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Tatsujin · « **on:** February 20, 2011, 02:05:04 PM »

Hana-Saku Iroha
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Short Name: hanairo, 花いろ
Type: TV Series Season 1 (26 Episodes) | TV Series Season 2 (?? Episodes)
Release S1: 03.04.2011 till 25.09.2011
Release S2: ??.??.2012
Genre: Angst, Coming of Age, Daily Life, Seinen
Video Preview Downloads: MegaUpload (Consists of five total video previews)
Otakixus Preview: Hana-Saku Iroha
Producers Background Involvement & Relations: Angel Beats | Canaan | True Tears | Fractale | Hourou Musuko | Gosick | Toradora! | Seirei no Moribito | Many Ghost in the Shell series!
Official Title: 花咲くいろは
Related Materials: Hana-Saku Iroha Manga
Original Work: P.A. Works
Animation Work: P.A. Works
Description: * An original project produced as the P.A. Works studio's tenth anniversary work.

The story revolves around 16 year-old Matsumae Ohana, a normal girl who hopes and dreams of the future like most girls her age. One day reality catches up to her when she is left in the care of her estranged grandmother, following her mother's elopement with her boyfriend. After travelling to the countryside Ohana is forced to adapt to the new environment and begins working at a her grandmother's Taisho period styled hot spring inn, Kissuisou. Initially at odds with her grandmother, co-workers and customers she decides to use her circumstances as an opportunity to change herself for the better and to make amends with her deteriorating relationship with the Kissuisou staff for a more prominent future.

As follows, Angel Beats was hands down one of the best series (best series IMO) for 2010. It was not only done by Visual Keys, but the animation was solely produced by P.A.Works. Hana-Saku Iroha follows along with some extremely beautiful graphics and heart touching characters. What amazes me is the people who are working on it also worked on some of my favorite titles (Director, Series Composition, Chief Animation Direction, Character Design). I'm so looking forward to this!

Edit -- I've enhanced the information on this series. Check my post on my blog for more information on the producers behind Hana-Saku Iroha. Just download the MegaUpload zip file and watch the 5 previews I've collected. Or hit the YouTube channels from above. This is my #1 on the list to watch along side with Maria Holic: Alive.

Soryon · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2011, 01:47:27 PM »

Watched the first episode last night, gotta say I was left really looking forward to the next episode.
One thing that irritates me is the guy confesses in in the first episode then she moves away right after. However, in one scene her phone rings and she jumps up hoping it to be him and then he also pops up in the ending credits, so I don't think that is the end of that situation. I for one will be hoping that develops in the coming episodes.

Hard to say if I will follow this each week yet, I think that will depend on what happens with the situation I mentioned above, if its just about the trials and tribulations of working at the onsen and getting along with its residents, then I will prolly drop it soon. For now, I put it on my list.

Meomix · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2011, 02:26:38 PM »

The graphics are eyeraepingly candirific, the Blu rays will transcend time.

Keraito · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:17:01 PM »

Really liked the first episode.
Though it was like sad+sad+sad+more sadness :[
I am expecting lots of this shows <3
And luv all the girls in it lol <3

Havoc10K · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:18:40 PM »

I was interested with this show, it was certainly different, I wonder how this will develop, I remember a certain show or game, can't remember but I remember a situation similar to this, it has a huge chance for a very nice watch

So far we came to understand this girl is gonna try to make everyone at least like her, but she needs to learn a few things some of those girls feel, this show has a lot of potential, adding to list to follow.

Tatsujin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2011, 06:14:16 PM »

It's by Progressive Animation Works. They have some very unique advanced technology for animation. They worked on Angel Beats. As much as I pay attention to the characters, I do pay attention to the BGs and CG's it's been worked on. P.A.Works is the best by far.

cstle · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2011, 08:58:44 PM »

This show is sooo classy. My favorite first episode of the season so far. The only one that will probably come close to topping it is C.

newy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2011, 09:59:01 PM »

It's an original story. No manga. No novel. No etc (at least according to AniDB). And it started well. You don't have that generally when it's original.

Tatsujin · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:27:48 PM »

Quote from: newy on April 04, 2011, 09:59:01 PM

It's an original story. No manga. No novel. No etc (at least according to AniDB). And it started well. You don't have that generally when it's original.

Correct. Hanasaku Iroha is an original story from P.A.Works and the animation is also done by them. I've updated the first post and added more information. The short English title for this is Hanairo.

cstle · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2011, 11:16:32 PM »

~~It's worth noting that this is P.A. Works' big 10th anniversary production, and they are taking this very seriously and putting their all into it.~~ e: missed that bit in the OP

It's also directed by Masahiro Ando - a man who's been involved with many amazing things.

Havoc10K · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:51:19 AM »

I don't need to know who does what when I see a good story developing in front of me, now knowing who does what makes sense why it is that way

This show will be one that will make me excited in my wait for another episode

cptjanvier · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2011, 06:52:27 AM »

Soooo ... which group would you recommend?

Tatsujin · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:00:16 AM »

Quote from: cptjanvier on April 05, 2011, 06:52:27 AM

Soooo ... which group would you recommend?

I'd also would like to know. I wish UTW would do this.

Quote from: Havoc10K on April 05, 2011, 05:51:19 AM

I don't need to know who does what when I see a good story developing in front of me, now knowing who does what makes sense why it is that way

This show will be one that will make me excited in my wait for another episode

It does to me. SHAFT, P.A.Works, J.C.Staff, 8bit and few others are very well known Animation Work producers. The second thing I look into is the story writers and the directors. It's a critical part to me so I know who actually worked on the series.

Hanasaku Iroha has a lot of senior staff members that worked on some very great series (and also favorites to me). I already know Hanairo will be one hell of a series and I've been following it since like 4 or 5 months ago.

Havoc10K · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:12:49 AM »

I got hs simply cuz they were fastest, subs didn't have many annoying errors, found only 2 typos, looks like CR started to sub properly (or funi, doesn't really matter)

Meomix · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:24:00 AM »

Quote from: Tatsujin on April 04, 2011, 06:14:16 PM

It's by Progressive Animation Works. They have some very unique advanced technology for animation. They worked on Angel Beats. As much as I pay attention to the characters, I do pay attention to the BGs and CG's it's been worked on. P.A.Works is the best by far.

P.A Works!?!?!????!?!?!? Oh boy, this is going to be epic.

x5ga · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:52:11 AM »

I am trying very VERY hard to restrain myself from watching this 'till the 1080p BDrips are released.

Meomix · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:53:29 AM »

Quote from: x5ga on April 05, 2011, 07:52:11 AM

I am trying very VERY hard to restrain myself from watching this 'till the 1080p BDrips are released.

Download all of your backlogged series and start watching them, i got like 27 series i need to finish.

Havoc10K · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:56:11 AM »

I feel you, the BDs are going to be great selling market for this show, currently re-watching the first episode for some reason, i found it very interesting

x5ga · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:18:36 AM »

Quote from: Meomix on April 05, 2011, 07:53:29 AM

Quote from: x5ga on April 05, 2011, 07:52:11 AM
I am trying very VERY hard to restrain myself from watching this 'till the 1080p BDrips are released.

Download all of your backlogged series and start watching them, i got like 27 series i need to finish.

Meah, maybe I'll finally finish Mushishi, Monster, Claymore, Berserk, 12 Kingdoms, Serial Experiments Lain, Heroic Age, Shiki and Hell Girl 3 while waiting for these BDrips.

Tatsujin · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:32:31 AM »

Quote from: x5ga on April 05, 2011, 08:18:36 AM

Quote from: Meomix on April 05, 2011, 07:53:29 AM
Quote from: x5ga on April 05, 2011, 07:52:11 AM
I am trying very VERY hard to restrain myself from watching this 'till the 1080p BDrips are released.

Download all of your backlogged series and start watching them, i got like 27 series i need to finish.

Meah, maybe I'll finally finish Mushishi, Monster, Claymore, Berserk, 12 Kingdoms, Serial Experiments Lain, Heroic Age, Shiki and Hell Girl 3 while waiting for these BDrips.

I haven't watched those yet. But they're sitting in my externals. The only exception is Serial Experiments Lain. I've seen like up to episode 8 or 9 and dropped it because it was hell of boring. I'm waiting on Shiki to finish in BDs, too.

But as to Hanairo, it should be clear how amazing the graphics are. I don't know. I may actually start watching this as it airs. I know the only series and for sure I'll be following as it airs is Fate/Zero.