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The Best Episodes of Marmalade Boy Season 1

Every episode of Marmalade Boy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Marmalade Boy Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Marmalade Boy Season 1

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...

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  1. 7.9/10(14 votes)

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

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.6/10(6 votes)

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

    S1:E2

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

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    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Fragrance of an Adult "I'm not jealous!"

    S1:E8

    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.

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    #4 - Two Kisses "Yuu had a girlfriend?!"

    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:N/A
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    #5 - Ginta's Confession "I'm not gonna let him take you!"

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
    Writer:N/A
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    #6 - Legend of Lovers "With all my heart in the medallion."

    S1:E5

    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.

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    #7 - Love Game "I hate you, Ginta!"

    S1:E6

    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.

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    #8 - Hokkaido With Love "What's going on with those two?!"

    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:N/A
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    #9 - Part-Time Job "The war of love depends on sales!"

    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
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    #10 - Our First Night "Surprise in the bathroom♥"

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:N/A
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    #11 - Birthday "Yuu is staring at me..."

    S1:E11

    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.

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

    S1:E12

    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.

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    Director:Takao Iwai
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    #13 - Love and Friendship "Ginta, please date Arimi!"

    S1:E13

    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.

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

    S1:E14

    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.

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    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:N/A
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    #15 - Meiko's Secret "I wanted you to tell me..."

    S1:E15

    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.

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    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:N/A
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    #16 - A Man's Decision "Please don't quit, Na-chan!"

    S1:E16

    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.

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    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
    Writer:N/A
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    #17 - Meiko's Separation "I can't say goodbye!"

    S1:E17

    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.

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    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:N/A
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    #18 - The Direction of Love "You can't have it the way you wanted."

    S1:E18

    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.

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

    S1:E19

    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.

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

    S1:E20

    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.

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    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:N/A
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    #21 - Trip to Karuizawa "Just as I thought... Strange!"

    S1:E21

    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.

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

    S1:E22

    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.

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    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
    Writer:N/A
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    #23 - Shocking Confession "Yuu, what are you talking about?"

    S1:E23

    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.

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    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:N/A
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    #24 - The Secret of His Birth "I can't leave Yuu alone!"

    S1:E24

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

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    #25 - Real Kiss "Yuu, I love you!"

    S1:E25

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

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    Director:Tooru Yamada
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I want to Fall in Love "He's handsome, but I can't forgive him!"" is the best rated episode of "Marmalade Boy" season 1. 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 is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Side Effects of a Kiss "I don't know what he's thinking."".