Maison Ikkoku
めぞん一刻
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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.
Cast
Issei Futamata
as Yusaku Godai (voice)
Sumi Shimamoto
as Kyoko Otonashi (voice)
Kazuyo Aoki
as Hanae Ichinose (voice)
Minoru Yada
as Mr. Ichinose (voice)
Chika Sakamoto
as Kentaro Ichinose (voice)
Ryo Horikawa
as Nozomi Nikaido (voice)
Akira Kamiya
as Shun Mitaka (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
as Yotsuya / Soichiro (voice)
Yuko Mita
as Akemi Roppongi (voice)
Mina Tominaga
as Kozue Nanao (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizaki
as Ibuki Yagami (voice)
Hiromi Tsuru
as Asuna Kujo (voice)
Norio Wakamoto
as Chachamaru's master (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
as Sakamoto (voice)
Minori Matsushima
as Kyoko's mother (voice)
Hisako Kyoda
as Yukari Godai (voice)
Kazue Komiya
as Shun's mother (voice)
Kosei Tomita
as Kyoko's father (voice)
Episodes
Season 1
Sorry To Keep You Waiting! I'm Kyoko Otonashi!
Yusaku Godai is fed-up with life as a ronin and his horrible housemates, namely loud and brash Mrs. Ichinose, her bratty son Kentaro, sexy Akemi Roppongi, and the mysterious Yotsuya. As he finally packs his bags and heads for the door he meets Maison Ikkoku's new manager...Kyoko Otonashi. Its love at first sight for Godai, so he toughs it out in order to get to meet the gorgeous new manager a bit better.
Love is in the Air? Which one Does Kyoko Love Best?
Godai decides that since its Kyoko's first Christmas at Maison Ikkoku, this would be a great opportunity to buy her a present and tell her how he feels. As will become the norm, he chickens out when the Ichinose's arrive. Meanwhile, he learns from Akemi that Kyoko is already seeing someone and these suspicions are confirmed when he finds a sleeping Kyoko mention someone named ""Soichiro"" on the roof.
Hearts on Fire in the Dark! All Alone with Kyoko
With his entrance exams bearing down on him, Godai just can't seem to focus. Kyoko decides its up to her to stop the other tenants from interrupting his studies, but what she doesn't know is that Godai's thoughts slip everytime she's in the room. And just as things are about to settle down...the power goes out. Kyoko's determined to fix the problem and Godai offers his help, but is he really trying to be a good tenant, or does he want Kyoko all alone in the attic?
Kyoko's Heart Goes Pitty-Pat! Godai is put to the Test
Test time has finally arrived for Godai. As he does all the last minute cramming he can get away with Yotsuya, Ichinose, and Akemi take bets on which school's will reject him. Kyoko does her best to keep them out of Godai's way, but it doesn't do any good. As Godai heads off to take his tests, he misinterprets Kyoko's words of encouragement as a sign of affection, and can't stop thinking about it long enough to do well on a single test. With only one school left, Godai faces another year as a ronin, or overcoming all his distractions to become a full-fleged college student.
Kyoko's Climbing the Walls! Godai's Headed For the Hills
Godai's grandmother arrives to inform Godai that if he doesn't get into a college, his family will no longer let him stay in Tokyo. Godai does his best to hide from her, but with Kyoko's help they finally track him down, just in time to realize he's going to get to go to college.
Shocking Springtime! Kyoko's Secret
The secret sadness that Kyoko has kept hidden for so long is finally revealed as Godai realizes that Kyoko is a widow. Visiting Soichiro's grave, Godai asks for whom he is offering incense ad realizes that it is Kyoko's late husband. Afterwards, as the two of them walk home, Godai can't help but feel that he has no chance to win Kyoko's heart from a dead man.
Godai's Agony! The One Kyoko Loves
Mr. Otonashi offers Godai a job tutoring Ikuko, who insists that if she is to have a tutor that it must be Godai. Seeing this as a way to endear himself to Kyoko and to earn a steady paycheck, Godai agrees. Kyoko begins to worry when the other tenants put the idea in her head that Godai might have a thing for Ikuko, and tries her best to resist the idea of Ikuko having a new tutor.
Godai's Unspeakable Declaration! If You're Going to Do It,Do It!
Celebrating their arrival into college life, Godai and Sakamoto go out drinking. Feeling depressed about his situation with Kyoko, Godai confides in Sakamoto, who recommends a bit of liquid courage to help Godai tell Kyoko how he feels. Once they arrive back at Maison Ikkoku, Godai not only tells Kyoko how he feels, but the entire neighborhood as well. After his announcement, he marches off to his room with Kyoko in his arms, seemingly ready for a night of passion!
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About Maison Ikkoku
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. Across 4 seasons and 96 episodes, originally airing on Fuji TV.
Maison Ikkoku Cast and Characters
The cast features Issei Futamata (as Yusaku Godai (voice)), Sumi Shimamoto (as Kyoko Otonashi (voice)), Kazuyo Aoki (as Hanae Ichinose (voice)), Minoru Yada (as Mr. Ichinose (voice)), and Chika Sakamoto (as Kentaro Ichinose (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Maison Ikkoku has built such a passionate audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maison Ikkoku
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How many episodes does Maison Ikkoku have?
Maison Ikkoku has 96 episodes across 4 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Maison Ikkoku good? What's the rating?
Maison Ikkoku holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 34 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Maison Ikkoku?
The main cast includes Issei Futamata, Sumi Shimamoto, Kazuyo Aoki, and Minoru Yada, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Maison Ikkoku available in Japanese?
Yes — Maison Ikkoku was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Maison Ikkoku released?
Maison Ikkoku first aired in 1986.
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Where can I watch Maison Ikkoku for free?
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How many seasons and episodes does Maison Ikkoku have?
Maison Ikkoku currently has 4 seasons and a total of 96 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Maison Ikkoku 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.… It belongs to the Animation, Comedy, Romance genres.
In which language is Maison Ikkoku originally available?
Maison Ikkoku was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Maison Ikkoku first released?
Maison Ikkoku first premiered on March 26, 1986 (1986). The series has since concluded its run.
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