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Maison Ikkoku (2007): Cast & Plot

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Maison Ikkoku is a 2007 romantic comedy directed by Katsuhide Motoki, starring Misaki Itō as Otonashi Kyoko, Taiki Nakabayashi and Ittoku Kishibe. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Maison Ikkoku (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Katsuhide Motoki
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Kitty Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maison Ikkoku About?

The premise of Maison Ikkoku without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Adapted from Rumiko Takahashi’s popular manga, the story follows Kyoko Otonashi, the widowed manager of the boarding house Maison Ikkoku, and Yusaku Godai, a penniless college student who becomes one of her tenants. Their budding romance unfolds amid the eccentric antics of the house’s residents, creating a comedy mixed with heartfelt moments.

Maison Ikkoku Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • based on manga
  • four word title
  • location in title
  • place in title
  • place name in title
  • live action remake of anime
  • live action manga adaptation
  • live action adaptation
  • apartment
  • love
Cast & crew

Maison Ikkoku Cast & Characters

Misaki Itō leads the cast as Otonashi Kyoko, with Taiki Nakabayashi as Godai Yusaku and Ittoku Kishibe as Yotsuya. Directed by Katsuhide Motoki; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Maison Ikkoku Plot Summary

What happens in Maison Ikkoku from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The narrative unfolds primarily at Maison Ikkoku (一刻館, Ikkoku-kan), a dilapidated boarding house located in the fictional district of Tokeizaka (時計坂; “Clock Hill”) in Tokyo, where college hopeful Yusaku Godai resides. Godai is a kind-hearted, albeit indecisive individual who often finds himself being taken advantage of by the eccentric residents of Maison Ikkoku, which include a voyeur named Yotsuya, the audacious Akemi Roppongi, and the Ichinose family, notably the gossiping and frequently inebriated stay-at-home mother, Hanae Ichinose.

Full summary

The whole story of Maison Ikkoku, scene by scene

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Details

Maison Ikkoku Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Juliette je t'aime” and “Casa Ikkoku”.

Also known as
  • Juliette je t'aime
  • Casa Ikkoku
  • Supesharu dorama: Mezon Ikkoku
  • Mezon Ikkoku
  • めぞん一刻
  • Special Drama: Maison Ikkoku
  • Especial Drama: Casa Ikkoku
  • 相聚一刻

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FAQ

Maison Ikkoku FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Maison Ikkoku, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maison Ikkoku?

Maison Ikkoku runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Maison Ikkoku released?

Maison Ikkoku was released on May 12, 2007.

Who directed Maison Ikkoku?

Maison Ikkoku was directed by Katsuhide Motoki.

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Who is in the cast of Maison Ikkoku?

Maison Ikkoku stars Misaki Itō as Otonashi Kyoko, Taiki Nakabayashi as Godai Yusaku and Ittoku Kishibe as Yotsuya, among 5 credited actors.

Does Maison Ikkoku have a post-credit scene?

No. Maison Ikkoku has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Maison Ikkoku in?

The original language of Maison Ikkoku is Japanese.

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