The BEST episodes of Marmalade Boy season 1

Every episode of Marmalade Boy season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Marmalade Boy season 1!

Miki Koishikawa lived a normal life - until her parents tell her they'll get divorced.. She doesn't agree, until she meets Yuu Matsuura... the handsome son of another couple, with whom her parents are switching spouses. They all live together now in an enormous house, and Miki and Yuu find themselves falling in love. They'll have to struggle with their own feelings, other people who want to be with them, and whatever Lady Luck and Fate throws in their ways...

Last Updated: 11/13/2024Network: TV AsahiStatus: Ended
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8.00
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#1 - Night of the Moon and Stars – “I’m Still Lonely... Even When You’re Close.”

Season 1 - Episode 71 - Aired 7/30/1995

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Qualification of Love – “You Don’t Deserve Yuu!”
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7.25
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#2 - Qualification of Love – “You Don’t Deserve Yuu!”

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/12/1994

It starts with Meiko writing in the diary. Thinking what she said that day and telling Miki that she thinks it's courageous of her to think of him instead of herself. The next morning Miki's in bed thinking about the almost kiss with; Ginta and then having Yuu break it up. Not knowing how to face them. That day at school during class Meiko starts daydreaming about her last date with Shinichi and what they promised each other. Satoshi goes to the library hoping to find, Meiko. He sees Yuu instead and then saying something that creped him out. Miki, running late for practice sees Arimi on the way and gets and apology for the scheme. Then explaining tings to Miki she runs away. Meiko's parents on the other hand; have another fight. How does this affect Meiko?

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Doubtful Twosome – “Yuu and Miwa-San Are a Couple?!”
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7.20
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#3 - Doubtful Twosome – “Yuu and Miwa-San Are a Couple?!”

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/24/1994

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?

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Smash – “I Like Both Yuu and Ginta!”
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#4 - Smash – “I Like Both Yuu and Ginta!”

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/29/1994

Miki starts writing to Meiko telling her that her parents are coming back the next day. When she gets to school she can't look Ginta in the face and then runs away. After Meiko reads the diary she understands. Then Miki's name is being called to the staff room and, she is told that she will representing the school in the next tennis tournament and she's freaking out about it. On her way to practice she sees Ginta and tells him to wait for her answer after the tournament. Yuu recommends going over to Meiko's house for the night to talk to her. The next day her and Ginta partner up to practice for tennis. Miki starts feeling the pressure so Yuu takes her shopping. Miki realizes that Yuu took her shopping to calm her down from the pressure what will happen in the match? What will Miki's answer be?

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7.00
4 votes

#5 - Tearful Reunion – “I Thought It Was Over Between Us!”

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/27/1994

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7.00
2 votes

#6 - Brother and Sister?! – “There’s No Choice but to Break Up.”

Season 1 - Episode 75 - Aired 8/27/1995

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6.80
5 votes

#7 - Double Date – “I Like You, but We Don’t Understand Each Other!”

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/7/1994

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?

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Birthday – “Yuu Is Staring at Me!”
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#8 - Birthday – “Yuu Is Staring at Me!”

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/22/1994

The morning after the whole towel fiasco, Miki and Yuu get a call from Yuu's mom, Chiyako, telling Miki to wish Yuu a happy birthday. Miki was so surprised when she found out it was Yuu's birthday. That day she spent her time thinking about what to do for his birthday. She buys food and cake mix for the cake she makes it herself. What will happen between them that day?

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The Direction of Love – “You Can’t Have It the Way You Wanted.”
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#9 - The Direction of Love – “You Can’t Have It the Way You Wanted.”

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/10/1994

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?

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6.75
4 votes

#10 - Love Worries – “How Long Will This Happiness Last?”

Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 9/11/1994

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6.75
4 votes

#11 - Lost Love – “I Love You”

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 10/23/1994

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6.75
4 votes

#12 - I’m Alone – “I’ll Make You Forget Him!”

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/20/1994

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Meiko’s Secret – “I Wish You Had Told Me.”
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6.67
3 votes

#13 - Meiko’s Secret – “I Wish You Had Told Me.”

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/19/1994

Miki is still thinking about the kiss between, Arimi and Yuu. She calls Meiko's house but she's not there. Ginta tells Miki that he is willing to wait until she is ready to choose him. They start to carry on with the way things were. Then Shinichi is called to the office and, they've learned about Meiko's sleepover with Shinichi. What really happened? What happens to Meiko and Shinichi?

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3 votes

#14 - Departure – “Love Will Go On.”

Season 1 - Episode 76 - Aired 9/3/1995

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Meiko’s Seperation – “I Can’t Say Goodbye!”
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6.60
5 votes

#15 - Meiko’s Seperation – “I Can’t Say Goodbye!”

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/3/1994

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?

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5 votes

#16 - Shocking Confession – “Yuu, What About You Talking About?”

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/14/1994

Meiko is invited to a friends villa, she goes every year. Seeing as Miki is still feeling down about the whole thing with Yuu Meiko invites her. Ginta, Yuu and Satoshi invite themselves along just for the heck of it!

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6.60
5 votes

#17 - New Anxiety – “I’m Too Afraid to Be Happy.”

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/4/1994

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6.50
4 votes

#18 - Rival – “I Love Yuu!”

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/2/1994

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6.50
4 votes

#19 - My Love Is Far Away – “Yuu Is Right in Front of Me.”

Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 5/14/1995

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6.50
4 votes

#20 - New Life – “Yuu, How Are You Doing Right Now?”

Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 4/2/1995

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6.50
4 votes

#21 - Love Triangle – “Someone’s Messing Things Up.”

Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 3/12/1995

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6.50
4 votes

#22 - The Shape of Love – “It’s Difficult to Be Happy.”

Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 2/26/1995

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6.50
4 votes

#23 - A Taste of Chocolate – “Sweet and Bitter Valentine.”

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 2/19/1995

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6.50
4 votes

#24 - New Year’s Love Pattern – “It’s Going to Be a Wonderful Year.”

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 1/8/1995

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6.50
4 votes

#25 - The Morning of Lovers – “Merry Christmas.”

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 12/25/1994

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