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Nov 9, 2009 11:50 PM
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Even though she has only appeared in maybe a handful of episodes, Yagami is probably one of my favorite characters in Maison Ikkoku alongside Godai and Kyoko. She brings a different kind of humor to the show, that is far better than anything the tenants can do. Also, it was cool to see Kyoko pissed and that tells me right there how much her relationship with Godai has progressed since the last time Yagami was seen.
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Nov 10, 2009 5:59 AM
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She's the only one other than Mitaka who really challenges the couple and forces Godai to step up and be a man, and forces Kyoko to confront her feelings.

Aug 11, 2010 12:27 PM
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Maison Ikkoku Yagami free? I don't think that'll ever happen, Kira.
Glad to see she's back though.
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Jul 14, 2011 8:39 AM
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Ibuki is the best! She should marry Mitaka instead that idiot Godai.
Dec 25, 2011 6:04 PM
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Yagami has to be the most clever character on this show... and the most honest. Both Kyoko and Godai can be so dull, and Mitaka is kind of a dunce too, but Yagami actually says what she's feeling and does what she really wants to do. Definitely one of the best characters, IMO. Personally, I find it hard to hate her, even though I'm of course hoping that Kyoko and Godai eventually get together (I guess?).
Jul 17, 2012 8:05 AM
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merle_noir said:
Yagami has to be the most clever character on this show... and the most honest. Both Kyoko and Godai can be so dull, and Mitaka is kind of a dunce too, but Yagami actually says what she's feeling and does what she really wants to do. Definitely one of the best characters, IMO. Personally, I find it hard to hate her, even though I'm of course hoping that Kyoko and Godai eventually get together (I guess?).

That's exactly what makes her so likeable, she's very outgoing and goes with her true feelings. I wish the other characters could be just a little more like her...I'm hoping she's a permanent character and not just in this small handful of eps.
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Jun 12, 2014 5:46 PM
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I'm really confused.

Everyone loves Yagami even though she's a nutso stalker, but then everyone bags on Kyoko and calls her a whore because she doesn't want to be in a relationship right away?

what
Jan 25, 2015 3:46 PM
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Why the fuck do you people like Yagami? She's a fucking psycho cunt. Didn't she sexually harass Godai a while ago and got him in legit trouble? Like what the hell?

I just want him to tell that bitch to fuck off.

And then his neighbors literally steal money from him.

I'm surprised Godai hasn't committed suicide yet. Holy fuck this show makes me want to rip my hair out at times. JUST TELL THEM TO GO FUCK THEMSELVES HOLY SHIT
Jul 10, 2015 1:55 AM
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The best character right now, honestly. The smug little devil.
Oct 16, 2015 10:27 PM
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I really hate those tenants.
Nov 19, 2015 7:59 AM
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I really hate those tenants.


I'm getting so sick of them too... WHY IS HE PAYING FOR THEM??? Instead of just not going? Or leaving the bar? Godai is such a loser :<
Jan 2, 2016 12:01 AM

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ok that sneaky Ugami. Nice one
Aug 11, 2016 1:00 PM

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Why the fuck do you people like Yagami? She's a fucking psycho cunt. Didn't she sexually harass Godai a while ago and got him in legit trouble? Like what the hell?

I just want him to tell that bitch to fuck off.

And then his neighbors literally steal money from him.

I'm surprised Godai hasn't committed suicide yet. Holy fuck this show makes me want to rip my hair out at times. JUST TELL THEM TO GO FUCK THEMSELVES HOLY SHIT


Calm down man. It's more innocent than that, it's a good reminder of Kyoko's past and a catalyst to push things forward between her and Godai.
Jun 7, 2017 6:04 PM

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MyLonesomeCowboy said:
I'm really confused.

Everyone loves Yagami even though she's a nutso stalker, but then everyone bags on Kyoko and calls her a whore because she doesn't want to be in a relationship right away?

what


I know, right!
Yagami is that type of girl who doesn't quit when obviously the guy she's interested clearly wants NOTHING to do with her.
That aside, she sure is a calculative gal ain't she! Got Godai in her trap!
Oct 19, 2017 10:56 AM

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Yagami is back. Kyoko is angry.
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People like Yagami for the contrast in personality she offers. Also because she adds some spice to the story and things are finally setting into motion.

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Sep 4, 2019 5:49 PM
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I actually hate Yagami but it looks like I'm the only one who hates her. Lol.
Sep 21, 2019 12:42 PM

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Those tenants are toxic as ever, If only Godai would have some money to open a courtcase against them or something

Yagami played pretty dirty there, if only she could realise Godai doesn't give a damn about her...

Jan 24, 2020 9:32 PM
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Yagami was literally running out of his life and beta godai did.... well shit that makes no sense. Kyouko deserves better than this chump
Mar 21, 2020 3:07 AM

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damn I really hate Yagami, I can understand why people like her but she pisses me off so much. I really hope she gets a big fat L in the future lmao
Jun 8, 2020 8:04 AM

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That was literally theft. They stole my man's money but it's not like Godai couldn't stand by his no so I guess he wanted to drink too. And he also paid the rent so he good.

Yagami can you like...leave the show already!?
Aug 15, 2020 6:44 PM

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Yagami makes the story advance significantly in every episode she's in. Mitaka recently tried to make the story go forward too but the running gag of the dog was just too much for him to handle.
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well we had what seemed like real development the last few episodes, then back to these highjinks...
May 7, 2021 10:55 PM

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I like how Ibuki being really bold and agressive towards Godai. She is really important now to force Kyoko confronts her true feelings. Ibuki is a great side character to help the development of the story.
                                                                   


May 26, 2021 8:54 AM

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I actually hate Yagami but it looks like I'm the only one who hates her. Lol.
No you're not the only one lol
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Supporting characters are supposed to make the show better not make the viewer pull the hair of their own head. Those neighbors must be the most annoying characters I've come across especially Ichinose and Yotsuya.

Now onto Yagami, why is this manipulative stalker back?! Godai clearly isn't interested in her but she still wants to make a move after him. I would have liked that Kyoko realized her feeling organically and not through forced jealousy implied by the mangaka.

Godai should just grow a spine to repel all the negativity in his life and embrace the biggest positive in his life, Kyoko.
Mar 1, 2023 7:15 PM

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Yeah I can't stand the characters in this show, they're all so frustrating and one-dimensional. I remember Ranma 1/2 having the same problem, maybe Rumiko Takahashi doesn't know how to write good secondary characters. 

On a more positive note the song that was playing in the cafe at the beginning was pretty catchy, does anyone know the name of it? 
May 30, 2023 12:56 PM

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With my second time watcing MI I want to understand Yagami chan better and comments here help me with that, thank you :)

First time watching I shared many commenters point of view but now I'm seeing how much she brings into the series.

She may be manipulative little stalker but she also is honest how she feels about Godai san and other people around her. Every attept by her brings Godai san and Kyoko san closer together - or Kyoko san starts to see how spinless Godai san can really be :P
Dec 14, 2023 9:57 PM
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hahaha yagami with that smug smile at the end, she really is starting to grow on me
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I actually hate Yagami but it looks like I'm the only one who hates her. Lol.
@woahitsai One of the very lowest tier Takahashi characters
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Yeah I can't stand the characters in this show, they're all so frustrating and one-dimensional. I remember Ranma 1/2 having the same problem, maybe Rumiko Takahashi doesn't know how to write good secondary characters. 

On a more positive note the song that was playing in the cafe at the beginning was pretty catchy, does anyone know the name of it? 
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I spaced out for most of the duration of the episode since Yagama just make everything regress, Kyouko just get angry/jealous and Yuusaku is just a punchbag and make not advance to their "romance".
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