Kimagure Orange Road

Kimagure Orange Road

1987
Kimagure Orange Road
Kimagure Orange Road

Kimagure Orange Road

7.6 | en | Animation

Kyosuke Kasuga, fifteen, moves to a new city and falls for Madoka Ayukawa. She's friendly when they're alone, but acts like a delinquent when in front of others. Kyosuke meanwhile struggles not to break the heart of Hikaru Hiyama, who fell in love after seeing him make an impossible basketball shot. To add the cherry to this particular sundae, Kyosuke and his family (sisters, grandfather, and cousins) all have various powers. And while Kyosuke's desperate to keep those powers a secret, his younger sisters (among others) aren't quite as concerned about it.

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EP48  I Found Love! and Da Capo
Mar. 07,1988
I Found Love! and Da Capo

Madoka's father has fallen ill, and she must leave Japan to visit him. Unable to find Kyosuke in order to say good-bye, Kyosuke's grandfather "helpfully" sends her back in time 6 years to where Kyosuke is now and was then!

EP47  A Presentiment of Farewells - Find Madoka's First Love
Feb. 29,1988
A Presentiment of Farewells - Find Madoka's First Love

When Madoka tells Kyosuke about an old promise; that she'd vowed 6 years ago to meet someone again on this very day, Kyosuke travels back in time to find out who her "first love" was.

EP46  One Snow-White Night - Two Alone in a Gondola
Feb. 22,1988
One Snow-White Night - Two Alone in a Gondola

Trapped in a gondola, and with his powers exhausted; Kyosuke must try to keep himself and Madoka from freezing to death!

EP45  Goodbye Hikaru - And Then There Were None
Feb. 15,1988
Goodbye Hikaru - And Then There Were None

Kyosuke wishes that Hikaru would get sick so he could spend more time with Madoka. He gets his wish and then some... Hikaru's dead!

EP44  The Taste of Love? Kyosuke's Valentine from HELL!!
Feb. 08,1988
The Taste of Love? Kyosuke's Valentine from HELL!!

Kazuya ambushes Kyosuke and switches bodies with him, so that Kyosuke will have to go to the dentist in his place. The sweet-toothed Kazyua, in Kyosuke's body, is out to get all the Valentine's Day chocolate he can!

EP43  Heartbroken Hikaru - Follow Her to the Winter Beach
Feb. 01,1988
Heartbroken Hikaru - Follow Her to the Winter Beach

Hikaru is crushed to learn that Kyosuke and Yukari spent the night together. Of course, they didn't actually do anything wrong, but...

EP42  Madoka the Popular - Kyosuke Finally Confesses
Jan. 25,1988
Madoka the Popular - Kyosuke Finally Confesses

Kyosuke has a real problem when a young girl named Sumire gets a crush... on Madoka!

EP41  Immobilized Madoka - Kyosuke's Mysterious Watch
Jan. 18,1988
Immobilized Madoka - Kyosuke's Mysterious Watch

Kyosuke's grandfather hands him a pocket watch that allows him to actually stop time - for normal human beings! But using it too much is so very tempting...

EP40  First Dream of the New Year - Giant Monster Jingoro's Counterattack
Jan. 11,1988
First Dream of the New Year - Giant Monster Jingoro's Counterattack

New Year's Special. The KOR characters play various roles in this parody of "Top Gun" and Toho monster films.

EP39  Hypnotizing Madoka - Kyosuke's Dangerous New Year
Jan. 04,1988
Hypnotizing Madoka - Kyosuke's Dangerous New Year

When Kyosuke tries to hypnotize Madoka as a joke, he ends up actually doing it. Now Madoka will do anything he wants... anything at all!

EP38  Kyosuke Timetrips! The Third Christmas
Dec. 21,1987
Kyosuke Timetrips! The Third Christmas

Kyosuke's unreliable time traveling ability gets put to the test as he repeats a day several times, each time trying to make things better...

EP37  Heroic Orange Legend - Madoka's Duel in the Blizzard
Dec. 14,1987
Heroic Orange Legend - Madoka's Duel in the Blizzard

Madoka's past comes back to haunt her when she helps out an old friend, and ends up in a duel with a gang leader!

EP36  Adios, Kyosuke! Paranormal Powers Caught On Video!
Dec. 07,1987
Adios, Kyosuke! Paranormal Powers Caught On Video!

When Komatsu and Hatta accidentally witness Kyosuke teleporting, they use the student film they are making as a vehicle to try and expose him!

EP35  Perverted With a Camera! Robo-Kyosuke!
Nov. 30,1987
Perverted With a Camera! Robo-Kyosuke!

Kyosuke is hypnotized by Kurumi and commanded to be obedient, only to end up becoming Hatta and Komatsu's slave. Discovering the hold they have over him, the two perverts order Kyosuke to get nude pictures of Madoka!

EP34  Roots Panic! Madoka in the Mysterious Homeland
Nov. 23,1987
Roots Panic! Madoka in the Mysterious Homeland

Kyosuke's grandparents invite the gang to visit them in the country, and drive Kyosuke up the wall because they aren't very careful about using their powers!

EP33  Strange Madoka! The Mushroom of 120% Truth!
Nov. 16,1987
Strange Madoka! The Mushroom of 120% Truth!

While out on a hiking trip, the gang discovers the legendary "Mushrooms of Truth". One bite, and you'll confess your innermost secrets...

EP32  Will My Birthday Come Twice? Time-Runner Kyosuke
Nov. 09,1987
Will My Birthday Come Twice? Time-Runner Kyosuke

When everyone forgets Kyosuke's birthday, he self-hypnotizes himself and becomes very untrusting. Only his unreliable time-travel ability can get him out of the resulting jam!

EP31  Madoka and Yuusaku - The Marching Song of Runaway Youths
Nov. 02,1987
Madoka and Yuusaku - The Marching Song of Runaway Youths

Yuusaku confesses his love for Madoka in front of Kyosuke, and soon the two are spending a lot of time together. When they head off to a known "suicide mecca", Kyosuke assumes the worst!

EP30  A Tender Little Story - Kurumi's First Love, Chapter Hell!
Oct. 26,1987
A Tender Little Story - Kurumi's First Love, Chapter Hell!

Kurumi's first crush leads to chaos and confusion when Kyosuke discovers that the object of her desire wants Madoka instead!

EP29  Don't Cry, Jingoro! The Heat of Young Love!
Oct. 19,1987
Don't Cry, Jingoro! The Heat of Young Love!

Strange behavior by Jingoro leads to a frenzied quest to find a mate for the poor cat. But what does Jingoro really want?

EP28  Dangerous Decision! Manami-chan's Big Adventure!
Oct. 12,1987
Dangerous Decision! Manami-chan's Big Adventure!

Manami changes her image with a glamorous makeover; only to get in trouble with some bad girls. Kyosuke, in heroic disguise, tries to rescue the damsel in distress -- and neither knows who the other is!

EP27  Marked Woman Madoka! Kyosuke, Proving He's a Man!
Oct. 05,1987
Marked Woman Madoka! Kyosuke, Proving He's a Man!

Kyosuke tries to protect Madoka from a gang of tough girls, but it is Hikaru that winds up in their cross hairs!

EP26  Kyosuke Becomes a Kid! Getting Super-Close to Madoka!
Sep. 28,1987
Kyosuke Becomes a Kid! Getting Super-Close to Madoka!

When Kyosuke learns that he can switch bodies with his little cousin Kazuya, he hatches a plot to use Kazuya's telepathic abilities to find out exactly what Madoka thinks about him!

EP25  Risky Self-Hypnosis! Kyosuke Changed!
Sep. 21,1987
Risky Self-Hypnosis! Kyosuke Changed!

After being picked on by his family for being so indecisive, Kyosuke accidentally hypnotizes himself and becomes a confident ladies man. How will he fare with Madoka, however?

EP24  Introducing Kazuya! Be Careful Around the Panic Kid!
Sep. 14,1987
Introducing Kazuya! Be Careful Around the Panic Kid!

Kyosuke's little cousin Kazuya arrives for a visit. Unfortunately for Kyosuke, Kazuya is tuned into his brain waves and does everything he thinks!

EP23  Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!
Sep. 07,1987
Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!

Egos get in the way when Kyosuke and Madoka are chosen to represent their class in the big school marathon.

EP22  An Adult Relationship? Madoka Secretly Returns Home in the Morning!
Aug. 31,1987
An Adult Relationship? Madoka Secretly Returns Home in the Morning!

When Madoka suddenly vanishes, Kyosuke becomes concerned. He becomes even more concerned when he sees her exiting a nightclub with another man!

EP21  Kyosuke in a Pinch! Sweet Nothings at the Wuthering Heights!
Aug. 24,1987
Kyosuke in a Pinch! Sweet Nothings at the Wuthering Heights!

While still at the tennis camp, Kyosuke gets into a compromising situation with another girl. Madoka is not amused!

EP20  Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp is Full of Danger!
Aug. 17,1987
Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp is Full of Danger!

Kurumi's "help" allows Kyosuke to excel at Tennis Camp, allowing him to get closer to Madoka. Unfortunately, Hikaru sees him getting closer to Madoka...

EP19  The Couple's Experience - Forbidden Island of Love!
Aug. 10,1987
The Couple's Experience - Forbidden Island of Love!

Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!

EP18  Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach Big Wave Legend
Aug. 03,1987
Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach Big Wave Legend

A trip to the seashore ensnares everyone in a spooky mystery, and Madoka must challenge the legendary "Big Monday"!

EP17  The Summer Temptation - A Double Date Out Of the Blue
Jul. 27,1987
The Summer Temptation - A Double Date Out Of the Blue

Durnng the summer break, Kyosuke makes two dates and finds himself frantically teleporting between Hikaru at the pool and Madoka at the library.

EP16  Well, Do You Believe or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO
Jul. 20,1987
Well, Do You Believe or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO

Kyosuke and Madoka see a UFO, but Kyosukes's reluctance to confirm her story lands him in the doghouse!

EP15  Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle
Jul. 13,1987
Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle

When Hikaru fears that Kyosuke has a new girlfriend, she turns to Madoka for advice on how to win him back!

EP14  A Foreboding Dream! Madoka and Kyosuke are Breaking Up At Last!
Jul. 06,1987
A Foreboding Dream! Madoka and Kyosuke are Breaking Up At Last!

Afraid of being looked down upon by Madoka as a wimp, Kyosuke overdoes it trying to quickly become a hunk.

EP13  Everyone is Looking! Hikaru's Super Transformation!
Jun. 29,1987
Everyone is Looking! Hikaru's Super Transformation!

Kyosukes feelings for Madoka get wobbly when Hikaru gets a makeover that makes her look much more mature.

EP12  Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka!
Jun. 22,1987
Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka!

Madoka decides to move to America to be closer to her musician parents, sending all her friends into a panic.

EP11  Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!
Jun. 15,1987
Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!

Circumstances convince Kyosuke that Madoka is about to get married, resulting in a hilarious "The Graduate" parody ending.

EP10  A Premonition! Hikaru-chan Will Die!
Jun. 08,1987
A Premonition! Hikaru-chan Will Die!

A precognitive dream convinces Kyosuke that Hikaru is about to die, and when Hikaru learns of this, she decides to use his anxiety to get closer to him.

EP9  Kurumi-chan's How To Date!
Jun. 01,1987
Kurumi-chan's How To Date!

When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.

EP8  Your Smile! Shutter Chance at the Beach
May. 25,1987
Your Smile! Shutter Chance at the Beach

Hikaru is "discovered" by a photographer and gets a modeling job, but the trip to the beach to keep an eye on her has happy consequences for Kyosuke and Madoka.

EP7  Madoka's Private Life - A Spark-Colored Kiss!
May. 18,1987
Madoka's Private Life - A Spark-Colored Kiss!

Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.

EP6  That Guy is a Rival! Love's Midterm Exam!
May. 11,1987
That Guy is a Rival! Love's Midterm Exam!

Madoka tutors Kyosuke for some crucial exams, while a the same time Kyosuke tutors Hikaru. Meanwhile, an angry young man wants Kyosuke's head for stealing his girl!

EP5  Two People's Secret - The Part-Time Job
May. 04,1987
Two People's Secret - The Part-Time Job

A chance encounter by Hikaru leads Kyosuke to believe that Madoka is having an affair with an older man, and when the truth is revealed, brings them closer.

EP4  Hikaru-chan?! The Disturbing C Experience!
Apr. 27,1987
Hikaru-chan?! The Disturbing C Experience!

Rumors that Hikaru and Kyosuke have gone all the way set the school on fire. Needless to say, Madoka is not impressed.

EP3  Mood Swings - Rowing First Date
Apr. 20,1987
Mood Swings - Rowing First Date

Komatsu and Hatta lust after Kyosuke's sisters, and Kyosuke's plans to date Hikaru end up with him all wet.

EP2  Just a Little Lemon Kiss
Apr. 13,1987
Just a Little Lemon Kiss

Kyosuke uses his powers when he shouldn't, and Hikaru becomes infatuated. We are also introduced to the "legendary" Cutlet Sandwich.

EP1  Transfer Student! Humble First Love!
Apr. 06,1987
Transfer Student! Humble First Love!

Kasuga Kyosuke moves to a new town and meets two unusual girl; we learn of his family's unusual gifts; and realize that it isn't easy being a cat.

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7.6 | en | Animation , Comedy , Sci-Fi | More Info
Released: 1987-04-06 | Released Producted By: Shueisha , Pierrot Country: Japan Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
Synopsis

Kyosuke Kasuga, fifteen, moves to a new city and falls for Madoka Ayukawa. She's friendly when they're alone, but acts like a delinquent when in front of others. Kyosuke meanwhile struggles not to break the heart of Hikaru Hiyama, who fell in love after seeing him make an impossible basketball shot. To add the cherry to this particular sundae, Kyosuke and his family (sisters, grandfather, and cousins) all have various powers. And while Kyosuke's desperate to keep those powers a secret, his younger sisters (among others) aren't quite as concerned about it.

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Cast

Hiromi Tsuru , Toru Furuya , Eriko Hara

Director

Michitaka Nakamura

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Shueisha , Pierrot

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Reviews

James Terrell Seven years after first learning about _Kimagure Orange Road_ from a preview on one of AnimEigo's tapes, I have finally watched the entire TV series. I must say that I'm glad I finally got around to it, and wish I had done it sooner.This series reminds me a lot of Rumiko Takahashi's manga (and the anime adapted from it): among other things, it has slapstick humor, a romantic triangle, and a sense that everything is eventually going to come crashing down. But one important difference in _Kimagure_ is the way that the story is presented.For example, Kyosuke Kasuga is not only the protagonist of the story, but also its narrator, having several voice-overs that comment on the action. Also, at several points (particularly at the ends of episodes), the "camera" zooms back from the picture on the screen, revealing that it is a photograph; at other times, the entire screen will black out, except for a character's face, further giving the impression of a photograph and allowing Kyosuke to make a comment. These techniques all contribute to the feeling that the true story of _Kimagure Orange Road_ is not what is happening, but how Kyosuke remembers it: he is reflecting on his junior high days, the things he did then, the emotional changes he went through, etc. We all go through the kinds of things that Kyosuke and the others do, and we often find ourselves thinking back to "those days."The series also makes several references to live-action films, such as _The Graduate_, _Top Gun_, and even Nagisa Oshima's _Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence_. I had fun finding them out. The reference to _The Graduate_ (in episode #11) is particularly clever.One thing that I like about this series is that even though --POSSIBLE SPOILER-- Kyosuke and his sisters have psychic powers, the plots do not use this gimmick as a crutch. In fact, the powers take a backseat to the interactions among the characters, and in some episodes, the Kasugas do not use them at all.The three characters in the show are likable enough, although I would have liked to see more development of Madoka Arukawa (but I suppose her mysteriousness is part of what makes the story) and Hikaru. Their interactions with one another, as well as their personalities, make you care what happens to them. The numerous supporting characters (another similarity to Takahashi) add to the story as well, often providing comic relief.I think the animation in this series is very good and is well suited to the story and characters. Strangely enough, even though this show ran for only one season, it has three different opening sequences and three different closing credit sequences, each with its own song.So I highly recommend this series for anybody who likes clever plots and good storytelling. In a word, this show is about life.
Ian Livingstone Although this IS the first anime TV series I have seen, I have done alot of research and the other ones seem bent on fighting and girls...Not that those are bad things, but a good story is more important I say. (Don't misjudge me, I'm just basing it on other people's comments and descriptions.)It all starts out with a 15 year old guy named Kasuga Kyosuke (Or Kyosuke Kasuga, which you would call him here in America.)He meets two women, Hikaru and Madoka, Hikaru appoints herself as his girlfriend, but Madoka seems to be his true love.How he keeps his friendship with Hikaru just a friendship while trying to be with Madoka and keeping Hikaru from being heartbroken is quite a story in itself, but Kyosuke also has telekinetic abilities, which he tries to hide from others because they had to move 7 times because of it.This series rivals professional live-action movies in it's romance and realism, there is also comedy in parts, but many touching scenes too. (I know critics have made that phrase a cliche, but I don't know how else to describe them.)The subtitles aren't too bad, and at times you can figure out what they're saying without them, and Madoks's voice is very good.I'd recommend it to 13-20 year olds, some episodes wouldn't be appropriate for anyone younger than that.I bought the entire TV collection after I investigated it, and I think that if you're interested, that's the perfect way to start.I'm thinking about getting the two movies too, I'll post a review on those when I do.All around, 9 out of 10. A very good series.
sentaigo I thought KOR was an entertaining series. Its been years since I have watched this title. The animation wasn't too bad. Watching Godzilla films helped enhance my viewing pleasure.^_^ Its a series worth checking out.(KOR,of course) ^_^
Iria When I saw the first episode, I have to admit I wasn't too impressed. Kasuga Kyouske is a junior-high school student who comes from a family with ESP, and has just moved into a new town (his younger sister Kurumi used her powers to augment her sprinting abilities, and thus the entire family had to move to regain inconspicuousness). The animation quality was only average, and the plot bordered on "cheesy." However, I was drawn into the anime with each episode as I watched more of Kyouske and listened to his personal voice-overs. Even though he has ESP, he is just another teenager trying to fit in some way, keep up with school, and falling for the most attractive, mature, sophisticated (yet also the most pure-hearted) girl in class. It's not one of those anime in which every episode is filled with action or inflated with emotional sap; rather, a cumulative appreciation for the true originality of the series develops as the viewer discovers the opportunity to relate to the many frustrating trials of poor Kasuga.The anime is one of the few that has that rare, poignant aspect which reveals the universality of human feeling. I could recommend the series for the various phrase: "there's love, humor, action...(blah blah blah)." And so I do. But (of course) there's so much more than that. I laughed, I cried, I yanked my hair and thought, "Arrrgg! He was SO close! That @#%!* Hikaru!!!" The show's not just about the "silly" things only adolescents (supposedly) go through. It enables the viewer to realize how similar individuals can be...and how to look up, once in a while, from self-absorption and smile at life.