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EP 49Miki and Meiko discuss dating regrets while Ryouko recalls college memories and Miwa receives an apology
Feb 26, 1995Miki shares empathy with Meiko regarding the pain caused by dating someone who hurts others. Meanwhile, Ryouko reflects on her college years, remembering her relationship with Kijima Takuji, who is Yuu's boss at Junk Jungle, and her interactions with Namura. Meiko offers a sincere apology to Miwa. Upon returning home from work, Miki discovers that her parents have prepared a surprise for her.
EP 50Miki misunderstands the strange exchange student Michael Grant and faces Yuu's study abroad dilemma.
Mar 5, 1995Miki remains home alone when the new exchange student arrives, mistakenly greeting him as Yuu and embarrassing herself with poor English. The visitor is Michael Grant, a first-year student from New York who behaves like an enthusiastic weeaboo. Because Miki and Yuu hid their romantic relationship from him, Michael openly flirts with Miki while touring the city. Meanwhile, Suzu’s father urges Yuu to study abroad at Michael’s former school. Yuu remains hesitant about this opportunity, knowing that Miki would strongly oppose him leaving her behind, creating tension between his future plans and their secret relationship.
EP 51Michael's popularity disrupts Miki's routine while Yuu struggles to reveal his study abroad plans.
Mar 12, 1995Michael begins his first day at Toryo, where he quickly becomes extremely popular among his peers. Despite being a first-year student, he relentlessly seeks out Miki for attention, causing her significant irritation. His constant presence, both at school and at home, prevents Miki from spending any time with Yuu. Meanwhile, Yuu has made the decision to study abroad but finds himself unable to locate the right words or time to inform Miki of this major life change. At the end of the day, Michael apologizes for monopolizing Miki's time, an interaction that inadvertently causes Yuu's secret plans to slip away unnoticed.
EP 52Yuu’s Departure Sparks Conflict as Miki Questions His Commitment Amidst Graduation Prom
Mar 19, 1995Miki confronts Yuu regarding his unilateral decision to study abroad, feeling betrayed by his lack of consultation. Although Yuu reassures her that his affection remains constant, Miki’s insecurity leads her to view his career ambitions as a personal slight. The two remain estranged on the day of their third-year graduation. Desperate for a last-minute prom date to prank Yuu, Miwa asks Miki to accompany him. Miki enjoys the evening, dressed up by her mothers, while Miwa shares regrets about losing Meiko to Namura due to a lack of consideration for her future. This conversation prompts Miki to recognize the selfishness of her anger. Just as she reaches this realization, a surprise visitor arrives at the prom, interrupting the moment.
EP 53Miki and Yuu's Trip to Hakone with Michael's Secret Follow
Mar 26, 1995Miki and Yuu plan a private getaway, but they deceive their parents by claiming the entire friend group is joining them. Michael, feeling excluded, secretly tails the couple to Hakone without booking accommodation, eventually ending up in their hotel room. During the trip, he discovers their romantic relationship but remains hopeful that Yuu’s impending departure offers him a chance. The excursion concludes quickly, and Yuu prepares to leave for New York. Prior to his departure, he gifts Miki a robot dialer doll pre-programmed with the phone number for his dormitory.
EP 54Yuu meets Brian and Jinny at St. Andrews while Michael tutors Suzu
Apr 2, 1995Yuu arrives at St. Andrews and meets Michael’s older brother Brian Grant, Brian’s friends Doris and Jinny Golding, and roommate Bill Matheson. Jinny instantly falls for Yuu, causing Brian to hate him due to his long-standing crush on Jinny. Jinny jokingly warns Yuu about Bill, who dislikes women, but Yuu gets along well with everyone except Brian. Meanwhile, Michael attempts to cheer up Miki. During their outing, they encounter Suzu, who recruits the handsome Michael as her new English tutor. Miki successfully uses her dialer doll during this sequence of events.
EP 55Jinny kisses Yuu while Brian challenges him to a basketball duel and Kei reappears
Apr 9, 1995Jinny questions Yuu about having a girlfriend and asserts that Miki does not qualify because they have only kissed, then kisses Yuu unexpectedly. Brian observes this interaction and attempts to attack Yuu, but Doris steps in to stop him. Brian detects Jinny’s deception regarding her feelings for Yuu and issues a challenge for a basketball match. As the school’s top player, Brian expects to easily defeat Yuu, though the outcome remains uncertain. In a separate event, Miki is unable to reach Yuu by phone. Suddenly, Kei returns and makes a bold statement, altering the situation.
EP 56Miki struggles with suitors while seeking Yuu, eventually taking a job at a store with Ryouko's help.
Apr 16, 1995Exhausted by frequent confessions, Miki repeatedly attempts to contact Yuu without success, potentially incurring high international call charges. Meanwhile, Michael and Kei engage in a serious rivalry for her affection as she distances herself. Ryouko observes Miki’s desperate attempts to call from school and her enthusiastic tennis practice, subsequently offering her employment. Miki begins working at a new foreign import store owned by Kijima’s wife, Rei, where she meets the other employee, Rei’s brother Akira. The situation resolves when Yuu finally calls home and provides Miki with Bill’s personal number, which is equipped with an answering machine.
EP 57Meiko confronts her parents about her fiancé and finds inspiration in a park
Apr 23, 1995Meiko informs her parents that while they cannot force her to see her fiancé, they can refuse to meet him. Her father strikes her, prompting her to flee and warn Namura that her family intends to involve the police. Following his departure, she attempts to focus on her writing but remains overwhelmed by stress regarding her family situation. Seeking relief, she takes a walk and ends up at a park. There, she observes small children covered in paint alongside their teacher, Akira. This encounter encourages her to remain authentic and fosters hope that her future will resolve positively.
EP 58Kei Performs His Dedicated Piano Piece While Ryouko Helps Akira at the Busy Shop
Apr 30, 1995Kei invites Miki to his piano competition, but she struggles to reach Yuu, who is studying with new friends. Instead, she attends with Michael, Suzu, Meiko, Ginta, Arimi, Tsutomu, and Yayoi. At the event, Kei plays a composition he dedicated to Miki last Christmas, which she immediately recognizes. Meanwhile, Ryouko notices Rei’s shop is overwhelmed with customers and steps in to assist Akira. Akira successfully asks Ryouko out on a date, though she remains emotionally attached to Namura. Later, Miki receives a call from Yuu, but Brian answers instead and delivers shocking news to his brother.
EP 59Miki struggles with jealousy over Yuu while he visits New York with Bill and An
May 7, 1995Miki becomes depressed after hearing Michael claim Yuu has a new girlfriend and kissed him. She tries to contact Yuu but fails. Meanwhile, Yuu is sightseeing in New York City with Bill when he encounters An. Although she lives further north, An visits the city regularly for violin lessons and has recovered well from her surgery. Yuu and Bill invite her to join their trip to Brian's family beach house on Long Island. Jinny views this excursion as a significant opportunity to win Yuu's affection. During the journey, Bill and An connect over the shared experience of loving someone who loves another person.
EP 60Miki doubts Yuu while Jinny causes chaos and Michael fights Kei in Japan
May 14, 1995Miki learns Yuu is vacationing with friends, including a girl named Jinny, which deepens her suspicions. As Yuu prepares to contact Miki, Jinny urges him to forget her. He refuses, but Brian witnesses Jinny fleeing in tears and holds Yuu responsible. Jinny then goes on a destructive rampage until Bill calmly intervenes, asking her to stop harming herself. Amidst this turmoil, Yuu fails to call Miki. Meanwhile, in Japan, Michael and Kei engage in a physical fight. Overwhelmed by the situation, Miki runs to Meiko, sobbing and expressing her intense desire to see Yuu.
EP 61Miki Misunderstands Yuu's Absence Due to Jinny's Deception in New York
May 21, 1995Miki and Meiko travel to New York under the guise of conducting research for Meiko’s upcoming novel. Unbeknownst to them, Yuu is away on a study trip accompanied by Brian and Bill. During the departure, Bill forgets to provide Jinny with notes required for an urgent project. Consequently, Jinny breaks into the shared room of Yuu and Bill. Miki arrives at the campus and encounters Jinny exiting Yuu’s room. Jinny fabricates a story claiming Yuu is still inside, asleep after intimacy with his American girlfriend. Miki, being easily deceived, accepts this false explanation and departs without further investigation.
EP 62Yuu Pursues Miki to the Airport After Bill Confirms Rumors Are False
May 28, 1995Miki urgently seeks to return home while Meiko fails to reach Yuu by phone. At the beach house, Bill questions Yuu about An’s feelings, and upon receiving a negative response, Bill decides to ask her out himself. He then clarifies that Yuu should not have believed the circulating rumors. The following day, Bill asks An on a date, and the group learns from her that Miki has arrived in town. The boys rush back to school, discover Meiko’s numerous messages, and Yuu heads to the airport. Meiko attempts to delay their departure by claiming no flights to Japan are available yet. Yuu manages to catch up with Miki and listens to what she has to say.
EP 63Miki struggles with breakup emotions while Kei advises her to accept sadness instead of hiding behind a cheerful facade
Jun 4, 1995Miki feels emotionally drained due to her long-distance relationship ending, leaving both she and Yuu upset. Michael informs Kei that Miki is now single, citing fairness as his reason. At school, Miki acts unusually cheerful and diligent, which worries her friends. Michael attempts to lift her spirits, but this reminds her of Yuu’s past behavior. He then abruptly asks her to date him, causing her to flee. In her haste, she collides with Kei. He advises her to allow herself to feel sad rather than pretending to be happy, urging her to stop suppressing her true emotions.
EP 64Bill confronts Jinny for her role in Yuu's depression while Ginta asks Miki to reconsider.
Jun 11, 1995Bill realizes Yuu is depressed and extracts the truth from Jinny about her actions. He slaps her for her careless attitude and explains the damage she caused. Doris pressures Jinny to apologize and explain herself to Yuu. Unexpectedly, Yuu forgives her, stating that her lies were not the sole reason for his breakup. Meanwhile, in Japan, Ginta asks Miki to reconsider breaking up with Yuu. Miki visits Kei’s house for a private concert and meets his parents.
EP 65Kei Declares Intent to Date Miki While Yuu Accepts the Outcome
Jun 18, 1995Kei provides Miki with several music tapes that she listens to repeatedly. Yuu records a message and packs the robot Miki returned into a box. Upon receiving the package, Miki experiences internal conflict. Kei travels to New York for a piano competition and meets Yuu in person. He announces his intention to date Miki. Yuu surprisingly grants his blessing for the relationship. Meanwhile, Bill and An encourage each other to confess their true feelings to their respective crushes. The episode highlights the shifting dynamics between the characters as they navigate their romantic interests and personal decisions regarding their connections with one another.
EP 66Miki Chooses Between Michael and Kei While Remembering Yuu
Jun 25, 1995Rei accompanies Miki on a stock acquisition trip, inspiring her to open a similar shop in the future. Later, Miki goes on an outing with Michael and Kei, who challenge her to choose one of them by the end of the date. During the trip, Miki becomes distracted by memories of a past date with Yuu at the same location. Kei reassures her that she does not need to forget Yuu if she becomes his girlfriend, leaving Miki to navigate her feelings and future aspirations.
EP 67Ginta's feelings for Miki resurface after a breakup, causing friction with Arimi.
Jul 2, 1995Following a breakup, Ginta recalls his romantic feelings for Miki. Arimi observes this shift and becomes upset with him. Ginta insists he is merely concerned for Miki as a friend and expresses distrust toward Kei. However, Arimi recognizes that his explanation is false, even if Ginta does not realize it himself. Meanwhile, Kei and Miki enjoy a pleasant date together.
EP 68Ginta confronts Miki after her visit to Kei's greenhouse and receives a goodbye note from Arimi.
Jul 9, 1995Kei escorts Miki to a relative's private greenhouse, prompting Ginta to confront her upon her return. He expresses deep distrust toward Kei and nearly confesses his feelings by mistake. Seeking to apologize for his outburst, Ginta attempts to meet Arimi, but she leaves a note reading "Goodbye." Ginta discusses the situation with Tsutomu, who blames Miki for the conflict. Upon learning the details, Miki and Tsutomu enlist Yayoi's assistance to arrange a reconciliation meeting between Ginta and Arimi at an amusement park.
EP 69Miki enjoys dating Kei while Yuu joins An on a beach trip with American friends
Jul 16, 1995Miki discovers that spending time with Kei is a relaxing experience. Meanwhile, Miwa sends a letter to Yuu, requesting that he return home for at least part of the summer break. Uncertain about his decision, Yuu chooses to go on a beach trip with An and his American friends. During the trip, the American group resolves their mutual feelings for one another. Simultaneously, An attempts to gather the courage to confess his feelings to Yuu again, adding emotional tension to the vacation.
EP 70Yuu Returns With An, Causing Miki Confusion While Michael Apologizes for Misunderstandings
Jul 23, 1995Miki feels confused by Yuu's return accompanied by An. Although she previously claimed happiness with her new boyfriend Kei, her true feelings remain unclear. Michael later apologizes to Yuu for a misunderstanding that led him to tell Miki Yuu was dating Jinny. An questions Yuu about his current emotional state and the status of his relationship with Miki. Yuu responds by reiterating that his primary desire is simply for Miki to be happy, regardless of his own situation. This interaction highlights the lingering complexities between the characters as they navigate their past connections and present circumstances.
EP 71Kijima and Rei host a group camping trip where Kei questions Miki about her feelings.
Jul 30, 1995Kijima and Rei organize a camping trip that includes nearly everyone. During the outing, Miki spends considerable time watching Yuu and An together, assuming they are a couple. Kei observes this behavior and later confronts Miki directly, asking her if she loves him. This interaction forces Miki to realize that she remains emotionally attached to Yuu. Overwhelmed by this realization, she runs away from the group. The episode highlights the complex interpersonal dynamics among the friends, focusing on Miki's internal conflict and Kei's direct approach to understanding her true feelings amidst the casual setting of the camping trip.
EP 72Miki and Yuu celebrate birthdays while Yuu discovers shocking photos in his parents' yearbook
Aug 6, 1995Miki worries about hurting An and misleading Kei, but Meiko argues that inaction would have been worse. Miki and Yuu reunite to celebrate their birthdays late, with Yuu promising a ring and Miki vowing to replace his broken watch with a new one. While alone at home, Yuu finds their parents' college yearbook containing surprising photos of them together. Suspecting this reveals the truth about his father, Yuu assumes the worst and flees to Miwa's house. He then calls Miki to meet him and abruptly tells her that he no longer has romantic feelings for her.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Marmalade Boy have?
- Marmalade Boy has 76 episodes.
- When did Marmalade Boy come out?
- Marmalade Boy came out in 1994.
- Which studio made Marmalade Boy?
- Marmalade Boy was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Marmalade Boy?
- Marmalade Boy was directed by Takahiro Kagami.
- Is Marmalade Boy finished?
- Current status of Marmalade Boy: Finished.