Forum SettingsEpisode Information
Forums
New
What did you think of this episode?
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
Pages (2) [1] 2 »
Feb 14, 2010 1:39 PM
#1

Offline
Nov 2007
31840
THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
----------------------------------------


There's Guest Talk special on the 21st and rerun of first special (where Toranosuke talks) on the 28th.
I Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!!
Feb 15, 2010 10:28 AM
#2

Offline
Apr 2009
673
Honestl speaking, I was expecting a bit more of the ending... like... Eugene still needs to move on, and so should Carl. And they haven't really done that. Only Lumaty has.

I don't think it's relaly good to follow Li Ren and Kajika everywhere. Eugene could've hooked up with Yui or something xDDD It's sad that only the main character got a detailed good ending.
Sig Removed. Hosting site unavailable and giving fall virus readings
Feb 15, 2010 10:42 AM
#3

Offline
Dec 2008
17
SO when ae they're gna be OVA's ?? I want tp see Kajika and Li Ren more together as a couple!!! I m gna be sad thats is over..:(
Feb 16, 2010 3:39 AM
#4

Offline
Nov 2007
31840
I don't know if there'll be OVA because manga ended the same way.
I Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!!
Feb 21, 2010 1:54 AM
#5
Offline
Jan 2010
5
I like the entire anime, it's amazing. But after I watched the last episode, it totally spoils my rating. Maybe because I expected more for the ending. T_T

It'll be nice if there is OVA.
Feb 21, 2010 1:14 PM
#6

Offline
Jan 2010
381
Well, I thought the ending was just perfect!! ^^

We have actually already seen what Eugene feels; he will always love her and protect her, until he has had enough (which I don't think that will be soon...lol). And we also see Carl slowly but surely, move on. Rumaty is also moving on well. And Kajika and Li-Ren's story lives on - thats the important part so thats why this episode focused on them more; the winning couple. *Clap clap!! ^^ *
Feb 22, 2010 10:59 AM
#7

Offline
Oct 2008
25
Well, after watching the whole series, one thing bothers me. I just don't get what was the point of introducing Yui's character :P
Feb 22, 2010 11:40 AM
#8

Offline
May 2008
2310
I really liked the ending. The series sure came a long way after the Director was changed..which I think was a good idea. Good show :]

Feb 22, 2010 11:43 AM
#9

Offline
Nov 2008
2930
So it has finally ended huh? Quite a long run for such an old adaptation..
I do hope they will ever get to animating the manga one shot that will be released this Spring/Summer.

I'm not really sure what to say of this ending.. it felt quite short and lackluster. And the scene where the two lovers reunited; yes, typical shojo, with the sparkles and slow-motion .. haha. Carl completely lost the purpose of his role.. and the fact that Eugene will accompany Kajika and Li-ren on the island doesn't sit right with me as well.
Ah, I sure wouldn't mind seeing more of Lumati.. seeing how he will develop his country and hopefully bring prosper and hope again.

Overall.. a 7. Even before we had passed the first part of the show, I really, truly wanted to award this an 8. But the change of director made some really inconsistent episodes and some things just really felt out of place because of that. Also, there was no real climax, perhaps for the moment where Kajika and Li-ren finally expressed their true feeling to each other, and where he finally regained his backbone. Too bad not all the male leads could profit from this fact. (Looking at you, Carl. Seriously, if you think about it, he was quite pathetic.)

++ for the OP and ED song, though. They never managed to bore me and often I was 'not that amused' when yet again that lovely song had been cut because of the CR watermarks.

And now, let's continue to hope the manga will once be picked up again..

@-rosycrystals-: such a lovely icon.
Feb 22, 2010 12:03 PM
Offline
Dec 2007
5304
After the 36th episode, and according to Jyu Oh Sei's pattern, I thought the ending would definitely not be a happy one but I understood the following ep I was wrong. It was quite a good ending, very unusual considering today's standards (we seldom see true happy endings such as this one now), but still kinda efficient and good after all.

It was a nice series, quite strange seeing this is a mix between shoujo and political manga, with loads of animation and production issues, but that was consistent and interesting in the end with great characters. 8/10

In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same.
Feb 22, 2010 12:51 PM

Offline
Aug 2008
4367
I'll give them credit...the episode wasn't nearly as cliche as I thought it was going to be. That said, it was all just extremely over-the-top and ridiculous, like many other moments in the show that I loathed. There was, once again, a lack of animation, and Li-Ren's face as he was rushing toward Kajika was horrible. Plain horrible.

The show had it's moments for about 5 episodes, but it struggled to mediocre.
4/10.
Feb 22, 2010 2:26 PM

Offline
Jul 2007
139
THE END T_T

solid show and it got really good the last few episodes
Feb 22, 2010 3:39 PM

Offline
Feb 2009
466
It's the end of bishi-goodness. :( Gonna miss all the pretty faces.
Feb 22, 2010 10:09 PM

Offline
Feb 2009
235
Personally, I was hoping Yui and Rumaty would get together. xD
Feb 23, 2010 2:33 AM

Offline
Sep 2008
104
lovely ending
I'm gonna miss them
bibi bubu baba
Feb 23, 2010 2:34 AM

Offline
Jan 2010
381
desolato said:


@-rosycrystals-: such a lovely icon.


Lol, thanks so much! ^^
Feb 23, 2010 10:58 AM
Offline
Jan 2010
5
kotoko87 said:
Well, after watching the whole series, one thing bothers me. I just don't get what was the point of introducing Yui's character :P


Hmm...., to end the story, as a narrator...

I guess. *rolling eyes*
Feb 24, 2010 11:58 PM

Offline
Nov 2007
1464
Woo, Li-Ren got his balls back. X3 Shame he had such a retarded face when he and Kajika were slow-mo running towards each other. (Caps, anyone? It's really funny. Funny-bad.)

I was so tempted to give this show a 4, this last episode in particular was painfully bad. Right now I've left it as 5 because I enjoyed some parts of it (and Li-Ren~), but idk. I guess I'll think about it.
Feb 25, 2010 11:56 AM
Offline
Apr 2008
10
:P[/quote
kotoko87 said:
Well, after watching the whole series, one thing bothers me. I just don't get what was the point of introducing Yui's character :P


lol!!actually i was wondering about that also... how about the coming back of maria??? it also felt so out of place...
i liked that it was a happy ending BUT what the hell??? " daddy..i'm cutting all ties with the burnsworth".."ok pumpkinhead..but here..have an island as present" wtf???
or the whole scene with shooting the cars from planes so close to buildings??????? is it just me or it was SLIGHTLY patetique?? i mean..i'm sure there would've been other methods for resolving elegantly the whole issue...
Feb 25, 2010 1:06 PM
Offline
Jan 2009
13
It is such a big shame that the season is actually over now ):
I have to admit, this must be one of my top favourite animes now on!

The ending was a happy one (thank god xDD) with Li ren and Kajika together,
personally, I think there should be another season or maybe OVAs just to see
how the others are doing and more of Li ren and Kajika!! <3
Feb 26, 2010 7:40 PM

Offline
Jan 2008
1068
kotoko87 said:
Well, after watching the whole series, one thing bothers me. I just don't get what was the point of introducing Yui's character :P

this.

zibibba said:
i liked that it was a happy ending BUT what the hell??? " daddy..i'm cutting all ties with the burnsworth".."ok pumpkinhead..but here..have an island as present" wtf???


And this. LOL

They had the last ep with the weird eyes style again. Aside from those, it's an OK show overall.
Mar 2, 2010 7:21 PM

Offline
Jun 2007
2669
Yui x Lumati
Najayra x Eugene
or
Najayra x Carl
or Najayra x Eugene and Carl (because we know how she likes to be entertained ;) )


This series started out as your typical romance shojo anime but it totally took a turn for the better at the later half. I was really surprised how good this show became. I think it's one of the most underrated and unnoticed shows of the year.
Mar 4, 2010 12:28 AM

Offline
Jan 2008
1068
DeathfireD said:
Yui x Lumati


Ah. That's right. Thanks for that post DeathfireD. That's helpful. I forgot that they've met before and Kajika mentioned about Lumati also to Yui in the letter.
Mar 10, 2010 2:27 PM

Offline
Aug 2007
1244
Ah, what a nice ending. I really liked this show, most likely because of Kajika's non-stereotypical shoujo-lead, but also the guys who actually have brains instead of your regular reversed harem. No, Hanasakeru fits with the romance tag. I laughed in the last scene with Kajika, Eugene and Li-Ren. Speaking of Li-Ren, he looked ridiculously old when he was running towards Kajika.

Anyhow, a nice ending to an underrated series.
Dutch anime blogger with a love for Ikuhara's antics and proper storytelling.
Mar 21, 2010 8:01 PM

Offline
Apr 2009
1498
Awww it's over! :/
Lol at sparkly scene w/ Kajika and Li-Ren. I could have thrown up, but at least it didn't end like that. :)
Mar 22, 2010 9:51 PM

Offline
Nov 2008
6655
I think it has an obvious ending in the first place.
Mar 28, 2010 7:29 PM
Offline
Mar 2010
1
Am i the only one who noticed either a serious flaw, or an intent for it to keep moving on?

In one of the last few episodes you see Harry reminiscing about "Kitty" (Kajika's mother) and how about no half-assed man is able to protect her and whatnot. During those scenes (while he is talking to Maria) he also mentions Kajika having another secret, yet that was never revealed and it is literally bugging the crap out of me -.- Either it was left unfinished or it will keep going, either way it still bothered me :P

Checked out where it was, episode 37 at 21:38 "It's that dangerous to have the Burnsworths' name, on top of that, Kajika has a secret beyond that" - Harry.

I guess it can mean her lineage aswell though i would think that Maria would be aware of it at that time, if that is what he meant then i think that is quite poorly made :/ This is a good series nonetheless but i noticed that it had a few weird turns.
ShinjedMar 28, 2010 7:34 PM
Jun 15, 2010 7:50 AM

Offline
Oct 2009
407
kya.............. i love the ending....

hope will ne another anime like this... >.<


Aug 30, 2010 1:29 PM

Offline
Jul 2010
19
Aaaaah Lee-Leng is my favourite character and it was clearly that she takes him :).
Nov 17, 2010 12:31 AM

Offline
Sep 2010
117
Does anybody else think that Lee Leng had the most ridiculously awesome face when Noei first barged into the room? I loooove it.


The ending was good, but nothing fabulous. In all honesty, I didn't expect a fabulous ending, so I wasn't really disappointed I suppose. And as much as I love Eugene, him being on the helicopter annoyed me also. Let the couple finally have some alone time.

I actually liked Yui a lot, but I can't get over how useless Toranosuke was the entire series. I held onto the hope that he would redeem himself in the end, and he never did.
Jan 25, 2011 10:40 AM

Offline
Nov 2007
476
Well that was a blow to Li-Ren. He was taken away by a princes in a white heli XD
Ultimately, there is a freedom to take the consequences (Terry Pratchett)

Apr 25, 2011 7:43 AM

Offline
Feb 2011
894
just one thing hanasakeru owns few of the most good looking bishies ever xD

7/10
May 4, 2011 1:52 PM

Offline
Jul 2010
59
Okay, so this anime wasn't nearly as good as I was hoping it would be, but it wasn't all that bad either. I was expecting way less drama, actually. Although, the drama gave it a good twist. The part where Kajika and Li Ren were running to each other was just plain stupid, though. Couldn't even bear to watch it. It was nice to see all the main characters at the end of the series, too. For the whole thing, I'd say a 7/10.
May 4, 2011 1:54 PM

Offline
Jul 2010
59
yamakasi said:
Woo, Li-Ren got his balls back. X3 Shame he had such a retarded face when he and Kajika were slow-mo running towards each other. (Caps, anyone? It's really funny. Funny-bad.)

I was so tempted to give this show a 4, this last episode in particular was painfully bad. Right now I've left it as 5 because I enjoyed some parts of it (and Li-Ren~), but idk. I guess I'll think about it.


I know, right? I never thought this anime could GET any more cliche, but this last episode proved me wrong when Li Ren had a stupid look on his face as he ran to Kajika. -_-
Jul 1, 2011 1:00 PM

Offline
May 2009
50
It supposed to be a romance anime, yet the only scene that was actually moving was Quinza's death ;) I had expected something more from the last episode, but I got a cliche reunion with bubbly-flowery-pink background.

Overall, an average series, with occasional irritating flaws (the most common being the idiocy of characters). I killed some time with it, but won't bother to rewatch.
Jul 9, 2011 2:09 AM

Offline
Aug 2009
2554
awwww! Took me forever to finish this show.. But WONDERFUL SHOW!!!
THEY ARE THE MOST PERFECT COUPLE EVER!
I kinda wished I had someone to love... *forever alone*
Oct 21, 2011 5:27 PM

Offline
Nov 2007
1766
the story has a lot of flaws.. that's what i didn't like. but overall, the anime was good. the characters are loveable esp. Eugene, RUMATY AND HARRY BURNSWORTH!
geez! harry is one hell of a DAD! ahahaha. Noei is great too! bwahahha.
~ the ending was kind of rushed off, but still i liked it.. though it may not be perfect, it was still enjoyable.. :D
Dec 10, 2011 3:43 AM
Offline
Apr 2011
111
Although it's a romance series, I preferred the political side of it more (with Rumati being king in the end and his awesome speech). Oh, and the death of Quinza was definitely saddening/touching. The ending of Li Ren and Kajika was kinda obvious but I didn't really how they presented it and ended the series.
I really enjoyed the series overall though. Been awhile since I've watched a good one with romance in it. (: (:
Aug 20, 2012 3:40 AM

Offline
Jun 2011
14139
At the end of the episode, where Li ren was hugging Kajika and asked her what's up, then it ended, I felt something was missing somewhere, maybe its just me, but I want to see more of Li Ren and Kajika love life, it's just not enough.
Honobono Log - best slice of life short
--------------------------------------------
most kawaii loli overlord
----------------------------
Donquixote Doflamingo AMV - Control
Jul 14, 2013 12:09 PM
Offline
Jun 2011
4
Well, the ending was okay for me... I guess I didn't have much expectations in actual ending. But this whole slow-motion reunion was not really my thing (while watching it I was trying to do the same 'painful' expression as Li-Ren, but I just ended up laughing even more).
But really overall I'm a bit annoyed with some things in the anime plot. For example, the line of succession of the Raginei throne. It doesn't make sense to me how illegitimate son would actually be able to success the throne. I always thought that illegitimate children have no right to the throne or inheritance, so basically, even though Raginei is different from other parts of the world I still think that this should apply to this country (especially if it wasn't mentioned directly). So I don't think that Harry has any rights, which also includes Kajika. Also, leaving that part- Kajika still shouldn't be the first one in the line to the throne. It says that Harry lost his rights after 5 years, so his children shouldn't be the first in line. Rather than that Romaty and his brother still had the initial rights (their father was the king). And after themKajika should be the one to success... that's how I see it.
The second annoying thing is the Kajika's connection to Japan. I really-really don't get it! Why does she need to be Japanese? I guess the Japanese audience really needed too be able to relate to something... yet if you do an international story, then just stick to it. I mean Kajika is really western-like.
The other thing is her 'leaving' her family's name behind and living on her own. It was really pointless to me, because still other characters rescued Li-Ren instead of her and helped her till the end- she was just there to have shoujo-like reunion with him. In reality she's really powerless character...
Sep 1, 2013 10:40 PM
Offline
Aug 2011
7280
Noei best character ever because he get shit done.
I was loving when the helicopters flew up to Li-Ren's room and then destroyed the cars outside.
That part was as over-the-top and ridiculous as the early episodes and I got a good chuckle out of that.

But then it all went stupid when Li-ren was finally with Kajika and she says "Let's go visit my grandfather."
She ruined the entire mood wtf is wrong with her?

There was some good moments and some really bad ones and I wasn't feeling this Zao drama.
5.5/10 personal score.
I'll just add this to my list of "recent shoujo that i've seen lately and have been disappointed with". :s
Oh and not enough of the couple living in Givoli or something, it was mostly anti-climatic as far as the romance goes.
May 20, 2014 11:53 PM

Offline
Nov 2007
9157
Harriers (Harrier Wiki) showing up out of nowhere. And destroying cars parked in front of the mansion, like they would chase the heli by those cars. Oh man, so bad. I don't even want to mention how anti-climatic the rest of the episode was :|

But seriously, what frictional country this Machaty, Rumaty are from? I swear I saw so many different languages written on walls/ structures/ shops/ temples that I really don't know which geographic location they meant. I was thinking it could be some country in the middle-east (because of oil), but then it seems it is in the region of south-east asia (brought about in light when there was political unrest). No point pondering, because the country is over the top, that has harriers that enter Hong Kong at will. In the process, Hong Kong's sovereignty is questioned and Rosenthals have been invoiced. =_=

Zao has been yours truly, probably the worst final villain. Seriously, they could do without this and I would have regarded the anime much higher. :/

Best female character: Yui.
Best male character: The bodyguard that died when Rumaty got kidnapped.

Kajika has a couple of loose screws, but I guess she is okay. All four male leads were below average. Kajika's dad (pronounce "datto") sure picked nice bunch of guys for he knew what her daughter was like.

ps. I watched episode 14 onwards from horriblesubs and it has been a reminder of how horrible CR subs were back then.

6/10 (was rating it 7/10 when the whole royalty issues were going on, but the ending was so disappointing I cannot but have to give this anime a generous 6/10)
shanimebibMay 20, 2014 11:57 PM
Stay Home and Wash Your Hands.
Protect Yourself. Protect Your Loved Ones.
Protect Your Community and Help Defeat
Coronavirus.
Jul 9, 2014 2:02 PM

Offline
Jan 2014
20
I'm kinda sad that this is over now, but I loved it so much. This was a good ending, and I love the messages that this anime had. I also loved the animation. Everyone and everything was flippin' gorgeous. This will go down as one of my favorites, probably.
Nov 21, 2014 11:14 AM
Anti-social One

Offline
Mar 2013
570
It's over. -gasps through happy tears- I'm happy Kajika chose Lee Leng/Li-Ren.
It was a happy ending and they're all alive !
It's almost back to how it was, Lee Leng/Li Ren reunited with Kajika on the islands, a Mustafa (MUFASA!!!!!!!!!!!) around to be Kajika's best friend. And Rumati the destined King or Ragnei. Carl Rosenthal.................the leader of the Rosenthals I suppose.
It was obvious Harry wanted Lee Leng/Li Ren to be Kajika's husband, (Since essentially he did know everything and put down everything for her) ((Lovers=best friends I suppose))
But all the other options I feel were for the benefit of the Burnsworth in strengthening connections (among other things like...the meaning of life) and that the good guy doesn't always come last??

zibibba said:
:P[/quote
kotoko87 said:
Well, after watching the whole series, one thing bothers me. I just don't get what was the point of introducing Yui's character :P




lol!!actually i was wondering about that also... how about the coming back of maria??? it also felt so out of place...
i liked that it was a happy ending BUT what the hell??? " daddy..i'm cutting all ties with the burnsworth".."ok pumpkinhead..but here..have an island as present" wtf???
or the whole scene with shooting the cars from planes so close to buildings??????? is it just me or it was SLIGHTLY patetique?? i mean..i'm sure there would've been other methods for resolving elegantly the whole issue...

It was a bit extravagant, and exaggerated but goes to show how overpowered the Burnsworths are. plus I kind of assume that the shooting of the cars was so they couldn't chase after Lee Leng/Li-ren.
Everyone helped alittle to get Kajika to find her one true love, I suppose. FRIENDS...zoned.
Jan 3, 2015 3:43 PM

Offline
Nov 2012
548
This was great
It's funny how everything went back to the old days;
Li Ren, Mustafa, and Kajika on an island.
Tch!
Feb 20, 2016 10:24 AM

Offline
Apr 2014
359
I said it before
LI REN for president!!!
I fall in love with this character
i wanted another kiss :P
Mar 19, 2016 8:01 AM

Offline
Dec 2014
12524
Well the story overall the series was pretty well define if you ask me
Apr 7, 2017 1:42 AM
Offline
Nov 2015
1056
When Noei came flinging the doors and that look on Li-ren face, this ep started to become a masterpiece.
Sure knows how to end things. Each arc's ending is gold. Though coming to this end has some boring minutes.
To all naysayers ab Kajika, Fuk yourself. "Let's go in during daytime. Fair and square". Slamming the plane's door and stating the choices to her man.
What the hell those foreign military planes doing in Singapore?
Ling-Ling's last moment is kinda cool!
May 26, 2017 8:05 AM

Offline
Jan 2015
259
So they just go chill out on the island for rest of their lives?!?!
Aug 11, 2017 1:03 PM
Offline
Aug 2014
1693
That was a pretty bad ending. Suddenly Li-Ren has knives and guns, assistant guy thinks he's smart for hiring 2 security personnel and then we get a raid by a foreign country's military on foreign soil them shooting up cars in broad daylight and all we get is: send the bill to Carl?

What was even the point of Carl and Eugene other than for Kajika to "save" them and "preach" to them about the virtues of life and love.

As usual Shoujo is hit or miss for me. This was definitely a miss.
Pages (2) [1] 2 »

More topics from this board

Poll: » Hanasakeru Seishounen Episode 12 Discussion

ShanaFlame - Jun 22, 2009

28 by abystoma2 »»
Mar 6, 4:34 AM

Poll: » Hanasakeru Seishounen Episode 5 Discussion

bonbonzy - May 4, 2009

31 by CalmTeaTime »»
Oct 30, 2023 9:57 PM

Poll: » Hanasakeru Seishounen Episode 4 Discussion

maji_saikou - Apr 26, 2009

49 by CalmTeaTime »»
Oct 30, 2023 9:54 PM

Poll: » Hanasakeru Seishounen Episode 3 Discussion

bonbonzy - Apr 20, 2009

43 by CalmTeaTime »»
Jul 3, 2023 9:44 AM

Poll: » Hanasakeru Seishounen Episode 2 Discussion ( 1 2 )

bonbonzy - Apr 12, 2009

60 by CalmTeaTime »»
Jul 3, 2023 9:34 AM
It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login