Happy Happy Clover


Happy Happy Clover is a Japanese Slice of life manga series created and illustrated by Sayuri Tatsuyama, serialized in Shogakukan's shōjo magazine Ciao from August 2005 to November 2008. Five tankōbon volumes were serialized in April 2006 to November 2008. Viz Media currently holds the license for the manga series. An anime adaptation by Group TAC officially aired on TV Aichi from July 6, 2007 to 28 September 2007, adapting some of the chapters from the first three volumes.

Summary

Chima is a young female rabbit who lives in the Crescent Moon Forest, a forest untouched by humans. Being friends with Gaku and Haru, she lives a rather good life but she desires to travel with Tabi-Usagi San, a male rabbit she adores but is deemed too young. One day when she is late for school, Gaku makes fun of her for being late. The same time, Professor Hoot announces the arrival of a new student: Meru. The four explore the forest they live in, getting in and out of trouble and learning things as they grow up while at the same time, Chima setting her goals to convince Tabi-Usagi San to take her along to his travels.

Characters

Note: Characters' names in English are shown on the right

Main characters

;Chima Clover
;Meru Mallow
;Gaku Kale
;Haru Shallot
;Tabi-Usagi San/Raul Rambler/Bramble
;Professor Hoot
;Hirari Hickory

Minor characters

;Chima's Family Clover's Family
;Tata Tip, Tete Top, Toto Tap, Pupu Flip, Pepe Flop and Popo Flap
;Yuta Blackberry
;Bina Forsythia
;Charaku Cinnamon
;Kururi Twirl
;Hiyo and DoriSkye and Cloud
;ElleViolet

Media

Manga

The manga was originally created by Tatsuyama Sayuri. It was first serialized in the August 2005 issue of Ciao and later collected in five tankōbon volumes. Viz Media licensed the manga in 2009 and all 5 volumes were being released in English and later released through Amazon Kindle for digital distribution. The manga also gotten a French translation in 2016 where the manga is called "Happy Clover" and is distributed by Nobi-Nobi.

Volumes List

Anime

An Anime adaptation was aired from July 6, 2007 to September 28, 2007 on Kids Station and TV Aichi in Japan. It was directed by Kazumi Nonaka and the anime only adapts the first 3 volumes of the Manga, only lasting for 13 episodes. The opening song is titled "Shiawase no Kakera" by Marimomi, the ending theme is titled "Aiiro no Sora no Shita de" by Mikuni Shimokawa.

Episode list

Games

There are two games, both released only in Japan.
;ちゃおドリームタッチ! ハッピーあにばーさりー
;はぴはぴクローバー