Watch Hanasaku Iroha

Name: Hanasaku Iroha
Genre: Anime
Released: 2011-04-03
Cast: Aki ToyosakiJunichi SuwabeKenji HamadaMamiko NotoTakako Honda

TV-14
2011
1 Season
7.7 (857)

Hanasaku Iroha is a 26-episode slice-of-life anime series that aired in 2011. Produced by P.A. Works, the same studio that brought us Angel Beats! and Shirobako, the show was directed by Masahiro Ando and written by Mari Okada. The story follows Ohana Matsumae, a 16-year-old girl who lives in Tokyo with her single mother. One day, her mother runs away with her boyfriend and sends Ohana to live with her grandmother, Sui Shijima, who owns a hot spring inn called Kissuiso in the countryside of Japan. Ohana has never met her grandmother before, and she is taken aback by her strict demeanor and the difficult work she is assigned to do at the inn.

Despite the harsh initial reception, Ohana starts to settle into her new life at Kissuiso, making friends with the other employees and discovering the beauty of the surrounding area. Along the way, she learns about the challenges and rewards of working in the hospitality industry, develops romantic feelings for one of her co-workers, and uncovers family secrets that have been kept hidden for years.

The show's cast of characters is diverse and interesting, with each person having their own unique personality, backstory, and motivations. Ohana is a determined, hard-working girl who wants to make the most of her new situation and build a better life for herself. Nako Oshimizu, one of her closest friends at Kissuiso, is gentle, kind, and shy, but also has a secret ambition to become a singer. Yuina Wakura, a wealthy and spoiled classmate of Ohana's who comes to visit the inn, is also struggling with issues of responsibility, identity, and purpose in life.

Other notable figures at Kissuiso include: Minko Tsurugi, a skilled but temperamental chef who clashes with Ohana at first but eventually becomes her loyal ally; Tomoe Wajima, a pretty and flirtatious waitress who harbors a tragic secret; and Renji Togashi, a talented photographer who comes to stay at the inn and helps Ohana discover new facets of her own creativity.

Throughout the series, Hanasaku Iroha presents a nuanced and realistic portrayal of the challenges and joys of working in the hospitality industry. From dealing with demanding guests to mastering the art of Japanese tea ceremony, each character learns valuable lessons about patience, resilience, and the importance of teamwork. The show also explores themes of family, tradition, and generational differences, as Ohana and her grandmother clash over their different beliefs about the inn's legacy and future.

One of the standout aspects of Hanasaku Iroha is its gorgeous animation and art direction. The lush countryside of Japan is lovingly rendered in stunning detail, and the character designs are both attractive and expressive. The show also features a lovely soundtrack, including the catchy opening theme song "Hana no Iro" by Nano Ripe and the haunting ending theme "Hazy" by Sphere.

Overall, Hanasaku Iroha is a charming and heartwarming anime series that combines elements of drama, comedy, and romance in a beautifully realized setting. With its engaging characters, compelling storylines, and immersive world-building, it is a must-watch for fans of slice-of-life and coming-of-age anime.

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Seasons

26. E 26

September 25, 2011

Ohana expresses herself, Enishi makes a final decision, and the Madam Manger surprises everyone. Everybody is festing it up.

25. E 25

September 18, 2011

All of the shrines and lakes in the Yunosagi area were being prepared for the Bonbori Festival. When Ohana returns to the Kissuiso, she finds all of the staff running about and trying to handle all of the customers. Ohana feels like there's something odd about the picture as she watches everyone except for Denroku and Sui bond and work towards livening up the inn.

24. E 24

September 11, 2011

Changes are coming to the Kissuiso, and everyone is making plans. The Madam Manager takes Ohana away to her Grandfather?s grave, while Tohru and Minko learn of a disturbing secret.

23. E 23

September 4, 2011

Takako takes a trip to Tokyo to find the producer who ripped off the Inn. At the same time Madam Manager insist Ohana goes to speak with mother to decide her future after the Kissuiso closing.

22. E 22

August 28, 2011

Ohana, Nako, and Yuina begin handcrafting a wedding dress. Tohru, who was put in charge of party dishes for the first time by Renji, works toward creating the menu. Jiromaru begins to prepare for his original skit. Just like that, everyone works to prepare for Enishi and Takako's wedding. Ohana, now despised by Minko after a certain event, tries hard to make amends but to no avail. Being out of ideas, Ohana wonders what to do... she eventually makes a decision after hearing what her Mother had to say over the phone.

21. E 21

August 21, 2011

The staff at the Kissuiso hear of the sudden news about Enishi and Takako's marriage. Despite the fact that he lacks money to even hold a wedding ceremony, Enishi is determined to liven up the inn once more with his fiancee; however, Sui insists that they have a ceremony in order to uphold his reputation as the successor of the inn. Enishi stresses over the wedding costs, and Ohana and the rest of the crew seem to be out of ideas... but just then, a short phrase out of Beanman brings about the idea to have the ceremony at Kissuiso, with everyone helping out! Ohana is excited to make it a success, but Tohru, who was put in charge of the meals, is also enthusiastic.

20. E 20

August 14, 2011

Minko, after getting into a fight with her classmates about the menu for the classroom cafe, leaves the Kissuiso early in the morning in order to buy ingredients and prepare. Ohana, worried for her, decides to visit the classroom earlier than the scheduled time to help, but Minko angrily declines. On the other hand, Nako is preparing for her class's booth with Mizuno...

19. E 19

August 7, 2011

The 20th Koruin Festival is approaching and Ohanas? class is doing a Princess Caf?. Yuina has been voted leader of the service team while Minko is the leader for the cooking team.

18. E 18

July 31, 2011

Nako is aggressive and controlling at home, yet shy and quiet at work. Which one is the real Nako, can she be both?

17. E 17

July 24, 2011

The movie shoot is over and it there wasn't a happy ending. The reputation of the Inn is damaged and rumors begin to spread.

16. E 16

July 17, 2011

A movie is going to be filmed at the Kissuiso and everybody gets to audition. With this new found project, Enishi must step up as the young master of the Inn and make sure everything goes right.

15. E 15

July 10, 2011

Ohana uses her free day during the school trip to help out the Yunosagi Inn staff. While Yuina learns what it is like to work for the first time.

14. E 14

July 3, 2011

The Kourin High School Field Trip group is staying at Fukuyo Inn, where the head clerk is Yuina?s fianc?. Love confessions, kappa sightings, and a staff walkout. What else can go wrong?

13. E 13

June 26, 2011

The Kissuiso is dealing with their most difficult guest yet, Ohana's mom. But when her snide remarks make sense, people start to think she might not be the monster they once thought.

12. E 12

June 19, 2011

Ohana has a new plan, kidnap her mom and force her to visit the Kissuiso. Tohru agrees to this plan on one condition, Ohana has to bring Koichi.

11. E 11

June 12, 2011

The Kissuiso received a 5 out 10 rating in the Hot Springs guide and Ohana is mad. She is taking the fight right to the reviewer which is her... Mom?

10. E 10

June 5, 2011

Ohana is sick and confined to bed, and the Inn continues to operate fine without her. She wonders if she should leave the Inn.

9. E 9

May 29, 2011

Ohana searches for Tohru, Ko searches for Ohana, and the staff at the Kissuiso are learning to survive without the Madam Manager.

8. E 8

May 22, 2011

The Kissuiso Inn receives a sudden influx of customers thanks to Yunosagi being covered in a magazine; can the staff handle it with the Madam Manager being sick?

7. E 7

May 15, 2011

While dealing with the pressure of getting married, Tomoe must defend the Inn against Soliders.

6. E 6

May 8, 2011

As Ohana is cleaning the entrance one morning, a woman riding a car arrives. She is Takako Kawajiri, a management consultant hired by Enishi to rebuild the Kissuiso. What Takako suggested this time was to change all of the uniforms of the waitresses. The staff are at a loss before the flashy uniforms, but they are eventually convinced by Takako and Enishi to put them on and to begin work.

5. E 5

May 1, 2011

Tohru Miyagishi is a chef at the Kissuiso, as well as being Minko's superior. Ohana and Minko witness him and Yuina riding off together on his motorcycle. Though they were both surprised, Minko becomes even more shocked after hearing from Renji Togashi, the head chef, that Tohru won't be coming to work anymore. Nako, Jiromaru, and Tomoe come up with their own theories about what happened, but Jiromaru obtains information that leads everyone to believe that Fukuya may have hired Tohru away.

4. E 4

April 24, 2011

Ohana starts a new school life with Minko and Nako. The girls bombard her with questions because she came from Tokyo, and the boys won't stop bothering her because she lives with Minko, who just happens to be one of the most popular girls in school. Yuina Wakura, a fellow classmate and the successor to a famous hot spring inn, "Fukuya," saves Ohana from the hassle. Ohana's new school life starts out quite dramatically, and she later witnesses Minko being asked out by a boy behind the school building.

3. E 3

April 17, 2011

Taro Jiromaru is an unsuccessful writer who has been living at the Kissuiso for some time. Ohana throws away his draft, thinking that it was a piece of scrap paper, and suddenly disappears the next morning while preparing some staff meals. Her fellow workers worry, thinking that she might have gone back to Tokyo; however, Sui ignores them and orders for a cleaning of the entire inn. Nako heads over to Jiromaru's room in order to clean, but he insists for her to stay out.

2. E 2

April 10, 2011

Her grandmother, Sui Shijima, tells Ohana strictly that she is to both attend high school and to work as a waitress at her hot spring inn, the Kissuiso; however; Ohana's new life is something far off from what she had imagined. She tries hard to get along with her fellow workers: Minko Tsurugi, a chef-in-training, and Nako Oshimizu, who also works as a waitress. Unfortunately for Ohana, her efforts are not rewarded.

1. E 1

April 3, 2011

Ohana Matsumae is suddenly told by her mother that they're going to be running away. Her mother leaves her with a piece of paper with the word "Kissuiso," an address, and a phone number. Ohana bids farewell to her hometown, her mother, and her classmate, Tanemura Koichi, and leaves for her grandmother's place. She thinks about the new life awaiting her as she watches the ocean from the train window.

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