Maison Ikkoku

About the story

To prepare for another attempt at the entrance exams, unsuccessful applicant Yusaku Godai (voiced by Issei Futamata) moves into a shared boarding house called Maison Ikkoku, where a new struggle filled with twists and hard work awaits him. Its other residents are an eccentric bunch: Hanae Ichinose (Kazuyo Aoki), a housewife who loves to pry into other people's affairs; the elusive voyeur Yotsuya (Shigeru Chiba); and the frank yet earnest Akemi Roppongi (Yuko Mita). With their “company,” Yusaku feels his dreams slipping ever further away. The manager, Kyoko Otonashi (Sumi Shimamoto), is the woman he adores. Whenever he feels low, a word or a smile from her is enough to restore his confidence. But between Yusaku and Kyoko stand not only the tall, wealthy, handsome Shun Mitaka (Akira Kamiya), but also the memory of Kyoko's late husband. Unable to let go of her longing for him, she often sinks into sorrow. Can Yusaku achieve his dreams? Can his love with Kyoko blossom and bear fruit? Every day at Maison Ikkoku brings stories of life filled with laughter and tears.