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Hana to Ryuu ![]()
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Description
As a child, Kasama Ryuuji watched his parents killed before his eyes by the rival, Yazuka gang. As a teenager, he finds the woman who raised him after the death of his parents, raped and murdered by the same gang. With the lost of his loved ones, Ryuuji wants nothing more to do with the Yazuka. When everything seem lost, the kind and caring, Araki, who claims to be the brother of his adoptive mother appears. Ryuuji develops a special bond with Araki but how will Ryuuji react when he learns that Araki, in fact, is the only surviving member of the Kasama gang, who has devoted his life to prot...
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Type
Manga
Related Series
Kizuna (Sequel)
Associated Names
Flower and Dragon ~ a Spin-off of Kizuna ~
Hana to Ryu ～KIZUNA Spin off～
The Flower and the Dragon
华与龙
華と龍
華と龍総集編
華と龍～KIZUNAスピンオフ～
Hana to Ryu ～KIZUNA Spin off～
The Flower and the Dragon
华与龙
華と龍
華と龍総集編
華と龍～KIZUNAスピンオフ～
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Latest Release(s)
c.23 (end) by The End over 8 years ago
c.22 by The End over 8 years ago
c.21 by The End over 8 years ago
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c.22 by The End over 8 years ago
c.21 by The End over 8 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
5 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
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Forum
2 topics, 4 posts
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User Rating
Average: 7.9 / 10.0 (199 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.69 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.69 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 15th 2024, 1:31pm
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Genre
Action Adult Drama Mature Mystery Psychological Romance Tragedy Yaoi
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Categories
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Banana Fish
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Yomotsu Hegui - Shisha no Kuni no Kajitsu
Banana Fish
Recommendations
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Author(s)
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Year
1993
Original Publisher
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Serialized In (magazine)
N/A
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #744 
(+30)
Monthly Pos #1634(+134)
3 Month Pos #3606 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4901(+77)
Year Pos #6763(+383)
(+30)Monthly Pos #1634
(+134)3 Month Pos #3606 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4901
(+77)Year Pos #6763
(+383)List Stats
On 545 reading lists
On 396 wish lists
On 334 completed lists
On 30 unfinished lists
On 290 custom lists
On 396 wish lists
On 334 completed lists
On 30 unfinished lists
On 290 custom lists
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It was a good read because it tried to actually give us a storyline. The main character has an interesting personality (but sometimes he becomes annoying)... I can see the author was trying to show an angsty kind of ambience, and somehow was able to because of the dark personality of the main chara, but plot wise it left me empty. There's a potential but it felt like the author wasn't able to completely grasp it.
My major problem with this is the ending. Totally unexpected but really?... I didn't even feel sad at the ending because on how taken aback I was lol.
A manga with a potential but sadly did not reach it.
... Last updated on December 22nd, 2016, 6:56am
My major problem with this is the ending. Totally unexpected but really?... I didn't even feel sad at the ending because on how taken aback I was lol.
A manga with a potential but sadly did not reach it.
... Last updated on December 22nd, 2016, 6:56am
This is definitely one of my favorites out there. The story is quite interesting and keeps you hooked throughout the series. There were some volumes I didn't like as much as some, but I still kept reading. This series really brought out the whole scale of human emotions: I laughed, smiled, was angry, furious, anxious, heart-broken... you name it. I love happy endings, but sometimes it gives a greater impact to not get it. As much as I cried and felt that poor Ryuu had to go through too much, that's what made this story so good. It was tragic, but that's how Kodaka-sensei wanted to picture the world of yakuza.
Totally recommend! Just beware of the tragedy ahead... you may find crying yourself to sleep later.
Totally recommend! Just beware of the tragedy ahead... you may find crying yourself to sleep later.
Mostly for the way the art style changed wonky throughout the years (anatomy went to hecka later on in the later volumes i.e. heads bigger than the bodies). I'm just frustrated because I loved the style it was drawn earlier; however, maybe past chapter 17 it'll start getting better again, is what I'm hoping.
It had a good promise. I loved that the two characters were pretty much men; that kind of ballsy attitude that doesn't take shit. HOWEVER, later on, Ryuuji really doesn't...act like this. His entire toughness deteriorates the more he falls into a "relationship" with Araki (and it don't even make much sense--it's all just implied, well
I'm a bit disappointed. I was hoping for this really great yakuza dark themed one, and then it became a big gay fest (which I guess was what I was looking for, but it lost so much of that first chapter objective development).
Not to say there aren't cute moments in here (and I know I'm loving the yakuza elements), but I'm very iffy about the entire thing.
... Last updated on August 2nd, 2014, 9:55am
It had a good promise. I loved that the two characters were pretty much men; that kind of ballsy attitude that doesn't take shit. HOWEVER, later on, Ryuuji really doesn't...act like this. His entire toughness deteriorates the more he falls into a "relationship" with Araki (and it don't even make much sense--it's all just implied, well
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in the past as Hitoshi and looking after a child Ryuuji, and that kind of love just continued onto the future. All that toughness goes to Araki in an astounding need to make him Big Badass (TM), which isn't bad, but Ryuuji needing to be saved all the time is getting on my nerves when he was self-sufficient enough to kill the dudes in prison.
I'm a bit disappointed. I was hoping for this really great yakuza dark themed one, and then it became a big gay fest (which I guess was what I was looking for, but it lost so much of that first chapter objective development).
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
Also I get the thing why his sister is always like IT'S YOUR FAULT, or like, STAY AWAY FROM US, but I just feel like the way the mangaka chooses to do it makes it feel like it's for the angstfest. Literally when he's not visiting his brother, he doesn't think much about it, Araki is the one who makes everyone better, etc.
Not to say there aren't cute moments in here (and I know I'm loving the yakuza elements), but I'm very iffy about the entire thing.
... Last updated on August 2nd, 2014, 9:55am
This kind of art normally isn't my thing, especially for a yaoi manga... but I tried the first couple of pages and got hooked.
I think the best way to describe this manga is INTENSE. lol. They all seem to have a mildly psycho or vicious side (some more than others). There's also some interesting power dynamics between some characters that I did not see coming.
... Last updated on October 22nd, 2013, 11:57pm
I think the best way to describe this manga is INTENSE. lol. They all seem to have a mildly psycho or vicious side (some more than others). There's also some interesting power dynamics between some characters that I did not see coming.
... Last updated on October 22nd, 2013, 11:57pm
This story is amazing. I loved Kizuna too but the darker ambience here fits the Yakuza theme better and I prefer Ryuuji to Sagano Kai cos he's just manlier I guess. The main couple is so touching and they had me rooting for them from the word go. I prefer happy (or at least happy for now) endings but I still love these characters so much that I have to give the story the credit that it's due.
The plot is gripping and engaging and it has a bit of everything. Really pulled at my heart strings but it was funny and exciting too! I stumbled on that spoiler as well and now I'm pissed cos I can read it myself. *cries* Perhaps I should start learning Japanese?
... Last updated on April 17th, 2016, 1:51pm
The plot is gripping and engaging and it has a bit of everything. Really pulled at my heart strings but it was funny and exciting too! I stumbled on that spoiler as well and now I'm pissed cos I can read it myself. *cries* Perhaps I should start learning Japanese?
... Last updated on April 17th, 2016, 1:51pm
So i've only been able to read up to chapter 16 as that is all thats available through websites so far *sob* but i've been blown away. At first what shocked me most was the art. The quality and style of the art is amazing for the time this manga was first released. Aside from the art the story is absolutely addictive. I couldn't stop reading. The characters, the plot, the flash backs - all of it has left me wanting more. Im truly impressed :3 I'll review this once i can read the last couple of chapters - i think there are 2 left and since some clever person posted the ultimate spoiler i already sort of know what happens *growl*
Just a hint. The spoiler tag is there for a good damn reason so use it!
Just a hint. The spoiler tag is there for a good damn reason so use it!
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
I love the story and the author as usual does an excellent job. Hated the way hitoshi died, he was to powerful to be killed by some weak ass. Then to have Hibiki get the dragon in the end just infuriated me. But stiil a good read look into the continuation. which is kizuna.
Amazing amazing amazing! Not only is it addicting the love between the two main characters is sweet and all of the men there are very manly. This story is twisted and wonderful and it is a definate page turner! You won't be unsatisfied. 
It's amazing that this series isn't more popular. If people liked Kizuna then HtoR should be right up their alley! It has a more serious bent to it than Kizuna which had a very sweet puppy love aspect to it. However, I always thought that Masa should have had his own series. Now he has a brother! Can the world get more perfect. I also like that Ryuu is "manlier" than Kai (whom I like very much) IMO. Physically, Kai was drawn almost on a different scale than Masa, and while his character was well developed, I personally wanted to see a Masa pairing with a lover who was more his equal in both stature and psyche. Hopefully the Hitoshi/Ryuu pairing will be more satisfying in that sense. Ryuu's intelligence and emotional maturity manifested themselves well in vol3. (don't want to spoil the story for those who haven't read it) and I hope that he is not marginalized as the series progresses. I wish HtoR was licensed in English, or Chinese, or any romance language except Romanian!
There should be a campaign to get this series licensed or barring that scanlated more consistently. I mean no offense to the kind-hearted and hardworking scanlators currently working on this series and am utterly filled with gratitude to them for introducing me to such a wonderful work.
There should be a campaign to get this series licensed or barring that scanlated more consistently. I mean no offense to the kind-hearted and hardworking scanlators currently working on this series and am utterly filled with gratitude to them for introducing me to such a wonderful work.
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