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The Best Episodes of Marmalade Boy

Every episode of Marmalade Boy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Marmalade Boy!

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...
Genres:AnimationDrama
Network:tv asahi

Best Episodes Summary

"I want to Fall in Love "He's handsome, but I can't forgive him!"" is the best rated episode of "Marmalade Boy". It scored 7.9/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Akinori Yabe and written by N/A, it aired on 3/13/1994. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Side Effects of a Kiss "I don't know what he's thinking."".

  • I want to Fall in Love "He's handsome, but I can't forgive him!"
    7.9/1014 votes
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    #1 - I want to Fall in Love "He's handsome, but I can't forgive him!"

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/13/1994

    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.

    Director: Akinori Yabe

    Writer: N/A

  • Side Effects of a Kiss "I don't know what he's thinking."
    7.6/106 votes
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    #2 - Side Effects of a Kiss "I don't know what he's thinking."

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/1994

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

    Director: Yasuo Yamayoshi

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fragrance of an Adult "I'm not jealous!"
    7.4/105 votes
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    #3 - The Fragrance of an Adult "I'm not jealous!"

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/1994

    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.

    Director: Yasuo Yamayoshi

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Kisses "Yuu had a girlfriend?!"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #4 - Two Kisses "Yuu had a girlfriend?!"

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/1994

    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.

    Director: Tooru Yamada

    Writer: N/A

  • Ginta's Confession "I'm not gonna let him take you!"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #5 - Ginta's Confession "I'm not gonna let him take you!"

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/1994

    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.

    Director: Yoshihiro Oka

    Writer: N/A

  • Legend of Lovers "With all my heart in the medallion."
    NaN/100 votes
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    #6 - Legend of Lovers "With all my heart in the medallion."

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/1994

    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.

    Director: Atsutoshi Umezawa

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Game "I hate you, Ginta!"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #7 - Love Game "I hate you, Ginta!"

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/1994

    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.

    Director: Akinori Matsubara

    Writer: N/A

  • Hokkaido With Love "What's going on with those two?!"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #8 - Hokkaido With Love "What's going on with those two?!"

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/24/1994

    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.

    Director: Akinori Yabe

    Writer: N/A

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

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/8/1994

    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.

    Director: Yoshihiro Oka

    Writer: N/A

  • Our First Night "Surprise in the bathroom♥"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #10 - Our First Night "Surprise in the bathroom♥"

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/15/1994

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

    Director: Tooru Yamada

    Writer: N/A

  • Birthday "Yuu is staring at me..."
    NaN/100 votes
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    #11 - Birthday "Yuu is staring at me..."

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/22/1994

    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.

    Director: Atsutoshi Umezawa

    Writer: N/A

  • Smash! "I like both Yuu and Ginta..."
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - Smash! "I like both Yuu and Ginta..."

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/29/1994

    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.

    Director: Takao Iwai

    Writer: Masashi Noro

  • Love and Friendship "Ginta, please date Arimi!"
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    #13 - Love and Friendship "Ginta, please date Arimi!"

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/5/1994

    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.

    Director: Yasuo Yamayoshi

    Writer: N/A

  • Qualification of Love "You don't deserve Yuu!"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #14 - Qualification of Love "You don't deserve Yuu!"

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 6/12/1994

    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.

    Director: Akinori Yabe

    Writer: N/A

  • Meiko's Secret "I wanted you to tell me..."
    NaN/100 votes
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    #15 - Meiko's Secret "I wanted you to tell me..."

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 6/19/1994

    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.

    Director: Tooru Yamada

    Writer: N/A

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

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 6/26/1994

    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.

    Director: Yoshihiro Oka

    Writer: N/A

  • Meiko's Separation "I can't say goodbye!"
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    #17 - Meiko's Separation "I can't say goodbye!"

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/3/1994

    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.

    Director: Akinori Yabe

    Writer: N/A

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

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 7/10/1994

    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.

    Director: Yasuo Yamayoshi

    Writer: N/A

  • Marriage Feud "Don't say it's ridiculous!"
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    #19 - Marriage Feud "Don't say it's ridiculous!"

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 7/17/1994

    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.

    Director: Akinori Matsubara

    Writer: N/A

  • Doubtful Twosome "Yuu and Satoshi are a couple?!"
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    #20 - Doubtful Twosome "Yuu and Satoshi are a couple?!"

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 7/24/1994

    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.

    Director: Tooru Yamada

    Writer: N/A

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

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 7/31/1994

    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.

    Director: Youichi Kasayama

    Writer: N/A

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

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/7/1994

    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.

    Director: Yoshihiro Oka

    Writer: N/A

  • Shocking Confession "Yuu, what are you talking about?"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #23 - Shocking Confession "Yuu, what are you talking about?"

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 8/14/1994

    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.

    Director: Akinori Yabe

    Writer: N/A

  • The Secret of His Birth "I can't leave Yuu alone!"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #24 - The Secret of His Birth "I can't leave Yuu alone!"

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/21/1994

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

    Director: Yasuo Yamayoshi

    Writer: N/A

  • Real Kiss "Yuu, I love you!"
    NaN/100 votes
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    #25 - Real Kiss "Yuu, I love you!"

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 8/28/1994

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

    Director: Tooru Yamada

    Writer: N/A