Ouran High School Host Club
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Synopsis
A penniless scholarship student at a school for absurdly rich kids, Haruhi Fujioka just wants a quiet room to study in. She just wants a quiet room to study in, but instead she walks into the Host Club, six pretty boys whose entire job is charming the school's female students, and immediately knocks over a vase worth 8 million yen. Since she can't pay, she has to work it off by becoming a host herself. The catch: everyone thinks she's a guy, and the club is happy to keep it that way. What makes this 26-episode TV series work is that it knows exactly what it's doing. Ouran takes every shoujo cliché: the brooding prince, the mysterious cool type, the cute one, the twins with boundary issues, and plays them completely straight while also making fun of them. Tamaki, the club president, is dramatic enough to fill an entire show on his own, and the way Haruhi just doesn't react to any of his nonsense is genuinely funny every time. Studio Bones gave this sharp comedic timing and surprisingly expressive animation for 2006. But underneath the comedy, there's real warmth. These characters actually grow on each other, and the quieter moments land because the show earns them. If you liked the found-family energy of Fruits Basket or the class-gap romance in Kaichou wa Maid-sama, this hits a similar sweet spot. Fans of Special A will also feel right at home with the elite school setting and the slow-burn dynamics.
Episode Guide
Characters
Tamaki Suou
Flamboyant Ouran Host Club president, Tamaki is a charming, yet dense and emotionally reactive prince type host.
Mignogna Vic
Haruhi Fujioka
A scholarship student at Ouran Academy, Haruhi is mistaken for a boy and becomes a popular host, balancing studies with debt repayment.
Glass Caitlin
Hikaru Hitachiin
Devious and childish Host Club member, Hikaru is a calculating twin who uses a 'forbidden love' act to attract clients, but deeply values his twin brother and Haruhi's friendship.
Haberkorn Todd
Kyouya Ootori
Ouran Host Club's shrewd vice-president, Kyouya manipulates events for profit, but sometimes shows unexpected selflessness.
Matsukaze Masaya
Kaoru Hitachiin
Devious yet caring twin, Kaoru uses his charm and wit in the Ouran Host Club, deeply bonded with his brother Hikaru.
Ayres Greg
Takashi Morinozuka
Stoic yet kind, Mori-senpai is Honey-senpai's protector, a strong and silent host with a hidden flirtatious side.
Willingham Travis
MANGA BRIDGE
This season covers Chapters 1-32 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 33.

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I love the show so much that I have watched it 3 times but don't have 300$ to buy the box set
It not typically about just romance
A typical high school love story with a twist. I watched this because my little sister used to watch it all the time she was a huge fan of the ML in this series. It’s actually pretty good and really engaging, especially since the story doesn’t focus solely on the ML and FL.
WHEN HARUMI BROKE THE VASE
It’s a really good shoujo comedy anime!
Though I'm sad there's not more episodes, this is a beautiful conclusion to a well-loved series. We truly see how all of the host club members have developed, and how they've learned to be more authentic (instead of just a certain "type"). And, honestly? The carriage scene will stay one of my favorites forever!
Tamaki is such a sweetheart, and it really shows here how, in his endearingly clueless way, he tries not to make Haruhi feel bad or look down on her; on the contrary, he appreciates everything she does. That’s why Haruhi’s dad sees himself in him in the end.
This school is packed with fujoshis, they all went crazy the moment Casanova showed up thinking he might be a real homosexual guy. Tamaki completely losing his mind is the funniest thing this show has done, it had me crying laughing. Dude is so committed on being a daddy. Peak comedy!!!
Peak rom-com reverse harem anime! Had me giggling throughout the whole run. Every character has a personality and backstory worth caring about. The last two episodes diverge from the original manga but pull off a good enough open-ended conclusion. Going to miss this show badly. Still waiting here at Music Room #3...
Bravo! Mon ami! Suoh is just so genuinely lovable you can't help it. Nobody can resist him, even the Shadow King. Watching how their friendship bloomed makes sense now. It's the black cat and golden retriever energy. The painting symbolism about never limiting yourself inside the frame at the end felt so powerful. Great episode for understanding Kyouya.
Almost at the finale and things just got serious fast. Like father, like son huh. Of course the most cheerful guy has the saddest backstory. Lady Eclair is insufferable. Ends on a cliffhanger but at this point you already feel where it's going. Heartbreaking episode.
I can't believe they dissed Mori-senpai this episode. Bro did not say a single word but his expressions and body language did all the work. This school sure has no shortage of interesting students. Never judge Casanova/Bossanova/Kasanoda by his face. The ending was hilarious. MAH!!
Seeing things from Kaoru's perspective is heartbreaking. His quiet observation of where the host club is heading, he is sensing that things are about to change and get messy. Ending theme playing over his thoughts hits hard. The horse carriage symbolism in the episode ties it all together.
Seeing the Hitachiin twins as kids is equal parts adorable and chaotic, they were such little devils! This episode fleshes out their world and Tamaki's too, showing how he changes everyone around him for the better just by being himself. Touching character development wrapped up as a flashback episode.
She keeps getting kidnapped, leave our girl alone! Kyouya is three steps ahead as always. The monkey gag still going strong and it gets me every time. Zuka Club's stage play was absolute cinema. Haruhi's acting skills crack me up so much. fReDrIcK-sAmA
Brother rivalry episode let's go! Honey-senpai's metabolism is genuinely incredible. That shota boy is scarier than he looks. Loved seeing the backstory of how Tamaki recruited him. And Mori-senpai actually speaking at length this episode was a treat.
Tamaki accidentally leaving Kyouya behind is so funny. But Haruhi clocking every contradiction in Kyouya's calculated aloof act is the best part, she sees right through him. The soft spot Kyouya has for Tamaki despite everything makes sense by the end. Great character episode.
This episode develops the twins as individuals. Kaoru wanting Hikaru to grow beyond their bubble is so mature. It's Hikaru focused but somehow makes you realize Tamaki has always been the one. Kaoru's emotional intelligence is on par with Kyouya and Mori. I admire him here.
Tamaki thinking of himself as Haruhi's father figure while having those fantasies is the funniest contradiction in this show. That exploding elephant confetti... what did it mean by this? The three reacting identically at the end was hilarious. Oh no, a potential rival appears.
The Boss is literally a golden retriever🐶those puppy-dog eyes were hilarious. WAN! WAN! Protecting their King behind his back is genuine loyalty. Nobody messes with the host club while the Shadow King is around. Haruhi's reaction at the end was priceless. Fun and decent episode.
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