Hana Yori Dango Season 1 Episode 1

Hana Yori Dango Season 1 Episode 1 Declaration Of War! The Thing Which Is Absolutely More Important Than Money

  • October 21, 2005
  • 8.0  (36)

Hana Yori Dango is an anime series that takes place in Tokyo, Japan, and centers around a high school student named Makino Tsukushi. This series is based on the manga of the same name and follows the story of a poor girl attending a school full of rich and privileged students.

In season 1 episode 1, "Declaration Of War! The Thing Which Is Absolutely More Important Than Money," Makino finds herself in a bit of a predicament when she stands up to the F4, a group of four wealthy and handsome boys who attend her school and who are feared by all the other students.

The F4, made up of Domyoji Tsukasa, Hanazawa Rui, Nishikado Sojiro, and Mimasaka Akira, control the school and basically do whatever they want. They have a red card system where a student who receives a red card is basically at the mercy of the F4 and will be bullied and tormented until they leave the school.

One day, Makino witnesses a student getting a red card and tries to help her. This sets off a chain of events that results in Makino becoming a target of the F4. They send her a red card but she refuses to leave the school. This leads to a confrontation between Makino and Domyoji that ends in him throwing a drink in her face.

Makino is upset but also determined not to give in to the F4. She decides to declare war on them and starts making plans to take them down. Makino also tries to make friends with the other students who have been bullied by the F4. She believes that if they all work together, they can take down the F4 and make their school a better place.

Throughout the episode, we see the different personalities of the F4. Domyoji is the leader and is portrayed as a cold and heartless person who enjoys bullying others. Hanazawa is more quiet and reserved, and seems to be the only one who has some empathy for Makino and her situation. Nishikado and Mimasaka are more laid back and enjoy partying and chasing after girls.

As the episode comes to an end, Makino overhears a conversation between Domyoji and his mother that sheds some light on why he acts the way he does. It turns out that his family is putting a lot of pressure on him to take over the family business and be successful in life. This causes him to be insecure and believe that money is the only thing that matters in life.

Overall, season 1 episode 1 of Hana Yori Dango sets up the story and characters in a way that draws the viewer in and makes them want to see what happens next. Makino is a strong and determined character who is willing to stand up to the F4 no matter the cost. The F4, on the other hand, are portrayed as complex characters with their own issues and struggles. This makes for an interesting dynamic and sets up a story that promises to be full of drama, romance, and intrigue.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 21, 2005
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (36)