09/08/1996 - 08/31/1997 Finished
Hana yori Dango (花より男子)
Also known as: Hana Yori Dango
Makino Tsukushi, a girl who comes from a poor family, just wants to get through her two last years at Eitoku Gakuen quietly. But once she makes herself known by standing up for her friend to the F4, the four most popular, powerful, and rich boys at the school, she gets the red card: F4's way of a "Declaration of War." But when she doesn't let herself be beaten by them and is starting to fall for one of the F4, Hanazawa Rui, she starts to see that there is more than meets the eye... (Source: ANN)
51
Total episodes
51
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 51 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Hana yori Dango has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Hana yori Dango doesn't have a single filler episode: all 51 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 51 episodes of Hana yori Dango aired in 1996 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Hana yori Dango is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 51 without detours. If you came looking for which Hana yori Dango episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
51 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Declaration of War!— | — | Canon |
| 2 | No Brand Girl!09/15/1996 | 09/15/1996 | Canon |
| 3 | I Won’t Be Hurt!— | — | Canon |
| 4 | The Ordinary Duo!— | — | Canon |
| 5 | Me, Him… And the Other Guy!— | — | Canon |
| 6 | Cinderella For A Night— | — | Canon |
| 7 | Atami Night Love— | — | Canon |
| 8 | The Nightmare of the Fall Term!!— | — | Canon |
| 9 | Tsukasa Domyoji Snaps!— | — | Canon |
| 10 | The Woman Who Gave Up Everything— | — | Canon |
| 11 | Love Beyond the Horizon— | — | Canon |
| 12 | A Date in the Snow— | — | Canon |
| 13 | Love Moves Too Fast— | — | Canon |
| 14 | Sakurako’s Secret— | — | Canon |
| 15 | Get Lost!!— | — | Canon |
| 16 | Please Believe Me!— | — | Canon |
| 17 | Mine At Last— | — | Canon |
| 18 | Will You Go Out With Me?— | — | Canon |
| 19 | Be Still My Beating Heart— | — | Canon |
| 20 | Night of Betrayal— | — | Canon |
| 21 | The Crime and Punishment of a Kiss— | — | Canon |
| 22 | A Bewildering First Date— | — | Canon |
| 23 | The Arrival of Tsubaki Domyoji— | — | Canon |
| 24 | Love’s Tempest! Being Expelled!?— | — | Canon |
| 25 | Two Ways To Love— | — | Canon |
| 26 | Sleepless Night!— | — | Canon |
| 27 | Tsukasa Goes To New York!!— | — | Canon |
| 28 | Tsukushi Goes To Canada!!— | — | Canon |
| 29 | His Body Against Mine— | — | Canon |
| 30 | Do You Want A Friend?— | — | Canon |
| 31 | Shock! Horror! Another Red Card!— | — | Canon |
| 32 | Tsukasa Won’t Come…?— | — | Canon |
| 33 | Someday We’ll Laugh…— | — | Canon |
| 34 | The Woman In My Life!— | — | Canon |
| 35 | Lovers On the Run!?— | — | Canon |
| 36 | Tsukasa’s Mother’s Secret Plan— | — | Canon |
| 37 | It’s Showdown Time!— | — | Canon |
| 38 | I Will Tame You!!— | — | Canon |
| 39 | Love Triangle From Hell!— | — | Canon |
| 40 | The Turning of Love’s Tide— | — | Canon |
| 41 | The Dawning of a New Day— | — | Canon |
| 42 | Surprise! A Double Date!— | — | Canon |
| 43 | Deep Wounds of the Heart— | — | Canon |
| 44 | You’re Not the One— | — | Canon |
| 45 | Open Up Your Heart— | — | Canon |
| 46 | Hurricane Approaching!!— | — | Canon |
| 47 | New Student Shigeru Causes Shockwave!— | — | Canon |
| 48 | Study Abroad!?— | — | Canon |
| 49 | Our New Relationship— | — | Canon |
| 50 | Time To Call It Quits— | — | Canon |
| 51 | Neverending— | — | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Hana yori Dango have?
Hana yori Dango has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Hana yori Dango have?
In total, Hana yori Dango has 51 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Hana yori Dango?
It is recommended to watch Hana yori Dango in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Hana yori Dango online?
Hana yori Dango is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Hana yori Dango a complete anime?
Yes, Hana yori Dango is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Hana yori Dango have?
No, Hana yori Dango does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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