Audience reviews
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puppetmazter
The following review is limited to the Love Triangle characters and how the two main characters made me reflect on my past life decisions. To elaborate how inviting the music and nostalgic the setting is, how realistic the problems and funny the characters are, would be too much. Therefore, I'd like to summarize, that at the end of the series you will feel that you've been part of this world and it's sad that the curtain has now fallen.
[INTRO]
Japan in the 1980s had high expectations of young men growing up and looking for their place in society. Young adults had to deal with less job security. This has made long-term financial planning more difficult. And despite technological progress and economic growth, the man is traditionally still considered the provider.
Financial security is…
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Don't see a ton of middling reviews here so I'll give my take but try to keep it short by listing my main issues with the show and elaborating on them.
The pacing: Sometime in the first few episodes Godai proclaims his love for Kyoko at the top of his lungs, but then the show treats these early episodes as if they had never happened, and the characters are unsure about each others' feelings for another 5 years. The characters will seemingly make progress, then the show will act as if the progress doesn't exist.
Character Consistency: The minor characters definitely experience personality change as the show goes on. In the beginning they take a bigger role, with the show highlighting the interactions of all people at the house, whereas later they seem to become one-dimensional and take a…
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Maison Ikkoku is an anime that will leave a deep impression inside you, so much that you will keep thinking about it for a very long time, and you will probably want to watch it again.
I knew about it back in 1990 but at the time I was a little boy who wasn't interested in that kind of anime, instead I wanted more action. And then I always thought it was a comedy for kids, but this year I decided to watch it, and I was so wrong! Kids will certainly enjoy it, but adults will love it.
The show is sometimes comic and sometimes serious, and it can get very serious, and when it happens, you will feel it, probably have tears because those moments are emotional and beautiful.
You will also feel other emotions including anger, pain and especially frustration at some of the characters. However,…
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Maison 'Misunderstanding' Ikkoku review. You'd think people were over exaggerating the amount of misunderstanding in this series.
Spoiler: They weren't
I read the manga as i watched the series. So if i mention something that you don't remember it probably means it was in the other medium.
Maison Ikkoku is a series that revolves around 5 characters. The 2 main characters., the MMC and FMC who are pretty likeable and the 3 side characters that are the worst things in existence. The FMC moves into the house called the maison Ikkoku and becomes the new manager as i think it was cuz it was owned by her recently deceased husband, The MMC falls in love with her first sight and now we have a romcom scenario. An episode romcom that lasts a whopping 96 episodes.
Let me talk about the technical a…
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When I started this show, I had just recently completed Rumiko Takahashi's other huge anime known as Ranma 1/2. I had high expectations for this show since that show will now always have a place in my heart as one of my favorite 80's animes. I'm happy to say that now, this series is even better than Ranma 1/2. This is not a review of comparing these shows but since I just finished this series, let's begin.
The story is endearing. A man named Godai becomes a new tenant to a boarding house knows as Maison Ikkoku and is greeted by the beautiful widow known as Kyoko Otanashi. Throughout the series spanning 6 years, they develop and grow into terrific characters, aswell as the other troublesome and loud tenants.
The art and sound design compliment each other very nicely. The art may be your…
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Maison Ikkoku is in my opinion is one of the best things I've ever experienced in my whole life. Before I jumped there is some I need to tell,
To be honest I wasn’t a fan of highschool romance anime i watched some clips in youtube and i find them annoying. However the only reason I decided to watched Maison Ikkoku because it's not set in school and it was made by same creator of Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura and Inuyasha (which were crazy and enjoyable shows). Unlike other romance animes which is about 24 to 40 eps long. Maison ikkoku is the most longest romance anime which is about 96 eps. However unike those series (which are slice of life comedy) Maison ikkoku is both slice of life comedy, coming of age and romance. However it is a story of progression during its 96 eps run.
Story- The st…
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Maison Ikkoku is a slice of life romance series that was based off the manga of the same name written by Rumiko Takahashi, who I believe needs no introduction. The anime was adapted by Studio Deen, which can either be a good or bad thing, on one hand Deen made the Rurouni Kenshin Trust & Betrayal OVAs. On the other hand though, they created Ranma ½. Without further ado, let's see where this 96 episode anime takes us.
Story:
The story involves Yuusaku Godai, a young & poor individual who flunked his college entrance exam & is now studying to retake them. Problem is, Godai lives with a group of rowdy tenants at the titular boarding house. He’s decided that he’s had enough of their antics and decides he wants to move out. Before he can however, the new manager Otonashi Kyoko moves in just b…
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Warning: I will not discuss anything regarding the story here, still there might be some spoilers ahead.
It's very rare for me to write a review, unless it leaves a mark on me. What can I say about Maison Ikkoku? It is hands-down THE BEST work of art by Rumiko Takahashi. You may have come across some her other works like Inu Yasha and Ranma 1/2, and no doubt they are really great works of art themselves. However, Maison Ikkoku is something on a different level.
After watching the entire series, you may find it surprising that this is the same person who created an action-romance title like Inu Yasha. You can definitely see similarities in the art style and romance, but let's talk about the stuff that makes Maison Ikkoku a gem.
Story: 9 / 10
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To be frank, the story of a…
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Maison Ikkoku: the single most maddening piece of media I have ever experienced.
Romcoms, and just romance anime in general, is a genre that is very near and dear to my heart. I’ve seen almost all of the big ones and probably enjoy them more than most of the anime community. So naturally I was interested in what some call the grandfather of anime romcoms, Maison Ikkoku. I gave it a shot, and oh boy did I come to regret that decision.
The premise is pretty simple. A beautiful widow, Kyoko, moves into, and starts working as the “manager”, in the apartment complex the main character, Godai, and some colorful characters, are living in. It’s more or less love at first sight for Godai, and well, you can probably see where this is going; it’s a typical romcom set-up, with some more serious aspe…
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A couple years back I had started to watch Maison Ikkoku. I've always been into the romance/slice-of-life genre and Maison Ikkoku seemed like it would be a good show to watch. However after the first ten or so episodes one of my buddies had watched an episode with me. Needless to say, he didn't appreciate it as much as I did. For whatever reason, after that, I decided against watching the rest. But here we are in the year 2015, thirty-five years after the production of this gem. And let me tell you, despite what my friend may have said, I'm so glad I decided to continue this show.
The first thing I would like to touch on is the art and sound. Maison Ikkoku is, by today's standards, a relic. Its art and sound very much remind me of the era it was made in. This might put-off some and in al…
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This one here is an anime classic, and very much like Rumiko's other creation(Urusei Yatsura) would rank very high on my list of: "anime for newcomers".
Maison Ikkoku is a romance comedy/drama about a struggling ronin named Godai Yusaku who lives in an old boarding house while attempting to get into college. At the beginning of the series, he experiences "love at first sight" when meeting the new manager of Ikkoku.
Despite the aging artwork, Maison Ikkoku's story content is what really makes it stand out. It takes place in Tokyo during the 1980s and tells the story of one's struggle to find a place for oneself in society. It also involves one man's quest for a woman's heart.
This story is from a simpler time of a bygone era, yet the fundamental aspects of the playing characters and thei…
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(First of all I apologize for my shit english, it's not my mother tongue. I hope it will be understandable.)
I try to write this review because some friends asked me "why do you consider Maison Ikkoku as a masterpiece ?". Indeed we can have some prejudices : It's an old anime, the graphic style is really different from the actual, the anime is very long (96 épisodes for a romantic show, never see it) and worse than everything, in France the name was quite ridiculous and people who saw it during their childhood have sometimes difficulties to be objective. So let's talk a little about the contents and the qualities of Maison Ikkoku.
The central theme is of course "love" but it is not approached no mather how. The development is really adult, very thoughtful. It could to be led only by an a…
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Another of of Rumiko Takash'is masterpieces, Maison Ikkoku is one of my most loved romance comedy's in creation.
What i particularly love about this anime is that instead of a wacky alien,monster,disease or just some other absurd premise its a simple romance story. Guy lives in apartment building,new managers beautiful, love at first site yada yada. Now that sounds like it could be potentially boring but its not, the fact that it's so simple is refreshing, it surprises you in a realistic and relate-able fashion.
When i watch anime most of them take on as silly and humerus a concept as possible but with this one they take two normal people and have them struggle with pretty normal situations with some almost real people. With obvious character traits existing for comedic effect you realiz…
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Maison Ikkoku, this is a classic, period.
Possibly one of the best, most sweet, and satisfying stories of love ever written in the world of manga and anime.
I hate to drop old cliched lines but here goes what I thought after watching the series: They just don't make them like this anymore do they?
Story/Character:
The best part about this anime is the long arduous path to love between Kyoko and Godai. 6 years, that's right SIX YEARS, the 96 episodes cover that long of a period for love to blossom. This isn't your any old quick and easy lovey dovey relationship making anime.
Maison Ikkoku covers the freaking s--- that happens between a man and a woman, the endless misunderstandings, jealousy, betrayal, etc.
I have to say few animes ever get close to what true love looks like. Maison Ikk…
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Now, where to start. This is my first review so bear with me, but I am going to tell you exactly why I think that Maison Ikkoku is a classic.
Story - 10/10
I will not go into detail about the storyline of this anime, but it revolves around a growing relationship between Godai and Kyoko, who both live in the same house, Godai being a tenant and Kyoko being the house manager. The story throughout the whole series was extremely compelling with emotions ranging from the deeply sad to the tremendously happy, and the great thing is that as you are going through the story, you want it to be true. One place the story does fall are the constant misunderstandings between Godai and Kyoko in which some way drive the series. These are okay in minority by the continual misinterpretation between them e…
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A few years ago, I just happened to come across this anime after it was recommended to my sister by her friend. After watching countless anime series' since, I can honestly say that there haven't been many that are better than Maison Ikkoku.
It's a series that is just as great as when it was released over two decades ago. Sure, the artwork may seem old now, but that's not the only thing we look for in a quality anime is it? Stretching across 96 episodes, Maison Ikkoku has a consistent quality to it and great characters. Inevitably for its length, there are fillers but these still manage to build on its characters, providing a deeper insight into their backgrounds.
What also makes Maison Ikkoku so good is its realism. There are no people with superpowers or aliens involved, instead it's a…
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Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikkoku. Never have I seen anything as human as this. It was summer, a couple of years ago, when I stumbled upon an anime that seemed like it was an ancient artifact, a blast from the past. Because of how it looked (the quality's very worn-out), I almost dismissed it. Just like most of the people who do not give old anime a chance. I was fortunate enough because I decided to stick with the show for 96 episodes. After I watched it, I felt as though I just watched one of the best things that ever happened to anime.
The story revolves around the old apartment Maison Ikkoku (even the apartment is old. Laughs). Yusaku Godai, room five's resident, together with Yotsuya, Akemi, and the Ichinose family, lives in it. The plot opens just as the old manager left the building…
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A lot of anime fans today don't seem to give series from the 80s a real shot, and that's really a shame. There's a lot of truly great storytelling from this era, and it seems to get dismissed because it "looks old".
Maison Ikkoku is one of those titles, and it's a crime that more people haven't seen this.
There's a real sense of humanity, tenderness, and subtlety in this series that really makes it stand out. It's a romantic comedy, but it's also so much more than that. It's a show about people, how we relate to each other, and how we live our lives. It's about growing up into adulthood, moving on after great loss, and the peaks and valleys in getting together with the love of your life.
And the characters are wonderful - they are treated with such love and care by the series. Watchi…
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First, I want to make a note that the ratings for Art and Sound are somewhat tough to call for this particular series; it is definitely showing its age, the color is washed out, the animations are far from pristine by todays standards, but all of that given, there are inspired flourishes that, at times, challenge the stuff you see coming out of computer-aided studios today.
When considering whether you are interested in watching this series, you should look elsewhere if you cannot answer "yes" to these two questions: "Am I patient?" and "Do I enjoy romance?". If you made it past that, you may find yourself enjoying this gem from the 80s.
Maison Ikkoku primarily revolves around Godai, a spineless loser, who falls for the new manager of his apartment, Kyoko. Unfortunately for him, within t…
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I find it a bit disheartening that most fans part of the "Rumic" niche are sometimes too focused on a lot of the hyped stuff and all the battles and action that come with it. I don't have anything against the new action series Rumiko creates or anything, but I feel that a majority forget that it was Rumiko's comedies revolving around romance that made her so well-known in the anime/manga world.
The story focuses on Yusaku Godai, a struggling, daydreaming student that is resident to a rundown boarding house "Ikkoku-kan". Godai is constantly being tortured by the other tenants whose main purposes in life seem to be making his life hell and have drinking parties in his room on a daily basis.
We have Hanae Ichinose, who probably loves consuming alcohol and gossiping more than life itself,…
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