Live Action Ouran Host Club

[James Talbot]

Regardlessof the time that's passed since an anime series has ended, sometimes its lasting popularity and supportive fanbase are enough to ignite a continuation. It can come in the form of a sequel series, a remake or in this case, a live-action adaptation. Even though the charming reverse-harem comedy anime Ouran High School Host Club ended in 2006, the series did so well that it received a live-action TV adaptation in 2011. This version even led to a film the next year, picking up where the TV series left off.

Fans of the original series may want to give the live-action series a try to to see how the Host Club's hijinks play out beyond the confines of the anime and manga, even if it isn't quite the same. Like any adaptation, there are similarities and differences that make for a different viewing experience. Whether someone's checking out Ouran for the very first time or is already a long-time fan of the series, here's what they can expect to stand out between the anime and its live-action counterpart.

Ouran High School Host Club's live-action adaptation ran for 11 episodes compared to the anime's 26-episode run, truncating the story that fans of the anime are familiar with. The TV drama adapts what are essentially the first 11 episodes of the anime. The live-action episodes aren't exact frame-by-frame recreations of the anime, especially when considering certain side characters are featured more heavily, but the plot overall is retained with little deviation. The story is still about Haruhi joining the Host Club to pay off her debt for the vase she accidentally broke, and each episode recreates the kooky antics of the club, its customers, and the relationships between Haruhi and the boys.

Outside of the shorter story length, the most obvious differences in the live-action Ouran are visual. The defining hair colors for the twins, Tamaki and Honey are far less exaggerated than in the anime. The signature powder blue Ouran High uniforms are also a much more realistic navy in the TV drama. With the anime being as comedic and camp as it is, the TV drama does make attempts to carry over visual gags, but like anything crafted through animation they may appear a bit awkward in a realistic setting.

Another rather large difference in the live-action Ouran is how much of a presence the character Nekozawa has compared to the anime. While the vampire-like president of the Black Magic Club appears in only five episodes of the anime, he shows up in every episode of the TV drama.

Nekozawa's somewhat menacing dark attire throughout the series is attributed to his photophobia. In the anime and manga this includes a black wig covering his blonde hair, whereas the live-action series opts for a simple black hairstyle and no wig at all. In the TV drama, it's almost as if he's an honorary member of the Host Club given how involved he is with everything going on.

What the live-action series chooses to add doesn't do much to deter from the essence of what Ouran High School Host Club is, which existing fans can surely appreciate. However, what it lacks may be where it falls short for anyone who's seen the anime or even read the manga. With the live-action adaptation retelling so little of the overall story, there's less of a chance to really delve into each character and how their relationships with one another develop.

Even though a shorter series may seem like the easier starting point for some fans in terms of the time commitment, the anime would still be the best place for newcomers to begin. It's only just over double the length of episodes, but as such, the anime develops a lot more character depth that will provide a much clearer understanding of all the relationships and everyone's personalities. Either the anime or the TV adaptation are good for anyone who's looking to watch a reverse-harem series, especially one that manages to satirize the genre's tropes effectively across both visual mediums.

The franchise's dedicated fanbase continues to this day, with a new musical stage-play getting its debut in Japan in January 2022. However a fan chooses to enjoy Ouran High School Host Club, they've got a variety of options to choose from that are just as cute and comical as the next.

Before leaving, Kyoya has one more thing to share with Haruhi. He asks Haruhi to consider why Tamaki was so emphatic about asserting his quitting the club has nothing whatsoever to do with her? He reminds her the party starts in exactly one hour, and then he leaves.

Both Tamaki and Haruhi have tears in their eyes as everyone watches them. Evil grandma announces this party is over. Suddenly some guest arrive with their parents in tow, all very wealthy and influential heads of industry.

Kyoya announces that these guests are the parents of their frequent guests. Grandma has to put on a friendly face and greet the esteemed parents, all the while seething and asking what the heck is going on?

The parents take a tour of the host club. The twins show off their design talents with a centerpiece that wows the moms. They even pull their routine and tell the moms they are lonely twins who have put their feelings into this art display. The moms fall for their twin ploy as well. Mori plays the harp beautifully for the moms. Honey has arranged for desserts from around the world for them to sample, as a way to learn about world sweets. Kyoya shows the dads a backgammon set on the table, explaining that the host club learns about world cultures. Even their normal cosplay is to learn about world dress.

Ms. Koala, I started reading Faster than a Kiss after your post about it and now I continually picture Haruna and Shunsuke as the main leads! I hope they actually make this into a live action with them.

I enjoyed all the characters so much in Ouran and was surprised how much they looked like their drawn counterparts. This has always been one of my favorite mangas and I felt that the live action really held up to the original story. I only wish that they would have had an epsiode devoted to the Alice in Wonderland dream sequence. That would have been really entertaining with this cast.

In the world of shojo, there are some series that stands above the reset, and Ouran High School Host Club ranks up there. The rom-com is one of the best in its genre to come from anime, and much of its success is due to Haruhi Fujioka. Now, the club itself is coming into focus as Ouran High School Host Club is getting a live-action makeover, and the club's stars have been found.

The update comes from the team overseeing Ouran High School Host Club's new stage adaptation. The franchise is returning to live theater in Japan, and director Chobi Natsuki has found several of the show's leads.

According to the team, Junya Komatsu will play Tamaki Suoh as the host club's de facto leader. He will be joined by Masamichi Satonaka as Kyoka Ootori. As for the Hitachiin twins, Yuu Futaba will play Hikaru and Kaname Futaba will play Kaoru. Finally, Eito Konishi will play Mitsukuni Haninozuka while Sho Kato oversees Takashi Morinozuka.

A key visual has been released for the play, and it shows these Starrs all dressed up according to their role. From Tamaki to Kyoka and more, these actors look stunning in character, and Ouran High School Host Club fans are geeking out for the upcoming show.

According to the show's team, Ouran will return to the stage starting in 2022. This means the show will have to find itself an actress to play Haruhi, but fans have faith in what the creatives can do. So if you want to check out this show in person, Ouran High School Host Club will be out starting this coming January.

What do you think of this live-action project? Will you try to check out this stage adaptation of Ouran High School Host Club? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.

and about jdrama rating about ouran....maybe the rating was not good becausethey aired their drama on midnight infriday night i always see on air becausehere.. the time was diferent..... you knowwhat... even though the rating in japanwas not good.. ..... but around the worldfans always see on air... in friday night....america, france, indonesia, malaysia,singapore, etc around the world....search on google... /go toouranliveaction.tumblr.com or searchand type fuckyeah ouran live action

If you're a fan of the reverse harem manga, especially ones geared towards fujoshi (female fans of fictional gay content), you've probably heard of "Ouran High School Host Club." Created by Bisco Hatori, this series has been adapted into a hugely successful anime series directed by Takuya Igarashi, a Japanese live-action drama, a live-action film, and more, and continues to be popular to this day.

The comedic series focuses on the scholarship student, Haruhi Fujioka, who is just trying to survive the chaos that takes place at the prestigious Ouran Academy. With an eccentric and wealthy student body making it near impossible for the poor student to study, she tries to hole herself up in the campus' music room. Unfortunately, this room is not just for music. Nay, it is where the Ouran Academy Host Club has made its home. Comprised of six male students, these students gather to entertain their mostly female guests with conversation, snacks, and tea. Haruhi, despite her best efforts, accidentally breaks a vase worth more than she can afford. To pay off her debt, she gets pulled into becoming a host for the club. Thus, all sorts of shenanigan take place, and the power of friendship takes hold.

So how did this wacky series come to be? Sometimes a story is born from images. Other times, it develops from just a simple sentence. That most certainly was the case when it came to the much-beloved romantic comedy manga series, "Ouran High School Host Club."

At the Anime Expo in 2019, Hatori chatted with Viz Media about "Ouran High School Host Club." During the course of the discussion, the mangaka explained how the idea for the manga came to be, and it all came down to a sentence:

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