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.
The 1985–1987 Japan Window
100 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Maison Ikkoku sits at position #13.
More From Rumiko Takahashi
Other series created by the same creative team. Rated ★ by TMDB audiences.
Other Titles From Studio Deen
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Maison Ikkoku premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
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.