In a neighborhood of Tokyo stands Maison Ikkoku, an old apartment house. When tenant Yūsaku Godai is about to leave for good, a new manager called Kyōko Otonashi arrives, and Godai instantly falls in love with her. Can Godai's attempts to impress Kyōko and get into college prove successful over time? How will the relationship between the eccentric tenants and Kyōko develop through time?