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Marmalade Boy

  • NR
  • 1994–1995
  • 1 season
  • Animation, Comedy
  • 6.9

Miki's parents come home from their vacation to announce that they are getting a divorce. But what is more shocking is that they have switched partners with another couple! And to top things off, this other couple has a handsome son, Yuu, who Miki begins to develop feelings for. To make things more disturbing, everyone moves into one house. What will everyone think about Miki's family lifestyle?

Episodes

After Miki's parents return from a trip, she finds out they're divorcing. Things get complicated when they invite another couple to move in with them.

76 episodes
  1. 1I want to Fall in Love "He's handsome, but I can't forgive him!"

    25 minMar 13, 1994

    Miki's parents decide to get a divorce and swap partners with the couple they met while on vacation. The couple's son Yuu is attractive but strange.

  2. 2Side Effects of a Kiss "I don't know what he's thinking."

    25 minMar 20, 1994

    Miki panics as Yuu almost reveals the family secret during an interview at school. Her childhood friend Ginta gets annoyed at Yuu's presence.

  3. 3Two Kisses "Yuu had a girlfriend?!"

    25 minMar 27, 1994

    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.

  4. 4Ginta's Confession "I'm not gonna let him take you!"

    25 minApr 3, 1994

    Miki gets upset with Ginta for kissing her. When she spots Yuu's ex-girlfriend Arimi at the school gate, she uses her to get away from Ginta.

  5. 5Legend of Lovers "With all my heart in the medallion."

    25 minApr 10, 1994

    Ginta's confession only serves to frighten his crush. Yuu makes a fool of Ginta, then upsets him even further when he walks into the house after Miki.

  6. 6Love Game "I hate you, Ginta!"

    25 minApr 17, 1994

    Yuu agrees to keep quiet after discovering Meiko's secret. Ginta's cousin Tsutomu shows up to participate in a tennis game at his school.

  7. 7Hokkaido With Love "What's going on with those two?!"

    25 minApr 24, 1994

    Miki joins Yuu and Ginta after getting separated from her group during the school trip. Arimi asks Ginta to pretend to like her to make Miki jealous.

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

    25 minMay 1, 1994

    Miki and Yuu's parents throw a barbecue to celebrate their children's safe return. Miki gets angry when her father suggests going on a family outing.

  9. 9Part-Time Job "The war of love depends on sales!"

    25 minMay 8, 1994

    While helping Yuu at his part-time job, Miki realizes that he has many admirers. Ginta, Arimi and Tsutomu all show up at the store and cause drama.

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

    25 minMay 15, 1994

    Miki and Yuu spend a day shopping and eating together when they get the house all to themselves while their parents go on vacation.

  11. 11Birthday "Yuu is staring at me..."

    25 minMay 22, 1994

    When Yuu's mother calls to wish her son a happy birthday, Miki goes all out and puts together an impressive feast to help him celebrate.

  12. 12Smash! "I like both Yuu and Ginta..."

    25 minMay 29, 1994

    Ginta says that he'll stop seeing Arimi if Miki chooses to be with him. Miki gets chosen to represent her school in an upcoming tennis match.

  13. 13Love and Friendship "Ginta, please date Arimi!"

    25 minJun 5, 1994

    Miki talks to Ginta in private about her feelings. Arimi tells a joke that makes Miki sad to think that she's no longer Ginta's closest female friend.

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

    25 minJun 12, 1994

    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.

  15. 15Meiko's Secret "I wanted you to tell me..."

    25 minJun 19, 1994

    Ginta reassures Miki that he'll wait for her to make up her mind. The entire school finds out about Meiko's relationship with her teacher.

  16. 16A Man's Decision "Please don't quit, Na-chan!"

    25 minJun 26, 1994

    Miki struggles with the fact that Meiko kept her relationship a secret from her. Yuu points out that everyone has something they keep to themselves.

  17. 17Meiko's Separation "I can't say goodbye!"

    25 minJul 3, 1994

    Namura calls Meiko to say goodbye. Meiko tells her side of the story to Miki before leaving her to follow Namura back to his hometown.

  18. 18The Direction of Love "You can't have it the way you wanted."

    25 minJul 10, 1994

    Ginta and Miki come up with a plan to take Meiko on an outing to cheer her up. When they invite Yuu to come along, Arimi asks if she can join them.

  19. 19Marriage Feud "Don't say it's ridiculous!"

    25 minJul 17, 1994

    Miki and Yuu's parents finalize their marriages. Yuu sticks by Miki's side to make sure she is feeling okay about the complicated situation.

  20. 20Doubtful Twosome "Yuu and Satoshi are a couple?!"

    25 minJul 24, 1994

    Miwa and Yuu are rumored to be an item. Miki challenges Miwa at the school marathon after witnessing a strange exchange between the two boys.

  21. 21Trip to Karuizawa "Just as I thought... Strange!"

    25 minJul 31, 1994

    Yuu has been too busy to talk to Miki during summer because of work. For some reason, Miwa shows up at their family vacation to see Yuu.

  22. 22Double Date "I like you, but we don't understand each other!"

    25 minAug 7, 1994

    Yuu and Miwa invite Miki and Meiko out to see a movie. Miki stops worrying when she realizes that Yuu wants to help Miwa get together with Meiko.

  23. 23Shocking Confession "Yuu, what are you talking about?"

    25 minAug 14, 1994

    Meiko invites her friends to vacation at her family's place in Izu. They meet Arimi and her posse at the beach and get together at night to hang out.

  24. 24The Secret of His Birth "I can't leave Yuu alone!"

    25 minAug 21, 1994

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

  25. 25Real Kiss "Yuu, I love you!"

    25 minAug 28, 1994

    Miki decides to tag along to support Yuu during the confrontation with his father. During the meeting, unexpected new information comes to light.

  26. 26New Anxiety "I'm too afraid to be happy."

    25 minSep 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.

  27. 27Love Worries "How long will this happiness last?"

    25 minSep 11, 1994

    Miki starts to feel insecure when Yuu accepts his mother's job offer to appear in a commercial with a beautiful young model named Suzu.

  28. 28Unstable Feelings "I'm going to get a part-time job!"

    25 minSep 18, 1994

    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.

  29. 29Obstacle to love "I Can't Find The Medallion!"

    25 minSep 25, 1994

    Miki can't bring herself to tell Yuu that she lost the medallion. Her co-worker Kei, on the other hand, doesn't tell Miki that he has it.

  30. 30Rival "I Love You, Yuu."

    25 minOct 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.

  31. 31Suzu and Kei "These Two Make Me Nervous..."

    25 minOct 9, 1994

    Miki's mind fills with doubt about Yuu's tutoring arrangement with Suzu. Miki follows Kei into a live music venue after work.

  32. 32Love at the school festival "Yuu And Kei's Concert."

    25 minOct 16, 1994

    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.

  33. 33Lost love "I Love You!"

    25 minOct 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.

  34. 34Breakup Premonition "The Halloween Conspiracy."

    25 minOct 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.

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

    25 minNov 13, 1994

    Miki mistakenly thinks that Yuu wanted to keep the party a secret from her. All goes according to Suzu's plan as Yuu and Miki begin to drift apart.

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

    25 minNov 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.

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

    25 minNov 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.

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

    25 minDec 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.

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

    25 minDec 11, 1994

    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.

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

    25 minDec 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.

  41. 41The morning of lovers "Merry Christmas."

    25 minDec 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.

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

    25 minJan 8, 1995

    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.

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

    25 minJan 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.

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

    25 minJan 22, 1995

    Miki realizes that she hasn't given much thought about her future career path. Meiko believes her dream of becoming a writer is unrealistic.

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

    25 minJan 29, 1995

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

  46. 46To Hiroshima... "Let Me Be By Your Side Again!"

    25 minFeb 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.

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

    25 minFeb 12, 1995

    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.

  48. 48A Taste of Chocolate "Sweet and bitter Valentine!"

    25 minFeb 19, 1995

    Miki makes last-minute Valentine's Day treats. When she goes to deliver Yuu's gift, she sees him getting hit on by a female college student.

  49. 49The Shape of Love "It's difficult to be happy."

    25 minFeb 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.

  50. 50The Foreign Exchange Student Appears "Michael's... Strange!"

    25 minMar 5, 1995

    The parents arrange to host a foreign exchange student at their place. Miki mistakes the new arrival for Yuu and runs straight into his arms.

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

    25 minMar 12, 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.

  52. 52Making a decision under the moonlight "Yuu, Don't leave me alone!"

    25 minMar 19, 1995

    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.

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

    25 minMar 26, 1995

    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.

  54. 54New life "Yuu, How are you doing?"

    25 minApr 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.

  55. 55Ripples again "New York is too far away!"

    25 minApr 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.

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

    25 minApr 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.

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

    25 minApr 23, 1995

    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.

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

    25 minApr 30, 1995

    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.

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

    25 minMay 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.

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

    25 minMay 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.

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

    25 minMay 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.

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

    25 minMay 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.

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

    25 minJun 4, 1995

    Michael confesses his feelings to Miki after her breakup with Yuu. Kei sees through Miki's facade as she tries to put on a brave face.

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

    25 minJun 11, 1995

    Will explodes with anger when Jinny reveals what she has done. When Yuu calls home to talk to Miki, Michael tells him that she is on a date with Kei.

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

    25 minJun 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.

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

    25 minJun 25, 1995

    Miki decides to move on, but she keeps seeing things that remind her of Yuu. Michael and Kei take Miki to a theme park to help her make up her mind.

  67. 67Friends "I need Kei!"

    25 minJul 2, 1995

    Miki decides to start going out with Kei. Unable to accept Kei as a suitable choice, Ginta cancels a date with Arimi in order to look after Miki.

  68. 68Indecisive lovers "Goodbye... Ginta."

    25 minJul 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.

  69. 69The courage to love "I've decided!"

    25 minJul 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.

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

    25 minJul 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.

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

    25 minJul 30, 1995

    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.

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

    25 minAug 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.

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

    25 minAug 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.

  74. 74A box of memories "Bye bye, Yuu."

    25 minAug 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.

  75. 75Brother and sister?! "We have to be separate!"

    25 minAug 27, 1995

    Meiko gives Miki the courage to go see Yuu in New York. When Miki confronts him with her feelings, Yuu is left with no choice but to tell his secret.

  76. 76Departure "Our love progresses."

    25 minSep 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.

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Series cast

Mariko KoudaMiki Koishikawa (voice)76 episodes
Ryotaro OkiayuYuu Matsuura (voice)76 episodes
Wakana YamazakiMeiko Akizuki (voice)76 episodes
Jun'ichi KanemaruGinta Suou (voice)76 episodes
Akira IshidaKei Tsuchiya (voice)76 episodes
Shinichiro OtaSatoshi Miwa (voice)76 episodes
Aya HisakawaArimi Suzuki (voice)76 episodes
Toru FuruyaShin'ichi Namura (voice)76 episodes
Kazunari TanakaTsutomu Rokutanda (voice)76 episodes
Sakura TangeSuzu Sakuma (voice)76 episodes
Hikaru MidorikawaMichael Grant (voice)76 episodes
Toshiyuki MorikawaBrian Grant (voice)76 episodes
Yuka KoyamaJinny Golding (voice)76 episodes
Machiko Toyoshima2 episodes

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