Kimagure Orange Road

Kimagure Orange Road

きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード

Ended First aired 06/Apr/1987 Japan Japanese 2 season(s) 56 episode(s)

Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy

It can be hard moving to a new school, and fifteen-year-old Kyosuke has it harder than most. He’s fallen head over heels for his classmate Madoka, a girl who won’t even give him the time of day, and unintentionally ended up dating her best friend, Hikaru, instead. Worst of all, Kyosuke and his family have amazing supernatural powers, but he has to keep them hidden from the rest of the world! How is Kyosuke ever going to balance the affections (or lack thereof) of two girls, schoolwork, and his secret abilities all at the same time?

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Season 1 · Season 1

48 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Apr/1987

Season Overview

Teenage romance meets fantasy in this series as a love triangle develops between the main character, Kyousuke Kasuga, an indecisive ESPer, Madoka Ayukawa, a mercurial and enigmatic girl with a tough past, and Hikaru Hiyama, Madoka's ditzy and energetic best friend. Kyousuke falls in love with Madoka, and Madoka wants to return those feelings, but can not because of Hikaru's involvement with Kyousuke.

Season Overview

Teenage romance meets fantasy in this series as a love triangle develops between the main character, Kyousuke Kasuga, an indecisive ESPer, Madoka Ayukawa, a mercurial and enigmatic girl with a tough past, and Hikaru Hiyama, Madoka's ditzy and energetic best friend. Kyousuke falls in love with Madoka, and Madoka wants to return those feelings, but can not because of Hikaru's involvement with Kyousuke.

S1E48

I Found Love! and Da Capo

Air date: 07/Mar/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E47

A Presentiment of Farewells - Find Madoka's First Love

Air date: 29/Feb/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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.

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S1E46

One Snow-White Night / Two Alone in a Gondola

Air date: 22/Feb/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E45

Goodbye Hikaru / And Then There Were None

Air date: 15/Feb/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E44

The Taste of Love? Kyosuke's Valentine From Hell!

Air date: 08/Feb/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E43

Heartbroken Hikaru / Follow Her to the Winter Beach

Air date: 01/Feb/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E42

Madoka the Popular / Kyosuke Finally Confesses

Air date: 25/Jan/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E41

Immobilized Madoka / Kyosuke's Mysterious Watch

Air date: 18/Jan/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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...

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S1E40

First Dream of the New Year / Giant Monster Jingoro's Counterattack

Air date: 11/Jan/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E39

Hypnotizing Madoka / Kyosuke's Dangerous New Year

Air date: 04/Jan/1988 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E38

Kyosuke Timetrips! The Third Christmas

Air date: 21/Dec/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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...

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S1E37

Heroic Orange Legend / Madoka's Duel in the Blizzard

Air date: 14/Dec/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E36

Adios, Kyosuke! Paranormal Powers Caught on Video!

Air date: 07/Dec/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E35

Perverted With a Camera! Robo-Kyosuke!

Air date: 30/Nov/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E34

Roots Panic! Madoka in the Mysterious Homeland

Air date: 23/Nov/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E33

Strange Madoka! The Mushroom of 120% Truth!

Air date: 16/Nov/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E32

Will My Birthday Come Twice? Time-Runner Kyosuke

Air date: 09/Nov/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E31

Madoka and Yuusaku / The Marching Song of Runaway Youths

Air date: 02/Nov/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E30

A Tender Little Story / Kurumi's First Love, Chapter Hell!

Air date: 26/Oct/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E29

Don't Cry, Jingoro! The Heat of Young Love!

Air date: 19/Oct/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E28

Dangerous Decision! Manami's Big Adventure!

Air date: 12/Oct/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E27

Marked Woman Madoka! Kyosuke, Proving He's a Man!

Air date: 05/Oct/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E26

Kyosuke Becomes a Kid! Getting Super-Close to Madoka!

Air date: 28/Sep/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E25

Risky Self-Hypnosis! Kyosuke Changed!

Air date: 21/Sep/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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?

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S1E24

Introducing Kazuya! Be Careful Around the Panic Kid!

Air date: 14/Sep/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E23

Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!

Air date: 07/Sep/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E22

An Adult Relationship? Madoka Secretly Returns Home in the Morning!

Air date: 31/Aug/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E21

Kyosuke in a Pinch! Sweet Nothings at the Wuthering Heights!

Air date: 24/Aug/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E20

Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp Is Full of Danger!

Air date: 17/Aug/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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...

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S1E19

The Couple's Experience / Forbidden Island of Love!

Air date: 10/Aug/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E18

Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach Big Wave Legend

Air date: 03/Aug/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E17

The Summer Temptation / A Double Date Out of the Blue

Air date: 27/Jul/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E16

Well, Do You Believe or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO

Air date: 20/Jul/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E15

Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle

Air date: 13/Jul/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E14

A Foreboding Dream! Madoka and Kyosuke Are Breaking Up at Last!

Air date: 06/Jul/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E13

Everyone Is Looking! Hikaru's Super Transformation!

Air date: 29/Jun/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E12

Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka!

Air date: 22/Jun/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E11

Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!

Air date: 15/Jun/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E10

A Foreboding Dream?! Hikaru Is Dying

Air date: 08/Jun/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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.

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S1E9

Kurumi, I'll Teach You How to Date

Air date: 01/Jun/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E8

You're Smiling! A "Shutter Chance" at the Beach

Air date: 25/May/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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.

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S1E7

Madoka's Private Life?! A Spark-Colored Kiss

Air date: 18/May/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E6

That Kid's My Rival - Midterm Exam of Love

Air date: 11/May/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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!

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S1E5

A Secret for Two - A Problematic Part-Time Job

Air date: 04/May/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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.

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S1E4

Hikaru?! A Sensational "C" Experience!

Air date: 27/Apr/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E3

Feelings Stirred - The Rolling First Date

Air date: 20/Apr/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E2

A Little Lemony Kiss for Her

Air date: 13/Apr/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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

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S1E1

A Transfer Student! 'Tis Embarrassing to Say, but I'll Fall in Love for the First Time

Air date: 06/Apr/1987 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

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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Season 0 · Specials

8 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Mar/1989

Season Overview

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S0E8

Message in Rouge

Air date: 01/Apr/1991 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

Madoka runs away from home because she believes her father is cheating on her mother. What will Kyosuke do when she asks to stay the night?

S0E7

An Unexpected Situation

Air date: 01/Apr/1991 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

Akane suckers Kyosuke into pretending to be her boyfriend so she can impress her friends.

S0E6

Stage of Love = Heart on fire (Birth of a star!)

Air date: 01/Jul/1990 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

Kyosuke tries to convince Hayakawa not to talk about his experience and races to find Madoka and get her to the contest on time. Fortunately, he can teleport...

S0E5

Stage of Love = Heart on Fire! (Spring is for Idols!)

Air date: 01/May/1990 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

Hayakawa, a famous singer, comes to town to host a battle of the bands. An accidental head-on collision with Kyosuke results in the two swapping bodies, and Hayakawa wastes no time puting the moves on Hikaru and Madoka!

S0E4

Hurricane! Akane the Shape-changing Girl

Air date: 01/Feb/1990 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

Kyosuke's tomboy cousin Akane, who has the power to impersonate anyone, comes to visit -- and falls in love with Madoka!

S0E3

I Was a Cat, I Was a Fish

Air date: 27/Dec/1989 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

A magical rope causes Kyosuke to swap souls, first with the family's pet goldfish, and then with Jingoro, their cat! When he's found by Madoka and Hikaru, he gets a private lesson on how girls behave when they're alone.

S0E2

Hawaiian Suspense

Air date: 01/Apr/1989 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

A Hawaiian vacation goes awry when Hikaru is mistaken for an heiress and kidnapped! When Madoka and Kyosuke try to rescue her, things quickly get out of hand.

S0E1

White Lovers

Air date: 01/Mar/1989 · Time: 19:30 · Runtime: 25 min

Summary

The gang visits Kyosuke's grandparents in northern Japan for a skiing vacation, but an ancient curse causes an avalanche of trouble.

Cast

Main cast members.

Hiromi Tsuru

Toru Furuya

Chieko Honda

Michie Tomizawa

Michie Tomizawa

Kei Tomiyama

Keiichi Nanba

Naoki Tatsuta

Yasunori Matsumoto

Yasunori Matsumoto

Mitsuru Hayakawa

Yusaku Yara

Kenichi Ogata

Masami Kikuchi

Chisato Nakajima

Katsumi Suzuki

Chiyoko Kawashima

Chiyoko Kawashima

Hikaru's Mother

Kaneto Shiozawa

Kaneto Shiozawa

Reiko Suzuki

Kyosuke's Grandmother

Chika Sakamoto

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Mitsuki Nakamura

Shichiro Kobayashi

Shichiro Kobayashi

Hisayoshi Takahashi

Background Designer

Makoto Shiraishi

Background Designer

Nobuhiro Otsuka

Background Designer

Sadahiko Tanaka

Background Designer

Background Designer

Storyboard Artist

Hiroshi Matsuzono

Director, Storyboard Artist

Hiroyuki Yokoyama

Director, Storyboard Artist

Kazuhiko Ikegami

Director, Storyboard Artist

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Quick Facts

Seasons 2

Episodes 56

Year 1987

Status Ended

Runtime 25 min

Language Japanese

Country Japan

Release Info

Schedule Mondays at 7:30 PM (25 min)

Timezone Asia/Tokyo

Content

Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Production

Network Japan Nippon TV (1987 - 1988)

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Network Japan Nippon TV (1987 - 1988)

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