Maison Ikkoku (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, Maison Ikkoku is an animation, comedy and romance series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Maison Ikkoku stars Issei Futamata as Yusaku Godai (voice), Sumi Shimamoto as Kyoko Otonashi (voice), Kazuyo Aoki as Hanae Ichinose (voice) and Minoru Yada as Mr. Ichinose (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Maison Ikkoku 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 Maison Ikkoku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maison Ikkoku tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maison Ikkoku (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maison Ikkoku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maison Ikkoku worth watching?
- Maison Ikkoku holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maison Ikkoku?
- Maison Ikkoku stars Issei Futamata, Sumi Shimamoto, Kazuyo Aoki, Minoru Yada and Chika Sakamoto.
- When was Maison Ikkoku released?
- Maison Ikkoku was released in 1986.