#For You in Full Blossom

[animefeminist]

“Queering” Heteronormativity: Biological essentialism in genderbending manga

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of transphobia, queerphobia, and gender essentialism.

SPOILERS: General discussion of Hana-Kimi and W Juliet.

When a manga bills itself as “genderbending,” the reader might expect the series to experiment with gender nonconformance—that is, gender expression or identity that’s not aligned with traditional assigned-at-birth gender (this includes everything from binary and nonbinary trans people to butch cis women to drag performers). Unfortunately, however, the genderbending genre is rife with series that simply use queer window-dressing to tell a fundamentally non-queer, heteronormative story.

The framework of “[cis girl or boy] must pretend to be [“opposite” gender] in order to [accomplish bizarre main plot driver] before getting together with [“opposite” gender co-lead], thus restoring their [femininity or masculinity]” invites biological determinism by making the plot’s stakes dependent on the successful concealment of the main character’s “true” (here, meaning “assigned-at-birth”) gender. The idea of a “true” biological gender is itself a transphobic trope that does harm to the gender-nonconforming communities that genderbending manga purports to represent.

Read it at Anime Feminist!

[animenostalgia]

Some sad news to share - Shoujo mangaka Hisaya Nakajo, best known for her long-running series Hana-Kimi (For You In Full Blossom) has passed away at the age of 50 due to a heart condition. Hana-Kimi ran from 1996 to 2004 in Japanese shoujo magazine Hana to Yume, and was officially released in English in the US by Viz Media. The series revolved around a girl named Mizuki, who becomes so infatuated with high-jump competitor Izumi that she disguises herself as a boy to attend his all-boy high school to meet him. The series was popular enough to get multiple live-action dramas, including in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. While Hana-Kimi was her only big hit, it was popular not just in Japan, but overseas as well. RIP to a beloved shoujo manga creator.

[gyrottta]

I made a mistake so don't look closer

I'll post this later on my ig

[itsmangacap]

HANAZAKARI NO KIMITACHI E 花ざかりの君たちへ —  ch.144 ⌊ 1996 - 2004 | nakajo hisaya ⌉  

[yukiendlessky]

"You're the one...who I want to keep...by my side."

Thank you Hisaya Nakajo.

2023.10.12

[ayuppears]

Hana Kimi (2007)

[icaruswithwingsofwater]

That Hana-Kimi anime announcement got me like: 😩😩😩🌸🌸🌸✨✨✨💕💕💕😳😳😳🫡🫡🫡

[phantajam]

cant wait to see their shenanigans in anime form

[readtilyoudie]

Hana Kimi Vol 4

[kanej-jabin]

Tons of tons of gold recovered! Who is the owner? The Greatest Discovery of Chinese Dynasty Tombs.

China's history is rich with astonishing scientific discoveries that have profoundly impacted the world. From gunpowder to the compass, papermaking to acupuncture, these innovations continue to shape our lives today. China's enduring legacy of scientific curiosity and ingenuity serves as a testament to the remarkable contributions that can arise from a culture steeped in tradition and driven by a quest for knowledge. These discoveries are not only a source of national pride but also a reminder of the boundless potential of human innovation

One of China's most famous and impactful inventions is gunpowder. Developed during the Tang Dynasty (9th century), gunpowder was initially intended for medicinal and mystical purposes. However, its explosive potential was soon realized, leading to the creation of fireworks, firearms, and eventually transforming warfare across the globe. Read More...

[heyheyray]

I should re-read Hana Kimi soon🫶

[timevolved25]

Free Image on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/images/id-324175/

[newsintheshell]

📢 HANA-KIMI: ANNUNCIATO L'ANIME, ARRIVERÀ IN STREAMING SU CRUNCHYROLL!

La conferma dell'adattamento, basato sullo shojo manga firmato da Hisaya Nakajo (Sugar Princess, Momo mo motto!), arriva a 20 anni dalla conclusione della sua storia, pubblicata in patria fra il 1996 e il 2004.

Tristemente, l'autrice non potrà vedere i suoi personaggi prendere finalmente vita, perché ci ha lasciati lo scorso autunno. Per chi volesse recuperarsi il fumetto, è stato portato in Italia da Dynit e ancora qualche volume si trova, guardandosi un po' in giro.

[itsmangacap]

HANAZAKARI NO KIMITACHI E 花ざかりの君たちへ —  ch.106 ⌊ 1996 - 2004 | nakajo hisaya ⌉  

[bluefang55]

OMG ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! The shojo anime revival is REAL

Huge news! - Hisaya Nakajo's 90s shoujo manga, Hana-Kimi, will be getting it's first-ever anime adaptation! The series has been in production, and before Hisaya Nakajo's unfortunate passing last year, she had been "watching over the rough drafts of the characters and the scenario", according to the official announcement.

The official announcement also stated that the series will start "right around the 20th anniversary of when the manga ended", which would insinuate sometime in August of 2024. While no official date has been set yet, Crunchyroll has stated they will be streaming the show in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and India. I'll update with more info as soon as it's released!

[starry-bi-sky]

danny and officer martinez's relationship in "late at night, when the nightingale sings" in a nutshell:

Martinez: FREAK! GET YOUR FUCKING KID!

Battinson, on the other side of the crime scene: he don't bite

Martinez, with Nightingale firmly attached his arm, visibly biting him: YES HE DO!

*points at them* Danny is the Bugs Bunny to Martinez's Elmer Fudd.

Another Officer: i can't believe you're fighting with an actual twelve year old. Martinez: i swear to god that is not a twelve year old, that is a little hellion that crawled out of batman's shadow one dark and stormy night and decided to dedicate his existence to tormenting me. Officer: Are you really that mad about him putting a sticky note on your back-- Martinez: thats not the point

in danny's defense: the word "freak" is. a mini beserker button for him for.... obvious ghostly reasons, so like, even if its not directed at him, he still very much unappreciates Martinez's insults at Battinson. Danny may or may not be projecting.

he's not going to hurt the guy! not in any serious or permanently disfiguring way at least! But he is going to leave mean sticky notes on the square part of his spine that he can't reach, and stick salt in his 3AM Late Night Crime Scene Coffee, and kick the bottom of his heel while he's walking so he stumbles. And other petty, infuriating things that tally up and boil over, over time.