From the creator of RANMA 1/2 and INUYASHA comes one of Rumiko Takahashi's most beloved series, the romantic (sort of) comedy MAISON IKKOKU, re-presented in a second edition in its original episodic order, with a missing episode! Take a trip down memory lane back into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Yusaku, the exam-addled college student; Mrs. Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess who runs around the house in flimsy lingerie; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya.

Maison Ikkoku is a shabby apartment building populated with deadbeats and pranksters, bashful college student Yusaku, and his paramour Kyoko, the building manager. With everyone meddling and Yusaku's shyness, will they ever get together?

Godai, part-time baby sitter and struggling student that he is, moves into the strip club where he works so he can find some peace for studying. Back at Ikkoku, Coach Mitaka now has a chance to make a move on Kyoko, but a pregnancy scare with Asuna may foil his plans.

Renge Shima, a hot transfer student, is Rinne's new classmate. But whose spirit is that hovering over her shoulder?! As if that weren’t enough, Rinne also has to deal with a Black Cat elder, a Nine-Tailed Fox and a visit from a demon of Hell!! -- VIZ Media

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Coach Mitaka has gone into seclusion to cure himself of his fear of dogs, promising he'll return as a new man. Will he return in time to win Kyoko's heart?

Yusaku Godai has started his first job out of college as a part-time helper at Sweet Acorn Nursery School. Unfortunately he’s not making enough money to pay rent, so he starts tutoring again. When Ibuki Yagami hears this, she decides it’s the perfect opportunity to get Godai to spend some time with her... -- VIZ Media

YA. Graphic novel. Kyoko fights for her independence when her over protective, meddling parents use every device to get her to move back home.