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めぞん一刻 ワイド版/文庫版 [Maison Ikkoku Wideban/Bunkoban] #7
Maison Ikkoku Collector's Edition, Vol. 7
Acclaimed author Rumiko Takahashi’s classic romantic comedy about finding your path in life.
Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!
Yusaku Godai is in love with his apartment building manager, Kyoko Otonashi, but he’s still figuring out his future. He misses his most promising job interview while helping a woman in labor get to the hospital. Although his would-be boss appreciates the decision he made, he no longer has a job for him. Upon hearing the news, Ibuki Yagami decides she’ll help Godai by moving into his room, much to Kyoko’s dismay!
Yusaku Godai didn’t get accepted into college on the first try, so he’s studying to retake the entrance exams. But living in a dilapidated building full of eccentric and noisy tenants is making it hard for him to achieve his goals. Now that a beautiful woman has moved in to become the new resident manager, Godai is driven to distraction!
Yusaku Godai is in love with his apartment building manager, Kyoko Otonashi, but he’s still figuring out his future. He misses his most promising job interview while helping a woman in labor get to the hospital. Although his would-be boss appreciates the decision he made, he no longer has a job for him. Upon hearing the news, Ibuki Yagami decides she’ll help Godai by moving into his room, much to Kyoko’s dismay!
356 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1993
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,582 books2,137 followersRumiko Takahashi (高橋留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
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March 7, 2022
Comedy and crazy antics? I give this series a 5/5.
Romance? I give this series a 3/5. I hate that the romance is being dragged out like this but I can’t help but love this series anyway. It’s my getaway from the super serious stories. It’s like a sitcom.
Romance? I give this series a 3/5. I hate that the romance is being dragged out like this but I can’t help but love this series anyway. It’s my getaway from the super serious stories. It’s like a sitcom.
March 20, 2022
It's a running theme throughout the series up until now, but the miscommunication that goes on in this one really is the stuff of building heartache. Funnily enough, just attended a film screening last night where a great director made the case for the longstanding value and appeal of melodrama, and what exactly that means, since there's much of it here, and has been from the start. A simple story with misunderstandings and big emotions will always be engaging enough, when done well, and Takahashi knows how to do it all well. Really loved seeing more soul searching being done by Kyoko at last here. I always devour these in a couple sittings as soon as I get them.
April 11, 2022
This volume takes a dip more into the realm of dramatic with less comedic elements as the plot pushes forward. The loose threads are starting to work themselves in, and the series is setting up its ending, which is excellent. One of the best things about this series is how it stays on track and tells its story at an excellent pace. This far into the game, the reader is getting weary of the 'will they, won't they' and now its starting to push to a resolution while still giving us what we came here for.
July 4, 2022
In these later volumes we get less of the awkward slapstick elements and more of the relationship struggles and misadventures. It might be more frustrating if we haven't gotten to know the characters so well over the previous 6 volumes. Looking forward to seeing how this series ends!
May 2, 2022
This volume is mostly about Kyoko finally needing to choose between a Mitaka who is getting tired of waiting and a Godai who is struggling to start adulting.
I personally find it romantic, but some readers may be frustrated with the lack of communication between characters.
It is at this point that I started worrying about an eventual heartbreak coming for Kozue who has been nothing but sweet to Godai so far.
I personally find it romantic, but some readers may be frustrated with the lack of communication between characters.
It is at this point that I started worrying about an eventual heartbreak coming for Kozue who has been nothing but sweet to Godai so far.
June 1, 2023
Reaching this edition's final pages, I was delighted by its maturity. Finally, the confrontations faced by our two leads carry an introspective intensity, empathy, and kindness that often mirrors the weight and truths of reality. Balancing personal development and plot progression, this is Rumiko Takashi growing herself. Life is messy, sometimes in retrospect it brings laughs, but going through it, the pitfalls are excruciating and the wins, wonderful.
August 2, 2024
Décidément Godai est poisseux côté travail. La motivation de trouver un emploi pour conquérir Kyoko ne manque pas, mais le sort s'acharne sur lui.
La gardienne quant à elle est de plus en plus indécise. Elle fait des histoires où il y en n'a pas, et ça devient lassant par certains moments.
Moins de "blagues" et de quiproquos, mais un tome qui se laisse lire.
La gardienne quant à elle est de plus en plus indécise. Elle fait des histoires où il y en n'a pas, et ça devient lassant par certains moments.
Moins de "blagues" et de quiproquos, mais un tome qui se laisse lire.
October 23, 2021
Semakin menyukai serial ini. Pada jilid tujuh terkadang Takahashi sensei menjai sangat puitis, namun sedih dan bahagia di saat yang bersamaan. Artwork sensei juga semakin berkembang indah dan ceritanya pun berkembang dengan cukup baik.
January 1, 2024
this one was much more dramatic and melancholic than I was expecting and honestly I wish there was more comedy and more focus on side characters. kyoko and godai’s progression this volume was at the same time frustrating stressful and really touching
March 30, 2020
J’ai vraiment adoré ce tome, il est très poétique, triste, heureux à la fois. Les dessins sont magnifiques et l’histoire est très émouvante ! 🤧
August 23, 2022
This might have been my favourite volume so far! The comedy keeps ramping up to more and more ridiculous heights, and it's such a delight :)
April 13, 2023
I can't get enough of this nostalgic manga series. It's my palate cleanser and comfort read.
September 6, 2023
I don’t know the misunderstandings are starting to get aggravating, also characters seem to disappear for chapters and come back randomly (though one time it was played for laughs)
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July 15, 2024Frustrating to read this relationship
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July 24, 2025i hate everyone here except the residents of the maison ikkoku 💀
July 2, 2025
The funniest and most intriguing volume so far. Therefore, the best one so far.
December 1, 2023
Tomo 7 español de la colección Big Comic.
December 19, 2021
La relation de Godai et Kyoko évolue énormément dans ce tome. Je dirais qu'elle commence à prendre forme. Je suis contente de finalement les voir comme ça.
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