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Kimagure Orange Road

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A romance-comedy anime broadcast from 1987. Centered on the romantic entanglement between Madoka and Kyosuke, it depicted both the sweetness and struggles of youth. Adapted from a 1970s shoujo manga of the same name, it achieved an unusually long run for its era. It became hugely popular across Asian countries, especially Taiwan, serving as a crucial vehicle for spreading Japanese anime culture throughout Asia.

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Subcategory:Anime

Location:Tokyo

Time Period:1987-1988

Influence:Global

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