TV series · 2012 · Seoul Broadcasting System
Is To the Beautiful You based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. To the Beautiful You is based on the manga Hana-Kimi by Hisaya Nakajo (1996).
The TV series premiered in 2012 on Seoul Broadcasting System.
The manga behind To the Beautiful You
Hana-Kimi
Manga by Hisaya Nakajo · first published 1996 · romantic comedy anime and manga
Other adaptations of Hana-Kimi
- Hana-Kimi (TV, 2026)
Common questions
Is To the Beautiful You based on a book?
Yes. To the Beautiful You is based on the manga Hana-Kimi by Hisaya Nakajo (1996).
Who wrote the book To the Beautiful You is based on?
Hana-Kimi was written by Hisaya Nakajo and first published in 1996.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Hana-Kimi before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.