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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
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Gokinjo Monogatari

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: A1TP28Your visuals
  • Target: Shoujo

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.591
  • Popularity: 4554

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Gokinjo Monogatari Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/18195.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:59:10-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Gokinjo Monogatari": 

    • Gokinjo monogatari is based on a manga of the same name created by Yazawa, the same author as 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 life of Japanese adolescents in a realistic and without romanticization.
    • 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 shown in Brazil by Animax channel in 2005, with the title of "Bairro das Fábricas".
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    Manga and Products from Gokinjo Monogatari

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    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

    1. Art student Mikako Kouda moves to an apartment building in Yazawa, where she meets her neighbor, designer Tsutomu Yamaguchi.
    2. Mikako falls in love with Tsutomu, but he doesn't match his feelings and starts dating Mikako's childhood friend Risa Kanzaki.
    3. Mikako begins to be interested in fashion and decides to become a stylist.
    4. Mikako and his friends, including shy Mariko Nakasu, form a fashion group called Paradise Kiss.
    5. Mikako and Tsutomu begin to approach again, but she realizes that her feelings for him have changed and they decide to be just friends.
    6. Mariko starts dating Mikako's classmate, Hiroyuki tokumori.
    7. Mikako and his friends are preparing to participate in an important fashion show.
    8. Mikako is accepted at a fashion school in Paris and decides to go there to study.
    9. Mikako returns to Japan and meets his friends, including Tsutomu, who is now a famous fashion designer.
    10. Mikako and Tsutomu finally confess their feelings for each other and start dating.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of Gokinjo Monogatari, Mikako and Tsutomu manga finally confess their feelings for each other and start dating. The series also shows the future of the characters, including the wedding of Risa and Suzuki, Mikako's fashion career and Mariko's married life. The manga ends with a scene of all the characters gathering to celebrate Mikako's birthday.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Gokinjo Monogatari

    • Gokinjo Monogatari: The 80's game (Super Famicom)
    • Gokinjo Boukentai (PlayStation)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Gokinjo Monogatari

    • Gokinjo Monogatari (Série de TV)
    • Gokinjo Monogatari: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 1 - Sennyuu Sotsugyou Special
    • Gokinjo Monogatari: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 2 - Sotsugyou Special

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Gokinjo Monogatari

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ご近所物語
    • ご近所 (Gokinjo) - Neighborhood
    • 物語 (monogatari) - History
    The name of the anime "ご近所物語" translates to "gokinjo monogatari" in English, which means "history of the neighborhood". The anime is based on the manga of the same name created by Yazawa. The story takes place in a fictional neighborhood and accompanies the life of a group of friends living in this community. The anime addresses topics such as friendship, love, dreams and challenges faced by the characters in their daily lives.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Gokinjo Monogatari has a total of 50 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Gokinjo Monogatari on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Gokinjo Monogatari usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 4554