Score
7.8 / 10
Status
Finished Airing
Episodes
96
Studio
Studio DEEN
Maison Ikkoku
Also known as めぞん一刻
7.8/10
Community score
#425
Rank
83.3K
Members
1.9K
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Synopsis
Maison Ikkoku is a romantic comedy series created by Rumiko Takahashi. The story centers around the development of the relationship between Kyoko Otonashi and Yusaku Godai. Kyoko is a recent widow who moves into the apartment house Ikkoku-kan where she becomes the manager. Godai is a wanna-be student ("ronin") struggling with college entrance exams.
When they meet, it's love at first sight—for Godai anyway. Along the way, the other tentants, the mysterious Yotsuya, the seemingly alcoholic Ichinose, and the brash Akemi, watch and occasionally take part to make their lives more interesting. To complicate matters further, the wealthy tennis coach Shun Mitaka has his eye on Kyoko, while Godai is pursued by both Nanao Kozue and Ibuki Yagami. Covering a wide range of emotions from hysterically funny to painfully sad, Maison Ikkoku—all 96 episodes—is well worth seeing.
Cast Highlights
Godai, Yuusaku
Main
Voice: Swaile, Brad (English)
Ichinose, Kentarou
Main
Voice: Sakamoto, Chika (Japanese)
Ichinose, Hanae
Main
Voice: Aoki, Kazuyo (Japanese)
Otonashi, Kyouko
Main
Voice: Shimamoto, Sumi (Japanese)
Roppongi, Akemi
Main
Voice: Jaud, Janyse (English)
Yotsuya
Main
Voice: Chiba, Shigeru (Japanese)
Akemi
Supporting
Voice: Tarako (Japanese)
Asami
Supporting
Voice: Tarako (Japanese)
Core Staff
Annou, Takashi
Director
Yamazaki, Kazuo
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Yoshinaga, Naoyuki
Director
Shiba, Shigeharu
Sound Director
Katayama, Kazuyoshi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kougo, Tomokazu
Episode Director, Storyboard
Theme Songs
Openings
1: "Kanashimi yo Konnichiwa" by Yuki Saito (eps 1-23,25-37)
2: "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan (eps 24)
3: "Suki sa" by Anzen Chitai (eps 38-52)
4: "Sunny Shining Morning" by Kiyonori Matsuo (eps 53-76)
5: "Hidamari" by Kōzō Murashita (eps 77-96)
Endings
1: "Ashita Hareru ka" by Takao Kisugi (eps 1-14)
2: "Ci · ne · ma" by Picasso (eps 15-23,25-33)
3: "Get Down" by Gilbert O'Sullivan (eps 24)
4: "Fantasy" by Picasso (eps 34-52)
5: "Sayonara no Sobyō" by Picasso (eps 53-76)
6: "Begin the Night" by Picasso (eps 77-96)
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Related Titles
Recent Episodes
Episode 1
Sorry to Keep You Waiting! I Am Otonashi Kyoko!
Episode 2
Love Is in the Air! Which One Does Kyoko Love Best?
Episode 3
Hearts on Fire in the Dark! All Alone with Kyoko
Episode 4
Kyoko's Heart Goes Pitty-Pat! Godai Is Put to the Test
Episode 5
Kyoko's Climbing the Walls! Godai's Headed for the Hills
Episode 6
Shocking Springtime! Kyoko's Secret!!
Episode 7
Godai's Agony! The One Kyoko Loves
Episode 8
Godai's Unspeakable Declaration! If You're Going to Do It, Do It!
Quick Facts
Ranking And Reach
Title Variants
English title
Maison Ikkoku
Romaji title
Maison Ikkoku
Japanese title
めぞん一刻
Synonyms
Ikkoku House, Maison Ikkoku: Juliette Je t'aime
Production Team
Main studio
Studio DEEN
Producers
Kitty Films, Fuji TV
Licensors
VIZ Media
Japanese title
めぞん一刻