Kentaro Ichinose

Quotes

(No official lines due to lack of appearances)

Trivia

Appearances drastically decrease in the latter half of the original work, appearing only in the final chapter.
In the anime version, some of Nozomu Nikaido's roles were assigned to Kentaro, continuing his appearances.
Among the Ikkoku-kan residents, he is depicted as the most sensible child.

Alternate names

Kentaro Ichinose Ichinose-kun Kentaro-kun

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Has an age-appropriate appearance as an elementary school student, but sometimes displays mature expressions. In the latter part of the story, he grows into a junior high school student, and in the final episode, he appears as a high school student.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Sensible
Detailed personality: Although young, he is calm and exhibits the most rational and mature speech and actions among the surrounding adults. Among the apartment residents, he is one of the few with an adult perspective. Extremely thoughtful, he calmly handles troubles around him.
Keywords: Sensible

Mature

Composed

Thoughtful

Elementary School Student
Talents: Calm Judgment

Human Relations Mediation

Consideration
Skills: Sensible Conduct

Situation Judgment

Thoughtful Response
Motivation: Desires a peaceful life in the apartment and wishes for the happiness of the residents. Watches over and supports the relationships of the surrounding adults, including Kyoko.

History

Backstory: Raised as the only son of the Ichinose couple, living with his parents at Ikkoku-kan. Sensible and mature since early childhood, he possesses a calmer personality compared to peers his age. In the latter part of the story, he advances to junior high school, and there are scenes where he skillfully manages minor troubles among the Ikkoku-kan residents.
Work title: Maison Ikkoku
Media type: Manga

Advances to Junior High School

Significant event: Advances to Junior High School
Description: In the latter part of the story, he grows from elementary school to junior high school and shows even more composed behavior.

Develops Affection for Kyoko's Step-Niece Ikuko

Significant event: Develops Affection for Kyoko's Step-Niece Ikuko
Description: Harbors feelings like first love toward Ikuko, but Ikuko herself does not notice for a long time.

Handles Reception at the Wedding in the Final Episode

Significant event: Handles Reception at the Wedding in the Final Episode
Description: Handles reception at Yusaku Godai and Kyoko Otonashi's wedding and makes an appearance.

Relationships

Ichinose Sr.

Father

Father. Timid with a faint presence. His workplace went bankrupt, which became known to the Ikkoku-kan residents.

Hanae Ichinose

Mother

Mother. Lively and nosy, the typical auntie archetype. Cherishes Kentaro dearly.

Ikuko

Best friend

Long-time friend and object of Kentaro's first crush. However, Ikuko is unaware of Kentaro's feelings.

Ikkoku-kan Residents

Ikkoku-kan Residents: unknown

Media appearances

Maison Ikkoku

Manga / Supporting

Maison Ikkoku (Anime)

Anime / Supporting

1986 - 1988 TV Series

Apartment Fantasy Maison Ikkoku (Live-action Movie)

Movie / Supporting

Released October 1986

Maison Ikkoku (TV Drama)

TV drama / Supporting

Aired in 2007, 2008

Voice cast and creators

Chika Sakamoto

Voice actor: Chika Sakamoto
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV Anime

Katsuma Nakagaki

Voice actor: Katsuma Nakagaki
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Live-action Movie

Unknown

Voice actor: Unknown
Language: Japanese
Version or series: TV Drama
Notes: No cast information

Rumiko Takahashi

Creator name: Rumiko Takahashi
Role: Original author

Shogakukan

Creator name: Shogakukan
Role: Publisher

Studio Deen

Creator name: Studio Deen
Role: Animation Studio

unknown

Creator name: unknown
Role: Licensee