The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Rintaro to Kaoruko (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Animation, Comedy, Drama

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

Rintaro to Kaoruko (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Animation, Comedy, Drama

While helping at his family's patisserie, Rintaro meets Kaoruko. He fears his appearance has scared her off - but she returns the next day to see him.

Directors

Joe Fria (english voice director) | Miyuki Kuroki

Writers

Saka Mikami (manga) | Galia Prate (adapter) (english version) | Rino Yamazaki (script)

Producers

Shôko Hori (producer) | Rieko Nagamine (producer) | Yûki Ogasawara (producer) | Tomoyuki Ôwada (producer) & 2 more

Composer

Moeki Harada

Cinematographer

Yukiko Nagase (director of photography)

Editor

Kazuhiro Nii

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Edit Released

Updated Jul 6, 2025

Release date

Sep 7, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

8 wins & 13 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
27 cast members

Name	Known for
Yoshinori Nakayama Rintaro Tsumugi (voice) Rintaro Tsumugi (voice) See fewer	Zenshu (2024)
Honoka Inoue Kaoruku Waguri (voice) Kaoruku Waguri (voice) See fewer	Anne Shirley (2025)
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