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Maison Ikkoku was first introduced as a manga (Japanese Comic) in 1982. It was written by Rumiko Takahashi who is also well known for her work in Ranma 1/2. It was later made into a cartoon of 96 episodes. The story remains famous even after a decade.
The story revolves around Yusaku Godai's undying love at first sight for his apartment's new manager, Kyoko Otonashi. In the beginning, Godai was only smitten by Kyoko's beauty. But as the story progresses, Godai began to fall in love with Kyoko truthfully. Kyoko is a young widow. Her late husband and high school sensei, Soichiro passed away only after six months of marriage. She being the manager of Godai's apartment, Ikkoku-Kan was arranged by her father-in-law, owner of Ikkoku-Kan.
Godai is a retained student sitting for an entrance exam to the university. He is often taunted by neighbours Yotsuya, Ichinose and Akemi. His room is often used as a mini bar for Yotsuya and the rest to party. The disturbance made by his neighbours serve as a major obstacle for him to concentrate on his studies.....that is until Kyoko arrived who served as a major source of motivation for him. As he once declared ,"I will pass for Kyoko san!!!"
Godai's courtship of Kyoko is faced with many obstacles. Kyoko is unwilling to accept feelings from anyone due to her loyalty towards her late husband. Nanao Kozue and Yagami Ibuki, friend and student to Godai respectively, fall in love with him. A tennis coach Mitaka Shun falls in love with Kyoko too. And hence, the story goes on.......
1. It is one of the best, if not the best romantic comedy manga ever seen in the manga world.2. It has of arsenal of colourful characters. From caring and affentionate to conservative and loyal to playful and cranky. MI has it all.
3. Setting of the story has a very realistic feel unlike many other mangas.
4. They female characters in MI are just brilliant. Be it Kyoko, Kozue, Yagami, Asuna, Akemi or even Ichinose, each is charismatic in their own ways.
5. MI has 2 of the nicest and most beautiful female leads in Kyoko and Kozue.
6. Excellent story. Has the ability to strongly convey emotions as experienced by the characters.
7. The cartoon is great. Spanning 96 episodes, not one episode was boring cosidering the huge length. Well produced too.
8. MI has an exquisite collection of songs and music which easily allows one to sink easily into the world of Maison Ikkoku.
9. Ikkoku Kan is the cosiest place to live in.
10. The only manga with a cute and adorable dog named after a human.
11. Morally educational with many messages and lessons to be learnt. One good example, love knows no bounds.
12. Makes me laugh, feel great and keeps me happy.
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