Hana-Kimi

In 2025, Carlsen Comics [DE] launched a compact three-issue German edition of Hana-Kimi, the beloved manga series about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to attend an all-male high school. This short run collects the opening chapters of the original story, which has been a defining work of gender-bending romance and comedy in shojo manga. Associated most with creator Hisaya Nakajo, the series is celebrated for its heartfelt exploration of identity and friendship. It matters as a fresh entry point for German readers to discover a classic that has influenced the genre for decades.