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Aku no Hana

Aku no Hana

Synopsis: Takao Kasuga, a high school student obsessed with poetry, faces a moral collapse after an impulsive act: stealing the physical education clothes of his idealized Nanako Saeki. His guilt turns into a nightmare when Sawa Nakamura, a marginalized classmate, discovers his secret and blackmails him, pulling him into a dark world of obsessions and disturbing desires. As Takao finds himself trapped in a manipulative psychological game, he struggles to navigate between his passion for art and the spiral of shame and hopelessness that forms around him. The story explores the fragility of adolescence, the limits of desire and the consequences of choices, as Takao wonders if he can escape the labyrinth Sawa has created and find his own redemption.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Aku no Hana
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 惡の華
  • Anime Name in English: Flowers of Evil
  • Other names: Aku no Hana

Production information

  • Producers: Starchild Records, Animax, Kodansha, KlockWorx, GANSIS
  • Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
  • Studios: Zexcs

Anime Information

  • Type: 24 min. per ep.
  • Episodes: 13
  • Date: April 5, 2013 to June 30, 2013
  • Genres: Drama romance
  • Subjects: Psychological, School
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 7.14
  • Popularity: 230,302

Video Trailer/Opening

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Curiosities

Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Aku no Hana": 

  • "Aku no Hana" was animated using rotoscoping, a technique where animators draw on footage of real actors, which generated mixed opinions among viewers.
  • The series is based on the manga of the same name by Shūzō Oshimi, which was published from 2009 to 2014 in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.
  • The title "Aku no Hana" refers to the collection of poems "Les Fleurs du mal" (The Flowers of Evil) by the French poet Charles Baudelaire. Several themes from the poetic work influence the narrative of the manga and anime.
  • The anime series aired in 2013 and had a total of 13 episodes.
  • The anime's director, Hiroshi Nagahama, is known for his work on "Mushi-shi", another anime series that has received praise for its unique direction.
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Main Characters

Below is the main characters of: "Aku no Hana"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

  • Nakamura Sawa: A rebellious and mysterious student who discovers Kasuga's secret.
  • Kasuga Takao: A shy student who steals Saeki's gym clothes.
  • Saeki Nanako: Kasuga's love interest, popular and beautiful.
  • Kojima Ken: A character from the anime.
  • Yamada Masakazu: A character from the anime.
  • Kinoshita Ai: A character from the anime.
  • Kasuga Father: A character from the anime.
  • Nakamura Grandmother: A character from the anime.
  • Kasuga Mother: A character from the anime.
  • Saeki Mother: A character from the anime.

Summary and events

  • Takao Kasuga, fascinated by poetry, admires Charles Baudelaire and decorates his room with the portrait of the poet.
  • One day, forget your copy of As Flores do Mal in the classroom and, on his return, steals the physical education clothes of Nanako Saeki, his muse.
  • Feeling guilty for his act, which he sees as a sin, Takao discovers that Sawa Nakamura, a socially excluded classmate, knows about the theft.
  • Sawa blackmails Takao to participate in her disturbing fantasies, threatening to reveal his secret.
  • Entangled in a negative spiral of traumatic experiences, Takao struggles to free himself from Sawa's manipulations and find redemption.

What happens in the end?

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Aku no Hana" concludes its plot in an introspective and surprising way. Takao, after navigating a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that challenge his sense of morality, finally finds a kind of acceptance and personal redemption. The last part focuses on his reunion with Nakamura, who instills in him a deep reflection on his identity and choices. The ending is marked by a sense of cautious hope, suggesting that both Takao and Nakamura are moving on, each in their own way, in search of meaning and freedom beyond the traumas of the past.

Meaning of Aku no Hana

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

惡の華
  • 惡の華 - Flowers of evil
The name of the anime "惡の華" (Flowers of Evil) reflects the duality of beauty and corruption present in the story. The "flowers" symbolize attraction and beauty, while the "evil" represents the dark acts and moral degradation that the protagonist, Takao Kasuga, experiences throughout his journey. The work explores themes of desire, guilt and the internal struggle between the desire to rid oneself of shameful actions and the consequences they bring. In this way, the title encapsulates the protagonist's central dilemma and the complex emotions that arise from his choices.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Aku no Hana has a total of 13 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
You can watch the anime Aku no Hana on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Aku no Hana usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 230,302