The Wallflower TV Series

About The Wallflower

The Wallflower is a Japanese animated TV series that was released in 2006. It is based on Tomoko Hayakawa's manga series of the same name. The story revolves around a gothic, horror-loving girl named Sunako Nakahara who is asked by her aunt to transform herself into a "perfect lady". With the help of four handsome boarders in her aunt's mansion, Sunako undergoes a complete makeover. However, the path to perfection is riddled with comedic situations as Sunako maintains some of her oddities.

Making / Production

The Wallflower series was directed by Shinichi Watanabe and produced by Nippon Animation. The animation was done by Tokyo Kids, and the series was distributed by ADV Films.

Actors

• Noriko Shitaya: She voiced the role of Sunako Nakahara. Her portrayal of Sunako was impressive, capturing both the character's spooky, unusual elements and her hidden gentility.
• Hirofumi Nojima: He gave life to the character Kyouhei Takano. His portrayal of the handsome, yet rough-and-tumble character is polished and distinctive.
• Tomokazu Sugita: He voiced the character of Takenaga Oda. His portrayal was a perfect balance of sophistication and warmth, capturing Takenaga's gentlemanly personality.
• Yukiko Takaguchi: Voiced the adorable character of Yuki. Her playful voice work added an additional layer of charm to Yuki's character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Wallflower manga series has sold over 3 million copies in Japan alone.
• The series often parodies elements from popular culture and other anime series.
• The theme song "Slow" by Kiyoharu was a major hit in Japan.

Quotes

• "Beauty is a sinful thing." - Sunako Nakahara
• "Ghosts have much more appeal than humans." - Sunako Nakahara
• "I don't care about outward appearances... I look at people's souls." - Kyouhei Takano

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Slow' by Kiyoharu - opening theme
• 'Carnation' by Kiyoharu - closing theme
• 'Cherry Saku Yuki!!' by The KIDDIE - insert song