BOYS OVER FLOWERS

8.0

2005•1h

Production

Set at a famous high school for the super-wealthy, this is a puppy love story centered on Tsukushi Makino, a poor girl, and the F4 gang of rich kids headed by the rough and fearless Prince Charming, Tsukasa Domyoji.

Seasons

9 Episodes • Premiered 2005

Tsukushi Makino is a student at the super-prestigious Eitoku Academy, a seat of learning for some of the children of Japan’s wealthiest individuals. Somewhat intimidated by the school and its rich-kid students, she wants nothing except to stay below the radar and unnoticed during her time at the school. She has one girlfriend at the school, but does not speak to anyone else. All that changes on the day her friend spills juice all over the pristine white shirt of Tsukasa Dōmyōji, the most aggressive and spoilt member of the so-called "Flower Four" or "F4".

1. Declaration Of War! The Thing Which Is Absolutely More Important Than Money

Tsukushi Makino, a poor student, attends the elite Eitoku Academy. The F4 have free reign of the school and bully the other students. Tsukushi becomes enemies with the leader, Tsukasa Domyoji after standing up for her friend.

2. The Worst First Kiss!

After abducting Tsukushi Makino, Tsukasa Domyoji asks her to become his girlfriend. Rui Hanazawa's first love Shizuka Todo returns from France. Yuriko Asai later invites Tsukushi to Shizuka's homecoming party.

3. Tears! Good-bye To The Person I Like

Rui Hanazawa's first love Shizuka Todo makes plans to go back to France. At the airport, Tsukushi Makino encourages Rui to go after her. Meanwhile, Tsukasa Domyoji's sister Tsubaki returns from Los Angeles.

4. First Time Coming Home In The Morning

Tsukasa Domyoji and Tsukushi Makino are trapped in an elevator for a night. Someone snaps a photo of the two the next morning and the school now believes they are dating. Tsukasa does not clear up the misunderstanding.

5. Confession Of Life-threatening Love

When photos of Tsukushi Makino with a guy surface, Tsukasa Domyoji believes the photos are real and loses confidence in her. Tsukushi is determined to prove her innocence, so Sojiro Nishikado helps her investigate.

6. A Love Triangle Of A Roller-coaster Ride Hair-trigger Crisis

Rui Hanazawa returns from France, giving Tsukushi Makino mixed feelings. Tsukasa Domyoji's sister visits to stop their mother from interfering. Later, Tsukasa and Tsukushi go on a double date with Yuki Matsuoka and her boyfriend.

7. Battle F4 Dissolution!

Tsukasa Domyoji feels betrayed by Rui Hanazawa, when he sees him hugging Tsukushi Makino. Tsukushi decides to go on a date with Rui. Later, Sojiro Nishikado helps Yuki Matsuoka get revenge on her cheating boyfriend.

8. Now The Female High School Student's "Top of Japan" Decision War

Kaede Domyoji targets Tsukushi Makino's family and friends. Tsukushi decides to enter the Teen of Japan contest at Tsubaki Domyoji's urging. If she wins, she will get enough money to help her loved ones.

9. The Greatest Last Present

Tsukushi Makino enters Teen of Japan. Despite stiff competition from Ayano Kurimaki, she makes it to the final round. Meanwhile, Tsukasa Domyoji places a wager with his mother. He promises to go to New York if Tsukushi loses.