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Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring

1992 · 27 min Animation Romance Drama Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Kyoko Otonashi is a 22-year-old widow. Six months have passed since the sudden death of her husband, Soichiro. In her resolve to move on, she has recently taken over the management of a boarding house owned by her father-in-law. She now finds herself reminiscing about the few seasons that she and Soichiro had together, and about the first time that she saw him: when he became her geology teacher during her final year of high school. This prequel is the third and final OVA released after the conclusion of MAISON IKKOKU, an animated series based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The past events are retold through flashback sequences using scenes from the television series, with narration by Sumi Shimamoto as Kyoko.

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Original Title プレリュード めぞん一刻 めぐる春の桜のように…
Year 1992
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Romance, Drama, Comedy
Director Shigeharu Shiba
Runtime 27 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (3 votes)

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Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1992. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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