What is hana ni arashi?

Hana ni Arashi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsumi Itsuki. It was serialized in the manga magazine, Margaret from 1997 to 2003. The manga has been adapted into a television drama series and was also made into a live-action film in 2012.

The story revolves around a girl named Haruhi who is the daughter of a flower shop owner. Haruhi dreams of becoming a florist like her father and is passionate about flowers. She meets a boy named Shota who has a talent for flower arrangement and is skilled in the art of Ikebana. Together, they work towards becoming successful florists. The manga highlights their journey through the various ups and downs they face in order to achieve their goals.

Hana ni Arashi is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that celebrates the power of dedication, perseverance, and having a dream. It has been well-received both in Japan and internationally and is considered a classic in the shoujo manga genre.