Maison Ikkoku
A mature romance and human drama set in an old apartment building.
Featured characters
Characters in this work
Characters — 26 characters
Yusaku Godai
A resident of room 5 in Maison Ikkoku, a kind-hearted but indecisive student who aims to become a nursery teacher.
Kyoko Otonashi
The beautiful young widow and manager of Maison Ikkoku, the main heroine.
Hanae Ichinose
The heavy-drinking, fun-loving caretaker aunt who lives in room 1 of Maison Ikkoku.
Kentaro Ichinose
The sensible and mature elementary school son of the Ichinose couple.
Nozomi Nikaidou
A university student living in room 2 of Maison Ikkoku, known for saying tactless things.
Satsuki Yotsuya
A resident of room 4 in Maison Ikkoku, known for his courteous yet insulting eccentric behavior.
Akemi Roppongi
Resident of room 6 in Maison Ikkoku, a heavy drinker who often dresses provocatively.
Soichiro Otonashi
Kyoko's late husband and an important unseen figure in the story.
Shun Mitaka
Tennis coach who courts Kyoko Otonashi and is a rival to Yusaku Godai.
Kozue Nanao
Yusaku's girlfriend, a carefree and ordinary girl.
Ibuki Yagami
A high school sophomore from Kyoko's alma mater who develops feelings for Yusaku.
Haruka Godai
The daughter of Yusaku Godai and Kyoko Otonashi, appearing in the final episode.
Ikuko
Kyoko Otonashi's niece by marriage and Yusaku's bright female tutor.
Ichinose Husband
The timid husband of Hanae Ichinose, uniquely living as a family in Maison Ikkoku.
Master (Chachamaru Bar)
The sensible master of the snack bar 'Chachamaru'.
Sayoko Kuroki
Yusaku's university classmate who works as a nursery school teacher.
Soichiro the Dog
The pet dog named after Kyoko's deceased husband, an important symbol in the story.
Akira Godai
Yusaku Godai's cousin and beautiful girl who promised to marry him in childhood.
Zenzaburo Mitsukoshi
Anime-original temporary resident of room 3, aiming to redevelop Maison Ikkoku.
Sakamoto
Yusaku's irresponsible but loyal university friend.
Ioka
Manager of the cabaret where Yusaku works, a tough yet caring person.
Kamioji Teacher
Ibuki's homeroom teacher and Kyoko's mentor who supervised Yusaku's teaching practice.
Saotome
President of the puppetry club where Yusaku belonged at university and later married Sayoko Kuroki.
Asuna Kujo
A sheltered heiress who was arranged to meet Shun Mitaka and later marries him.
Mackenro
The male Pomeranian dog Mitaka kept to overcome his fear of dogs.
Salada
Asuna's female Pomeranian dog who bonded with Mackenro.