Overview
FormatTV
StudioCloverWorks
AniList Score85%
StatusFINISHED
Characters
Kaoruko Wagurimain
Rintarou Tsumugimain
Subaru Hoshinasupporting
Shohei Usamisupporting
Saku Natsusawasupporting
Ayato Yoritasupporting
Kyouko Tsumugisupporting
Keichiro Tsumugisupporting
Madoka Yuzuharasupporting
Ayumi Sawatarisupporting
Suzuka Asakurasupporting
Kaito Sudousupporting
Tomonari Takahashisupporting
Makoto Tsukadabackground
Furyoubackground
Furyoubackground
Kikyou Seibackground
Danseibackground
Kikyou Seibackground
Joseibackground
Staff
Saka MikamiOriginal Creator
Miyuki KurokiDirector
Satoshi YamaguchiAssistant Director
Rino YamasakiSeries Composition
Kouhei TokuokaCharacter Design
Manami UmeshitaSub Character Design
Yuuko YoshidaProp Design
Manami UmeshitaCostume Design
Yasuho TamuraCake Design
Haruka TsuzukiChief Episode Director
Asuka KoukiArt Director
Yoshinori ShiozawaArt Design
Asuka YokotaColor Design
Yukiko NagaseDirector of Photography
Keita WatanabeCG Director
Kazuhiro NiiEditing
Takatoshi HamanoSound Director
Moeki HaradaMusic
Toshikazu TsujiAnimation Producer
Hirota Shitakawachi Production Desk
Other Details
Native Title薫る花は凛と咲く
Aired Year2025 (SUMMER)
Source MaterialMANGA
Genres
ComedyDramaRomance
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
2025TVFINISHED85% Score
Synopsis
EP 1
Rintaro and Kaoruko
While helping at his family's patisserie, Rintaro meets Kaoruko. He fears his appearance has scared her off — but she returns the next day to see him.
EP 2
Chidori and Kikyo
Tensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.
EP 3
A Kind Person
Desperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.
EP 4
Warmth of the Heart
Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.
EP 5
Premonition of a New Beginning
Pressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.
EP 6
Self-Loathing / I Love You!
It's an important night of confessions, apologies and cherished memories when Subaru and Kaoruko catch up at the park where they used to play as kids.
EP 7
Coolest Guy Ever
Noticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.
EP 8
The Meaning of These Feelings
Despite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.
EP 9
Blond Hair and Pierced Ears
While Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.
EP 10
Summer Storm
To prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.
EP 11
A Morsel of Warmth
Kaoruko's birthday is in two weeks, and Rintaro is unsure of a gift until his mother gives valuable advice. Can he bake the perfect cake for her?
EP 12
Bewilderment at the Beachside
While everyone else is having fun at the beach, Subaru seems down. When prodded, she reveals her worries and makes a request to the four Chidori boys.
EP 13
Kaoruko and Rintaro
With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.