Reviews for Maison Ikkoku (7.91)
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Annou Takashi
Yamazaki Kazuo
Yoshinaga Naoyuki
"Maison Ikkoku?" -- is likely to be your initial response to this masterpiece, and that, in itself, is quite tragic. Why is it tragic? Well, first of all, this, in my opinion, is the epitome...
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- Approval: 07.4% (5 votes)
25.05.2005 19:43 - direct link
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"Maison Ikkoku?" -- is likely to be your initial response to this masterpiece, and that, in itself, is quite tragic.
Why is it tragic? Well, first of all, this, in my opinion, is the epitome of the "romance" genre; a story so endearing that it will leave you with a profound sense of loss upon its completion.
You will watch the characters grow up and mature before your very own eyes. Take Godai-san for example: he starts off as a downtrodden, capricious student, often the unwilling target of other residents' jokes and pranks, but, towards the end of the series, he blossoms into a respectable member of society; one worthy of praise.
One of Takahashi Rumiko's earlier works, Maison Ikkoku set a precedent for others to follow.
Animation: Quirky, abeit somewhat antiquated character designs. This, however, does not detract from the anime; if anything, it actually brings a touch of realism, and brings Rumiko's world to light. Simply put, you cannot envisage the characters looking anything other than they do.
Sound: Perfectly complements the animation.
Why is it tragic? Well, first of all, this, in my opinion, is the epitome of the "romance" genre; a story so endearing that it will leave you with a profound sense of loss upon its completion.
You will watch the characters grow up and mature before your very own eyes. Take Godai-san for example: he starts off as a downtrodden, capricious student, often the unwilling target of other residents' jokes and pranks, but, towards the end of the series, he blossoms into a respectable member of society; one worthy of praise.
One of Takahashi Rumiko's earlier works, Maison Ikkoku set a precedent for others to follow.
Animation: Quirky, abeit somewhat antiquated character designs. This, however, does not detract from the anime; if anything, it actually brings a touch of realism, and brings Rumiko's world to light. Simply put, you cannot envisage the characters looking anything other than they do.
Sound: Perfectly complements the animation.
