Paradise Kiss (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, Paradise Kiss is an animation, drama and comedy series.

What it’s about. Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who has a clothing label known as "Paradise Kiss". The group needs to find a model to showcase their designs in an up-coming fashion show and decides to pick Yukari instead. Initially, Yukari was reluctant to be associated with this seemingly eccentric group, but eventually, she realises that they are really nice people. Furthermore, their passion and enthusiasm to follow their ideals and dreams make Yukari realise that she has not been enjoying her life and this motivated her to pursue her own dreams.

Who’s in it. Paradise Kiss stars Yu Yamada as Yukari Hayasaka (voice), Kenji Hamada as George Koizumi (voice), Marika Matsumoto as Miwako Sakurada (voice) and Shunsuke Mizutani as Arashi Nagase (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Paradise Kiss has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paradise Kiss page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paradise Kiss tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.