Gaze is Light”), is performed by Tatsuya Kitani, known for his work on Bleach and JUJUTSU KAISEN. The ending theme, “Hare no Hini” (“On a Sunny Day”), is sung by Reira Ushio, who previously performed the theme for Food for the Soul.
In a message to fans, Kitani described the bond between the main characters, Rintaro and Kaoruko, as a warm light breaking through thick clouds. He said he tried to express that sense of innocent, joyful connection in the song’s lyrics.
Ushio shared that this was her first time writing a song inspired by a manga’s story. She described the romance as “small” and “pure white,” and said the characters now live inside her song. She hopes both the anime and her music will share the same “fragrance” with the audience.
The anime is directed by Miyuki Kuroki (Akebi’s Sailor Uniform) at CloverWorks, with Satoshi Yamaguchi as assistant director. Rino Yamazaki is handling series composition, Haruka Tsuzuki is in charge of series direction, and Kohei Tokuoka serves as both character designer and chief animation director. The music is composed by Moeki Harada.
Main Cast:
- Yoshinori Nakayama as Rintaro Tsumugi
- Honoka Inoue as Kaoruko Waguri
- Kikunosuke Toya as Shohei Usami
- Koki Uchiyama as Saku Natsusawa
- Hiiro Ishibashi as Ayato Yorita
- Aya Yamane as Subaru Hoshina
Based on the romantic comedy manga by Saka Mikami, the story follows Rintaro, a second-year student at Chidori High, a school known for troubled boys. While working at his family’s patisserie, he meets Kaoruko, a girl he instantly connects with. But their budding relationship hits a hurdle when Rintaro discovers she attends Kikyo Girls’ High—an elite neighboring school. As tensions rise and social expectations clash, the two must find a way to protect their friendship—and possibly more—against all odds.
The English edition of the manga is published by Kodansha USA.
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