Orange

Synopsis

One day, Naho Takamiya receives a letter written to herself from ten years in the future. As Naho reads on, the letter recites the exact events of the day, including the transfer of a new student into her class named Kakeru Naruse. The Naho from ten years later repeatedly states that she has many regrets, and she wants to fix these by making sure the Naho from the past can make the right decisions—especially regarding Kakeru. What's more shocking is that she discovers that ten years later, Kakeru will no longer be with them. Future Naho asks her to watch over him closely.

About

Orange premiered on July 4, 2016. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 13 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on AT-X, Tokyo MX. and concluded its run on September 26, 2016.

Why viewers enjoy Orange

Orange targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Orange was animated by Telecom Animation Film, DAX Production, TOHO, and broadcast on AT-X, Tokyo MX.

Critical reception

Orange holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 472 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Orange include: suicide, time travel, high school, romance, unrequited love, tragedy, fate, school. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.