Yusaku Godai
A young man who grows from a ronin student in Room 5 of Maison Ikkoku to a childcare worker
Resident of Room 5 at Maison Ikkoku, a kind but indecisive ronin student who aims to become a childcare worker. His growth while harboring a crush on manager Kyoko Otonashi is depicted.
Quotes
- I'm really glad I met you
- I've liked you since long ago
- It feels like it might turn into a lie...
- I only want to hold you
Trivia
- Blood type is A.
- Belonged to the rugby club in high school.
- The author did not accept the setting of Yusaku remaining a virgin forever.
- Skilled at goldfish scooping, called 'Festival Yusaku'.
- Residents' surnames and room numbers match numerically.
- Woman holding a bamboo broom = Kyoko's trademark.
Alternate names
Yusaku
Godai
Profile
- Species
- human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- May 4
- Birth year
- 1963
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A slim young man with refreshing black hair. His expression is pure and exudes kindness. Usually wears a student uniform or casual clothes.
- Height
- about 170cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- gentle expression
- slim build
- Iconic items
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- student bag
- textbooks
- bamboo broom
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- kind
- Detailed personality
- Kind-hearted and gentle, but lacks assertiveness and is indecisive. Easily goes with the flow and gets caught up in troubles. Has a habit of fantasizing, and loses touch with reality when thinking about his crush, Kyoko Otonashi.
- Keywords
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- indecisive
- innocent
- fantasizing habit
- poor at navigating the world
- hard worker
- serious
- Talents
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- sensitivity that touches the heartstrings
- dexterous hands
- goldfish scooping skill
- deep humanity
- Skills
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- puppet making
- teaching practicum
- childcare worker qualification
- subtle consideration
- odd jobs and mediation
- Motivation
- Obtaining childcare worker qualification, a dream since childhood, and marrying Kyoko Otonashi.
- Habits
- Has a habit of fantasizing while deep in thought and bumping into walls.
- Favorite foods
- miso soup, set meal, yakitori, plum wine, melon
- Hobbies
- puppet theater, studying, taking care of Kyoko Otonashi, rugby
- Disliked situations
- trouble, romantic misunderstandings, job hunting ronin
- Disliked foods
- unfavorable tastes
History
- Backstory
- After graduating high school, he moves to Tokyo to board at Maison Ikkoku as a ronin student. While being tossed around by the eccentric residents, he falls in love at first sight with manager Kyoko Otonashi and decides to stay. He enrolls in the education department of a private university, experiences job hunting ronin after his prospective employer goes bankrupt, and through part-time work at "Shii no Mi Nursery School," decides to aim to become a childcare worker. He proposes to Kyoko, they marry, and he works as a childcare worker. Their daughter Haruka is also born.
- Debut date
- 1980-11
- Work title
- Maison Ikkoku
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- serialization start
Meeting with Kyoko
- Significant event
- Meeting with Kyoko
- Description
- Falls in love at first sight with Kyoko Otonashi, who arrives as the manager of Maison Ikkoku, and decides to continue living there.
Private university admission
- Significant event
- Private university admission
- Description
- Passes entrance exam for a third-rate private university's education department after ronin life.
Job hunting ronin
- Significant event
- Job hunting ronin
- Description
- Prospective employer goes bankrupt, leading to job hunting ronin status.
Part-time job at nursery school
- Significant event
- Part-time job at nursery school
- Description
- Starts part-time job at Shii no Mi Nursery School, which sparks his aspiration to become a childcare worker.
Childcare worker qualification
- Significant event
- Childcare worker qualification
- Description
- Obtains childcare worker qualification at vocational school and is formally hired.
Marriage to Kyoko
- Significant event
- Marriage to Kyoko
- Description
- After long misunderstandings, unites with Kyoko and holds a wedding ceremony.
Relationships
Yukari Godai
Grandmother
Raised and watched over Yusaku since childhood. A heavy drinker with a lively personality.
Akira Godai
Cousin
Cousin with whom he made a childhood marriage promise.
Haruka Godai
Child
Eldest daughter of Yusaku and Kyoko. Born in spring.
Kyoko Otonashi
Love interest
Since falling in love at first sight with Kyoko, becomes her important romantic partner.
Shun Mitaka
Rival
Rival who approaches Kyoko, serving as a good competitor for Godai.
Kozue Nanao
Girlfriend
Was Godai's girlfriend but they ultimately break up.
Hanae Ichinose
Teammate
Aunt-like figure who looks after Yusaku during parties at Maison Ikkoku.
Yotsuya
Neighbor
Neighbor in the apartment who interferes in Yusaku's life as an eccentric.
Nozomi Nikaido
Roommate
Apartment resident but a minor role in the story.
Maison Ikkoku residents
Maison Ikkoku residents: unknown
Media appearances
Maison Ikkoku
Manga / Protagonist
1980-1987
Maison Ikkoku (TV anime)
Anime / Protagonist
1986 - 1988
Apartment Fantasy Maison Ikkoku (live-action movie)
Movie / Protagonist
1986-10-10
Maison Ikkoku: Final Chapter (theatrical anime)
Movie / Protagonist
1988
Maison Ikkoku OVA series
Anime / Protagonist
1988 - 1991
Maison Ikkoku TV drama
Series / Protagonist
2007-2008
Maison Ikkoku (adventure games etc.)
Game / Protagonist
1986 - 1997
CR Maison Ikkoku series
Pachinko / Protagonist
2010 - 2017
Maison Ikkoku series
Pachislo / Protagonist
2006 - 2016
Voice cast and creators
Issei Futamata
- Voice actor
- Issei Futamata
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Kumiko Watanabe
- Voice actor
- Kumiko Watanabe
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (childhood)
Takahiro Sakurai
- Voice actor
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- CR Maison Ikkoku version
Rumiko Takahashi
- Creator name
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Role
- Original author
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio
Kitty Films
- Creator name
- Kitty Films
- Role
- Animation studio
Toei
- Creator name
- Toei
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
figures
- Item name
- figures
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
plush toys
- Item name
- plush toys
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
stationery set
- Item name
- stationery set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited