Andres Gomez
Nice ending for the magnificent anime series "Kimagure Orange Road". A must for any fan of this series.
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
1996Movie100 minJapanese
The Kimagure Orange Road series centers on a teenage romantic triangle: Hikaru and Madoka were best friends until they fell for Kyosuke, an understated hero with psychic powers. In 1991, the 19-year-old Kyosuke is struck by car and propelled three years into the future, where he tries to understand the changes that have taken place in his world. Madoka and Hikaru have grown up to become a promising songwriter and a student of drama and dance, respectively; the older Kyosuke is a student-photographer on assignment in Bosnia. The problem of two Kyosukes coexisting is played for laughs, including a sequence where the 22-year-old Kyosuke counsels his younger self. The filmmakers expect the viewer to know the characters from the OAVs, although designs have been changed. The result is a Pax-style romantic fantasy, rather than a sci-fi adventure.
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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Osamu Kinoshita•Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Plot Summary
Kyosuke, Madoka, and Hikaru return for a summer adventure in this animated film. Set a few years after the original series, the story explores their evolving relationships and the lingering feelings from their past. A new girl named Komugi enters the picture, potentially disrupting the established dynamics and forcing Kyosuke to confront his true desires.
Critical Reception
This film serves as a nostalgic continuation for fans of the original Kimagure Orange Road series. While it may not offer substantial new narrative arcs, it provides a satisfying closure and explores the characters' growth into young adulthood. Its reception among long-time viewers is generally positive, appreciating the return to the beloved world and characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated by fans as a nostalgic reunion with beloved characters.
- Offers a gentle exploration of evolving relationships and maturity.
- Visually consistent with the established charm of the Kimagure Orange Road aesthetic.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this particular film is not readily available, but general sentiment from fans of the original series indicates appreciation for the continuation.
Fun Fact
The film is set approximately three years after the events of the original Kimagure Orange Road TV series and OVA episodes, depicting the characters in their early adulthood.
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