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The Best Episodes of Kimagure Orange Road Season 1

Every episode of Kimagure Orange Road Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kimagure Orange Road Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Kimagure Orange Road Season 1

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 ...

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  1. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Madoka's Private Life - A Spark-Colored Kiss!

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    S1:E7

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - I Found Love! and Da Capo

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    S1:E48

    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!

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  3. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Transfer Student! Humble First Love!

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    S1:E1

    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.

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  4. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Mood Swings - Rowing First Date

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    S1:E3

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

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  5. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - That Guy is a Rival! Love's Midterm Exam!

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    S1:E6

    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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    Director:N/A
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  6. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Kurumi-chan's How To Date!

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:N/A
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  8. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Don't Ring the Wedding Bells!

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    S1:E11

    Circumstances convince Kyosuke that Madoka is about to get married, resulting in a hilarious "The Graduate" parody ending.

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    Director:N/A
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  9. 7.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Two People's Secret - The Part-Time Job

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    S1:E5

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - A Premonition! Hikaru-chan Will Die!

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  11. 7.1/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Just a Little Lemon Kiss

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    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Yumiko Suda
  12. 6.7/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Hikaru-chan?! The Disturbing C Experience!

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    S1:E4

    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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    Director:N/A
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    #12 - Your Smile! Shutter Chance at the Beach

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    S1:E8

    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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    #13 - Study Abroad in America! Goodbye Madoka!

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    S1:E12

    Madoka decides to move to America to be closer to her musician parents, sending all her friends into a panic.

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    #14 - Everyone is Looking! Hikaru's Super Transformation!

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    S1:E13

    Kyosukes feelings for Madoka get wobbly when Hikaru gets a makeover that makes her look much more mature.

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    #15 - A Foreboding Dream! Madoka and Kyosuke are Breaking Up At Last!

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    S1:E14

    Afraid of being looked down upon by Madoka as a wimp, Kyosuke overdoes it trying to quickly become a hunk.

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    Writer:N/A
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    #16 - Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle

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    S1:E15

    When Hikaru fears that Kyosuke has a new girlfriend, she turns to Madoka for advice on how to win him back!

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    #17 - Well, Do You Believe or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO

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    S1:E16

    Kyosuke and Madoka see a UFO, but Kyosukes's reluctance to confirm her story lands him in the doghouse!

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    Director:Yuu Kou
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    #18 - The Summer Temptation - A Double Date Out Of the Blue

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    S1:E17

    Durnng the summer break, Kyosuke makes two dates and finds himself frantically teleporting between Hikaru at the pool and Madoka at the library.

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    #19 - Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach Big Wave Legend

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    S1:E18

    A trip to the seashore ensnares everyone in a spooky mystery, and Madoka must challenge the legendary "Big Monday"!

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    Director:N/A
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    #20 - The Couple's Experience - Forbidden Island of Love!

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    S1:E19

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

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    Director:Takashi Anno
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    #21 - Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp is Full of Danger!

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    S1:E20

    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...

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    #22 - Kyosuke in a Pinch! Sweet Nothings at the Wuthering Heights!

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    S1:E21

    While still at the tennis camp, Kyosuke gets into a compromising situation with another girl. Madoka is not amused!

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    #23 - An Adult Relationship? Madoka Secretly Returns Home in the Morning!

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    S1:E22

    When Madoka suddenly vanishes, Kyosuke becomes concerned. He becomes even more concerned when he sees her exiting a nightclub with another man!

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    #24 - Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! The 3-Legged Race of Love!

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    S1:E23

    Egos get in the way when Kyosuke and Madoka are chosen to represent their class in the big school marathon.

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    Director:N/A
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    #25 - Introducing Kazuya! Be Careful Around the Panic Kid!

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    S1:E24

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Madoka's Private Life - A Spark-Colored Kiss!" is the best rated episode of "Kimagure Orange Road" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/18/1987. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "I Found Love! and Da Capo".