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Marmalade Boy (2018): Cast & Plot

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Marmalade Boy is a 2018 romantic drama directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, starring Hinako Sakurai as Miki Koishikawa, Ryo Yoshizawa and Shosuke Tanihara. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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Marmalade Boy (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Ryuichi Hiroki
Genres
Romance , Comedy , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Marmalade Boy About?

The premise of Marmalade Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two sets of parents divorce and marry each other, while their children Miki and Yuu are caught in the middle and start falling for each other.

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Cast & crew

Marmalade Boy Cast & Characters

Hinako Sakurai leads the cast as Miki Koishikawa, with Ryo Yoshizawa as Yuu Matsuura and Shosuke Tanihara as Yoji Matsuura. Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ryuichi Hiroki

More films directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, best-rated first: Ride or Die, All Lives, Phases of the Moon and Motherhood.

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Plot

Marmalade Boy Plot Summary

What happens in Marmalade Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Miki Koishikawa’s ordinary life as a high school sophomore is upended when her parents suddenly announce they are getting divorced in order to swap partners with a couple they met back in Hawaii. They reveal a plan to move into a large house with the other couple and their teenage son, Yuu Matsuura, and they ask for her blessing on this shocking change. At a restaurant where she meets the other family, she hesitantly agrees to the arrangement, bracing for a future that feelsUnexpected and uncertain.

Full summary

The whole story of Marmalade Boy, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Marmalade Boy?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the main female protagonist?

Details

Marmalade Boy Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Mamaredo Boi” and “Chico Mermalada”.

Also known as
  • Mamaredo Boi
  • Chico Mermalada
  • 마멀레이드 보이 (2018)
  • ママレード・ボーイ
  • 橘子酱男孩
  • 마멀레이드 보이
  • 橘子醬男孩
  • נער המרמלדה
  • Мармеладный парень

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FAQ

Marmalade Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Marmalade Boy?

Marmalade Boy runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Marmalade Boy released?

Marmalade Boy was released on April 27, 2018.

Who directed Marmalade Boy?

Marmalade Boy was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki.

More films by Ryuichi Hiroki

Who is in the cast of Marmalade Boy?

Marmalade Boy stars Hinako Sakurai as Miki Koishikawa, Ryo Yoshizawa as Yuu Matsuura and Shosuke Tanihara as Yoji Matsuura, among 13 credited actors.

Does Marmalade Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Marmalade Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Marmalade Boy in?

The original language of Marmalade Boy is Japanese.

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