Saka Mikami’s acclaimed manga The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku) is preparing to celebrate its monumental fifth serialization anniversary. To mark this milestone, the franchise has announced a large-scale touring exhibition that will visit major venues across Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
Exhibition Dates and Venues
As the creator's first major career exhibition, the event will display a wide selection of original artwork looking back on pivotal episodes, emotional moments, and character developments from the series. Attendees at all venues will also receive an exclusive, randomly selected mini illustration board featuring newly drawn artwork by Mikami herself, chosen from a pool of seven unique designs.
The touring schedule spans late 2026 into early 2027:
- Tokyo: October 16 to November 9, 2026
- Osaka: December 11, 2026 to January 11, 2027
- Fukuoka: January 29 to March 1, 2027
Franchise Milestones
Written and illustrated by Saka Mikami, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity began its serialization on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket platform in October 2021. The tender romance story connecting Rintaro and Kaoruko quickly captured readership, crossing the significant milestone of 10 million circulating copies in December 2025. With 17 collected volumes published by Kodansha as of September 2026, the property also expanded with animated adaptations handled by studio CloverWorks.
For more information, fans can visit the Official Website.
