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Maison Ikkoku

1986·Show
96Episodes in4Seasons
IMDb8.1
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Maison Ikkoku fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Godai is a ronin (someone who has failed university entrance exams) living in a run down apartment house called Maison Ikkoku. Among the other residents are the nosy Ichinose, the sexy Akemi Roppongi, and the mysterious Yotsuya. The others are given to having wild parties which makes it difficult for Godai to study. Into this mayhem comes the recently widowed Kyoko as the new live-in manager. Godai falls for her, but doesn't have the nerve to tell her. As time passes, their relationship slowly develops amid life at Maison Ikkoku, despite all sorts of romantic hurdles.
Classic Romantic ComedySlow-Burn RomanceSlice-of-LifeNostalgic 80s AnimeComing-of-Age DramaApartment House EnsembleEmotional DepthIconic SoundtrackHeartwarming & Hilarious

Crew

Directed by:
Kazuyoshi Katayama, Tomokazu Kogo, Naoyuki Yoshinaga
Written by:
Kazunori Ito, Yuji Moriyama, Hiroshi Konishikawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Maison Ikkoku worth watching?

78
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maison Ikkoku rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How many seasons does Maison Ikkoku have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 96 episodes of about 26 minutes each.

When did Maison Ikkoku air?

It ran from 1986 to 1988 and has ended.

What language is Maison Ikkoku in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Maison Ikkoku use?

Hot Springs EpisodeSuggestive CollisionCorner of WoeThe DitzThe TellPoor Communication KillsTwinkle SmileCannot Spit It OutBroke EpisodeEgg SittingSecondary Character TitleYou Need to Get Laidand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for Maison Ikkoku, including Hot Springs Episode, Suggestive Collision, Corner of Woe.