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Status: Ended
Network: Nippon TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.7/10
Kimagure Orange Road
Overview
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?
This production, originally released in 1987, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Comedy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring 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
Seasons
Specials
8 Episodes • Aired 1989-03-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
48 Episodes • Aired 1987-04-06
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.
