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Maison Ikkoku (1986)

J-drama 4 seasons 96 episodes 26 min Animation, Comedy and Romance

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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.

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What is Maison Ikkoku 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. I…

How many seasons does Maison Ikkoku have?

Maison Ikkoku has 4 seasons, with 96 episodes in total.

Is Maison Ikkoku still running?

Maison Ikkoku has ended in 1988.

How long is each episode of Maison Ikkoku?

Each episode of Maison Ikkoku runs about 26 minutes.

Who stars in Maison Ikkoku?

The cast of Maison Ikkoku includes Issei Futamata, Sumi Shimamoto, Kazuyo Aoki, Minoru Yada and Chika Sakamoto.

Which country is Maison Ikkoku from?

Maison Ikkoku is a J-drama, produced in Japan.

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