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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?
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Kimagure Orange Road premiered April 6, 1987. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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?
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Kazuhiko KobayashiWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 2
Kyosuke uses his powers when he shouldn't, and Hikaru becomes infatuated. We are also introduced to the "legendary" Cutlet Sandwich.
Directed by Yumiko SudaWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 3
Komatsu and Hatta lust after Kyosuke's sisters, and Kyosuke's plans to date Hikaru end up with him all wet.
Directed by Mitsuru HongoWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 4
Rumors that Hikaru and Kyosuke have gone all the way set the school on fire. Needless to say, Madoka is not impressed.
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Episode 5
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.
Directed by Hiroshi Matsuzono
Episode 6
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!
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Episode 7
Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.
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Episode 8
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.
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Episode 9
When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.
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Episode 10
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.
Directed by Hiroshi Matsuzono
Episode 11
Circumstances convince Kyosuke that Madoka is about to get married, resulting in a hilarious "The Graduate" parody ending.
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Episode 12
Madoka decides to move to America to be closer to her musician parents, sending all her friends into a panic.
Directed by Kouichirou NakamuraWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 13
Kyosukes feelings for Madoka get wobbly when Hikaru gets a makeover that makes her look much more mature.
Directed by Minoru ShinbayashiWritten by Shikichi Ohashi
Episode 14
Afraid of being looked down upon by Madoka as a wimp, Kyosuke overdoes it trying to quickly become a hunk.
Directed by Hiroshi Matsuzono
Episode 15
When Hikaru fears that Kyosuke has a new girlfriend, she turns to Madoka for advice on how to win him back!
Directed by Kazuhiro SasakiWritten by Sukehiro Tomita
Episode 16
Kyosuke and Madoka see a UFO, but Kyosukes's reluctance to confirm her story lands him in the doghouse!
Directed by Yuu KouWritten by Shikichi Ohashi
Episode 17
Durnng the summer break, Kyosuke makes two dates and finds himself frantically teleporting between Hikaru at the pool and Madoka at the library.
Directed by Minoru ShinbayashiWritten by Isao Shizuya
Episode 18
A trip to the seashore ensnares everyone in a spooky mystery, and Madoka must challenge the legendary "Big Monday"!
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Episode 19
Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!
Directed by Takashi AnnoWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 20
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...
Directed by Hiroshi MatsuzonoWritten by Sukehiro Tomita
Episode 21
While still at the tennis camp, Kyosuke gets into a compromising situation with another girl. Madoka is not amused!
Directed by Kouichirou NakamuraWritten by Sukehiro Tomita
Episode 22
When Madoka suddenly vanishes, Kyosuke becomes concerned. He becomes even more concerned when he sees her exiting a nightclub with another man!
Directed by Kazuhiko IkegamiWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 23
Egos get in the way when Kyosuke and Madoka are chosen to represent their class in the big school marathon.
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Episode 24
Kyosuke's little cousin Kazuya arrives for a visit. Unfortunately for Kyosuke, Kazuya is tuned into his brain waves and does everything he thinks!
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Episode 25
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?
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Episode 26
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!
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Episode 27
Kyosuke tries to protect Madoka from a gang of tough girls, but it is Hikaru that winds up in their cross hairs!
Directed by Hiroshi Matsuzono
Episode 28
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!
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Episode 29
Strange behavior by Jingoro leads to a frenzied quest to find a mate for the poor cat. But what does Jingoro really want?
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Episode 30
Kurumi's first crush leads to chaos and confusion when Kyosuke discovers that the object of her desire wants Madoka instead!
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Episode 31
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!
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Episode 32
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!
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Episode 33
While out on a hiking trip, the gang discovers the legendary "Mushrooms of Truth". One bite, and you'll confess your innermost secrets...
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Episode 34
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!
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Episode 35
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!
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Episode 36
When Komatsu and Hatta accidentally witness Kyosuke teleporting, they use the student film they are making as a vehicle to try and expose him!
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Episode 37
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!
Directed by Hiroshi Matsuzono
Episode 38
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...
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Episode 39
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!
Directed by Hiroyuki YokoyamaWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 40
New Year's Special. The KOR characters play various roles in this parody of "Top Gun" and Toho monster films.
Directed by Minoru ShinbayashiWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 41
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...
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Episode 42
Kyosuke has a real problem when a young girl named Sumire gets a crush... on Madoka!
Directed by Yoshio SuzukiWritten by Shikichi Ohashi
Episode 43
Hikaru is crushed to learn that Kyosuke and Yukari spent the night together. Of course, they didn't actually do anything wrong, but...
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Episode 44
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!
Directed by Hiroshi MatsuzonoWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode 45
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!
Directed by Kazuhiko KobayashiWritten by Shikichi Ohashi
Episode 46
Trapped in a gondola, and with his powers exhausted; Kyosuke must try to keep himself and Madoka from freezing to death!
Directed by Minoru ShinbayashiWritten by Sukehiro Tomita
Episode 47
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.
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Episode 48
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!
Directed by Tomomi MochizukiWritten by Kenji Terada
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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