Description
"Kimagure Orange Road TV" is a romantic comedy anime series that revolves around the life of Kyosuke Kasuga, a high school student with psychic abilities, and his relationships with two contrasting girls: Madoka Ayukawa and Hikaru Hiyama. Kyosuke, his younger sisters, and their family move to a new town, where he quickly becomes entangled in a love triangle. Madoka, a mysterious and aloof girl with a rebellious streak, captures Kyosuke's attention, while Hikaru, a cheerful and energetic classmate, develops a crush on him. Kyosuke struggles to navigate his feelings for both girls while keeping his psychic powers a secret.
The series explores the complexities of teenage romance, friendship, and personal growth. Kyosuke's indecisiveness and reluctance to hurt either girl create ongoing tension, as he finds himself torn between his growing affection for Madoka and his desire to avoid disappointing Hikaru. Madoka, despite her tough exterior, harbors deep feelings for Kyosuke but often masks them with sarcasm and distance. Hikaru, unaware of Kyosuke's feelings for Madoka, remains optimistic and persistent in her pursuit of him.
Throughout the series, the characters face various challenges, including misunderstandings, rivalries, and moments of self-discovery. Kyosuke's psychic abilities occasionally complicate situations, adding a supernatural element to the otherwise grounded narrative. The story balances humor, drama, and heartfelt moments, capturing the ups and downs of adolescence. The love triangle remains central to the plot, with each character's emotions and decisions driving the story forward.
The series concludes with a resolution to the love triangle, as Kyosuke ultimately makes a choice between Madoka and Hikaru. The ending emphasizes themes of maturity, honesty, and the importance of following one's heart. "Kimagure Orange Road TV" is a classic example of 1980s anime, blending romance, comedy, and supernatural elements to create a timeless story about young love and self-discovery.
The series explores the complexities of teenage romance, friendship, and personal growth. Kyosuke's indecisiveness and reluctance to hurt either girl create ongoing tension, as he finds himself torn between his growing affection for Madoka and his desire to avoid disappointing Hikaru. Madoka, despite her tough exterior, harbors deep feelings for Kyosuke but often masks them with sarcasm and distance. Hikaru, unaware of Kyosuke's feelings for Madoka, remains optimistic and persistent in her pursuit of him.
Throughout the series, the characters face various challenges, including misunderstandings, rivalries, and moments of self-discovery. Kyosuke's psychic abilities occasionally complicate situations, adding a supernatural element to the otherwise grounded narrative. The story balances humor, drama, and heartfelt moments, capturing the ups and downs of adolescence. The love triangle remains central to the plot, with each character's emotions and decisions driving the story forward.
The series concludes with a resolution to the love triangle, as Kyosuke ultimately makes a choice between Madoka and Hikaru. The ending emphasizes themes of maturity, honesty, and the importance of following one's heart. "Kimagure Orange Road TV" is a classic example of 1980s anime, blending romance, comedy, and supernatural elements to create a timeless story about young love and self-discovery.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Transfer Student! Humble First Love!
2Just a Little Lemon Kiss
3Mood swings! The rolling first date
4Hikaru-chan!? The disturbing 'C' incident
5Two people's secret! The puzzling part-time job
6He's a rival! The test between their loves
7Madoka's private! The spark-coloured kiss
8Your smiling face! Shutter chance at the beach
9Kurumi teaches a method of dating
10A prophetic dream!? Hikaru is going to die
11Don't ring! Wedding bell
12Foreign study in America! Sayonara, Madoka
13Concentration of looks! Hikaru-chan! Big transformation
14Prophetic dream! Madoka & Kyousuke break up
15Madoka's decision! End of the triangle relationship
16Believe it or not! Madoka saw a UFO!
17Summer temptation! The sudden double-date
18Madoka's challenge! Ghost Beach's big wave legend!
19Two's incident. The island of forbidden love
20Hikaru's a witness! A training camp full of danger
21Kyousuke in a pinch! A storm is the hill's sweet whisper
22An adult relationship! Madoka's secret morning return
23Kyousuke & Madoka's big fight! The three-legged race of love
24Kazuya's appearance! Taking care of the panic kid
25Dangerous self-hypnosis! Kyousuke's metamorphosis
26Kyousuke becomes a child! The big approach to Madoka
27Madoka's targeted! The proof of Kyousuke's manhood
28Dangerous decision! Manami's big adventure
29Don't cry Jingoro! The spring fever of love & youth
30The story tree lives! Kurumi's first love, HELL chapter
31Madoka & Yuusaku! The youth elopement march!
32Birthday come twice!? Time traveling Kyousuke
33Enchanted Madoka! A 120% confession by mushroom
34Don't panic! Madoka in Wonderland
35Perversion with a camera! Robo Kyo-chan
36Farewell, Kyousuke! Your powers, taped on a video!
37Orange chivalry! Madoka's snow storm duel
38Kyousuke time travel, three times Christmas
39Hypnotized Madoka! Kyousuke's risky New Year
40The first year dream! The monster Jingoro's counter attack
41Immobile Madoka! Kyousuke's wonder watch
42Popular Madoka! Kyousuke finally declares
43Broken-hearted Hikaru! Chase me to Winter Beach
44The taste of love? Kyousuke's hellish Valentine
45Good-bye Hikaru? And there was none
46One silver night! Alone together on a gondola
47Presentiment farewell. Searching for Madoka's first love
48Caught the love. And da capo
Cast
- Madoka Ayukawa
- Hikaru Hiyama
- Johnny (Kyosuke Kasuga)
- Manuela (Manami Kasuga)
- Miguel (Seiji Komatsu)Manuel Osto
- Kazuya Hatta
- Isidore
- Pamela
- Paul
- Johnny
- Tinetta
- Yusaku Hino
- Seiji Komatsu
- Kyosuke Kasuga
- Sabrina (Madoka Ayukawa)Maribel Casas
- Rosa (Hikaru Hiyama)Chelo Molina
- Carlos (Kazuya Hatta)Miguel Ángel Varela
- Kazuya Kasuga
- Takashi Kasuga
- Fanny
- Alex
- Simona
- Paolo
- Manami Kasuga
- Kurumi Kasuga
Comment(s)
Staff
- Director
- Screenplay
- Episode DirectorMitsuru HongōHiroyuki YokoyamaTomomi MochizukiTakashi AnnoYoshio SuzukiHiroshi MatsuzonoShigeru MorikawaHarumi TamanoKōichirō NakamuraTakayuki HibaKazuhiko IkegamiYumiko SudaKazuhiko KobayashiMinoru ShinbayashiKazuhiro Sasaki
- Original MangaIzumi Matsumoto
- Art Director
- Animation DirectorKōichi ChigiraYoshiaki YanagidaMayumi WatanabeTakayuki GotōFumiko KishiTakafumi HayashiYūji ShigekuniYoshihiko TakakuraKeiko HayashiSanjuroo ShindaijiToyami SugiyamaTadashi YahataTetsuya Yamamoto
- Director of PhotographyHitoshi Kaneko
- Series Composition
- StoryboardMitsuru HongōHiroyuki YokoyamaTomomi MochizukiOsamu UemuraTakashi AnnoHiroshi MatsuzonoShigeru MorikawaKōichirō NakamuraTakayuki HibaKazuhiko IkegamiFumiko IshiiYumiko SudaMinoru Shinbayashi
- MusicShirō Sagisu
- Character DesignAkemi Takada
- Chief Animation DirectorMasako Gotō
- Sound DirectorNoriyoshi Matsuura
- ProducerTōru HorikoshiHideo KawanoReiko FukakusaHideo Kōno
Production
- ProductionTOHOShueishaStudio Pierrot
Relations
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Music
Opening
“Night Of Summer Side”
“Orange Mystery”
“Kagami no Naka no Actress”
Ending
Ep. 01-19
“Natsu no Mirage”
Ep. 20-36
“Kanashii Heart wa Moete-iru”
Ep. 37-48
“Dance in the Memories”
Insert songs
Ep. 11
“Kiken na Triangle" (危険なトライアングル)”
Ep. 12
“Jenina" (ジェニーナ)”
Ep. 22
“Salvia no Hana no You ni" (サルビアの花のように)”






