Hanasaku Iroha – Final Review

It’s a known fact that PA Works is well-known for their original productions.  In particular, True Tears, Canaan and especially Angel Beats had garnered a lot of attention.  Although their production values are great, the stories get a bit too ambitious mostly because of the length. This eventually caused them to get a bit off track from the original premise as seen with Hanasaku Iroha. (Image Source)
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 26 (END) – Confessions and Goodbyes

She's determined to come back, someday...

The night of the Bonbari festival has arrived. With Ko finally making it there, how will Ohana react?
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 25 – Turmoil and Losing the Kissuisou They Love…

Ohana becomes anxious of where the inn is heading that she can't sleep.

As the employee’s refuse to surrender, they start to work long hours to win the battle. Meanwhile, Ohana becomes increasingly worried about the changes happening around her. She fears that it won’t be the same Kissuisou inn she knew and love once the festival is over.
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 24 – The Fight to Keep Kissuisou Alive

Once again, Takako intervenes...

At last, Ohana has confronted her feelings with Ko after he spent some time with Satsuki. At the same time, the employees of Kissuisou are not giving into Sui’s idea of shutting down the inn and taking things into their own hands.
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 23 – Ko’s Sudden Optimism

Satsuki is here to help!

Takako decides to track down the con artist in Tokyo that ran away and took the money with her last effort to save the inn. Ohana also tags along to confront her mother about her future and of course, meeting her crush, Ko.
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 22 – Catfights over “Crushes” and the Uncertain Future

At last, Ohana finally finds her true feelings for Ko.

With Takako’s and Enishi’s wedding approaching, Minko has yet to resolve her differences with Ohana until now.
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 21 – Love = Double the Trouble

This was so predictable!

After focusing heavily on the side characters, plot finally returns when Enishi and Takako decides to marry each other. Unfortunately, the planning of their wedding sparks some love triangle drama between Minko, Ohana and Tooru.  Poo has certainly hit the fan for sure!
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 20 – The Great Omurice Compromise

Minako actually makes it after a few changes!

After the intense dispute between Minko and Yuki for not having Omurice on the menu, there is finally a solution within Nako’s obsession of having one for lunch.
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 19 – Aloof Minko and her war against Omurice

Ko's rather feminine appearance was a complete surprise.

With the school festival coming in a matter of days, Ohana is very excited about her class’s plan to do a Princess Cafè. For Minko, she takes it a bit too seriously…
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Hanasaku Iroha – Episode 18 – Nako’s Other Personality…

Believe it or not, Nako simply looked adorable in this episode.

After Enishi’s disastrous movie production, Nako finally gets her time in the spotlight….
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