"What lies beyond the curtains ... is a world I will probably never come in contact with."
Chidori High, a boys' school predominantly attended by students with low grades, is loathed by Kikyo Girls' High, whose pupils mostly come from wealthy and prestigious families. Although the two schools are right next to each other, the curtains in the windows are always closed, and the students have never seen inside the other school's classrooms. Chidori student Rintaro Tsumugi has always had an intimidating appearance, so as other people have avoided him, he too has distanced himself from others.
One day, while Rintaro is helping at his family's patisserie, he meets a girl named Kaoruko, who tells him she has never once thought of him as "scary."
Despite some confusion, Rintaro starts to feel comfortable spending time with Kaoruko, who treats him without prejudice — but he soon discovers that she is a student at Kikyo.
A vibrant and youthful school story unfolds between two people who are so close, yet so far apart.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is currently airing and it will have 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 薫る花は凛と咲く, Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
Genres: School Life, Romance, Comedy, Drama
Top 10 Anime Like Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
- 10. Horimiya
- 9. Ore Monogatari!!
- 8. Skip to Loafer
- 7. Toradora!
- 6. Kono Oto Tomare!
- 5. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
- 4. Yubisaki to Renren
- 3. Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet
- 2. Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (TV)
- 1. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
10. Horimiya
Do opposites attract? At school, Hori is a social butterfly but her life at home is anything but perfect. Left to raise her brother, she’s facing responsibilities that she’s not ready for.
Meanwhile, under a brooding façade, Miyamura hides a gentle heart, along with piercings and tattoos. In a chance meeting, they both reveal a side they’ve never shown. Could this blossom into something new?
Horimiya is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ホリミヤ, Horimiya
9. Ore Monogatari!!
With his muscular build and tall stature, Takeo Gouda is not exactly your average high school freshman. However, behind his intimidating appearance hides a heart of gold, and he is considered a hero by the boys for his courage and chivalry. Unfortunately, these traits do not help much with his love life. As if his looks are not enough to scare the opposite sex away, Takeo's cool and handsome best friend and constant companion Makoto Sunakawa easily steals the hearts of the female students—including every girl Takeo has ever liked.
When Takeo gallantly saves cute and angelic Rinko Yamato from being molested, he falls in love with her instantly, but suspects that she might be interested in Sunakawa. With his own love for Yamato continuing to bloom, Takeo unselfishly decides to act as her cupid, even as he yearns for his own love story.
My Love Story!! is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 俺物語!!, Ore Monogatari!!, My Story!!
8. Skip to Loafer
This country girl is ready for the big city! Well, at least she thought she was. Mitsumi’s dream is to attend a prestigious school and make the world a better place. But when she finally gets to Tokyo, it turns out she isn’t exactly prepared for city life. Luckily, she runs into Shima, a sweet and handsome classmate who becomes her first friend! Can she make it in Tokyo with Shima by her side?
Skip and Loafer is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: スキップとローファー, Skip to Loafer
7. Toradora!
Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle high school student with a love for housework; but in contrast to his kind nature, he has an intimidating face that often gets him labeled as a delinquent. On the other hand is Taiga Aisaka, a small, doll-like student, who is anything but a cute and fragile girl. Equipped with a wooden katana and feisty personality, Taiga is known throughout the school as the "Palmtop Tiger."
One day, an embarrassing mistake causes the two students to cross paths. Ryuuji discovers that Taiga actually has a sweet side: she has a crush on the popular vice president, Yuusaku Kitamura, who happens to be his best friend. But things only get crazier when Ryuuji reveals that he has a crush on Minori Kushieda—Taiga's best friend!Toradora! is a romantic comedy that follows this odd duo as they embark on a quest to help each other with their respective crushes, forming an unlikely alliance in the process.
Toradora! is finished and has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: とらドラ！, Tiger X Dragon
6. Kono Oto Tomare!
Down to its last member, the koto club will accept anyone who is interested in the traditional Japanese instrument. But when a delinquent and a prodigy player sign up, finding harmony isn’t going to be easy—especially not with ensemble competitions looming around the corner. With enough time and some incredible skill at the strings, perhaps this motley crew can strike a chord with the judges.
Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: この音とまれ！, Stop This Sound!
5. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
Amane lives alone in an apartment, and the most beautiful girl in school, Mahiru, lives just next door. They've almost never spoken until the day he sees her in distress on a rainy day and lends her his umbrella. To return the favor, she offers him help around the house, and a relationship slowly begins to blossom as the distance between them closes...
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件, Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
4. Yubisaki to Renren
Yuki Itose is just a typical student dealing with the pressures of college. She is struggling one day on the train when an upperclassman named Itsuomi Nagi helps her out. As he gradually opens a new world to her, Yuki develops feelings for Itsuomi. A pure love story begins to grow.
A Sign of Affection is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ゆびさきと恋々, Yubisaki to Renren
3. Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet
At Dahlia Academy, a prestigious boarding school on a remote island, students from two feuding countries battle each other every day. However, Romio Inuzuka, the leader of the Touwa dorm, and Juliet Persia, the leader of the West dorm, start a secret relationship!
Boarding School Juliet is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 寄宿学校のジュリエット, Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet
2. Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (TV)
When Ryuu Yamada entered high school, he wanted to turn over a new leaf and lead a productive school life. That's why he chose to attend Suzaku High, where no one would know of his violent delinquent reputation. However, much to Ryuu's dismay, he is soon bored; now a second year, Ryuu has reverted to his old ways—lazy with abysmal grades and always getting into fights.
One day, back from yet another office visit, Ryuu encounters Urara Shiraishi, a beautiful honors student. A misstep causes them both to tumble down the stairs, ending in an accidental kiss! The pair discover they can switch bodies with a kiss: an ability which will prove to be both convenient and troublesome.
Learning of their new power, Toranosuke Miyamura, a student council officer and the single member of the Supernatural Studies Club, recruits them for the club. Soon joined by Miyabi Itou, an eccentric interested in all things supernatural, the group unearths the legend of the Seven Witches of Suzaku High, seven female students who have obtained different powers activated by a kiss. The Supernatural Studies Club embarks on its first quest: to find the identities of all the witches.
Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 山田くんと7人の魔女, Yamada-kun to Nananin no Majo, Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches
1. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
Known for being both brilliant and powerful, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya lead the illustrious Shuchiin Academy as near equals. Everyone thinks they’d make a great couple. But with pride and arrogance in ample supply, the only logical move is to trick the other into instigating a date! Who will come out on top in this psychological war where the first move is the only one that matters?
Kaguya-sama: Love is War is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: かぐや様は告らせたい～天才たちの恋愛頭脳戦～, Kaguya Wants to be Confessed To: The Geniuses' War of Love and Brains
