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=== Yusaku Godai ===
Characters from ''[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]]'' include:


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== Yusaku Godai ==
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* [[Armor Piercing Slap]]: Inverted. He one time slapped {{spoiler|Kyoko}}, because she was just going too far in an argument they were having.
'''A description of the character goes here.'''
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
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* [[Armor-Piercing Slap]]: Inverted. He one time slapped {{spoiler|Kyoko}}, because she was just going too far in an argument they were having.
* [[Anguished Declaration of Love]]
* [[Anguished Declaration of Love]]
* {{spoiler|[[Babies Ever After]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Babies Ever After]]}}
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* {{spoiler|[[Happily Married]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Happily Married]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Hot Dad]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Hot Dad]]}}
* [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]: He doesn't ''mean'' to be a jerk though.
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: He doesn't ''mean'' to be a jerk though.
* [[Likes Older Women]]: Kyoko is about 5 years older than him.
* [[Likes Older Women]]: Kyoko is about 5 years older than him.
* [[Longing Look]]: Many times for Kyoko. He just loves watching her taking care of her job.
* [[Longing Look]]: Many times for Kyoko. He just loves watching her taking care of her job.
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* [[Together Umbrella]]: Used many times for him and Kyoko.
* [[Together Umbrella]]: Used many times for him and Kyoko.


=== Kyoko Otonashi ===
== Kyoko Otonashi ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Armor Piercing Slap]]: Due to her latent [[Tsundere]]-ness.
* [[Armor-Piercing Slap]]: Due to her latent [[Tsundere]]-ness.
* {{spoiler|[[Babies Ever After]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Babies Ever After]]}}
* [[Can't Hold Her Liquor]]: Usually avoids drinking too much as a result.
* [[Can't Hold Her Liquor]]: Usually avoids drinking too much as a result.
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* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]] One with a temper though
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]] One with a temper though


=== Shun Mitaka ===
== Shun Mitaka ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Akira Kamiya]]
* [[Akira Kamiya]]
* [[Ambiguously Brown]]: He is ''very'' tan-skinned in both the anime and the manga.
* [[Ambiguously Brown]]: He is ''very'' tan-skinned in both the anime and the manga.
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* [[Comforting the Widow]]: Often accused of doing this.
* [[Comforting the Widow]]: Often accused of doing this.
* [[If I Can't Have You]]: Feeling that {{spoiler|he was indeed loosing to Godai}}, he briefly delved into this.
* [[If I Can't Have You]]: Feeling that {{spoiler|he was indeed loosing to Godai}}, he briefly delved into this.
* [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]] - [[Jerk With a Heart of Jerk]] Does have a slight tendency to go from one to the other.
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]] - [[Jerk with a Heart of Jerk]] Does have a slight tendency to go from one to the other.
* [[Ladykiller in Love]]: Known for his romantic conquests, he actually has to convince Kyoko that he isn't all about sex.
* [[Ladykiller in Love]]: Known for his romantic conquests, he actually has to convince Kyoko that he isn't all about sex.
* [[Last Minute Hookup]]: Averted
* [[Last-Minute Hookup]]: Averted
* [[Romantic False Lead]]
* [[Romantic False Lead]]
* [[Rich Idiot With No Day Job]]: Although not an idiot, it is clearly implied that he's so freaking ''loaded'' that he doesn't need to work.
* [[Rich Idiot With No Day Job]]: Although not an idiot, it is clearly implied that he's so freaking ''loaded'' that he doesn't need to work.
* [[The Rival]]: To Godai
* [[The Rival]]: To Godai
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]]: Manly man to Godai.
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]]: Manly man to Godai.
* [[Tall Dark and Handsome]]: The best-looking male character of the series.
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]: The best-looking male character of the series.
* [[Thanks for The Mammary]]: Happened one time when he tried to prevent Kyoko from falling.
* [[Thanks for the Mammary]]: Happened one time when he tried to prevent Kyoko from falling.
* [[Twinkle Smile]]: Iconic of his character.
* [[Twinkle Smile]]: Iconic of his character.
** This seems to run in the family.
** This seems to run in the family.
* [[Phobia|Why Did It Have To Be Dogs?]]: Hilariously dog-phobic!
* [[Phobia|Why Did It Have To Be Dogs?]]: Hilariously dog-phobic!


=== Hanae Ichinose ===
== Hanae Ichinose ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Alcoholic Parent]]
* [[Alcoholic Parent]]
* [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents]]
* [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents]]
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* [[Generic Cuteness]]: Deliberately averted.
* [[Generic Cuteness]]: Deliberately averted.
* [[Gossipy Hens]]: Her and the neighbours.
* [[Gossipy Hens]]: Her and the neighbours.
* [[Hard Drinking Party Girl]]
* [[Hard-Drinking Party Girl]]
* [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]
* [[Team Mom]]
* [[Team Mom]]
* [[The Matchmaker]]
* [[The Matchmaker]]


=== Yotsuya-san ===
== Yotsuya-san ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Bunny Ears Lawyer]]
* [[Bunny Ears Lawyer]]
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]
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* [[Shigeru Chiba]]
* [[Shigeru Chiba]]
* [[There Was a Door]]: One time used a log to break into Godai's room and spy on him.
* [[There Was a Door]]: One time used a log to break into Godai's room and spy on him.
* [[What Exactly Is His Job]]
* [[What Exactly Is His Job?]]
* [[Yakuza]]: Highly suspected of being this.
* [[Yakuza]]: Highly suspected of being this.


=== Akemi Roppongi ===
== Akemi Roppongi ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Brutal Honesty]]: When she has a point to make, don't expect her to be diplomatic, especially when she's sober.
* [[Brutal Honesty]]: When she has a point to make, don't expect her to be diplomatic, especially when she's sober.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: Likes to snipe at Godai and Kyoko for her own amusement.
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]: Likes to snipe at Godai and Kyoko for her own amusement.
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Hooker With a Heart of Gold]]: A variation. She isn't a hooker but late-night barmaid which is regarded as somewhat similar in Japan (even though sex isn't necessarily involved). As for the heart of gold, it shows up later in the series when she {{spoiler|decides to step in and trigger Kyoko's jealousy and force her to be more honest with herself with regards to Godai}}.
* [[Hooker with a Heart of Gold]]: A variation. She isn't a hooker but late-night barmaid which is regarded as somewhat similar in Japan (even though sex isn't necessarily involved). As for the heart of gold, it shows up later in the series when she {{spoiler|decides to step in and trigger Kyoko's jealousy and force her to be more honest with herself with regards to Godai}}.
* [[Lady Drunk]]
* [[Lady Drunk]]
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]
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* [[Urban Legend Love Life]]: Despite her sultry demeanour and her job, she hasn't been with that many men.
* [[Urban Legend Love Life]]: Despite her sultry demeanour and her job, she hasn't been with that many men.


=== Nozomu Nikaido ===
== Nozomu Nikaido ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Back for The Finale]]: Appears in a [[Missing Episode]], right before Godai and Kyoko's wedding.
* [[Back for the Finale]]: Appears in a [[Missing Episode]], right before Godai and Kyoko's wedding.
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[Foil]]: To Yotsuya whom he dislikes a lot.
* [[Foil]]: To Yotsuya whom he dislikes a lot.
* [[The Unseen]]: A manga-only character.
* [[The Unseen]]: A manga-only character.


=== Kozue Nanao ===
== Kozue Nanao ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Demoted to Extra]] During the middle of the series when Ibuki was becoming more of a recurring character she only occasionally appeared. This was even given a little bit of a [[Lampshade Hanging]] near the end of the series.
* [[Demoted to Extra]] During the middle of the series, when Ibuki was becoming more of a recurring character, she only occasionally appeared. This was even given a little bit of a [[Lampshade Hanging]] near the end of the series.
* [[Last Minute Hookup]]
* [[Last-Minute Hookup]]
* [[Mina Tominaga]]
* [[Mina Tominaga]]
* [[Naive Everygirl]]
* [[Naive Everygirl]]
* [[Put On a Bus]]: Literally when she figures Godai is in love with someone else than her.
* [[Put on a Bus]]: Literally when she figures Godai is in love with someone else than her.
** [[The Bus Came Back]]: For the epilogue where we see {{spoiler|that she has moved on to a whole new life}}.
** [[The Bus Came Back]]: For the epilogue where we see {{spoiler|that she has moved on to a whole new life}}.
* [[Power Hair]]: Subverted. She ''does'' have the hairstyle but she is no leader.
* [[Power Hair]]: Subverted. She ''does'' have the hairstyle but she is no leader.
** Even stranger for fans familiar with Tominaga's other work, you half expect her to give up Godai for her [[Dominion Tank Police|tank]], or her [[Patlabor|Police Robot]].
** Even stranger for fans familiar with Tominaga's other work, you half expect her to give up Godai for her [[Dominion Tank Police|tank]], or her [[Patlabor|Police Robot]].
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: A [[Rare Female Example]].
* [[Romantic False Lead]]: A [[Rare Female Example]].
* [[Romantic Runner Up]]
* [[Romantic Runner-Up]]

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=== Ibuki Yagami ===


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== Ibuki Yagami ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''
{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]: Acts nice and all, but it's only a veneer that hides a much less appealing personality.
* [[Bitch in Sheep's Clothing]]: Acts nice and all, but it's only a veneer that hides a much less appealing personality.
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: Much more than Kyoko.
* [[Clingy Jealous Girl]]: Much more than Kyoko.
* [[Daddys Girl]]
* [[Daddy's Girl]]
* [[Expository Hairstyle Change]]
* [[Expository Hairstyle Change]]
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]
* [[Green Eyed Monster]]: She's ''very'' jealous of Kyoko and calls her "the widow", which is a derogatory way to refer to someone in Japanese.
* [[Green-Eyed Monster]]: She's ''very'' jealous of Kyoko and calls her "the widow", which is a derogatory way to refer to someone in Japanese.
* [[Hot for Teacher]]
* [[Hot for Teacher]]
* [[Manipulative Bitch]]: Will do ''anything'' to get what she wants.
* [[Manipulative Bitch]]: Will do ''anything'' to get what she wants.
* [[The Rival]]: Of Kyoko. And a nasty one at that.
* [[The Rival]]: Of Kyoko. And a nasty one at that.
* [[Romantic Runner Up]]
* [[Romantic Runner-Up]]
* [[Yuriko Fuchizaki]]
* [[Yuriko Fuchizaki]]


=== Asuna Kujo ===
== Asuna Kujo ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Arranged Marriage]]: With Mitaka.
* [[Arranged Marriage]]: With Mitaka.
* {{spoiler|[[Babies Ever After]]:With Mitaka.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Babies Ever After]]:With Mitaka.}}
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* [[Fragile Flower]]: She looks so pure and fragile that even Godai and Kyoko where shocked when they see her {{spoiler|pregnant with Mitaka's children}}.
* [[Fragile Flower]]: She looks so pure and fragile that even Godai and Kyoko where shocked when they see her {{spoiler|pregnant with Mitaka's children}}.
* [[Hiromi Tsuru]]
* [[Hiromi Tsuru]]
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* [[Is This What Anger Feels Like?]]: Never angers. When she knows about the existence of Kyoko, she just kindly tells her that she doesn't approve of Kyoko courting her fiancé.
* [[Naive Everygirl]]
* [[Naive Everygirl]]
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* [[I Feel Angry]]: Never angers. When she knows about the existence of Kyoko, she just kindly tells her that she doesn't approve of Kyoko courting her fiancé.
* [[The Ojou]]
* [[The Ojou]]
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]
* [[Yamato Nadeshiko]]


=== Soichiro-san ===
== Soichiro-san ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Big Friendly Dog]]
* [[Big Friendly Dog]]
* [[Canis Major]]
* [[Canis Major]]
* [[Dogs Are Dumb]]: Often accused of being as stupid as a broomstick.
* [[Dogs Are Dumb]]: Often accused of being as stupid as a broomstick.
* [[Formally Named Pet]]
* [[Formally-Named Pet]]
* [[Tragic Keepsake]]: He is named after Kyoko's late husband.
* [[Tragic Keepsake]]: He is named after Kyoko's late husband.


=== Master ===
== Master ==
'''A description of the character goes here.'''

{{tropelist|Tropes exhibited by this character include:}}
* [[Commuting On a Bus]]
* [[Commuting on a Bus]]
* [[Local Hangout]]
* [[Local Hangout]]
* [[Satellite Character]]
* [[Satellite Character]]
* [[Last Minute Hookup]]: {{spoiler|With Akemi}}.
* [[Last-Minute Hookup]]: {{spoiler|With Akemi}}.


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Latest revision as of 18:49, 10 December 2023


Characters from Maison Ikkoku include:

Yusaku Godai

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Kyoko Otonashi

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Shun Mitaka

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Hanae Ichinose

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Yotsuya-san

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Akemi Roppongi

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:
  • Brutal Honesty: When she has a point to make, don't expect her to be diplomatic, especially when she's sober.
  • Deadpan Snarker: Likes to snipe at Godai and Kyoko for her own amusement.
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Hooker with a Heart of Gold: A variation. She isn't a hooker but late-night barmaid which is regarded as somewhat similar in Japan (even though sex isn't necessarily involved). As for the heart of gold, it shows up later in the series when she decides to step in and trigger Kyoko's jealousy and force her to be more honest with herself with regards to Godai.
  • Lady Drunk
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • She's Got Legs
  • The Tease: More than being actually promiscuous, she is more about teasing than actually doing it.
  • Urban Legend Love Life: Despite her sultry demeanour and her job, she hasn't been with that many men.

Nozomu Nikaido

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Kozue Nanao

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Ibuki Yagami

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Asuna Kujo

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Soichiro-san

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:

Master

A description of the character goes here.

Tropes exhibited by this character include:
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