The
official website for the anime adaptation of April Showers Bring
May Flowers ( Busu ni Hanataba o ), a manga written
by Roku Sakura , announced on Friday that the group TWS will
be performing the opening theme song, “BLOOM (feat. Ayumu Imazu) . ”
A
talented voice cast for Hana's story
The anime
will premiere in July in Japan (with a broadcast planned for
Spain during the summer time slot, UTC+2 ) and will feature a
prominent cast:
- Saori
Hayami as Hana Tabata
- Shimba
Tsuchiya as Yosuke Ueno
- Yoshino
Aoyama as Sumire Uguisudani
- Yoshimasa
Hosoya as Tetsuo Gotanda
Creative
team with experience in major titles
The series
is directed by Mirai Minato ( Hokkaido Gals Are Super
Adorable! , Mission: Yozakura Family ), who is also
overseeing the scripts. The animation is handled by SILVER LINK .
The
character designs are by Miwa Ōshima ( Baka and Test ),
with Beat assisting the supporting characters. The music is
composed by Yuki Hayashi ( My Hero Academia , Haikyu!! )
and Shōgo Yamashiro ( My Hero Academia: Vigilantes ).
A story
of personal transformation and romance
The story
follows Hana Tabata , a pessimistic high school student who
considers herself ugly and lives in isolation. However, her routine takes an
unexpected turn when her attractive classmate Yosuke Ueno surprises
her while she's swapping flowers. From then on, Hana begins to experience a
profound change in her perception and her daily life.
A manga
with a consolidated trajectory
The manga
first ran in April 2016 in Kadokawa 's Monthly
Young Ace magazine , and concluded in September 2022. The
publisher released the 12th and final volume in November
2022 .
The manga
is currently being published in English by Yen Press .
Additionally, Roku Sakura began a new special series based on
the original work in the April issue of Monthly Young Ace ,
released on March 4 .
With an
emotional aesthetic and a thoughtful approach to self-image and love, April
Showers Bring May Flowers is shaping up to be one of next season's
most sensitive offerings.
