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''Ai Shite Night'' (愛してナイト, ''Aishite Naito'', lit. "Love Night" or "Night for Loving") is a shōjo manga created in the early 1980s by Kaoru Tada, better known as the author of ''[[Itazura Na Kiss]]''. An anime version of the story in 42 episodes was also produced in 1983-84 by [[Toei Animation]], and features episodes supervised by Shingo Araki, a well-known character designer who worked on many other Toei series, such as ''[[Cutey Honey]]'', ''[[Majokko Meg Chan]]'' and ''[[Saint Seiya]]''.
''Ai Shite Night'' (愛してナイト, ''Aishite Naito'', wordplay for "Love me, Knight" and "Night for Loving") is a shōjo manga created in the early 1980s by Kaoru Tada, better known as the author of ''[[Itazura na Kiss]]''. An anime version of the story in 42 episodes was also produced in 1983-84 by [[Toei Animation]], and features episodes supervised by Shingo Araki, a well-known character designer who worked on many other Toei series, such as ''[[Cutey Honey]]'', ''[[Majokko Meg-chan]]'' and ''[[Saint Seiya]]''.


"Ai Shite Night" is set in Osaka, and tells the story of Yaeko "Yakko" Mitamura, an 18 year old [[Girl Next Door]] who divides her time in between her father Shige's Okonomiyaki restaurant and her evening college classes. One day Yakko casually meets a little boy, Hideki aka "Hashizo", and his odd cat Juliano. Hashizo lost both of his parents when he was still a baby and has been brought up by his elder brother Go Kato, who is the lead singer of the emerging rock band "Bee Hive". When Yakko meets Go and his friend and "Bee Hive" member Satomi Okawa, an unexpected series of events and a tangled romance unfolds.
"Ai Shite Night" is set in Osaka, and tells the story of Yaeko "Yakko" Mitamura, an 18 year old [[Girl Next Door]] who divides her time in between her father Shige's Okonomiyaki restaurant and her evening college classes. One day Yakko casually meets a little boy, Hideki aka "Hashizo", and his odd cat Juliano. Hashizo lost both of his parents when he was still a baby and has been brought up by his elder brother Go Kato, who is the lead singer of the emerging rock band "Bee Hive". When Yakko meets Go and his friend and "Bee Hive" member Satomi Okawa, an unexpected series of events and a tangled romance unfolds.
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Whereas the main narrative of "Ai Shite Night" is essentially based on a love story, interesting and innovative elements were introduced by Kaoru Tada, most notably the portrayal of the Japanese music scene in the early '80s. In creating characters such as Go, Satomi and their band "Bee Hive", Tada was inspired by successful bands of the time such as "The Stalin", "Novela", "Primadonna" and "44 Magnum". Tada also plays with sexual provocation and ambiguity, mainly embodied by the character of "Kiss Relish" vocalist Kazuma Kataoka/Sheila, although these elements were considerably toned down in the anime version of the story.
Whereas the main narrative of "Ai Shite Night" is essentially based on a love story, interesting and innovative elements were introduced by Kaoru Tada, most notably the portrayal of the Japanese music scene in the early '80s. In creating characters such as Go, Satomi and their band "Bee Hive", Tada was inspired by successful bands of the time such as "The Stalin", "Novela", "Primadonna" and "44 Magnum". Tada also plays with sexual provocation and ambiguity, mainly embodied by the character of "Kiss Relish" vocalist Kazuma Kataoka/Sheila, although these elements were considerably toned down in the anime version of the story.


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* [[Adaptation Dye Job]]: Yakko is blonde in the manga, but has brown hair in the anime except for the OP.
* [[Adaptation Dye Job]]: Yakko is blonde in the manga, but has brown hair in the anime except for the OP.
* [[Anime Hair]] ''and'' [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair]]: And HOW. This ''is'' a manga of [[The Eighties]], after all. Particularly noticeble are Go's blond ''and'' red hair as well as Satomi's ''lilac'' long hair.
* [[Anime Hair]] ''and'' [[You Gotta Have Blue Hair]]: And HOW. This ''is'' a manga of [[The Eighties]], after all. Particularly noticeble are Go's blond ''and'' red hair as well as Satomi's ''lilac'' long hair.
* [[Armor Piercing Slap]]: Yakko slaps Go when he tries to flirt with her after they crash into each other. She then apologizes.
* [[Armor-Piercing Slap]]: Yakko slaps Go when he tries to flirt with her after they crash into each other. She then apologizes.
* Bishonen: Hashizo, a pint-sized edition.
* Bishonen: Hashizo, a pint-sized edition.
* [[Bowdlerize]]: As mentioned, the anime toned down the sexual themes.
* [[Bowdlerize]]: As mentioned, the anime toned down the sexual themes.
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* [[First Girl Wins|First Boy Wins]]: Toyed with. {{spoiler|Storyline-wise Yakko has known Satomi from before Go comes into the picture, but doesn't end up with him. OTOH, one the first guy that we viewers get to see is actually Go, since the second scene of the TV series has him and Hashizo getting ready for their daily routine and Satomi doesn't appear until a little later.}}
* [[First Girl Wins|First Boy Wins]]: Toyed with. {{spoiler|Storyline-wise Yakko has known Satomi from before Go comes into the picture, but doesn't end up with him. OTOH, one the first guy that we viewers get to see is actually Go, since the second scene of the TV series has him and Hashizo getting ready for their daily routine and Satomi doesn't appear until a little later.}}
* [[Girl Next Door]]: Yakko
* [[Girl Next Door]]: Yakko
* [[He Man Woman Hater]]: Juliano.. the cat. [[Played for Laughs]], of course.
* [[He-Man Woman Hater]]: Juliano.. the cat. [[Played for Laughs]], of course.
* [[Intergenerational Friendship]]: Hashizo and Yakko. Also Hashizo and Yakko's dad, in quite the contrast with Shige's more skittish treatment of Go.
* [[Intergenerational Friendship]]: Hashizo and Yakko. Also Hashizo and Yakko's dad, in quite the contrast with Shige's more skittish treatment of Go.
* [[Ladykiller in Love]]: Go has a [[Casanova]] fame, but when he falls for Yakko... he falls HARD.
* [[Ladykiller in Love]]: Go has a [[Casanova]] fame, but when he falls for Yakko... he falls HARD.
* {{spoiler|[[Long Distance Relationship]]: By the end of the anime, this trope is discussed when Go has to leave to the USA for a 6-month-long tour with Bee Hive. They agree on it, and Go promises to marry Yakko as soon as he returns for her and Hashizo.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Long-Distance Relationship]]: By the end of the anime, this trope is discussed when Go has to leave to the USA for a 6-month-long tour with Bee Hive. They agree on it, and Go promises to marry Yakko as soon as he returns for her and Hashizo.}}
* [[Names to Know In Anime]]: [[Mitsuko Horie]] (Yakko), [[Katsuji Mori]] (Satomi), [[Isao Sasaki]] (Go). And the music is by [[Joe Hisaishi]]!
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Mitsuko Horie]] (Yakko), [[Katsuji Mori]] (Satomi), [[Isao Sasaki]] (Go). And the music is by [[Joe Hisaishi]]!
* [[Overprotective Dad]]: Shige Mitamura, though it's kinda understandable since he's raised Yakko alone after his wife died.
* [[Overprotective Dad]]: Shige Mitamura, though it's kinda understandable since he's raised Yakko alone after his wife died.
** {{spoiler|[[Parental Marriage Veto]]}}
** {{spoiler|[[Parental Marriage Veto]]}}
* [[Promotion to Parent]]: Go, for Hashizo.
* [[Promotion to Parent]]: Go, for Hashizo.
** {{spoiler|[[Heroic Bastard]]: Actually, Hashizo's mom was Mr. Katou's mistress. (Go's mom, Yoko, still lives but they're very distanced.) Go still took him in and they live together in a tiny apartment.}}
** {{spoiler|[[Heroic Bastard]]: Actually, Hashizo's mom was Mr. Katou's mistress. (Go's mom, Yoko, still lives but they're very distanced.) Go still took him in and they live together in a tiny apartment.}}
* [[Rich Suitor Poor Suitor]]: Go is middle class, Satomi is rich. They both love Yakko. {{spoiler|Yakko picks Go.}}
* [[Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor]]: Go is middle class, Satomi is rich. They both love Yakko. {{spoiler|Yakko picks Go.}}
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]]: Go and Satomi.
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]]: Go and Satomi.
* [[Shorttank]]: Yakko is a slightly older version.
* [[Shorttank]]: Yakko is a slightly older version.
* [[Take That Kiss]]: Sorta. {{spoiler|Go once kisses Meiko when he's sure Yakko is watching.}}
* [["Take That!" Kiss]]: Sorta. {{spoiler|Go once kisses Meiko when he's sure Yakko is watching.}}
** Wasnt Satomi instead of Yakko?
** Wasnt Satomi instead of Yakko?
* [[The White Prince]]: Satomi, also [[Spoiled Sweet]]. Offers quite a contrast with Go, who is more middle class.
* [[The White Prince]]: Satomi, also [[Spoiled Sweet]]. Offers quite a contrast with Go, who is more middle class.
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Latest revision as of 15:01, 13 July 2021

Yakko, Go, Hashizo and Juliano!

Ai Shite Night (愛してナイト, Aishite Naito, wordplay for "Love me, Knight" and "Night for Loving") is a shōjo manga created in the early 1980s by Kaoru Tada, better known as the author of Itazura na Kiss. An anime version of the story in 42 episodes was also produced in 1983-84 by Toei Animation, and features episodes supervised by Shingo Araki, a well-known character designer who worked on many other Toei series, such as Cutey Honey, Majokko Meg-chan and Saint Seiya.

"Ai Shite Night" is set in Osaka, and tells the story of Yaeko "Yakko" Mitamura, an 18 year old Girl Next Door who divides her time in between her father Shige's Okonomiyaki restaurant and her evening college classes. One day Yakko casually meets a little boy, Hideki aka "Hashizo", and his odd cat Juliano. Hashizo lost both of his parents when he was still a baby and has been brought up by his elder brother Go Kato, who is the lead singer of the emerging rock band "Bee Hive". When Yakko meets Go and his friend and "Bee Hive" member Satomi Okawa, an unexpected series of events and a tangled romance unfolds.

Whereas the main narrative of "Ai Shite Night" is essentially based on a love story, interesting and innovative elements were introduced by Kaoru Tada, most notably the portrayal of the Japanese music scene in the early '80s. In creating characters such as Go, Satomi and their band "Bee Hive", Tada was inspired by successful bands of the time such as "The Stalin", "Novela", "Primadonna" and "44 Magnum". Tada also plays with sexual provocation and ambiguity, mainly embodied by the character of "Kiss Relish" vocalist Kazuma Kataoka/Sheila, although these elements were considerably toned down in the anime version of the story.

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