Paradise Kiss
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On the surface, Yukari Hayasaka looks like the picture of a model student, studies hard, follows the path her mom laid out, doesn't ask too many questions. Then a punk guy with piercings and a spiked choker grabs her off the street because he thinks she'd make a good fashion model. She ends up in the atelier of Paradise Kiss, a group of art school students designing clothes for their senior showcase, led by George Koizumi, who is exactly as magnetic and emotionally complicated as that name sounds. What starts as Yukari reluctantly agreeing to model for them turns into a slow unraveling of everything she thought she wanted out of life. This is a 12-episode TV series from Madhouse, adapted from Ai Yazawa's josei manga, and it leans hard into the fashion world without ever feeling like costume porn. The animation style is deliberately stylish, almost editorial, and the soundtrack mixes Franz Ferdinand with softer, moodier tracks that hit differently during the quieter scenes. The romance between Yukari and George isn't idealized; it's messy, uneven, and sometimes uncomfortable in ways that feel honest. If you liked Nana's approach to adult relationships and growing up, this is from the same mangaka and carries that same emotional weight. Fans of Honey and Clover or Princess Jellyfish will recognize the vibe: young creatives figuring out who they are while everything feels urgent and uncertain. It's short, it's beautiful, and it doesn't waste your time.
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Miwako Sakurada
Miwako Sakurada, George's partner in Paradise Kiss, is sweet, cute, and childlike.
Fahn Melissa
George Koizumi
Eccentric fashion designer George Koizumi, with haute couture talent and a cold demeanor, pushes Yukari towards independence.
Seitz Patrick
Yukari Hayasaka
A dutiful high school senior, Yukari's life changes after a chance encounter with Paradise Kiss, leading to self-discovery and love.
Moore Candice
Isabella Yamamoto
Elegant, motherly transgender woman inspiring aspiring designers, particularly George.
Devon Mari
Arashi Nagase
Rough but caring punk rocker Arashi, Miwako's boyfriend, helps run Paradise Kiss.
Prince Derek Stephen
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Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
En este capítulo avanzan más las relaciones personales de los personajes y conocemos a la hermana de Miwako ♥
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Looking for a quick 12 episode show to watch? Paradise Kiss is just for you. Sure, it\'s a little more for the "Shojo" audience, but it has plenty of stuff to keep any guy entertained. So, what\'d I think about it? Story Meet Caroline, the girl who doesn\'t really know what she\'s doing with her life. She happens upon a group of college students that need her to be their fashion model. Interesting premise, and doesn\'t sound too farfetched from what might happen in real life. Good ending that actually makes some sense too. Art A little funny looking at times, but the art is definitely nice. Sexy looking females. Thumbs up from me. Sound Awesome opening (freakin\' awesome) and great ending theme (U.S. band). Can\'t see how you wouldn\'t like the music throughout the anime. Character Caroline x George are definitely my favorite characters. Great personalities from each of them and the story really makes you understand why they are the way they are. Enjoyment Enjoyable, quick, and happy. 12 episodes of some laughter and some teary scenes. Basically, you can\'t go wrong with this anime. If you\'re into romance (not some angst crap though), and you like non-stupid anime, check this out.
Damn, Yukari was really rude to Kaori in the beginning of this ep! Maybe she's more like George than I thought! Arashi is such a loser and his band sucks! This show was just full of unlikable men. While I did complain a lot, I actually really love this anime. The characters, story and ending are all very realistic and grounded.
To be brutally honest, I did NOT like the final dress, sorry. George shows some maturity in this episode. It does seem like he cares about his friends, he just doesn't really show it that well.
Loved Mr Noriji's fourth wall breaking ad in the middle of this episode, so funny. Isabella and George have a very sweet relationship. George clearly cares a lot for Isabella and has always respected her identity. Dare I say I prefer seeing the two of them together over George and Yukari., even if it might only be platonic.
Nine episodes in and George is finally treating Yukari with a little bit of care and concern. Whenever Yukari seems to be coming to her senses and questioning her relationship with George she immediately backtracks and goes back to him. Unfortunate, but also a very realistic depiction of toxic relationships.
Siento que apresuraron todo, dejaron muchas cosas sueltas, en el manga quedó mucho mejor el final, tendrían que haber puesto más capítulos ( recomiendo leer el manga)
Conocemos más de la historia de Isabella ♥ y ya es el día del desfile y todos estan como locos tratando de llegar
Yukari volvió a la escuela y los chicos se preparan para el desfile, pero algo inesperado pasó.. Llegarán a tiempo?
Por fin vemos que comienza a tomar las decisiones correctas... pero, por otro lado, hay malentendidos por no haberse comunicado bien previamente.
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