Hana-Kimi Manga Marks 30th Anniversary with Live-Action Drama and Stage Play

Hisaya Nakajo’s romance shojo manga Hana-Kimi is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new live-action drama series and the franchise's first-ever stage play adaptation. The eight-episode television drama will premiere on Nippon TV in Japan on December 5, 2026. Following the conclusion of the broadcast run, the stage production will tour three major cities, beginning in Osaka on February 13, 2027, before moving to Aichi and Tokyo later that month.

Twelve main cast members have been announced for both projects, with actors including Hana Kawamura as Mizuki Ashiya and Makoto Hasegawa as Izumi Sano reprising their roles for the theatrical performance. Directed by Shintaro Sugano, the stage play runs through March 2027. The original manga serialized from 1996 to 2004 and has sold over 17 million copies worldwide.