Japan Synopsis
ママレード・ボーイ
Miki's parents come home from their vacation to announce that they are getting a divorce. But what is more shocking is that they have switched partners with another couple! And to top things off, this other couple has a handsome son, Yuu, who Miki begins to develop feelings for. To make things more disturbing, everyone moves into one house. What will everyone think about Miki's family lifestyle?
Also On tv asahi
Other series that aired on tv asahi.
Other Titles From Toei Animation
Animation + Drama in Japan
730 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Drama genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Marmalade Boy itself).
The 1993–1995 Japan Window
In the crowded 1993-1995 Japan release window, Marmalade Boy sits at #97 of 135. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
#1Romeo and the Black Brothers
★ 8.9 · 1995
#2Furuhata Ninzaburo
★ 8.8 · 1994
#3Neon Genesis Evangelion
★ 8.6 · 1995
#4Slam Dunk
★ 8.6 · 1993
#5Magic Knight Rayearth
★ 8.5 · 1994
#6Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
★ 8.3 · 1993
#7Golden Boy
★ 8.2 · 1995
#82112: The Birth of Doraemon
★ 8.2 · 1995
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Marmalade Boy premiered alongside 39 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 39 other Japan seriess in 1994.
The 954th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
13 audience reviews — more than 20% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (80th percentile) outruns review volume (20th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,384 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (26th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.5 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #2,096 of 2,532 (top 83%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Toei Animation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 76 |
| Release Date | March 13, 1994 |
| Official Site | www.toei-anim.co.jp |
Questions Answered
When did Marmalade Boy end?
Marmalade Boy finished its run with its final episode airing on September 3, 1995.
Where did Marmalade Boy air?
Marmalade Boy aired on tv asahi, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.