Series synopsis
Paradise Kiss is a Japanese animation drama comedy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 14, 2005. It ended on December 30, 2005. It was created by Ai Yazawa. It stars Yu Yamada, Kenji Hamada, Marika Matsumoto and Shunsuke Mizutani.
Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who has a clothing label known as "Paradise Kiss". The group needs to find a model to showcase their designs in an up-coming fashion show and decides to pick Yukari instead. Initially, Yukari was reluctant to be associated with this seemingly eccentric group, but eventually, she realises that they are really n ...
Premise
Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who has a clothing label known as "Paradise Kiss". The group needs to find a model to showcase their designs in an up-coming fashion show and decides to pick Yukari instead. Initially, Yukari was reluctant to be associated with this seemingly eccentric group, but eventually, she realises that they are really nice people. Furthermore, their passion and enthusiasm to follow their ideals and dreams make Yukari realise that she has not been enjoying her life and this motivated her to pursue her own dreams.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yu Yamada as Yukari Hayasaka (voice)
- Kenji Hamada as George Koizumi (voice)
- Marika Matsumoto as Miwako Sakurada (voice)
- Shunsuke Mizutani as Arashi Nagase (voice)
- Chiharu Suzuka as Isabella Yamamoto (voice)
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 14, 2005 | December 30, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Atelier Yukari is a normal high school senior with plans to go to college. One day, she meets a group of fashion design students who want her to model their clothes. Will she do this, or continue to prepare for college? |
October 14, 2005 |
| 2 |
Illumination After speaking with George and Miwako, Yukari is still debating whether or not she should model for Paradise Kiss. |
October 21, 2005 |
| 3 |
Kiss When Yukari discovers that Miwako and Arashi were childhood friends of her crush, Tokumori, Yukari decides that they should reunite. Meanwhile, Yukari gives George her cell phone number and she finds herself anticipating his call. |
October 28, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 2005 |
| Last aired | December 30, 2005 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 00:35:00 |