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Premiered

Monday, April 6, 1987

Ended: Monday, March 7, 1988

When does Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 come out?

Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 premiered Monday, April 6, 1987 on Nippon TV and ended Monday, March 7, 1988. The season has 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.

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Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 release schedule

Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 episode release dates
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1. A Transfer Student! 'Tis Embarrassing to Say, but I'll Fall in Love for the First Time

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

2. A Little Lemony Kiss for Her

Kyosuke uses his powers when he shouldn't, and Hikaru becomes infatuated. We are also introduced to the "legendary" Cutlet Sandwich.

Monday · 39 years ago

3. Feelings Stirred - The Rolling First Date

Komatsu and Hatta lust after Kyosuke's sisters, and Kyosuke's plans to date Hikaru end up with him all wet.

Monday · 39 years ago

4. Hikaru?! A Sensational "C" Experience!

Rumors that Hikaru and Kyosuke have gone all the way set the school on fire. Needless to say, Madoka is not impressed.

Monday · 39 years ago

5. A Secret for Two - A Problematic 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, brings them closer.

Monday · 39 years ago

6. That Kid's My Rival - Midterm Exam of Love

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

7. Madoka's Private Life?! A Spark-Colored Kiss

Kyosuke gets concerned when it seems that Madoka is considerabley more "experienced" than he is.

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8. You're Smiling! A "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 consequences for Kyosuke and Madoka.

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9. Kurumi, I'll Teach You How to Date

When Kyosuke's sister Kurumi is apparently kidnapped, he learns a lot about his friends.

Monday · 39 years ago

10. A Foreboding Dream?! Hikaru Is Dying

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

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"!

Monday · 39 years ago

19. The Couple's Experience / Forbidden Island of Love!

Stranded on a deserted island, Kyosuke finds himself alone in paradise with Madoka!

Monday · 39 years ago

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...

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

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.

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

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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 with Madoka, however?

Monday · 39 years ago

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 exactly what Madoka thinks about him!

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

28. Dangerous Decision! Manami'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 damsel in distress -- and neither knows who the other is!

Monday · 39 years ago

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?

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

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 to a known "suicide mecca", Kyosuke assumes the worst!

Monday · 39 years ago

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!

Monday · 39 years ago

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...

Monday · 39 years ago

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 powers!

Monday · 38 years ago

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 him, the two perverts order Kyosuke to get nude pictures of Madoka!

Monday · 38 years ago

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!

Monday · 38 years ago

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!

Monday · 38 years ago

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...

Monday · 38 years ago

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!

Monday · 38 years ago

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.

Monday · 38 years ago

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 so very tempting...

Monday · 38 years ago

42. Madoka the Popular / Kyosuke Finally Confesses

Kyosuke has a real problem when a young girl named Sumire gets a crush... on Madoka!

Monday · 38 years ago

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...

Monday · 38 years ago

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 Kyosuke's body, is out to get all the Valentine's Day chocolate he can!

Monday · 38 years ago

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!

Monday · 38 years ago

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!

Monday · 38 years ago

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 in time to find out who her "first love" was.

Monday · 38 years ago

48. I Found Love! and Da Capo Finale

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!

Monday · 38 years ago

Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 FAQ

When does Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 come out?

Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 premiered Monday, April 6, 1987 on Nippon TV.

How many episodes are in Kimagure Orange Road Season 1?

Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 has 48 episodes.

Are new episodes of Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 finale?

The Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 finale (Episode 48) aired Monday, March 7, 1988.

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