Kimagure Orange Road — 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 p
About this season
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.
Episodes (48)
1. A Transfer Student! 'Tis Embarrassing to Say, but I'll Fall in Love for the First Time
5.0Aired 6 April 1987 • 25 min
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.
2. A Little Lemony Kiss for Her
Aired 13 April 1987 • 25 min
Kyosuke uses his powers when he shouldn't, and Hikaru becomes infatuated. We are also introduced to the "legendary" Cutlet Sandwich.
3. Feelings Stirred - The Rolling First Date
Aired 20 April 1987 • 25 min
Komatsu and Hatta lust after Kyosuke's sisters, and Kyosuke's plans to date Hikaru end up with him all wet.
4. Hikaru?! A Sensational "C" Experience!
Aired 27 April 1987 • 25 min
Rumors that Hikaru and Kyosuke have gone all the way set the school on fire. Needless to say, Madoka is not impressed.
5. A Secret for Two - A Problematic Part-Time Job
Aired 4 May 1987 • 25 min
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.
6. That Kid's My Rival - Midterm Exam of Love
Aired 11 May 1987 • 25 min
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!
7. Madoka's Private Life?! A Spark-Colored Kiss
Aired 18 May 1987 • 25 min
Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.
8. You're Smiling! A "Shutter Chance" at the Beach
Aired 25 May 1987 • 25 min
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.
9. Kurumi, I'll Teach You How to Date
Aired 1 June 1987 • 25 min
When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.
10. A Foreboding Dream?! Hikaru Is Dying
Aired 8 June 1987 • 25 min
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.
11. Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!
Aired 15 June 1987 • 25 min
Circumstances convince Kyosuke that Madoka is about to get married, resulting in a hilarious "The Graduate" parody ending.
12. Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka!
Aired 22 June 1987 • 25 min
Madoka decides to move to America to be closer to her musician parents, sending all her friends into a panic.
13. Everyone Is Looking! Hikaru's Super Transformation!
Aired 29 June 1987 • 25 min
Kyosukes feelings for Madoka get wobbly when Hikaru gets a makeover that makes her look much more mature.
14. A Foreboding Dream! Madoka and Kyosuke Are Breaking Up at Last!
Aired 6 July 1987 • 25 min
Afraid of being looked down upon by Madoka as a wimp, Kyosuke overdoes it trying to quickly become a hunk.
15. Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle
Aired 13 July 1987 • 25 min
When Hikaru fears that Kyosuke has a new girlfriend, she turns to Madoka for advice on how to win him back!
16. Well, Do You Believe or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO
Aired 20 July 1987 • 25 min
Kyosuke and Madoka see a UFO, but Kyosukes's reluctance to confirm her story lands him in the doghouse!
17. The Summer Temptation / A Double Date Out of the Blue
Aired 27 July 1987 • 25 min
Durnng the summer break, Kyosuke makes two dates and finds himself frantically teleporting between Hikaru at the pool and Madoka at the library.
18. Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach Big Wave Legend
Aired 3 August 1987 • 25 min
A trip to the seashore ensnares everyone in a spooky mystery, and Madoka must challenge the legendary "Big Monday"!
19. The Couple's Experience / Forbidden Island of Love!
Aired 10 August 1987 • 25 min
Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!
20. Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp Is Full of Danger!
Aired 17 August 1987 • 25 min
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...
21. Kyosuke in a Pinch! Sweet Nothings at the Wuthering Heights!
Aired 24 August 1987 • 25 min
While still at the tennis camp, Kyosuke gets into a compromising situation with another girl. Madoka is not amused!
22. An Adult Relationship? Madoka Secretly Returns Home in the Morning!
Aired 31 August 1987 • 25 min
When Madoka suddenly vanishes, Kyosuke becomes concerned. He becomes even more concerned when he sees her exiting a nightclub with another man!
23. Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!
Aired 7 September 1987 • 25 min
Egos get in the way when Kyosuke and Madoka are chosen to represent their class in the big school marathon.
24. Introducing Kazuya! Be Careful Around the Panic Kid!
Aired 14 September 1987 • 25 min
Kyosuke's little cousin Kazuya arrives for a visit. Unfortunately for Kyosuke, Kazuya is tuned into his brain waves and does everything he thinks!
25. Risky Self-Hypnosis! Kyosuke Changed!
Aired 21 September 1987 • 25 min
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?
26. Kyosuke Becomes a Kid! Getting Super-Close to Madoka!
Aired 28 September 1987 • 25 min
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!
27. Marked Woman Madoka! Kyosuke, Proving He's a Man!
Aired 5 October 1987 • 25 min
Kyosuke tries to protect Madoka from a gang of tough girls, but it is Hikaru that winds up in their cross hairs!
28. Dangerous Decision! Manami's Big Adventure!
Aired 12 October 1987 • 25 min
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!
29. Don't Cry, Jingoro! The Heat of Young Love!
Aired 19 October 1987 • 25 min
Strange behavior by Jingoro leads to a frenzied quest to find a mate for the poor cat. But what does Jingoro really want?
30. A Tender Little Story / Kurumi's First Love, Chapter Hell!
Aired 26 October 1987 • 25 min
Kurumi's first crush leads to chaos and confusion when Kyosuke discovers that the object of her desire wants Madoka instead!
31. Madoka and Yuusaku / The Marching Song of Runaway Youths
Aired 2 November 1987 • 25 min
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!
32. Will My Birthday Come Twice? Time-Runner Kyosuke
Aired 9 November 1987 • 25 min
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!
33. Strange Madoka! The Mushroom of 120% Truth!
Aired 16 November 1987 • 25 min
While out on a hiking trip, the gang discovers the legendary "Mushrooms of Truth". One bite, and you'll confess your innermost secrets...
34. Roots Panic! Madoka in the Mysterious Homeland
Aired 23 November 1987 • 25 min
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!
35. Perverted With a Camera! Robo-Kyosuke!
Aired 30 November 1987 • 25 min
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!
36. Adios, Kyosuke! Paranormal Powers Caught on Video!
Aired 7 December 1987 • 25 min
When Komatsu and Hatta accidentally witness Kyosuke teleporting, they use the student film they are making as a vehicle to try and expose him!
37. Heroic Orange Legend / Madoka's Duel in the Blizzard
Aired 14 December 1987 • 25 min
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!
38. Kyosuke Timetrips! The Third Christmas
Aired 21 December 1987 • 25 min
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...
39. Hypnotizing Madoka / Kyosuke's Dangerous New Year
Aired 4 January 1988 • 25 min
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!
40. First Dream of the New Year / Giant Monster Jingoro's Counterattack
Aired 11 January 1988 • 25 min
New Year's Special. The KOR characters play various roles in this parody of "Top Gun" and Toho monster films.
41. Immobilized Madoka / Kyosuke's Mysterious Watch
Aired 18 January 1988 • 25 min
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...
42. Madoka the Popular / Kyosuke Finally Confesses
Aired 25 January 1988 • 25 min
Kyosuke has a real problem when a young girl named Sumire gets a crush... on Madoka!
43. Heartbroken Hikaru / Follow Her to the Winter Beach
Aired 1 February 1988 • 25 min
Hikaru is crushed to learn that Kyosuke and Yukari spent the night together. Of course, they didn't actually do anything wrong, but...
44. The Taste of Love? Kyosuke's Valentine From Hell!
Aired 8 February 1988 • 25 min
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!
45. Goodbye Hikaru / And Then There Were None
Aired 15 February 1988 • 25 min
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!
46. One Snow-White Night / Two Alone in a Gondola
Aired 22 February 1988 • 25 min
Trapped in a gondola, and with his powers exhausted; Kyosuke must try to keep himself and Madoka from freezing to death!
47. A Presentiment of Farewells - Find Madoka's First Love
Aired 29 February 1988 • 25 min
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.
48. I Found Love! and Da Capo
Aired 7 March 1988 • 25 min
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!