List of Hanasakeru Seishōnen episodes

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The cover of the first DVD compilation released by Studio Pierrot.

The episodes of Hanasakeru Seishōnen are produced by Studio Pierrot. The series premiered on April 5, 2009 on the NHK, and is ongoing and scheduled for a total of 39 episodes. The series was directed by Chiaki Kon until episode 20, but changed afterward to Hajime Kamegaki for unknown reasons. Two pieces of theme music are used, one opening theme and one ending theme. The opening theme, "Change", and the ending theme, "One", are both performed by J-Min.

Episode Listings

#	Title	Original airdate
01	Innocent Girl "Inosento gaaru" (イノセントガール)	April 5, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika transfers to a Japanese middle school from America and becomes good friends with her classmate Yui Yamate, and stays in Japan for a day. However, on the day she arrives, Kajika attracts the attention of a bad senior, and at the end of school, she is cornered by that senior and her gang. Kajika's bodyguard Haga Toranosuke comes to save her but is unable to because one guy holds her, so she gets into the car and agrees to go. Once there, the leader decides that he wants her to be his but she states, "How do you intend to make me yours, my heart isn't even here". Just as the gang is about to attack her, Lee Leng, who Kajika has the utmost faith in, appears and protects her.
02	Circling Love "Meguriai" (廻り愛)	April 12, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika accepts a proposal to participate in a "marriage game" from her father, Harry Burnsworth. One day, she meets Eugene Du Vorkan, whom Kajika believes is the reincarnation of her beloved white leopard Mustafa. She visits his apartment to confirm her suspicions. Lee Leng who is in charge of overseeing the "marriage game" suspects that Eugene is one of the husband candidates chosen by Harry. In addition to Eugene's candidacy suspicion, Lee Leng also has an uneasy feeling about him, and looks into his background. At the same time that Lee Leng is receiving the background report on him, a woman appears in Eugene's room with a gun.
03	Sleepless Night "nemurenu yoru" (眠れぬ夜)	April 19, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Lee Leng determines that getting involved with Eugene is dangerous, and locks Kajika in her room. However, irritated by Lee Leng actions, Eugene decides that he won't let things end like that and that very night, Eugene sneaks Kajika out of the house right past Li Ren's security. They hide out in his father's secondary residence and end up talking for quite a while. Kajika tells Eugene-who doesn't care what happens to himself- how she feels. Eugene's two older brothers come to see what all the commotion is about. Lee Leng arrives and takes Kajika home. Later, Lee Leng tells Kajika she can go to Paris for Eugene's birthday. The episode ends with Lee Leng learning that Eugene probably isn't Baron Vulcan's real son.
04	The day when the long Night ends "Nagaki yoru no akeru hi" (長き夜の明ける日)	April 26, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika visits the Vorkan house on the day that Eugene is set to celebrate his twentieth birthday with his family. Thrown off balance by Kajika's unexpected visit, Eugene yells at Kajika to get out, but his family intervenes and invites her to stay. Because of Eugene's outburst, Kajika becomes extremely worried. The Vorkan's butler pleads with her to save Eugene's soul. As such, Kajika and the others wait on standby in another room as Eugene's birthday party commences. At the party, Eugene reveals to the others that he knows about the secret surrounding his birth and that this has severely depressed him. He then hands his father a gun and pleads to be put out of his misery. Feeling hurt, Eugene runs to the 3rd floor of the mansion and wanted to jump off the very same window as his mother did. Kajika hurries to the room and shoots Eugene's reflection in the mirror and she then says that the old Eugene is now dead and now a new Eugene has been born. Kajika lovingly calls Eugene out using the name Mustafa and Eugene embraces Kajika whilst crying.
05	Encounters ~ Reunions "deai ~ saikai" (出会い～再会)	May 3, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika and Haga Toranosuke go to Li Ren's party and meet several people. Kajika starts talking to Li Ren's aunt, who gives her a key to the greenhouse saying that she should go out the back and take a breather. Haga cannot find her and everyone starts to look for her. Meanwhile the aunt is planning something bad in regards to Kajika and tells Leon "she should be helpless against the wiles of a city man, pull this off nicely, Leon". Inside the greenhouse, Kajika meets Leon for the first time, and he begins to hit on her; but she is oblivious as ever and starts to walk away saying she won't talk to him because she doesn't know him that well. He carries on saying that he's in love and she's ignoring him, she tells him that he's not one of the men her dad picked for the game and in enters, Rumati Ihvan, the second prince of Raginay. The man hitting on Kajika tells him to go away and Rumati beats him up for hitting him on the head and knocking his sunglasses off. Kajika sees that the boy has blue eyes with black hair and finds it strange and interesting. Back in his room, Rumati is stubbornly disagreeing with Quinza; his serving man, over wearing the holy cloth, which is worn on the head to show respect to the their sun god; Quinza threatens to slit his own throat unless he wears the cloth. Kajika sneaks out because she can't sleep and meets Rumati on the way out, they start to talk, unwanted by Lumati, and learn new stuff about each other, Lumati gives his cloth to Kajika and minutes later they run into assassins.
06	Pure Heart "Junshin" (純心)	May 10, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika and Rumati both takes a stroll and Rumati asks Kajika to leave him alone. Kajika mildly threatens to shout and alert the others of Rumati's absence and this causes Rumati to allow Kajika to follow him. Kajika introduces herself and asks Rumati all sorts of questions. There was an instance where when Kajika showed admiration for the Ranginei's headgear and clothing, Rumaty took off his headgear and gave it to Kajika. Kajika placed the headgear on her head and under the romantic moonlight, Rumaty was briefly enchanted with Kajika's beauty that is, until a lorry sped and wanted to ram into Rumaty. Sensing something amiss, Rumaty took hold of Kajika and both tries to escape the assassins. In the woods, they encountered two persons from the Hong Kong Street Kids ( a small scale gangster group). One of the guys wanted to toy with Kajika and suddenly a third guy, which appears to have a higher authority allowed both Kajika and Rumaty to tell their story and that is when he gave both of them shelter for the night. Meanwhile, Li-Ren as trusted by Quinza to, used the Huang's family influences to hurriedly find both Kajika and Rumaty. As the search for Rumaty and Kajika was on, Kajika was quick to make friends with all three guys from the HK Street Kids throughout the night but suddenly, the assasins which included Liutenant Noei from Ranginei found the hideout and attacked incessantly.
07.	Feelings for Someone "Taga tameno Omoi" (誰が為の想い)	May 17, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
As Noei grabbed hold of the knife to stab Rumaty, he couldn't bring himself to kill him adn even took a shot for Rumaty in order to save him. Later, the police, together with Li-Ren and Toranosuke arrives in time to save them and capture the faulters. Noei was then treated and he refused to admit that it was Rumaty's older brother( who fears that Rumaty will succeed the throne) who ordered the killing.
08	Promise "Puromisu" (プロミス)	May 24, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Noei was casted off as a Rangineian and decides to then work with the Burnsworth as a bodyguard. He was still loyal to the Ranginei royalty though. The episode ends with Rumaty and his fellow men leaving for Ranginei. Rumaty receives a peck on the cheek from Kajika which made him blush and also take a liking to Kajika. He promises her that he'll return soon.
09	Something that Never Changes "Kawaranai mono" (変わらないもの)	May 31, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Eugene, unable to contact Kajika, decides to go to Japan to meet her friend Yui. He goes to Yui's school and introduced himself as Kajika's fiance, Yui is overjoyed that Kajika has not forgotten her. Afterward, Eugene asks Yui if he could see her house too. Meanwhile, Kajika finds out that Eugene is also in Japan. Together with Toranoske and Li Ren they also go to Yui's house. They find Eugene there, wearing a yukata. Sparks ignite between Li Ren and Eugene (who doesn't know a word in Japanese, hence is talking in English), ending with Li Ren cooking Beijing style food to prove that he is better. They have dinner with Yui's family and then they take their picture together.
10	Cross Days "Kurosu Deizu" (クロス・デイズ)	June 7, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Mahati, grandfather of Lumati, who was then just Crown Prince of Laginay comes to America for a conference. He is attacked by assassins in his hotel room and fled by hiding in a laundry cart. He later finds himself in the slums where he meets Kathleen (or Katherine). They go into a bar where she introduces Mahati to Fred Barnesworth, Kajika's grandfather. Mahati gets drunk on champagne and ends up sleeping in Kathleen's apartment. In the morning they discover who Mahati really was. In the present, Kajika visits Fred. They talk about the husband hunting game and Kajika shows Fred, pictures of the 2 candidates. When Fred sees the picture of Lumati, he thought it was Mahati. He had a stroke.
11	Shape of Love "Ai no Katachi" (アイのカタチ)	June 14, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Mahati, for his protection, resides with Kathleen, who was made Lady of the Inner Court by Mahati. Assassins once again came for Mahati and both he and Kathleen flee through the fire escape while Mahati's attendant holds the assassin back. Mahati and Kathleen were cornered however, Mahati was able to subdue the pursuers using his word as King. Mahati and Kathleen talked. And one thing lead to another. Mahati proposed to Kathleen then returned to Laginay to get permission from his father, leaving Kathleen in Fred's hands and promising to return. In the present, Kajiki learns of the truth behind her father's lineage. Fred then burns the manuscript of the novel he was writing. A novel about Mahati.
12	Alone "Hitori" (ヒトリ)	June 21, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Eugene has been kicked out of his apartment and stays with Kajika for the time being. Meanwhile, Rumati returns to America and stays in Kajika's mansion for one week. Later, he finds that his father has passed away and he has been accused of high treason.
13	Country of the Sun "Taiyou no Kuni" (太陽の国)	July 5, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
14	Warmth "Nukumori" (ぬくもり)	July 12, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Eugene visits Rumati's cousin at his mansion and learns that there is someone else pulling the strings from the shadows.Noei, sensing the presence of a shadow behind Somand, tells only Sezun that he plans to return to Raginei using a secret route through Malaysia. Rumaty, hiding in the shadows overhears the conversation. Meanwhile, Kajika worries about Eugene who has decided to go alone to a royal family party hosted by Izmal. She decides to do anything in her power to help him. However, in the next moment, the hotel elevator where she had coincidentally met Carl breaks down, and the two are trapped inside.
15	Moonlight Medium "Gekka no Miko" (月下の巫女)	July 19, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
While at Izmal's manson, Eugene is summoned by Najayra, who, apart from being part of royalty, also possesses authority as a shaman. Najayra, who had been interested in Kajika, mentions to Eugene that she had wanted to meet him, since he was Kajika's friend. Eugene uses this opportunity to find out more about Najayra's secrets. However, Eugene becomes overwhelmed by Najayra's strong personality. Meanwhile, Kajika arrives at the US embassy and finds out that Carl's father has resentment towards Harry.
16	Pride "Puraido" (プライド)	July 26, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika accepts an invitation to the prince's coronation and a request to visit with Rumati's cousin Najayra. Rumati escapes from the mansion but is captured by hired gunmen who are to deliver him to Raginay,dead or alive. Eugene returns to the hotel where Kajika was waiting. Kajika is relieved that he was safe. Then she receives two letters; an invitation to Somand's enthronement celebration held one month later, and a letter from Najayra. At that time, Rumaty was being hidden in the Burnsworth residence, but he escapes. As he is rejoicing his freedom, Rumaty is discovered by the people hired by Raginei
17	Feelings That Don't Reach "Todokanu Omoi" (届かぬ想い)	August 2, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Lee-leng sustains a gun wound in a failed attempt to rescue Rumaty. Unsure if his tactics may work, in a last-ditch effort, he tries to leverage his position as the leader of the Huang group to pay off the men who were hired by Raginei. Though the men are shaken by his offer and waver from deep inside, they bring Rumaty and Lee-leng on board their boat, one step closer to being handed over.
18	Opposition "Opojishon" (オポジション)	August 23, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Najayra invites Kajika to her mansion. Although she seems welcoming on the outside, deep down, Najayra has her own agenda. However, Kajika is not intimidated by her intentions, while Toranosuke feels the uneasy tension between them. In addition, Najayra has invited Carl to her mansion. Knowing that Kajika and Carl are corporate enemies, Najayra enjoys trying to elicit a reaction from the two. Despite Najayra's plot, Kajika is not affected by this and asks Carl about the quarrels between their fathers.
19	Uncontrollable Emotions "Osaekirenai Kimochi" (おさえきれない気持ち)	August 30, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Suddenly, Quinza appears in front of Kajika to check if Rumaty was not injured by the previous kidnapping incident. Kajika, sensing a deep compassion in Quinza’s eyes towards Rumaty, asks of his intentions. Meanwhile, Carl quickly returns home after hearing from his father, Nelson. Upon arrival, Carl finds out about the investigation of Harry’s birth and Nelson's attempt to take back Raginei from Burnsworth.
20	Turning Point "Taaningu Pointo" (ターニングポイント)	September 6, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Hearing from Kajika that she met Quinza, Rumaty does not inquire about anything and quietly accepts the fact. After a while, Harry appears before Rumaty, who is alone in the garden. Rumaty is initially cautious of Harry since he does not know him but is intrigued by his words. At this time, Harry tells Rumaty to become the king. Oddly, Rumaty feels as if he was told by his father.
21	Unforgettable Feelings "Wasurenu Omoi" (忘れえぬ想い)	September 13, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika enters Raginei a moment before the coronation of the new king, Somand. When the group arrives at the hotel, Harry asks for Lee-leng. Harry insists that Lee-leng comes by himself and confesses to him the true purpose of Kajika’s husband hunting. Although Lee-leng suspected something, he was not able to contain his disbelief in regards to the heavy fate Kajika carried. Furthermore, Harry strikes an emotional blow to Lee-leng with more grueling reality
22	Repose "Ripōsu" (リポーズ)	September 20, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
This episodes starts out with a letter addressed to Kajikas Japanese school friend Yui. While Yui is being flown to New York, Eugene is away in Austria as it is the anniversary of his mothers death. Yui meets Rumati and automatically thinks of him as having the appearance of a prince due to the dangerous nature of his identity he is introduced as Rumanty Ivan a visiting friend from Singapore. While in Singapore Lee-leng meets with Carl, where he reveals who the Rosenthal group intends to support. He explains that the plan is to force both Rumati and Somand into a confrontation in which the hope is that they would both destroy each other. Carl and his father are opposed, Carl can not support the idea of determining one nation's future on the bases of one companies profit. What is even worse is the fact that his father has based this decision on his emotions and grudges. Carl admits to Lee-leng that when he thinks of Kajika he can image there being no quarrel between Roenthal and Burnsworth. Carl tells Lee-leng of how Harry Burnsworth came to him almost a year ago and said "If you want her, You can have her. It all depends on Kajika". Carl wants Kajika and intends to take him up on that offer.
23	Farewell "Ketsubetsu" (決別)	September 27, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
This episode starts off by Kajika putting forth the ides to cut Eugenes hair! Things have changed in the last year, there is an uprising in the North of Raginei and while Noei is rallying forces to fight he doesn't believe that having no monarchy is in the best interest for the country. With the firm belief that Rumati is the best choice for king he decides to go to America in order to convince him to return to Raginei. Eddie the reporter turns up at Kajika's house with evidence of corruption, there are slums where there previously weren't, prison and execution camps where people are killed without trial. Rumati has been shown photos that proves all of this is true. While Rumati ponders this he comes to choose what he will do about it. Will he leave it for his brother to rule? Or Will he rise up and take the throne?
24	Confusion "Tomdadoi" (とまどい)	October 11, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Everyone is worried about how Rumati will receive the news about Raginei. He decides to grant an interview in Singapore. Rumati knows that he will not see Kajika for a while so he asks if he can give her a lover's kiss; he kisses her, but Li Ren sees the kiss and it seems to make him angry. Kajika is confused about what kind of love she feels for her friends and has a talk with Eugene about it. Rumati realizes that Li Ren loves Kajika and has an argument with him. He asks Li Ren why he won't tell Kajika how he feels. Later, Rumati apologizes and both of them go to Singapore where the prince gives an interview in which he states that he'll return to Raginei even if just one of his people call for him.
25	Missing Piece "Umaranu Kakera" (埋まらぬ欠片)	October 11, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
26	Puppet "Kairai" (傀儡)	October 25, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
27	Heavy Chains "Omoi Kusari" (重い鎖)	November 1, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika is set on going to Raginei. Li Ren has refused. Kajika emplains to both Li Ren and Toranosuke that she believes she must go. Meanwhile news of Eugene's abduction reaches Lee-ling, thinking that a high probability that Najayra is behind it. Meanwhile Noei gains the support of Lieutenant Kopel, in which the lieutenant vows to hold soldiers back in order to fight for Rumati's return. The elders of the Huang group visit in order to inform Li Ren that a bride has been chosen for him, his cousin Ling-lee. Argument ensues that as the head of the Huang group it is his obligation to settle down and produce an heir, to which Lee-ling refuses. With this in mind Kajika visits Rumati and shows a flashback at a time in which her and Li Ren seemed to be closer. Having made up her mind Kajika says farewell to Rumati and vows that she will see Raginei with her own eyes. To do this she stows away in Ling-lee's car and escapes the property.
28	Beyond the Differences "Surechigai no Saki" (すれ違いの先)	November 8, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika successfully escapes from the Huang's country house. Meanwhile, Rumaty questions Lee-Leng's decision of strictly not allowing Kajika to go Raginei. He believes that Lee-Leng is hiding something vital and he needs to know it. Lee-Leng follows Kajika all by himself. When Kajika arrives at the Raginei Airport, she accidentally sees Carl. Kajika asks Carl if she could go with him in search for Eugene. However, Carl refuses but swears to Kajika that he will bring a good outcome. He offers Kajika to stay in his hotel. While waiting for her to get her baggage, Carl suddenly meets Lee-Leng who just arrived at the Raginai Airport. Complications arise when the military forces arrived and turned the airport into a war zone. Worried about Kajika's safety, Lee-Leng immediately goes inside to find her. Lee-Leng injures himself as he tries to protect Kajika. As luck would have it, Isaac (who was asked by Rumaty to safeguard Kajika) helps to let them escape. Towards the end of the episode, Kajika finally confesses that she loves Lee-Leng and she does not want him to be in love with another. Lee-Leng in response tells her that he can never select any other woman besides her and he finally realizes that he can give up everything he has just to be with Kajika.
29	Within the Circle of Destiny "Unmei no Wa no Naka de" (運命の輪の中で)	November 15, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Toranosuke goes to Harry, since contact with Lee-leng has ceased. Thinking that there is a high possibility of both Lee-leng and Kajika caught up in the coup d’état, Toranosuke, being the first to hear Kajika’s feelings, regrets not restraining Kajika from going to Raginei. While at Harry’s, new information pops in. On the other hand, Carl visits the American embassy seeking more information on Kajika’s whereabouts. While at the embassy Carl’s father, Nelson appears and reveals a shocking truth to Carl.Carl ends up finding out about Kajika's lineage from his father but his father wants nothing but to get revenge on the Burnsworths.
30	Unstoppable Progress "Tomaranu Ayumi" (止まらぬ歩み)	November 22, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
31	Unmerging Ideas "Majiwaranu Rinen" (交わらぬ理念)	November 29, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
32	Lies and Truths "Uso to Makoto" (嘘と真)	December 6, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Kajika, Lee-leng, and Sezun have entered the palace in order to rescue Eugene and Noei. Disguised as tailors they reunite with Eugene. Lee-leng leaves Kajika with Eugene in order to head to the jail cell where Noei is held captive. Lee-leng was able to rescue Noei with the help of the priest though on the way to meeting up with Kajika, they come face to face with the guards. On the other hand, danger is approaching Kajika and Eugene, who are waiting for Lee-leng’s arrival. Kajika finds out about her lineage.
33	Seeds of Catastrophe "Wazawai no Tane" (災いの種)	December 13, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
34	Triumphant Return "Gaisen" (凱旋)	December 20, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
After finding out about Kajika's lineage, Quinza set out to kill her. When was about to stab her with a dagger, Li Ren appears and shoots Quinza and he falls off the building. After Kajika told Li Ren how much she wanted to see him because she knows that she's going to die, they share a romantic kiss together.
35	The Beginning of 1,000 Years "Sennen no Makuake" (千年の幕開け)	January 17, 2010	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
36	For Eternity "Eien Ni" (永遠に)	January 24, 2010	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
37	Relying on the Course of Love "Aisuru ga Yue" (愛するがゆえ)	January 31, 2010	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
38	Sharp Words "Kizamu Kotoba" (刻む言葉)	February 7, 2010	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Carl meets the very depressed Li-Ren for an explanation of the sudden news that he'll be married to his cousin and at the same time tries to convince him to fight his way through this hurdle. Li-Ren was somehow motivated by Carl's words and simultaneously learns of King Mahaty's grieve condition. Kajika, Fred and Harry heads to Ranginei to visit Mahaty. Kajika who meets her biological grandfather for the first time was motivated to go all the way and fight for her love after listening to Mahaty's words. Rumaty on the other hand is surprised to find out that Kajika is his blood related cousin. After the meet, Kajika tells Harry that she wants to cut ties with him in order to be able to leave out the Burnsworth name and find Li-Ren again. Harry agrees instantaneously although he seemed rather shocked at first. Harry also states that he will only be giving Kajika the Gibori Island which made Kajika rather happy. Toranosuke was told by Harry that his contract is up but he was persistent on continuing to follow and help Kajika at his own free will. Outside of the Ranginei Palace, when Kajika was trying to borrow money from Toranosuke for the taxi and air fare for her journey to Singapore, Eugene appears to be waiting for Kajika and asks Kajika what she really wants at this instant. Kajika tells him that she wants Li-Ren and Eugene states that since that is what she wants, that is what he'll be giving her (Li-Ren).
39	The promised sky "Yakusoku no Sora" (約束の空)	February 14, 2010	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
Li-Ren expresses his gratitude and appreciation towards Zao for helping and caring for him previously although at the same time mentioned that Zao was somehow led astray in the midst of things. Li-Ren tells Zao that he won't be able to do anything now that Li-Ren has allowed Fi to be the Head of Huang. Li-Ren points a gun to Zao stating that both of them should wait whilst the Elders decide what to do with Li-Ren but as Zao was to command his personally hired bodyguards to his aid, Liutenant Noei, sent by Rumaty to help Kajika, appears together with his comrades to save Li-Ren from being held captive in his mansion in Singapore. A great deal of damage was done to the Huang family's property but Noei told Zao to send the invoices to Rosenthal Corp as Carl Rosenthal had offered to pay for the losses. Engene's personal helicopter then flew just outside Li-Ren 's balcony and Kajika opened the copter's door. She told Li-Ren to decide whether to stay on or follow her and he decides to follow Kajika. Kajika then told him that she'll not let go of Li-Ren. Toranosuke who was then manuovering the helicopter asks Kajika where she is headed too next as there is a plane already waiting for her in the airport. She says that she wishes to go back to the Giboro Islands and Eugene was interested to follow her. Li-Ren was slightly jealous and questioned Eugene's decision. Eugene naughtily told Li-Ren that he could get off his personal copter if he wasn't happy about it. The unhappy yet childish side of Li-Ren surfaced when he silently said to himself that he had a helicopter too. Kajika on the other hand was elated that both Li-Ren and Eugene(Mustafa) will be joining her in the Giboro Islands but she first told Toranosuke to head off to Ranginei as she wants her dying grandfather, Kind Mahaty to meet her husband Li-Ren. Back in Ranginei, both Harry Burnsworth and Rumaty have a good chat. Harry says that Kajika should be arriving soon and Rumaty was quite delighted at his Uncle's optimism. Rumaty jokingly tells Harry that he is somewhat heartbroken and taught that he was the perfect match for Kajika. Harry tells Rumaty that he'll surely be able to find a lover this time and not a friend. Harry asks if he should introduce some gals to Rumaty and Rumaty keenly asked if Harry was planning on a Marriage game for him. It is then that the palace officials suddenly summons the presence of both Rumaty and Harry ...( probably alerting them of Kajika, Li-Ren, Toranosuke and Eugene's arrival). Later on, Kajika and Li-Ren is portrayed to be living blissfully in each others embrace in Gibori.

List of Specials

#	Title	Original airdate
12.5	Toranosuke's Bodyguard Journal "" ()	June 28, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
A recap of episodes 1-12 as told by Toranosuke.
25.5	Zao's Raginei Super Secret File "" ()	October 18, 2009	{{{FirstEngAirDate}}}
A recap of episodes 13-25 as told by Zao.

DVD releases

A total of 13 DVD releases are set to be published by Studio Pierrot, each containing three episodes. The first was released in July 2009 and the last will be released in July 2010.

Japanese Hanasakeru Seishounen DVD Releases

Volume	Date	Episodes
Volume 1	July 31, 2009	1-3
Volume 2	August 28, 2009	4-6
Volume 3	September 25, 2009	7-9
Volume 4	October 30, 2009	10-12
Volume 5	November 27, 2009	13-15
Volume 6	December 25, 2009	16-18
Volume 7	January 29, 2010	19-21
Volume 8	February 26, 2010	22-24
Volume 9	March 26, 2010	25-27
Volume 10	April 23, 2010	28-30
Volume 11	May 28, 2010	31-33
Volume 12	June 25, 2010	34-36
Volume 13	July 30, 2010	37-39

External links

• Official Studio Pierrot Hanasakeru Seishōnen website (Japanese)
• Official NHK Hanasakeru Seishōnen anime website (Japanese)
• Hanasakeru Seishōnen (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia