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Gokinjo Monogatari

Synopsis: The protagonist, Kouda Mikako, is a student of "Yaza Gaku". Specializing in fashion design, Mikako dreams of becoming fashion designer with his own brand. Living next to her is her childhood friend, Yamaguchi Tsutomu. Although they have been close since they were young, they share a Platonic friendship. However, Tsutomu has been gaining popularity, especially with girls, because he seems to look like a popular band vocalist and somehow Mikako begins to see him in a different light. This is a story about how young people deal with dreams, love and friendship.
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Information
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Gokinjo Monogatari
- Anime Name in Japanese: ご近所物語
- Anime Name in English: Neighborhood Stories
- Other names: Neighborhood Story, GokiMono
Production information
- Producers: Desconhecido
- Licensors: Desconhecido
- Studios: Toei Animation
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 50
- Date: September 10, 1995 - September 1, 1996
- Genres: Comedy, drama, romance, slice of life
- Subjects: Visual arts
- Target: Shoujo
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.591
- Popularity: 4554
Video Trailer/Opening
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Curiosities
Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Gokinjo Monogatari":
- Gokinjo Monogatari is based on a manga of the same name created by Ai Yazawa, the same author of Nana.
- The anime was produced by Toei Animation studio and directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi.
- The series aired in Japan between 1995 and 1996, totaling 50 episodes.
- Gokinjo Monogatari is considered one of the first anime to portray the daily lives of Japanese teenagers in a realistic and unromanticized way.
- The protagonist of the story, Mikako Kouda, is an aspiring stylist who is inspired by real fashion brands, such as Comme des Garçons and Issey Miyake.
- The anime features a striking soundtrack, with pop and rock songs composed by Shigeru Nagata.
- Gokinjo Monogatari was aired in Brazil by the Animax channel in 2005, with the title "Bairro das Fábricas".

Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Gokinjo Monogatari"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- Mikako Kouda (Romi Park) - A talented and ambitious fashion student who dreams of becoming a successful designer.
- Tsutomu Yamaguchi (Kappei Yamaguchi) - Mikako's childhood friend and a talented artist who has feelings for her.
- RISA KANZAKI (YUMI TOUMA) - A friend of Mikako and Tsutomu who is passionate about fashion and dreams of becoming a model.
- SHINTARO NAKASU (TOSHIHIKO SEKI) - An arrogant and talented fashion student who becomes rival of Mikako.
- Mariko Nakasu (Yuko Minaguchi) - Shintaro's older sister and a successful fashion designer who becomes Mikako's mentor.
Summary and events
- Art student Mikako Kouda moves to an apartment building in Yazawa, where she meets her neighbor, designer Tsutomu Yamaguchi.
- Mikako falls in love with Tsutomu, but he doesn't match his feelings and starts dating Mikako's childhood friend Risa Kanzaki.
- Mikako begins to be interested in fashion and decides to become a stylist.
- Mikako and his friends, including shy Mariko Nakasu, form a fashion group called Paradise Kiss.
- Mikako and Tsutomu begin to approach again, but she realizes that her feelings for him have changed and they decide to be just friends.
- Mariko starts dating Mikako's classmate, Hiroyuki tokumori.
- Mikako and his friends are preparing to participate in an important fashion show.
- Mikako is accepted at a fashion school in Paris and decides to go there to study.
- Mikako returns to Japan and meets his friends, including Tsutomu, who is now a famous fashion designer.
- Mikako and Tsutomu finally confess their feelings for each other and start dating.
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Meaning of Gokinjo Monogatari
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ご近所物語
- ご近所 (Gokinjo) - neighborhood
- 物語 (Monogatari) - history
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- Official Website: https://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=1387
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/852