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Maison Ikkoku: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Maison Ikkoku (1980): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Maison Ikkoku (1980) is a comedy, drama, romance manga by Takahashi, Rumiko. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.17/10 from 6,496 ratings.

What is Maison Ikkoku about?

In the town of Tokeizaka stands the old, worn-down boarding house known as Maison Ikkoku. For the last few years, the building has been home to a rambunctious group of tenants, including 20-year-old college applicant Yusaku Godai, its most recent resident. Recently, however, Yusaku has grown impatient with the noisy shenanigans interrupting his studies and has decided to move out. However, as he is preparing to leave, a beautiful woman named Kyoko Otonashi introduces herself as the new property manager. Falling in love with her at first sight, Yusaku changes his mind and decides to stay to cou

Key details

Maison Ikkoku spans 162 chapters across 15 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Oct 14, 1980 to Apr 6, 1987.

Where to read Maison Ikkoku

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Maison Ikkoku about?

In the town of Tokeizaka stands the old, worn-down boarding house known as Maison Ikkoku. For the last few years, the building has been home to a rambunctious group of tenants, including 20-year-old college applicant Yusaku Godai, its most recent res

Is Maison Ikkoku finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Maison Ikkoku?

Maison Ikkoku is rated 8.17/10 on MyAnimeList.

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