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Summary: An Incredible Series Perfect For Both Girls And Guys
Review: This series outsold every other comic in Japan, its popularity based on strength of characters and storytelling. The story was not only turned into this animated series, but also a live action movie, animated stand alone movie, and even a wildly popular Chinese-language tv series (Meteor Garden). Boys Over Flowers has a strong female lead character, humorous lead male, and a story to melt the heart of any romantic. It should be noted that the animation is somewhat flat when compared to contemporary flashier shows and the color scheme relies heavily on a yellow and brown palette. In addition, it isn't an action show, it doesn't have the syrupy sweetness and silly but dumb female leads of Marmalade Boy or Fruits Basket, and although there is quite a bit of humor, it is not a comedy. Fans of the show are consistently attracted to the more 'reality' oriented feel of the gripping storyline (i.e., no one turns into zodiac animals, there's no magic, the leads don't have mecha hidden in their basement, and the characters don't find themselves in utterly improbably situations). Definitely not boring, Boys Over Flowers can really be addictive. What the series does best is tell a great story that hooks you the first time you see it. The most common anime romance stereotypes are flipped around and you easily find yourself both laughing and crying with the characters. Best of all, this anime is something for both female and a male viewers to enjoy together.
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