In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Kimagure Orange☆Road”, also known by the following titles:
- Kimagure Orange Road
- きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード
- Kimagure Orange Road TV
- Capricious Orange Road
- Kimagure Orange☆Road: Max et Compagnie
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Kimagure Orange☆Road is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Kimagure Orange☆Road ↗ ↖
きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード
Summary
Junior high school student Kyousuke Kasuga and his family are espers, commanding an array of unique powers. But whenever this arouses the public's suspicion, they must swiftly relocate. Tired of this routine, Kyousuke transfers schools for the eighth time and is determined to make this the last. However, a series of unexpected developments lands him in the middle of the school's notorious delinquent duo.Madoka Ayukawa, enigmatic and feared by the students, often switches her personality between cold and affectionate, while the lively and energetic Hikaru Hiyama harbors a public crush for her “darling” Kyousuke. Caught up in a fierce love triangle threatening his dream of an ordinary life, Kyousuke decides to use his powers in an attempt to appease both girls. But it soon becomes apparent that his indecision will only take him so far.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Kimagure Orange☆Road was digitally published in English by Digital Manga Publishing in 20 volumes from April 4, 2014, to November 26, 2014. On March 31, 2016, the publisher launched a Kickstarter campaign to physically publish the series in six omnibus volumes and successfully reached its goal on May 10, 2016.
Kimagure Orange☆Road: Shounen Jump Special ↗ ↖
きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード 少年ジャンプ・スペシャル
Summary
A special made before the rest of the KOR anime to test the possibility of making more. Essentially an alternate TV version of episode 46 , Kyosuke and Madoka go to the beach only to be trapped alone together.
Kimagure Orange☆Road ↗ ↖
きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード
Summary
Kyousuke Kasuga is no stranger to being the new kid at school. Despite only being a third-year middle schooler, he has spent his entire childhood avoiding those who discover his family's paranormal powers, and he has had to change schools seven times as a result. Upon catching a beautiful girl's hat, he becomes optimistic and hopes that he and his family have finally moved for the last time.When Kyousuke gets to school, however, he learns a different story. The elegant girl he just met turns out to be none other than Madoka Ayukawa—also known as “Madoka the Pick”—a delinquent known to smoke, drink, and get into fights. Her best friend is first-year Hikaru Hiyama, a childish and energetic girl who quickly falls in love with Kyousuke. Enamored with both girls, Kyousuke tries to balance a delicate triangle of emotions, all while dealing with the antics brought about by a family with paranormal powers.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Kimagure Orange☆Road has been dubbed in French by SOFI; in Italian by Coop. Eddy Cortese; and in Spanish by Jonu Media. The series was released on 12 individual DVDs and as a complete DVD box set by Animeigo. Kimagure Orange☆Road was later remastered and included in a Blu-ray set with extra features, which was released on March 26, 2019 by Discotek Media.
Kimagure Orange☆Road: Tanabata Special ↗ ↖
Kimagure Orange☆Road Recap
Summary
Tanabata is approaching but Kyousuke, being his usual indecisive self, is unable to invite Madoka to a concert and later gets beaten up after making Hikaru cry. In a hospital room Madoka approaches a sleeping Kyousuke, and then...(Source: AniDB)
Kimagure Orange☆Road: Summarized Edition ↗ ↖
Summary
Special recap with the best scenes of Kimagure Orange☆Road.
Kimagure Orange☆Road: Ano Hi ni Kaeritai ↗ ↖
きまぐれオレンジ★ロード あの日にかえりたい
Summary
Years have passed since Kyousuke Kasuga became entangled in a love triangle with the childish Hikaru Hiyama and the elegant Madoka Ayukawa. Now in their final year of high school, Madoka and Kyousuke are thoroughly occupied preparing for their college entrance exams. Hikaru, not yet close to graduation, struggles with the realization that her two closest friends are leaving her. With the threat of separation looming over the horizon, Kyousuke is finally forced to decide who he loves—no matter how painful it may be.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Kimagure Orange☆Road: Ano Hi ni Kaeritai was released on DVD as Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day by AnimEigo on May 11, 2004. The film was remastered by Discotek Media and re-released on Blu-ray alongside Kimagure Orange☆Road OVA on August 27, 2019.
Kimagure Orange☆Road OVA ↗ ↖
きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード
Summary
Shiroi Koibito-tachi Kyousuke Kasuga and his friends are staying at his grandparent's house over winter break on a skiing trip. Everyone is excited until they hear about a curse that spells doom for couples who go down the mountain together. With a net of relationships and crushes on the line, the group's plans are suddenly upended.Hawaiian Suspense Kyousuke and Madoka Ayukawa’s trip to Hawaii takes an abrupt turn for the worse when Hikaru Hiyama gets kidnapped! Kyousuke has to find a way to rescue her without revealing his paranormal powers to Madoka.
Wagahai wa Neko de Attari Osakana de Attari While studying for exams, Kyousuke wishes that he could switch places with his pet cat or fish so he could have an easier life. But when his grandfather arrives with a magic rope that can be used to swap bodies, Kyousuke finds out he might have gotten himself in too deep.
Hurricane! Henshin Shoujo Akane When Kyousuke’s cousin, Akane, comes to visit, she stirs up antics with her ability to cast illusions. Things get even crazier when Akane falls for Madoka and becomes Kyousuke’s rival in love.
Koi no Stage=Heart on Fire! As Kyousuke helps to prepare for a local music festival, a popular idol crashes into him and they switch bodies! Now, Kyousuke must get his body back and prevent his secret from getting out before the show begins.
Omoi Gakenai Situation Kyousuke has a foreboding dream where Akane attempts to seduce him. Disgusted after having inappropriate thoughts about his cousin, Kyousuke is shocked when she actually asks him to pose as her boyfriend in front of her friends.
Rouge no Dengon Madoka’s father is in Japan for a performance, and she is excited for the rare opportunity to see him. When she sees her father with a strange woman, however, her emotions are thrown into disarray.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Kimagure Orange☆Road OVA was remastered by Discotek Media and was bundled with the Blu-ray release of Kimagure Orange☆Road: Ano Hi ni Kaeritai on August 27, 2019.
Shin Kimagure Orange Road ↗ ↖
Shin Kimagure Orange☆Road: Soshite, Ano Natsu no Hajimari ↗ ↖
新きまぐれオレンジ☆ロード ～ そして、あの夏のはじまり
Summary
In 1994, Kyousuke Kasuga is a war photographer covering the Bosnian War. However, in 1991, he was still an awkward college student struggling to be at ease in his relationship with Madoka Ayukawa. When Kyousuke is hit by a car in 1991, his soul becomes entangled with the soul of his future self. Struggling to understand the changes of the past three years, Kyousuke runs into Hikaru Hiyama, who has become a successful Broadway performer. As he tries to comprehend the feelings of the women in his life, Kyousuke must find a way to get back to the time where he belongs.[Written by MAL Rewrite]