Paradise Kiss English Sub & Dub

About Paradise Kiss

Here is what Paradise Kiss is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, romance and slice of life anime by Madhouse (2005). What the story covers: On her way home from school, Yukari Hayasaka is approached by a weird-looking guy who sets off looking at her body intently. He's got blond spiky hair, a spiked choker, and multiple piercings on his ears and face.

As things develop, she aims nothing to do with him, and runs away, only to bump into a very tall and beautiful purple-haired woman with a flower pattern around her eye. Yukari faints from shock and wakes up later in a strange place called the Atelier. It turns out that these strangers are fashion designers who attend the most famous art school around, Yazawa Art Academy, and their group aims Yukari to model for their brand in Yazawa Academy's upcoming show.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Madhouse, so the studio's house style defines how Paradise Kiss looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.