Hana Yori Dango (花より男子, lit. Boys Over Flowers) is a Japanese shōjo manga series written and illustrated by Yoko Kamio. It was serialized in Shueisha's Margaret magazine from 1992 to 2003. The story revolves around a young girl named Makino Tsukushi, who enrolls at a prestigious private high school called Eitoku Academy. Eitoku Academy is ruled by the F4, a group of four rich, handsome, and popular boys: Domyōji Tsukasa, Hanazawa Rui, Nishikado Sōjirō, and Mimasaka Akira. Makino immediately clashes with Domyōji, the leader of the F4, and finds herself becoming their target of bullying. However, as she continues to stand up to them, Makino gains the respect of the other students and the F4 members themselves begin to develop feelings for her.
Detailed Synopsis:
Makino Tsukushi is an ordinary high school girl from a working-class family who wins a scholarship to Eitoku Academy, an elite school for wealthy students. Eitoku Academy is dominated by the F4, a group of four male students who are feared and admired by the other students. The F4 consists of:
* Domyōji Tsukasa: The handsome and arrogant leader of the F4, who is known for his temper and violent outbursts.
* Hanazawa Rui: The intelligent and charming second-in-command of the F4, who is popular with the girls.
* Nishikado Sōjirō: The athletic and carefree member of the F4, who is known for his pranks.
* Mimasaka Akira: The quiet and mysterious member of the F4, who is known for his musical talent.
Makino quickly finds herself at odds with the F4, particularly Domyōji, who is immediately attracted to her. Domyōji begins to bully Makino, but she refuses to back down and stands up to him. As Makino continues to stand up to the F4, she gains the respect of the other students and even the F4 members themselves begin to develop feelings for her.
Hana Yori Dango is a classic shoujo manga series that tackles themes of love, friendship, and class differences. The series has been adapted into several live-action television dramas, anime series, and films in Japan and other countries.