Kimagure Orange Road
Season 1
1987 • 48 Episodes
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
1. Transfer Student! Humble First Love!
April 6, 1987
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. Just a Little Lemon Kiss
April 13, 1987
Kyosuke uses his powers when he shouldn't, and Hikaru becomes infatuated. We are also introduced to the "legendary" Cutlet Sandwich.
3. Mood Swings - Rowing First Date
April 20, 1987
Komatsu and Hatta lust after Kyosuke's sisters, and Kyosuke's plans to date Hikaru end up with him all wet.
4. Hikaru-chan?! The Disturbing C Experience!
April 27, 1987
Rumors that Hikaru and Kyosuke have gone all the way set the school on fire. Needless to say, Madoka is not impressed.
5. Two People's Secret - The Part-Time Job
May 4, 1987
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 Guy is a Rival! Love's Midterm Exam!
May 11, 1987
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!
May 18, 1987
Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.
8. Your Smile! Shutter Chance at the Beach
May 25, 1987
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-chan's How To Date!
June 1, 1987
When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.
10. A Premonition! Hikaru-chan Will Die!
June 8, 1987
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!
June 15, 1987
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!
June 22, 1987
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!
June 29, 1987
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!
July 6, 1987
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
July 13, 1987
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
July 20, 1987
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
July 27, 1987
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
August 3, 1987
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!
August 10, 1987
Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!
20. Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp is Full of Danger!
August 17, 1987
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!
August 24, 1987
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!
August 31, 1987
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!
September 7, 1987
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!
September 14, 1987
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!
September 21, 1987
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!
September 28, 1987
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!
October 5, 1987
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!
October 12, 1987
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!
October 19, 1987
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!
October 26, 1987
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
November 2, 1987
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
November 9, 1987
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!
November 16, 1987
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
November 23, 1987
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!
November 30, 1987
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!
December 7, 1987
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
December 14, 1987
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
December 21, 1987
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
January 4, 1988
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
January 11, 1988
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
January 18, 1988
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
January 25, 1988
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
February 1, 1988
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!!
February 8, 1988
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
February 15, 1988
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
February 22, 1988
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
February 29, 1988
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
March 7, 1988
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!