Japan One of 3 works attributed to Rumiko Takahashi in our catalog, Maison Ikkoku aired on Fuji TV.
Synopsis
めぞん一刻
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.
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Studio Deen
Animation + Comedy in Japan
973 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Comedy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Maison Ikkoku itself).
More From Rumiko Takahashi
Other series created by the same creative team. Rated ★ by TMDB audiences.
The 1985–1987 Japan Window
Among 100 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Maison Ikkoku places #13 — near the top of its class.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1980s in Japan, 280 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Maison Ikkoku premiered alongside 38 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 38 other Japan seriess in 1986.
The 671st Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
20 audience reviews — more than 36% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (70th percentile) outruns review volume (36th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #734 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (84th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.0 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #616 of 2,532 (top 24%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Studio Deen |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 4 / 96 |
| Release Date | March 26, 1986 |
Questions Answered
Who created Maison Ikkoku?
Maison Ikkoku was created by Rumiko Takahashi.
When did Maison Ikkoku end?
Maison Ikkoku finished its run with its final episode airing on March 2, 1988.
Where did Maison Ikkoku air?
Maison Ikkoku aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.