Paradise Kiss

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Synonyms: ParaKiss
Japanese: Paradise kiss
English: Paradise Kiss
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Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 14, 2005 to Dec 30, 2005
Premiered: Fall 2005
Broadcast: Fridays at 00:35 (JST)
Studios: Madhouse
Source: Manga
Genres: DramaDrama, RomanceRomance
Themes: SchoolSchool, Visual ArtsVisual Arts
Demographic: JoseiJosei
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Statistics

Score: 7.861 (scored by 9851298,512 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #8712
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #1068
Members: 227,482
Favorites: 4,540

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Synopsis

On her way home from school, Yukari Hayasaka is approached by a weird-looking guy who starts looking at her body intently. He's got blond spiky hair, a spiked choker, and multiple piercings on his ears and face. She wants nothing to do with him, and runs away, only to bump into a very tall and beautiful purple-haired woman with a flower pattern around her eye. Yukari faints from shock and wakes up later in a strange place called the Atelier. It turns out that these strangers are fashion designers who attend the most famous art school around, Yazawa Art Academy, and their group wants Yukari to model for their brand in Yazawa Academy's upcoming show.

Yukari turns down their offer and escapes the Atelier, but unknowingly leaves her school ID behind. George Koizumi, the head designer, later sees it and immediately knows she would be the perfect model for them and will not stop until he gets what he wants—and he wants her. Yukari had never considered something as frivolous as modeling before, but could life among these eccentric designers actually prove to be fun? Or will Yukari lose herself in this world of art and passion?

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Background

Paradise Kiss aired on Fuji Television's noitaminA block.

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Characters & Voice Actors


Staff

Katsumata, Hideo
Producer
Toba, Yousuke
Assistant Producer


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"♥Lonely in Gorgeous♥" by Tommy february6
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Ending Theme

"Do You Want To" by Franz Ferdinand




Reviews

Jul 4, 2023
My first-ever review! I recently finished watching this anime, and I must say, I absolutely loved it. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. The animation was stunning, and the music added so much to the overall atmosphere. I was so absorbed in the story that I managed to finish the entire anime in less than two days. And let's not forget about the unforgettable opening theme! It's so catchy and sets the perfect tone for the series.

Even though I didn't always agree with all the main character's decisions, I believe the series teaches us an important lesson. It reminds us to prioritize ...
May 1, 2021
Mixed Feelings
Let me explain why I didn't rate the anime as much as I had hoped to when I started watching it.
I watched Nana by the same creator Ai Yazawa last year and it had a huge impact on my life, I loved it more than anything I had ever seen in the recent years.
That's the sort of expectation I had when I saw there was another anime created by this woman.
Maybe I was just expecting too much of it.
Also, I'll try to keep the explanations rather simple and short.
VERY MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD


Story (8)
The story itself was very realistic and very relatable. I enjoyed ...
Sep 5, 2023
FunnyFunny
This was a massive let-down, particularly after watching Nana, which is honestly one of the more entertaining anime series I've ever watched.
I was prepared for this not to be a masterpiece, but that is an understatement.
Our protagonist is possibly the least relatable character in the history of fiction - and yes, I've read Catcher in the Rye, I have seen the Twilight movies, but nothing compares to this bland piece of flour whose only personality trait is being pretty and hopelessly in love with George. And oh, did you know that she can eat absolutely anything without gaining weight? So relatable, right..?
And oh ...

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