Lovely news from MintLip – “Hanaemu Kare to & bloom” will be released on August 8, 2024, with English language as an option!
The English version is officially titled “Him, the Smile & Bloom.”
Hanaemu Kare to & bloom (often shortened by fans as “Hanakare”) was originally a popular situation (drama) CD where your boyfriend works at a flower shop. The otome game adaptation will have four heroines for each of the four male leads.
Here’s some key information about the game.
✿ Release date: 8 August 2024
✿ Platform: Nintendo Switch™
✿ Language: Japanese and English (in-game selection)
✿ Audio: Japanese
✿ Director: Arai Natsumi
✿ Character design: Y at (9 R.I.P., Cupid Parasite, Jakou no Lyla)
✿ Scenario writer: Asai Yuzuko (DYNAMIC CHORD, Starry Sky) and Amemiya Uta (Charade Maniacs, TsuiTsui)
Pre-order Hanaemu Kare to & bloom:
*Check their official website for shop-specific bonus details (int’l buyers will need to use proxy).
✿ INTRODUCTION
With the tenderness that makes flowers smile, I present to you cherished feelings.
You, in a romantic relationship with him, work together at the flower shop.
Like flowers blooming with joy, Experience the bittersweet affection he pours into your days, Bringing heartwarming romance through this simulation game of love.
Embark on a love story woven by flowers.
You can visit the official website here (English version not yet available).
I’ve pulled everything we know so far about this game taken from my older posts (plus new information about the basic plot for each character), read on if you’re interested!
Main characters
Tori Wataru
CV. Kimura Ryohei
A carefree and lively mood-maker, everyone’s “younger brother”
Blue Star x younger kouhai.
The youngest university student among the staff. He is a carefree and sociable mood-maker. He doesn’t miss even the slightest changes with his insight and consideration, making him popular among older female customers. However, in front of his significant other, he can also have a slightly air-headed and klutzy side.
Profile: 21 years old / DOB Jun 14 / 182 cm / blood type O
Sugawa Ginnosuke
CV. Suzuki Ryota
A shallow womaniser, the devious prince
Mimosa x partner at work.
A highly popular and skilled individual who is the face of the store. Thanks to his good looks, he has never lacked for romantic partners, but he has never fallen in love himself, as he doesn’t have dreams of romance. He has a complex about his name not matching his look. His facial mole is his charm point.
Profile: 26 years old / DOB Apr 9 / 179 cm / blood type AB
Ichige Hokuto
CV. Furukawa Makoto
Insensitive but straightforward and kind, an older brother figure
Anemone x childhood friend.
The manager of the flower shop “Fill Flower.” He has an honest and caring personality, a strong sense of responsibility, and a straightforward nature. He has a habit of overthinking things on his own, and sometimes, his inner thoughts slip out. While he is sensitive to changes in his surroundings, he is oblivious to affection directed towards him.
Profile: 27 years old / DOB Mar 12 / 185 cm / blood type O
Minami Tenya
CV. Tamaru Atsushi
Cool and silent, but his words are straightforward
Nandina x classmate.
Though he is not very talkative, many female customers are drawn to his occasional smiles, and he has been confessed to several times. He spends more time with plants than with people. He doesn’t express himself much through words or actions, making it hard to read him, but once he falls for someone, he is devoted, and his love is deep.
Profile: 24 years old / DOB Dec 5 / 175 cm / blood type B
Heroines
The game will have four heroines, one for each of the love interests. Here are some translated information!
Aoki Serina
✤ Pair: Tori Wataru (CV. Kimura Ryohei)
✤ Flower: Tweedia
Working at the flower shop ‘Fill Flower,’ she is 26 years old. She’s a caring and reliable individual. She has a strong affection for flowers and actively engages in her duties. As Ginnosuke’s peer, she takes on the role of guiding Wataru, who joined as a part-timer. She’s a bit shy when it comes to romance.
✿ STORY
The protagonist works at the Fill Flower flower shop. During the Star Festival organised by the shopping district, she meets Tori Wataru, a friendly and cheerful college student.
Encouraging Wataru, who was feeling down due to certain circumstances, leads to him starting a part-time job at Fill Flower―
A tale of love found amidst the happiness of Wataru and you, brought by the flowers of the Blue Star.
Akashi Ami
✤ Pair: Sugawa Ginnosuke (CV. Suzuki Ryota)
✤ Flower: Mimosa
Working at an interior design firm, she is 23 years old. She’s spirited and, despite being clumsy, approaches everything with unwavering dedication. A hard worker inspired by the work ethic of the “flower shop guy” she met during her rookie days, she holds him in high esteem. She tends to be a bit of a workaholic.
✿ STORY
The protagonist works at an interior design firm. One day, she is tasked with the interior renewal of the Fill Flower flower shop.
There, she meets Sugawa Ginnosuke, the ‘big brother of the flower shop’ she admired and appreciated years ago. However, his attitude is unexpectedly mean―
A quietly blossoming love story between Ginnosuke, you, and the Mimosa flowers.
Haruyoshi Fūka
✤ Pair: Ichige Hokuto (CV. Furukawa Makoto)
✤ Flower: Anemone
Working at a major trading company, she is 23 years old. The most frequent customer at Fill Flower, she is cheerful, lively, and adept at being affectionate. While she is an ace among her workplace peers, she has harboured an unrequited love for Hokuto, her older childhood friend living next door, for many years, causing her distress in their relationship.
✿ STORY
The protagonist works at a major trading company and has a beloved childhood friend.
Ichige Hokuto, who serves as the shop manager at the Fill Flower flower shop, has always cherished her like his own sister. But their feelings have always been at odds.
One day, due to an overseas business trip order, their relationship begins to change―
A story of love and romance between Hokuto, you, born from the Anemone flowers.
Yukihira Miku
✤ Pair: Minami Tenya (CV. Tamaru Atsushi)
✤ Flower: Nandina
✿ STORY
The protagonist works as a staff member at the botanical garden and has just returned from a long-term job overseas.
Stopping by the Fill Flower flower shop by chance, she reunites with Minami Tenya, a classmate from high school, who suddenly confesses the feelings he has harbored for her―
Embrace the gentle warmth between Tenya, you, ignited by the Nandina flowers.
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What an exciting news!! This is such a good sign for us otome gamers – fingers crossed multilingual releases become a norm in the future! So far, they have yet to reveal the game system, which I am rather curious about. I will be sure to keep you updated.
Will you be trying this game?
Makoto Furukawa is here so I’m buying 😛
Not my usual type of story (I prefer heavy angst and drama, historical settings,…) but I want to give it a try plus the art is great (of course).
Ahhh hopefully you’ll like it even though it strays from ur preferences!! Honestly the cast is super dreamy I’m so hyped and they are all beautiful af 😫 I hope the story delivers~!