The BEST episodes of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

Every episode of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity!

When the intimidating Rintaro meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.

Last Updated: 7/14/2026Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Ended
Kaoruko and Rintaro
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8.76
146 votes

#1 - Kaoruko and Rintaro

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/28/2025

With things still left unspoken between them, Rintaro arranges to meet Kaoruko and express his true feelings. Kaoruko has her own thoughts to share.

Bewilderment at the Beachside
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8.62
136 votes

#2 - Bewilderment at the Beachside

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/21/2025

While everyone else is having fun at the beach, Subaru seems down. When prodded, she reveals her worries and makes a request to the four Chidori boys.

Blond Hair and Pierced Ears
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8.45
144 votes

#3 - Blond Hair and Pierced Ears

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2025

While Rintaro struggles with his tangled emotions about Kaoruko, he invites his friends over to his home — but two unexpected visitors shake things up.

Coolest Guy Ever
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8.37
142 votes

#4 - Coolest Guy Ever

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2025

Noticing Rintaro's strange behavior, Shohei, Saku and Ayato follow him after school and try to eavesdrop on his meeting with Kaoruko and Subaru.

A Morsel of Warmth
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8.24
133 votes

#5 - A Morsel of Warmth

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/14/2025

Kaoruko's birthday is in two weeks, and Rintaro is unsure of a gift until his mother gives valuable advice. Can he bake the perfect cake for her?

The Meaning of These Feelings
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8.12
137 votes

#6 - The Meaning of These Feelings

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2025

Despite the awkwardness, Rintaro manages to introduce his friends to the girls. Later, Kaoruko makes a bold suggestion on how Rintaro could repay her.

Chidori and Kikyo
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7.96
154 votes

#7 - Chidori and Kikyo

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2025

ensions between the two schools escalate during a commotion at Chidori's gates. Later, Rintaro finds a surprise visitor waiting at the patisserie.

Self-Loathing / I Love You!
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7.94
141 votes

#8 - Self-Loathing / I Love You!

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2025

It's an important night of confessions, apologies and cherished memories when Subaru and Kaoruko catch up at the park where they used to play as kids.

Warmth of the Heart
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7.87
144 votes

#9 - Warmth of the Heart

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2025

Though Rintaro becomes more comfortable with Kaoruko during their study session, he faces unexpectedly strong opposition to their growing bond.

A Kind Person
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7.87
151 votes

#10 - A Kind Person

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2025

Desperate to improve their grades, Rintaro and Shohei cram in the library. There, Rintaro runs into Kaoruko, but their tender moment gets interrupted.

Summer Storm
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7.84
130 votes

#11 - Summer Storm

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2025

To prepare for their finals, the six Chidori and Kikyo students hold a joint study session. Later, Shohei makes a sharp observation about Rintaro.

Rintaro and Kaoruko
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7.79
178 votes

#12 - Rintaro and Kaoruko

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2025

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.

Premonition of a New Beginning
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7.70
136 votes

#13 - Premonition of a New Beginning

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2025

Pressure mounts as Rintaro's friends discover a note from Kaoruko hidden in his notebook. Saku's frustration towards Rintaro's reticence grows.