Hana Kimi SP

Last summer’s “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e” drama series is returning for a one-episode special. Starring Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri, and Toma Ikuta, the show was very popular, especially among female viewers. It averaged 17.3% ratings, with the final episode reaching 21.0%.

According to Fuji TV, the special will take place half a year after the series’ end. With Osaka Gakuen getting ready for an upcoming Valentine’s Day event, Sano (Oguri) and Nakatsu (Ikuta) reflect on the final week of their last summer vacation, which falls into the timeline of the original series between episodes 7 and 8. The special also includes a graduation scene and addresses the relationship between Mizuki (Horikita) and Sano.

Filming begins on Wednesday, but no broadcast date has been specified yet.

Cast:

• Horikita Maki as Ashiya Mizuki
• Oguri Shun as Sano Izumi
• Ikuta Toma as Nakatsu Shuichi

OOHHHH MY GOD. I don’t believe this. I will once again see the oh-so- lovable Toma Ikuta! Toma has been shafted in JE ever since Yamapi debuted. A shame, really. I was luckily able to see what a one of kind idol he was after viewing Hana Kimi last summer.

Ah, this is such good news and I definitely look forward to this Hana Kimi special. Although it’s probably just an episode, at least there’s Toma…XD I don’t bother watching his plays, considering I never understand it anyways(no subs, normally). Actually, I haven’t been supporting Toma this year at all. His Honey and Clover performance, although adorable, it just didn’t grab my attention as much as Hana Kimi did. So you can imagine how elated I am~~

Don’t frown, Toma~your debut is just around the corner. Who says you can’t ever debut at 24?