Osamu Kobayashi
Director
Kimagure Orange Road (1987)
Season 1
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.
Released April 6, 1987
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: School, Anime: Shounen, Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
Keywords: imdb.unlikely-hero, imdb.mistake, imdb.comedy-of-errors, imdb.odd-couple, imdb.resized-image, imdb.leaning-towards-someone, imdb.psionic-power + 37 more, imdb.supernatural-power, imdb.telekinesis, imdb.unrequited-love, imdb.beach, imdb.jealousy, imdb.love-triangle, imdb.boyfriend-girlfriend-relationship, imdb.running, imdb.kiss, imdb.japan, imdb.clumsiness, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.anime-animation, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray, imdb.hypnosis, imdb.juvenile-delinquent, imdb.esper, imdb.delinquent-girl, imdb.female-juvenile-delinquent, imdb.teleportation, imdb.superhuman-hearing, imdb.time-travel, imdb.delinquent, imdb.superhuman-abilities, imdb.boy-in-love-with-two-girls, imdb.best-friend, imdb.misunderstood-loner, imdb.friendship-between-girls, imdb.loner, imdb.female-rear-nudity, imdb.female-nudity, tmdb.magic, tmdb.romance, tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.anime, imdb.ecchi, imdb.hand-drawn-animation
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Pluto TV, Retrocrush + 3 more, Cineverse, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Fawesome
Production Companies: Pierrot, Shueisha
Network: Nippon TV
S1E1 - 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.
April 6, 1987, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
April 13, 1987, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
April 20, 1987, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
April 27, 1987, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
May 4, 1987, midnight
S1E6 - 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!
May 11, 1987, midnight
S1E7 - Madoka's Private Life - A Spark-Colored Kiss!
Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.
May 18, 1987, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
May 25, 1987, midnight
S1E9 - Kurumi-chan's How To Date!
When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.
June 1, 1987, midnight
S1E10 - 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.
June 8, 1987, midnight
S1E11 - Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!
Circumstances convince Kyosuke that Madoka is about to get married, resulting in a hilarious "The Graduate" parody ending.
June 15, 1987, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
June 22, 1987, midnight
S1E13 - 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.
June 29, 1987, midnight
S1E14 - 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.
July 6, 1987, midnight
S1E15 - 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!
July 13, 1987, midnight
S1E16 - 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!
July 20, 1987, midnight
S1E17 - 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.
July 27, 1987, midnight
S1E18 - 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"!
Aug. 3, 1987, midnight
S1E19 - The Couple's Experience - Forbidden Island of Love!
Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!
Aug. 10, 1987, midnight
S1E20 - 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...
Aug. 17, 1987, midnight
S1E21 - 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!
Aug. 24, 1987, midnight
S1E22 - 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!
Aug. 31, 1987, midnight
S1E23 - 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.
Sept. 7, 1987, midnight
S1E24 - 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!
Sept. 14, 1987, midnight
S1E25 - 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?
Sept. 21, 1987, midnight
S1E26 - 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!
Sept. 28, 1987, midnight
S1E27 - 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!
Oct. 5, 1987, midnight
S1E28 - 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!
Oct. 12, 1987, midnight
S1E29 - 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?
Oct. 19, 1987, midnight
S1E30 - 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!
Oct. 26, 1987, midnight
S1E31 - 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!
Nov. 2, 1987, midnight
S1E32 - 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!
Nov. 9, 1987, midnight
S1E33 - 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...
Nov. 16, 1987, midnight
S1E34 - 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!
Nov. 23, 1987, midnight
S1E35 - 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!
Nov. 30, 1987, midnight
S1E36 - 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!
Dec. 7, 1987, midnight
S1E37 - 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!
Dec. 14, 1987, midnight
S1E38 - 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...
Dec. 21, 1987, midnight
S1E39 - 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!
Jan. 4, 1988, midnight
S1E40 - 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.
Jan. 11, 1988, midnight
S1E41 - 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...
Jan. 18, 1988, midnight
S1E42 - Madoka the Popular - Kyosuke Finally Confesses
Kyosuke has a real problem when a young girl named Sumire gets a crush... on Madoka!
Jan. 25, 1988, midnight
S1E43 - 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...
Feb. 1, 1988, midnight
S1E44 - 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!
Feb. 8, 1988, midnight
S1E45 - 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!
Feb. 15, 1988, midnight
S1E46 - 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!
Feb. 22, 1988, midnight
S1E47 - 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.
Feb. 29, 1988, midnight
S1E48 - 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!
March 7, 1988, midnight
Nippon TV
25 min/ep
1200 min
April 6, 1987
March 7, 1988, midnight
Ended
NR
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