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Marmalade Boy is an anime television series that first aired on ABC in 1994. The show was adapted from a manga series of the same name by Wataru Yoshizumi. The series ran from 1994-1995 and was later released on DVD in 2005. The series revolves around Miki Koishikawa, a high school student who learns that her parents are getting a divorce after they return from a trip abroad. To make matters worse, her parents decide to swap partners with a couple they met on the trip, making Miki and her new stepbrother, Yuu Matsuura, part of a new family unit.

Miki is a strong-willed and independent character who is struggling to come to terms with her parents' divorce and her new family situation. She initially hates Yuu and finds it difficult to adjust to her new life. However, as the series progresses, Miki and Yuu's relationship begins to develop into something more than just step-siblings.

As Miki tries to navigate her new family dynamic, she also deals with the challenges of high school life. She has a crush on a boy named Ginta, but he is more interested in her best friend, Meiko. Meanwhile, her childhood friend, Kei, has developed feelings for her and is constantly trying to win her over.

Throughout the series, Miki and Yuu's relationship becomes more complicated as they confront the emotions that they have been struggling to ignore. They must navigate their feelings while dealing with the reactions of their family and friends.

The show is a coming-of-age story that deals with a wide range of issues such as family, love, relationships, and personal growth. It is a story about how individuals deal with change and how they find a way to move forward.

The animation style of the show is typical of 90s anime with bright colors and exaggerated facial expressions. The soundtrack features classic J-pop songs that perfectly capture the mood and emotions of the series.

The cast of the show is made up of some of the most prominent voice actors in Japan. Kikuko Inoue voices Miki, Wakana Yamazaki voices Yuu, Toru Furuya voices Ginta, Jun'ichi Kanemaru voices Kei, and Sanae Takagi voices Meiko.

Marmalade Boy was a popular romantic drama during its initial run in Japan and later gained a cult following among Western audiences. The show was praised for its relatable characters and emotional storytelling.

In conclusion, Marmalade Boy is a classic coming-of-age anime that deals with the struggles of navigating change while trying to find oneself. The show features relatable characters and a compelling storyline that has captivated audiences for years.

Marmalade Boy is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (76 episodes). The series first aired on March 13, 1994.

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Seasons

76. Departure. Our love progresses

September 3, 1995

Yuu's American friends approve of his relationship with Miki after seeing their determination. Miki and Yuu's parents straighten out the facts.

75. Brother and sister. We have to be separate

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74. A box of memories. Bye bye Yuu

August 20, 1995

Judging from Miwa's serious tone, Meiko deduces that Yuu must be hiding something. Miki stores away all of the things she ever received from Yuu.

73. Farewell. I had to do it...

August 13, 1995

Yuu's words shatter Miki's world into a thousand pieces. In order to prevent the family from falling apart, Yuu chooses to keep the truth to himself.

72. Half brother and sister. Our happiness is breaking down

August 6, 1995

Miki and Yuu discuss getting each other presents to make up for the birthdays they missed while they were apart. Yuu finds his father's old photos.

71. A night of stars & the moon. Although we're near each other...I'm lonely

Miki goes camping with her friends and family. Despite being playful with Kei, Miki can't help but feel sad about her current situation with Yuu.

70. I'm home. What kind of face should I put on to meet him?

July 23, 1995

Yuu heads back to Japan for the first time since the breakup. Miki feels uncertain as she goes to the airport to see him with her family.

69. The courage to love. I've decided

July 16, 1995

Yuu makes up his mind to go to Japan after talking with a friend. Anju finds herself falling back in love with Yuu as he expresses his kindness.

68. Indecisive lovers. Goodbye Ginta

July 9, 1995

Arimi decides to break up with Ginta. After hearing Arimi's side of the story, Miki tells her that she and Ginta should express their feelings more.

67. Friends. I need Kei!

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66. New choice. You don't have to forget him

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65. Solid decision. Miki...I'll take her

June 18, 1995

A package arrives from Yuu. Miki talks to Anju about the sad truth. Kei arrives in New York for a competition and tells Yuu about his intentions.

64. A pair's problems. I want to hear you voice

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63. Holding back the tears. I want to be alone

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62. Goodbye. I can't be your girlfriend anymore

May 28, 1995

Miki considers going back to Tokyo without ever seeing Yuu. When Will calls Anju to ask her out, Yuu finds out that Miki is in town.

61. New York trap. Yuu, was I stupid?

May 21, 1995

Miki decides to go see Yuu. While she convinces their parents that she is visiting New York to help Meiko, she fails to tell Yuu about her trip.

60. My love is far away. Yuu is in front of me

May 14, 1995

Miki calls Yuu's dorm and discovers that he went away for the weekend with Jinny and his other friends. Michael and Kei get into a fight in public.

59. An uneasy weekend. I want to hear Yuu's voice

May 7, 1995

Miki agonizes over being told that Yuu has a girlfriend in America. Yuu runs into Anju and invites her to spend a weekend with him and his friends.

58. Tone of a love confession. I want you to see me as a man

Miki and her friends attend Kei's piano competition. Although it puts him at a disadvantage, Kei chooses to play the piece he wrote for Miki.

57. Passing each other. I can't bear it! I'm so lonely...

Meiko's parents ignore their daughter's pleas for them to meet Namura. Namura's calm attitude feeds Meiko's insecurity as he encourages her to write.

56. Lost pathway to love. My boyfriend is Yuu but...

April 16, 1995

Miki and Meiko begin to feel the effects of being in a long distance relationship. Michael asserts that he will steal Miki's heart while Yuu is away.

55. Ripples again. New York is too far away

April 9, 1995

Jinny claims that Yuu and Miki are not in a real relationship if they haven't gone beyond the kissing stage. Kei wins a music contest back in Japan.

54. New life. Yuu I wonder how you're doing

April 2, 1995

Yuu quickly makes friends at his dorm. The blond and beautiful Jinny offers to show Yuu around after falling in love with him at first sight.

53. Making a memory. I won't regret it if anything happens

Miki and Yuu plan an overnight trip before he departs for New York. Michael shows up in Hakone under the impression that they're on a group trip.

52. Making a decision under the moonlight. Yuu don't leave me alone!

Miki feels betrayed about Yuu's decision to go to America. Yuu says that his feelings for her will never change, but Miki finds that hard to believe.

51. Love triangle. Someone's messing things up...

March 19, 1995

Miki barely has time to talk to Yuu as Michael settles in to his new surroundings. Yuu finds it hard to tell Miki about his plan to study abroad.

50. The foreign exchange student appears. Michael is...strange

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49. The shape of love. It's difficult to be happy

February 26, 1995

Meiko gets engaged to be married to Namura after graduating high school. Miwa and Meiko meet up at the library to straighten things out.

48. The flavour of chocolate. Sweet and bitter Valentine

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47. Couple on the beach. Because I care about you

Meiko returns to her hotel with Miki after getting rejected again. Frustrated at his inability to help, Miwa tries to punch the truth out of Namura.

46. To Hiroshima. Let me be by your side again

February 5, 1995

Despite being told not to get her hopes up, Meiko heads to Hiroshima to see Namura. There, she tells him she wants to be by his side and keep writing.

45. Meiko's turnabout. I'm going to Hiroshima

January 29, 1995

Meiko receives a lot of media attention for her story about heartbreak after Miwa enters a prestigious writing contest on her behalf.

44. Our future. Yuu's dream, my dream

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43. Ski trip. I won't let you two be alone

January 15, 1995

After making an assumption that Yuu is planning to go on a trip with Miki, Suzu tries to ruin their travel plans by convincing everyone to go skiing.

42. New Year's pattern of love. It's going to be a wonderful year

Miki gets a toy ring from Yuu when they pay a New Year's visit to the shrine with their friends. Suzu's father tells Yuu to consider studying abroad.

41. The morning of lovers. Merry Christmas

December 25, 1994

Kei performs his original piano music for Miki on Christmas Eve. Yuu rushes to Anju's side after being notified that she has collapsed.

40. A Holy night. I'm alone on Christmas Eve

December 18, 1994

Anju contemplates getting a potentially fatal surgery. Miki's uncertainty grows when Yuu reveals he didn't know what to say after Anju's confession.

39. A bitter love. I've loved Yuu for a long time

After revealing her feelings, Anju begs Miki if she can borrow Yuu for a day. Miki is unable to object despite being uncomfortable with the idea.

38. Anju's feelings. I want to be next in line to Miki

December 4, 1994

Ginta and Arimi grow closer together after the embarrassing incident. Miki learns from Yuu that Anju helped him deal with his problems in the past.

37. Tearful reunion. I thought it was over between us

November 27, 1994

Yuu's old friend Anju starts calling him every day. Miki pretends not to mind in order not to come across as being jealous again.

36. I'm alone. I'll make you forget him

November 20, 1994

Yuu leaves Miki behind to go travel by himself. Kei gives the medallion back to Miki, but he won't forgive Yuu for making her sad.

35. Crossing each other's path. You mean we are going to break up

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34. Breakup premonition. The Halloween conspiracy

October 30, 1994

Miki wonders if Yuu is cold to her because of what happened at work. Yuu unwittingly shows up to a Halloween party at Suzu's house.

33. Lost love. I love you

October 23, 1994

Miki suffers in silence as the four parents discuss the topic of Suzu kissing Yuu at the concert. Suzu asks Kei about his relationship with Miki.

32. Love at the school festival. Yuu and Kei's concert

After seeing Miki in Kei's arms, Suzu jumps to the conclusion that she must be cheating on Yuu. Miki gets glared at by Suzu at the school festival.

31. Suzu and Kei. Those two make me nervous

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30. Rival. I love you, Yuu

October 2, 1994

Yuu's reluctance to talk about the commercial makes Miki's mind wander to dark places. Kei keeps missing the chance to tell Miki about the medallion.

29. Obstacle of love. I can't find the medallion

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28. Unstable feelings. I'm going to get a part time job

Yuu gets very busy with his job and commercial shoots. Despite barely having time to see Miki, Yuu makes sure to keep her in his thoughts.

27. Love worries. How long will this happiness last

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26. New anxiety. I'm too afraid to be happy

September 4, 1994

Yuu and Miki enjoy an ordinary morning together after their conversation at the beach. Miki hopes that her feelings for Yuu will last forever.

25. Real kiss. I love you, Yuu

August 28, 1995

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24. The secret of Yuu's birth. I can't leave Yuu alone

August 21, 1994

Miki becomes concerned about Yuu after learning his secret. Ginta gets showered with attention for his important upcoming tennis match.

23. Impact of a confession. Yuu what are you talking about

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22. Double date. We like each other, but don't understand each other

August 7, 1994

Meiko goes to the library to get some materials for a manuscript. She keeps remembering Namura Sensei, they aren't sad memories though. Satoshi has the idea that Miki, Yuu, Meiko join him to a movie for a double date. They four of them split up into pairs and Meiko isn't happy about it but she realizes Miki needs time alone with Yuu. After the movie ended, Yuu started running with Miki out of the theater. Satoshi has the idea that if Meiko spends the day with him, he will tell her his relationship with Yuu. The next day Yuu leaves with Satoshi to go somewhere. Miki and Meiko Follow them. What do they discover?

21. Trip to Karuizawa. Just as I thought -- strange

July 31, 1994

Miki is getting jealous because everyone at the school is under the impression that Yuu and Satoshi are a couple. Since Summer Vacation Started Yuu has been working all day and comes home really tired. Miki doesn't have a chance to talk to him anymore. When Miki and Meiko are out shopping, Meiko has the idea that they should go to Yuu's store and she should buy that dress that she's been needing. The trip also has the ulterior motive to find out the real relationship between Yuu and Satoshi, who just happens to be at the store. Will Miki Get to the bottom of this rumor that is going around school?

20. Doubtful twosome. Yuu and Miwa are a couple

Miki and her friends are grieving over the fact the the marathon tournament is coming up. Then they heard a rumor that Yuu and Satoshi are a couple at school. So Miki and Meiko go to spy on them. They like a good couple. How does Miki react to this?

19. Disturbed by the family register. Don't say it's ridiculous

Miki's in her room studying for final exams, when she is called for dinner. Since after the exams schools out the family will be going to register their marriages and then going to eat at an Italian restaurant for a celebration dinner. After the registration they were on their way to the restaurant to eat, but suddenly Miki is feeling weird and decides to take a rain check for it. After leaving she keeps thinking about when she was little and what was going on with her parents. She takes a break and sits down. After she sits Yuu decides to say that he's there. Later they go for burgers and, rubs it in Miki's face that he gave up the gourmet meal. After getting home she goes to her room. She replaces the picture in her medallion from her and her parents to Yuu's picture. The next day someone with a camera that goes to Yuu and Miki's school is video taping everyone that come out of the house. He's video taping them for a story. How does this video come out?

18. The direction of Yuu's love. Things aren't going as planned

July 10, 1994

Miki's sitting in her room trying to write something in the diary to make Meiko feel better. Meiko's at school the next day, and she's acting the way she usually does. In class all her friends are greeting her as if she weren't there for a month. There's a lot of gossip going on, but Miki and the others all stick up their noses at those who like to gossip. Later that day in the library Meiko is crying. Is she really okay with Shinichi's move to, Hiroshima?

17. Meiko's separation. I can't say goodbye

July 3, 1994

Shinichi tells the class that he quits and that he's leaving. Gives Meiko back her pendant. He gives Meiko a call and tells her that he's leaving for Hiroshima. She tells him to take her with him. Meiko goes to Miki's house to apologize for saying what she said. She then leaves. Yuu makes Miki leave for the train station with him and go after Meiko. What happens next?

16. A man's decision. Na-chan, please don't quit

June 26, 1994

With the whole fiasco with Meiko Shinichi decides to quit as a teacher and work as a real estate agent with his parents in Hiroshima. He tells the class this with Meiko absent she has no idea on what is going on with him. When Miki wants to talk to her Meiko says something that upsets Miki a lot. What happens next?

15. Meiko's Secret: "I want you to share your feelings"

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14. Qualification of Love: "You don't deserve Yuu"

Miki is relieved to find that Ginta and Arimi's relationship had just been an act. Arimi shows up to tell Miki that she won't let her have Yuu.

13. Love and Friendship: "Ginta, please take Arimi-san"

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12. Smash!: "I love both Yuu and Ginta"

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11. Birthday: "Yuu is watching me"

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10. Our First Night: "Surprise in the bathroom"

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9. Part-time Job:

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8. Fragrance of an Adult: "I'm not jealous"

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7. What's Going on?: "That couple!"

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6. Love Game: "I really hate Ginta"

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5. Legendary Girlfriend: "Making a wish on the medallion"

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4. Ginta's Confession: "I won't let you have her!"

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3. Two Kisses: "Yuu had a girlfriend..."

Miki keeps thinking about the mysterious girl next to Yuu in the photo she accidentally found. Yuu and Miki go on a semi-date to a theme park.

2. Side Effects of a Kiss: "He doesn't understand my feelings"

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1. They're in Love, He's Handsome: "But I can't forgive them"

March 13, 1994

The episode begins with Miki saying that her life is too boring and she wishes it would be more exciting. And she kinda got her wish... Her parents were getting divorced. But this was a very strange divorce. They were just gonna switch partners with another family, the Matsuuras. During their romantic trip to Hawaii, they met the Matsuuras. Miki's dad fell in love with Mrs. Chiyako Matsuura and Miki's mom fell in love with Mr. Youji Matsuura. So they talked about it and decided to switch partners. Miki was NOT happy about this. During a dinner with the Matsuuras, Miki tried to talk some sense into them and even had someone she thought she could relate to. The Matsuuras had a cute son named Yuu (about Miki's age!). He was going through the same thing Miki was. But in the end, he didn't care much about what his parents were doing so Miki lost the battle... The Matsuuras and the Koishikawas started living in the same house and Yuu transferred to Miki's school. Miki wasn't too pleased with

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Where to Watch Marmalade Boy

Marmalade Boy is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Marmalade Boy on demand at Amazon Prime.

Genres

Anime Reality
Cast

Kikuko Inoue
Wakana Yamazaki
Toru Furuya
Jun'ichi Kanemaru
Sanae Takagi
Channel

ABC

Premiere Date

March 13, 1994
IMDB Rating

7.1 (510)

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