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In the town of Clock Hill, there is an old boarding house called Maison Ikkoku. While the residence itself is fairly normal, most of its occupants are not. Yuusaku Godai, its most quiet tenant, has finally reached his limit with his neighbors' constant disruptions and boisterous partying. Wanting a calmer place to call home so that he can study in peace, he prepares to move away.
However, his plans to leave are suddenly interrupted when he meets the new boarding house manager, Kyoko Otonashi. Falling madly in love with her, he decides that the boarding house may not be such a bad place to live after all. Unfortunately for him, Kyoko has her own romantic troubles: she is a widow whose husband...
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Who created Maison Ikkoku?
Maison Ikkoku was created by Rumiko Takahashi, the manga artist also known for Urusei Yatsura, Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha. The manga ran in Big Comic Spirits from 1980 to 1987.
How many episodes does the Maison Ikkoku anime have?
The TV anime has 96 episodes. Studio Deen produced the series, which aired on Fuji TV from March 1986 to March 1988.
What is the central romance in Maison Ikkoku?
The story follows Yusaku Godai, a struggling student, and Kyoko Otonashi, the young widowed manager of the Maison Ikkoku boarding house. Much of the drama comes from Godai maturing enough to be taken seriously by Kyoko.
Is Maison Ikkoku more like Ranma 1/2 or a grounded romance?
It is much more grounded than Ranma 1/2, with no martial arts curses or fantasy mechanics. The comedy comes from tenants like Yotsuya, Akemi, and Mrs. Ichinose interfering in Godai's everyday life.
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