Kimagure Orange Road English Sub & Dub

About Kimagure Orange Road

Kimagure Orange Road (きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード) blends action, comedy and drama by Studio Pierrot (1987). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: 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 ally, Hikaru, instead.

Beyond that: 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 concealed abilities all at the same time?

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Madoka Ayukawa (Hiromi Tsuru) and Kyosuke Kasuga (Tooru Furuya) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 48 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how Kimagure Orange Road looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Hiromi Tsuru voicing Madoka Ayukawa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1987, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.