Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- music video
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Total watch time
- 5 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 20, 2013
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Sunao Katabuchi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Flowers Will Bloom
Synopsis
"Hana wa Saku" is a song written by Shunji Iwai and Yoko Kanno to support NHK's reconstruction efforts in the areas hardest hit by the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake. An animated music video was created in commemoration of the two-year anniversary of the disaster and broadcast on NHK G.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeShould you watch Flowers Will Bloom?
Reception is lukewarm: 59/100 on AniList, with 20% of 418 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.4% of viewers drop it.
At about 5 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Sunao Katabuchi
- Character design
- Shizue Kaneko
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Flowers Will Bloom FAQ
How many episodes does Flowers Will Bloom have?
Flowers Will Bloom has 1 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 5 minutes in total.
Is Flowers Will Bloom finished?
Yes. Flowers Will Bloom has finished airing — the final episode aired March 20, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Flowers Will Bloom?
No sequel is listed for Flowers Will Bloom as of October 2026.
Is Flowers Will Bloom based on a manga?
No. Flowers Will Bloom is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch Flowers Will Bloom?
Flowers Will Bloom is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.