Kimagure Orange Road
NR1987•25m•6.7/10
AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Ratings
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6.7/10(28)
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?
Production
Pierrot, Shueisha
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 6, 1987
Last Aired
March 7, 1988
Networks
Nippon TV
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
A Transfer Student! 'Tis Embarrassing to Say, but I'll Fall in Love for the First Time
Air date: 1987-04-06
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.
E2
A Little Lemony Kiss for Her
Air date: 1987-04-13
Kyosuke uses his powers when he shouldn't, and Hikaru becomes infatuated. We are also introduced to the "legendary" Cutlet Sandwich.
E3
Feelings Stirred - The Rolling First Date
Air date: 1987-04-20
Komatsu and Hatta lust after Kyosuke's sisters, and Kyosuke's plans to date Hikaru end up with him all wet.
E4
Hikaru?! A Sensational "C" Experience!
Air date: 1987-04-27
Rumors that Hikaru and Kyosuke have gone all the way set the school on fire. Needless to say, Madoka is not impressed.
E5
A Secret for Two - A Problematic Part-Time Job
Air date: 1987-05-04
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.
E6
That Kid's My Rival - Midterm Exam of Love
Air date: 1987-05-11
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!
E7
Madoka's Private Life?! A Spark-Colored Kiss
Air date: 1987-05-18
Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.
E8
You're Smiling! A "Shutter Chance" at the Beach
Air date: 1987-05-25
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.
E9
Kurumi, I'll Teach You How to Date
Air date: 1987-06-01
When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.
E10
A Foreboding Dream?! Hikaru Is Dying
Air date: 1987-06-08
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.
E11
Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!
Air date: 1987-06-15
Circumstances convince Kyosuke that Madoka is about to get married, resulting in a hilarious "The Graduate" parody ending.
E12
Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka!
Air date: 1987-06-22
Madoka decides to move to America to be closer to her musician parents, sending all her friends into a panic.
E13
Everyone Is Looking! Hikaru's Super Transformation!
Air date: 1987-06-29
Kyosukes feelings for Madoka get wobbly when Hikaru gets a makeover that makes her look much more mature.
E14
A Foreboding Dream! Madoka and Kyosuke Are Breaking Up at Last!
Air date: 1987-07-06
Afraid of being looked down upon by Madoka as a wimp, Kyosuke overdoes it trying to quickly become a hunk.
E15
Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle
Air date: 1987-07-13
When Hikaru fears that Kyosuke has a new girlfriend, she turns to Madoka for advice on how to win him back!
E16
Well, Do You Believe or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO
Air date: 1987-07-20
Kyosuke and Madoka see a UFO, but Kyosukes's reluctance to confirm her story lands him in the doghouse!
E17
The Summer Temptation / A Double Date Out of the Blue
Air date: 1987-07-27
Durnng the summer break, Kyosuke makes two dates and finds himself frantically teleporting between Hikaru at the pool and Madoka at the library.
E18
Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach Big Wave Legend
Air date: 1987-08-03
A trip to the seashore ensnares everyone in a spooky mystery, and Madoka must challenge the legendary "Big Monday"!
E19
The Couple's Experience / Forbidden Island of Love!
Air date: 1987-08-10
Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!
E20
Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp Is Full of Danger!
Air date: 1987-08-17
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...
E21
Kyosuke in a Pinch! Sweet Nothings at the Wuthering Heights!
Air date: 1987-08-24
While still at the tennis camp, Kyosuke gets into a compromising situation with another girl. Madoka is not amused!
E22
An Adult Relationship? Madoka Secretly Returns Home in the Morning!
Air date: 1987-08-31
When Madoka suddenly vanishes, Kyosuke becomes concerned. He becomes even more concerned when he sees her exiting a nightclub with another man!
E23
Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!
Air date: 1987-09-07
Egos get in the way when Kyosuke and Madoka are chosen to represent their class in the big school marathon.
E24
Introducing Kazuya! Be Careful Around the Panic Kid!
Air date: 1987-09-14
Kyosuke's little cousin Kazuya arrives for a visit. Unfortunately for Kyosuke, Kazuya is tuned into his brain waves and does everything he thinks!
E25
Risky Self-Hypnosis! Kyosuke Changed!
Air date: 1987-09-21
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?
E26
Kyosuke Becomes a Kid! Getting Super-Close to Madoka!
Air date: 1987-09-28
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!
E27
Marked Woman Madoka! Kyosuke, Proving He's a Man!
Air date: 1987-10-05
Kyosuke tries to protect Madoka from a gang of tough girls, but it is Hikaru that winds up in their cross hairs!
E28
Dangerous Decision! Manami's Big Adventure!
Air date: 1987-10-12
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!
E29
Don't Cry, Jingoro! The Heat of Young Love!
Air date: 1987-10-19
Strange behavior by Jingoro leads to a frenzied quest to find a mate for the poor cat. But what does Jingoro really want?
E30
A Tender Little Story / Kurumi's First Love, Chapter Hell!
Air date: 1987-10-26
Kurumi's first crush leads to chaos and confusion when Kyosuke discovers that the object of her desire wants Madoka instead!
E31
Madoka and Yuusaku / The Marching Song of Runaway Youths
Air date: 1987-11-02
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!
E32
Will My Birthday Come Twice? Time-Runner Kyosuke
Air date: 1987-11-09
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!
E33
Strange Madoka! The Mushroom of 120% Truth!
Air date: 1987-11-16
While out on a hiking trip, the gang discovers the legendary "Mushrooms of Truth". One bite, and you'll confess your innermost secrets...
E34
Roots Panic! Madoka in the Mysterious Homeland
Air date: 1987-11-23
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!
E35
Perverted With a Camera! Robo-Kyosuke!
Air date: 1987-11-30
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!
E36
Adios, Kyosuke! Paranormal Powers Caught on Video!
Air date: 1987-12-07
When Komatsu and Hatta accidentally witness Kyosuke teleporting, they use the student film they are making as a vehicle to try and expose him!
E37
Heroic Orange Legend / Madoka's Duel in the Blizzard
Air date: 1987-12-14
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!
E38
Kyosuke Timetrips! The Third Christmas
Air date: 1987-12-21
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...
E39
Hypnotizing Madoka / Kyosuke's Dangerous New Year
Air date: 1988-01-04
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!
E40
First Dream of the New Year / Giant Monster Jingoro's Counterattack
Air date: 1988-01-11
New Year's Special. The KOR characters play various roles in this parody of "Top Gun" and Toho monster films.
E41
Immobilized Madoka / Kyosuke's Mysterious Watch
Air date: 1988-01-18
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...
E42
Madoka the Popular / Kyosuke Finally Confesses
Air date: 1988-01-25
Kyosuke has a real problem when a young girl named Sumire gets a crush... on Madoka!
E43
Heartbroken Hikaru / Follow Her to the Winter Beach
Air date: 1988-02-01
Hikaru is crushed to learn that Kyosuke and Yukari spent the night together. Of course, they didn't actually do anything wrong, but...
E44
The Taste of Love? Kyosuke's Valentine From Hell!
Air date: 1988-02-08
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!
E45
Goodbye Hikaru / And Then There Were None
Air date: 1988-02-15
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!
E46
One Snow-White Night / Two Alone in a Gondola
Air date: 1988-02-22
Trapped in a gondola, and with his powers exhausted; Kyosuke must try to keep himself and Madoka from freezing to death!
E47
A Presentiment of Farewells - Find Madoka's First Love
Air date: 1988-02-29
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.
E48
I Found Love! and Da Capo
Air date: 1988-03-07
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!
Cast
Hiromi Tsuru
Madoka Ayukawa
Toru Furuya
Kyosuke Kasuga
Eriko Hara
Hikaru Hiyama
Chieko Honda
Kurumi Kasuga
Michie Tomizawa
Manami Kasuga
Kei Tomiyama
Takashi Kasuga
Keiichi Nanba
Seiji Komatsu
Kenichi Ogata
Jingoro
Naoki Tatsuta
Kazuya Hatta
Yasunori Matsumoto
Mitsuru Hayakawa
Yusaku Yara
Master
Masami Kikuchi
Yūsaku Hino
Chisato Nakajima
Ushiko
Katsumi Suzuki
Umao
Chiyoko Kawashima
Hikaru's Mother
Kaneto Shiozawa
Matsuda sensei
Kenichi Ogata
Kyosuke's Grandfather
Reiko Suzuki
Kyosuke's Grandmother
Chika Sakamoto
Kazuya Kasuga
Keiko Han
Koto (ep 18)
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