Post by -S.H.E & Fahrenheit Adik- on Nov 13, 2008 19:27:06 GMT 8
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe, also known as Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu, is a Taiwanese drama produced by and first aired on CTS and GTV. The show was later re-broadcasted on Singapore's Channel U as well as Hong Kong's TVB network. It is being broadcasted in the Philippines through ABS-CBN which initially aired in March, 2008. Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu is the second Taiwanese drama to be based on Hisaya Nakajo's manga, Hana-Kimi. The drama features Wu Chun and Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, and Ella Chen of S.H.E. The soundtrack was released on December 1, 2006.
Although the original manga's title means "For You In Full Blossom," the drama's title means "The Tricks of Boys and Girls," referring to student life within the drama. The official English name is actually an incorrect romanization of the original manga's title. When VIZ media translated the manga from Japanese to English, "Kimitachi e" became "Kimitachihe." Evidently, the latter name was used. The show was filmed at National Chi Nan University in Puli, Nantou County. The Chinese title is also the name used in the Chinese translation of the Hana-Kimi manga by Tong Li Publishing.
The manga this drama was based on has also been remade into a Japanese series, starring Shun Oguri (starring as Izumi Sano), Maki Horikita (starring as Mizuki Ashiya) and Toma Ikuta (starring as Shuichi Nakatsu)
Sypnosis
Back in America, Lu Rui Xi watches a documentary on the Taiwanese high jumper Zuo Yi Quan. Inspired by his jumps, Rui Xi decides that she wants to meet her idol and therefore transfers to Ying Kai University which he attends in Taiwan. However, the school is an all-boys school and thus Rui Xi disguises herself as a boy in order to attend the school. There she befriends Jin Xui Yi. During a friendly soccer match between the two, Rui Xi gets knocks unconscious and so Quan aids by taking her to the school's doctor. But as he grabs her to carry her to the sick bay, he discovers that she is in fact a girl. He keeps her identity a secret from everyone, including Rui Xi and their relationship begins to blossom. Meanwhile, Rui Xi's manliness cannot pass Xui Yi's girl radar and so Xui Yi begins to develop feelings for Rui Xi. However, since Xui Yi is unaware that Rui Xi is a girl, he begins to question his own sexuality.
Characters
This drama has a full cast of characters, based on the Japanese manga. Major Characters appear in more than one story arc, and Minor Characters are those who serve a very limited purpose. Most characters in the series have names which are close approximations of the Chinese transliterations of the names found in the original manga.
Major Characters
Lu Rui Xi (Ella Chen; based on Mizuki Ashiya) ¨C Female protagonist who masquerades as a boy to attend Quan's school.
Zuo Yi Quan (Wu Chun; based on Izumi Sano) ¨C The male protagonist, who is a school athlete. He is usually quiet but defends those he cares about.
Jin Xiu Yi (Jiro Wang; based on Shuichi Nakatsu) ¨C Ying Kai's soccer star. He begins to question his sexuality when Rui Xi arrives.
Mei Tian(÷Ìï) (Tang Zhi Ping; based on Hokuto Umeda) ¨C He is gay and is the school health official. He serves as Rui Xi's counselor and guardian several times.
Minor Characters
Liang Si Nan (Danson Tang; based on Minami Nanba) ¨C Flirtatious leader of the No.2 dormitory. He is Mei Ying Hua's son, and Mei Tian's nephew.
Jiang Ye Shen (Chen Wen Xiang; based on Noe Shinji) Student. He is frequently seen preening his hair.
Guan Ri Hui (Xie Zheng Hao; based on Sekime Kyougo) Student. Frequently hangs around Jiang Ye Shen.
Sima Shu (Xie He Xian aka a Chord; based on Taiki Kayashima) Xiu Yi's roommate, and amateur spirit-chaser. He is never seen without a chopstick in his hair. He usually is seen being scolded by his friends to stop talking about his ghosts as well as waving and speaking to imaginary beings.
Julia (Nissa Marion; based on Julia) ¨C Rui Xi's best friend. She hails from America and speaks with sporadic English.
Yu Ci Lan (based on Yujiro) The dog that Quan rescued from being taken away by the local animal control. Because the people who attempted to take him away were men, Yu Chi Lan has a particular dislike for male humans, except Quan.
Shen Le (Ethan Ruan; based on Makoto Kagurazaka) ¨C Quan's rival. He has a superficial altercation with Quan, but casts it aside to assist him in times of trouble.
Lu Jing Xi (JJ Lin; based on Shizuki C. Ashiya) ¨C Rui Xi's older half brother. A Harvard graduate who specializes in cardiology.
Mei Ying Hua (Guo Chin Chun; based on Io Nanba) Mei Tian's sister; Liang Si Nan's mother.
Wang Tian Si (Zhang Hao Ming; based on Megumi Tennouji) Leader of the No.1 dormitory.
Li Cheng Yang (Yang Hao Wei; based on Senri Nakao) Called Yang Yang (ÑëÑë) by classmates. He is a cynical and girlish student. He's also Ying Kai's token "Sweetheart" and has a huge crush on the leader of the No.2 dormitory.
Chi Jun Li (Vivienne Lee) Xiu Yi's confidant and friend. She was Xiu Yi's girlfriend until Xiu Yi admitted that he loved someone else.
Ri Ben Qiao (Fu Tou; based on Wataru Nihonbashi) School photographer who freely harasses and stalks other students.
Oscar (Andy Gong; based on Masao Himejima) Leader of the No.3 dormitory.
Yuan Qiu Ye (Duncan Chow; based on Akiha Hara) A famous photographer, formerly Mei Tian's classmate at Ying Kai.
Wu Wan Juan (Alexia Gao; based on Kinuko Karasuma) Also known as KK. She wrote most, if not all, of the articles on Zuo Yi Quan throughout his days as a high jump champion. She was Mei Tian's junior during their days at university.
Abby (Joelle Lu; based on Ebi Kotobuki) Yuan Qiu Ye's assistant and ex-wife.
Ke Yu Xiang (Chen Xiang Ling; based on Rika) Quan's high school friend. One day, she inadvertently found herself in the middle of a road, prompting Quan to save her. Quan would end up suffering a knee injury from the incident, and would pull out of high jumping for the next two years.
Jiu Duan (Kao Chi Hung; based on Itsuki Kujou) Taekwondo master, and one of Wang Tian Si's henchmen.
Bei Hua Ke (Yuan Ming Zhe) One of Wang Tian Si's henchmen. His loyalty to Wang Tian Si leads him to take drastic measures against Rui Xi.
Men Zhen (Zhang Yong Zheng; based on Shoutaro Kadoma) Freshman who lives in the No.1 dormitory.
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