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Kimagure Orange Road: Season 1

Poster for Kimagure Orange Road Season 1

48 episodes · premiered Apr 6, 1987

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.

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