Kimagure Orange Road_
Original: きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード
Kyosuke Kasuga, fifteen, moves to a new city and falls for Madoka Ayukawa. She's friendly when they're alone, but acts like a delinquent when in front of others. Kyosuke meanwhile struggles not to break the heart of Hikaru Hiyama, who fell in love after seeing him make an impossible basketball shot. To add the cherry to this particular sundae, Kyosuke and his family (sisters, grandfather, and cousins) all have various powers. And while Kyosuke's desperate to keep those powers a secret, his younger sisters (among others) aren't quite as concerned about it.
Network
Nippon TV
Episodes
48
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Kimagure Orange Road has 1 season with 48 episodes spanning 1987-1988.
Year context
Kimagure Orange Road first aired 39 years ago in 1987.
CAST (20)
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
Naoki Tatsuta
Kazuya Hatta
Yasunori Matsumoto
Mitsuru Hayakawa
Yusaku Yara
Master
Masami Kikuchi
Yūsaku Hino
Chisato Nakajima
Ushiko
Katsumi Suzuki
Umao
Chiyoko Kawashima
Hikaru's Mother
Kaneto Shiozawa
Matsuda sensei
Kenichi Ogata
Kyosuke's Grandfather
Reiko Suzuki
Kyosuke's Grandmother
Chika Sakamoto
Kazuya Kasuga
Keiko Han
Koto (ep 18)
SEASONS (1 season, 48 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Transfer Student! Humble First Love!
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…
02
Just a Little Lemon Kiss
Kyosuke uses his powers when he shouldn't, and Hikaru becomes infatuated. We are also introduced to the "legendary" Cutlet Sandwich.
03
Mood Swings - Rowing First Date
Komatsu and Hatta lust after Kyosuke's sisters, and Kyosuke's plans to date Hikaru end up with him all wet.
04
Hikaru-chan?! The Disturbing C Experience!
Rumors that Hikaru and Kyosuke have gone all the way set the school on fire. Needless to say, Madoka is not impressed.
05
Two People's Secret - The Part-Time Job
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,…
06
That Guy is a Rival! Love's Midterm Exam!
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…
07
Madoka's Private Life - A Spark-Colored Kiss!
Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.
08
Your Smile! Shutter Chance at the Beach
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…
09
Kurumi-chan's How To Date!
When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.
10
A Premonition! Hikaru-chan Will Die!
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…
11
Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!
20
Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp is Full of Danger!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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…
26
Kyosuke Becomes a Kid! Getting Super-Close to Madoka!
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…
27
Marked Woman Madoka! Kyosuke, Proving He's a Man!
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-chan's Big Adventure!
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…
29
Don't Cry, Jingoro! The Heat of Young Love!
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!
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
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…
32
Will My Birthday Come Twice? Time-Runner Kyosuke
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!
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
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…
35
Perverted With a Camera! Robo-Kyosuke!
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…
36
Adios, Kyosuke! Paranormal Powers Caught On Video!
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
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
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
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
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
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…
42
Madoka the Popular - Kyosuke Finally Confesses
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
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!!
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…
45
Goodbye Hikaru - And Then There Were None
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
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
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…
48
I Found Love! and Da Capo
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"…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
48
Episodes
25 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
Nippon TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kimagure Orange Road about?
Kyosuke Kasuga, fifteen, moves to a new city and falls for Madoka Ayukawa. She's friendly when they're alone, but acts like a delinquent when in front of others. Kyosuke meanwhile struggles not to break the heart of Hikaru Hiyama, who fell in love after seeing him make an impossible basketball shot. To add the cherry to this particular sundae, Kyosuke and his family (sisters, grandfather, and cousins) all have various powers. And while Kyosuke's desperate to keep those powers a secret, his younger sisters (among others) aren't quite as concerned about it.
Where can I watch Kimagure Orange Road?
Kimagure Orange Road is available on Rakuten TV, Crunchyroll, Retrocrush, Cineverse, Tubi. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Kimagure Orange Road have?
Kimagure Orange Road has 1 season with 48 episodes total.
Who stars in Kimagure Orange Road?
The cast of Kimagure Orange Road includes Hiromi Tsuru, Toru Furuya, Eriko Hara, Chieko Honda, Michie Tomizawa.
What is the rating of Kimagure Orange Road?
Kimagure Orange Road has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
Is Kimagure Orange Road still running?
Kimagure Orange Road has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Animation
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Comedy
