, also known as simply Hanashura, is a Japanese manga series written by Ayano Takeda and illustrated by Musshu. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Ultra Jump from June 2021 to August 2026.
Set in fictional island of Tonakishima, loosely based on Ukyō Ward in Kyoto, the story follows a Japanese high school girl named Hana who admires recitals and holds regular reading sessions for the island's children. Her friend, Mizuki, the president of the Broadcasting Club, senses Hana's power to attract people through her reading and invites her to join the club.
A 12-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Bind aired from January to March 2025.
Plot Hana Haruyama, a first-year student living in the island of Tonakishima, has always had a passion for reading. She uses this to read stories to the children, finding happiness in sharing her love for literature. This catches the attention of Mizuki Usurai, the president of her school's Broadcasting Club. Seeing Hana's potential, Mizuki invites Hana to join, which Hana accepts. As part of the Broadcasting Club, Hana experiences the challenges of broadcasting, including participating in competitions, while using her experiences to further develop her own love for reading.
Characters Sumomogaoka High School Broadcasting Club
A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High, who recently joins the Broadcasting Club after being scouted by Mizuki for her skills in storytelling. She was inspired to take up the skill after watching a recital from Shura in her youth. She lives with her mother.
A second-year student at Sumomogaoka High and the president of the Broadcasting Club who scouted Hana to the club after being left impressed by her delivery and storytelling.
A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club, who aspires to win at the national broadcasting competition. She holds a rivalry with Tōga due to their middle schools regarding each other as rivals.
A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club. He holds a rivalry with Natsue due to their middle schools regarding each other as rivals.
A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club. He often acts as the mediator between Natsue and Tōga.
A second-year student at Sumomogaoka High and the vice president of the Broadcasting Club.
A second-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club.
A teacher at Sumomogaoka High and the advisor for the Broadcasting Club, who is shown to be laidback and easygoing yet insightful for advice on recitation.
Lilac Girls' Academy
Otoha High School
Chizuru High School
Other characters
An acclaimed actress who is Hana's inspiration in taking up storytelling.
A student in Hana's class who becomes her first friend.
A young and aspiring poet who is Matsuyuki's older sister.
Media Manga Written by Ayano Takeda and illustrated by Musshu, Flower and Asura was serializes in Shueisha's manga magazine Ultra Jump from June 18, 2021, to August 19, 2026. The series' chapters have been compiled into ten volumes as of March 2026.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on June 12, 2024. It is produced by Studio Bind and directed by Ayumu Uwano, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, characters designed by Kou Aine, and music composed by Masaru Yokoyama. The series aired from January 8 to March 26, 2025, on Nippon TV's programming block and other networks. The opening theme song is by Shishamo, while the ending theme song is by Satō. Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America, Australia and British Isles for streaming on Hidive; Hidive would later announce on June 30, 2025, that the series will receive an English dub set to premiere July 16 of the same year.
Episodes
Reception The first volume was recommended by the VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei.
See also Sound! Euphonium, a novel series also written by Ayano Takeda There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless..., a light novel series whose manga adaptation is also illustrated by Musshu Tune In to the Midnight Heart, another manga series which follows a similar premise
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