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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!

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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 partners with another couple! And to top things off, this

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 1 - I want to Fall in Love "He's handsome, but I can't forgive him!"
    7.9/10(17 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.

    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 2 - Side Effects of a Kiss "I don't know what he's thinking."
    7.4/10(9 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.

    Director:Yasuo Yamayoshi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 3 - Two Kisses "Yuu had a girlfriend?!"
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 4 - Ginta's Confession "I'm not gonna let him take you!"
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 5 - Legend of Lovers "With all my heart in the medallion."
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Atsutoshi Umezawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 6 - Love Game "I hate you, Ginta!"
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Akinori Matsubara
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 7 - Hokkaido With Love "What's going on with those two?!"
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 8 - The Fragrance of an Adult "I'm not jealous!"
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Yasuo Yamayoshi
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 9 - Part-Time Job "The war of love depends on sales!"
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 10 - Our First Night "Surprise in the bathroom♥"
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 11 - Birthday "Yuu is staring at me..."
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Atsutoshi Umezawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 12 - Smash! "I like both Yuu and Ginta..."
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Takao Iwai
    Writer:Masashi Noro

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  13. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 13 - Love and Friendship "Ginta, please date Arimi!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Yasuo Yamayoshi
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 14 - Qualification of Love "You don't deserve Yuu!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 15 - Meiko's Secret "I wanted you to tell me..."
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 16 - A Man's Decision "Please don't quit, Na-chan!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 17 - Meiko's Separation "I can't say goodbye!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 18 - The Direction of Love "You can't have it the way you wanted."
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Yasuo Yamayoshi
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 19 - Marriage Feud "Don't say it's ridiculous!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Akinori Matsubara
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 20 - Doubtful Twosome "Yuu and Satoshi are a couple?!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 21 - Trip to Karuizawa "Just as I thought... Strange!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Youichi Kasayama
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 22 - Double Date "I like you, but we don't understand each other!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Yoshihiro Oka
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 23 - Shocking Confession "Yuu, what are you talking about?"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Akinori Yabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 24 - The Secret of His Birth "I can't leave Yuu alone!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Yasuo Yamayoshi
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Marmalade Boy Season 1 Episode 25 - Real Kiss "Yuu, I love you!"
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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.

    Director:Tooru Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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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 17 votes. Directed by Akinori Yabe and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/13/1994. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Side Effects of a Kiss "I don't know what he's thinking."".