TV series
Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who has a clothing label known as "Paradise Kiss". The group needs to find a model to showcase their designs in an up-coming fashion show and decides to pick Yukari instead. Initially, Yukari was reluctant to be associated with this seemingly eccentric group, but eventually, she realises that they are really nice people. Furthermore, their passion and enthusiasm to follow their ideals and dreams make Yukari realise that she has not been enjoying her life and this motivated her to pursue her own dreams.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
Paradise Kiss premiered October 14, 2005. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Yukari is a typical high-school student who listens to her parents and attends school everyday. As she starts to question her way of life, she encounters a group of fashion design students who has a clothing label known as "Paradise Kiss". The group needs to find a model to showcase their designs in an up-coming fashion show and decides to pick Yukari instead. Initially, Yukari was reluctant to be associated with this seemingly eccentric group, but eventually, she realises that they are really nice people. Furthermore, their passion and enthusiasm to follow their ideals and dreams make Yukari realise that she has not been enjoying her life and this motivated her to pursue her own dreams.
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Episode 1
Yukari is a normal high school senior with plans to go to college. One day, she meets a group of fashion design students who want her to model their clothes. Will she do this, or continue to prepare for college?
Directed by Osamu KobayashiWritten by Osamu Kobayashi
Episode 2
After speaking with George and Miwako, Yukari is still debating whether or not she should model for Paradise Kiss.
Directed by Motonobu HoriWritten by Osamu KobayashiGuest stars Rumi Shishido
Episode 3
When Yukari discovers that Miwako and Arashi were childhood friends of her crush, Tokumori, Yukari decides that they should reunite. Meanwhile, Yukari gives George her cell phone number and she finds herself anticipating his call.
Directed by Osamu KobayashiWritten by Osamu Kobayashi
Episode 4
Yukari tries to help the group design the outfit for the fashion show, but Isabella is concerned that it would interfere with her studies. George and Yukari end up alone after leaving the studio.
Directed by Mitsuyuki MasuharaWritten by Osamu Kobayashi
Episode 5
Yukari tells her mother about her involvement with the group from Paradise Kiss. But when Yukari can't convince her to listen, she decides to leave home. Arashi lets her move into his apartment, while he moves to his parents' house.
Directed by Ken'ichi IshikuraWritten by Osamu Kobayashi
Episode 6
Yukari models Mikako's outfit for the photo shoot. After the shoot, George takes Yukari to Arashi's apartment.
Directed by Shigetaka IkedaWritten by Osamu KobayashiGuest stars Megumi Toyoguchi, Shin-ichiro Miki, Akeno Watanabe
Episode 7
Yukari tries to find a job, while she worries if leaving home and dropping out of the school was the right decision.
Directed by Norihiko NagahamaWritten by Osamu KobayashiGuest stars Akiko Kawase
Episode 8
Yukari needs permission from her parents to work at a modeling agency, which is an issue for her. Tokumori calls Yukari and they meet and discuss her boyfriend (George). Then, when Yukari meets George's mother, she decides to change her life.
Directed by Motonobu HoriWritten by Osamu Kobayashi
Episode 9
Yukari returns to school to take her exams and make up for the ones she missed. She studies any chance she can get, even missing sleep to do so. Meanwhile, the ParaKiss group feels a bit stressed as the fashion show is a few days away and the outfit isn't completed.
Directed by Yuichi TanakaWritten by Osamu KobayashiGuest stars Akiko Kawase
Episode 10
George uses the flowers from Isbella's garden for the fashion show in place of the confiscated accessories. Hamada-sensei introduces Shimamoto to a hopeful designer, Kaori Asou.
Directed by Mitsuyuki MasuharaWritten by Osamu KobayashiGuest stars Rie Kugimiya, Akiko Kawase
Episode 11
It's the day of the fashion show for the 3rd year students of Yazawa Gakuen.
Directed by Osamu KobayashiWritten by Osamu KobayashiGuest stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Akiko Kawase
Episode 12
Now that the fashion show is over, and everyone is graduating from their school, what will become of the members of Paradise Kiss?
Directed by Osamu KobayashiWritten by Osamu KobayashiGuest stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Akiko Kawase
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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