Synopsis
Continues the story of Kimagure Orange Road
In "Kimagure Orange Road," Kyousuke Kasuga lives a restless life because his family possesses supernatural abilities, forcing him to change schools seven times by his third year of middle school. His fortunes shift when he catches a stylish hat belonging to a beautiful girl, Madoka Ayukawa, but he soon discovers she is actually the feared "Madoka the Pick"—a rebellious student known for smoking, drinking, and fighting. Matters grow more complicated with Hikaru Hiyama, a lively first-year who develops feelings for Kyousuke. Caught in a romantic triangle with Madoka and Hikaru, Kyousuke must also navigate the unpredictable consequences of his family's paranormal powers.
In this installment
Following the conclusion of the Kimagure Orange Road TV series, Kyosuke and Madoka reach the brink of graduation, facing the critical decision of which college to attend. Naturally desiring to stay together, they must balance their studies with the search for a university that will accept both of them. Hikaru, who still has a year remaining before her own graduation, attempts to support Kyosuke in her unique fashion. However, her involvement sparks jealousy in Madoka, prompting her to finally confess her true feelings to Kyosuke. Faced with this emotional crossroads, Kyosuke must take decisive action to choose the girl he truly loves, bringing the story of Kimagure Orange Road to a definitive close.
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.
