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series written by Ayano Takeda and illustrated by Musshu. It began serialization in

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's manga magazine ''

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'' in June 2021. An

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television series adaptation produced by Studio Bind aired from January to March 2025.

Characters

Sumomogaoka High School Broadcasting Club

; : :A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High, who recently joins the Broadcasting Club after being scouted by Mizuki for her skills in storytelling. She was inspired to take up the skill after watching a recital from Shura in her youth. She lives with her mother. ; : :A second-year student at Sumomogaoka High and the president of the Broadcasting Club who scouted Hana to the club after being left impressed by her delivery and storytelling. ; : :A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club, who aspires to win at the national broadcasting competition. She holds a rivalry with Tōga due to their middle schools regarding each other as rivals. ; : :A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club. He holds a rivalry with Natsue due to their middle schools regarding each other as rivals. ; : :A first-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club. He often acts as the mediator between Natsue and Tōga. ; : :A second-year student at Sumomogaoka High and the vice president of the Broadcasting Club. ; : :A second-year student at Sumomogaoka High and a member of the Broadcasting Club. ; : :A teacher at Sumomogaoka High and the advisor for the Broadcasting Club, who is shown to be laidback and easygoing yet insightful for advice on recitation.

Lilac Girls' Academy

; : ; : ; :

Otoha High School

; : ; :

Chizuru High School

; : ; :

Other characters

; : :An acclaimed actress who is Hana's inspiration in taking up storytelling. ; : :A student in Hana's class who becomes her first friend. ; : :A young and aspiring poet.

Media

Manga

Written by Ayano Takeda and illustrated by Musshu, ''Flower and Asura'' began serialization in

's manga magazine ''

'' on June 18, 2021. The series' chapters have been compiled into eight volumes as of January 2025.

Anime

television series adaptation was announced on June 12, 2024. It is produced by Studio Bind and directed by Ayumu Uwano, with scripts written by

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, characters designed by Kou Aine, and music composed by

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. The series aired from January 8 to March 26, 2025, on

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's programming block and other networks. The opening theme song is by

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, while the ending theme song is by Satō.

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licensed the series in North America, Australia and British Isles for streaming on

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Episodes

Reception

The first volume was recommended by the

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