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Hana Yori Dango

2005–2007·TBS·54 min·8/10
DramaComedyRomance

Makino Tsukushi is the only poor student at a school for the ridiculously rich and privileged that is ruled by F4 - a group of boys who come from extremely powerful families. Makino hopes to pass her days quietly - without drawing any attention to herself- but one day, she stands up to the head of F4 in defense of her friend. The next day, Makino is targetted for harassment. This story follows Makino as she confronts F4 and finds both her and her enemy's feelings changed forever...Based on the manga called Hana Yori Dango or Boys Over Flowers, this show is the Japanese drama adaptation.

Status
Ended
Language
Japanese
Premiered
October 21, 2005
Ended
March 16, 2007

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