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In today's episode Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 34 - "Roots Panic! Madoka in the Mysterious Homeland" The art is spotty, Kasuga is being a weirdo, how the hell does Yuusaku keep inviting himself to these things, Ayukawa doesn't know what "cute" means, and Jason gives you an Orange Mystery cover so hit play! Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios - we will be s...

This week Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 33 - "Mystical Madoka! The Mushroom of 120% Truthfulness" Hikaru is becoming consciously aware that there is something between Ayukawa and Kasuga, Ayukawa experiences some residual guilt over her feelings for Kasuga, Kasuga doesn't have a clue, and a horse saves everyone's asses! Press play!! Please consider supporting Team Alme Studios...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 32 - "Will My Birthday Come Twice!? Time Runner Kyosuke" In a lot of ways, this is an insane episode that is a little difficult to reconcile with the remainder of the show. But its weirdness isn't all bad - this episode is chock-full of power-related shenanigans after the past few were fairly low-key ESP. Please consider becoming a patron of...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 31 - "Madoka and Yuusaku! The Marching Song of Runaway Youths" They want us to believe that Yuusaku is suddenly after Ayukawa, THEN they want us to believe that Ayukawa is gonna kill herself? This is too crazy to believe, what is even going on here?! Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios - we will send you free merch, we pos...

In this episode Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 30 - "A Tender Little Story! Kurumi's First Love - Chapter Hell" Kurumi has a crush, and that is somehow more terrifying than her usual demeanor! Kasuga has a stroke during his voiceover, and did Ayukawa really kiss that guy?!? Please consider supporting Team Alme Studios on Patreon - we send merch to all tiers and post fun bonus c...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 29 - "Don't Cry Jingoro! The Heat of Young Love" Is this the craziest mess of an Orange Road episode to date? If you can think of crazier than dedicating an entire episode to a story of the Kasugas' pet cat going though puberty, we're all ears... Please consider supporting Team Alme Studios on Patreon - we send merch to all tiers, upload exc...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 28 - "Dangerous Decision! Manami-chan's Big Adventure" Kasuga is simultaneously the world's worst brother AND the world's best brother in the same afternoon, Ayukawa is a supporting character, and Kurumi is still the Devil. Please consider supporting Team Alme on Patreon - we send free merch to everyone, add bonus content all the time, and y...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 27 - "Marked Woman Madoka! Kyosuke Proving He's a Man" Kyosuke is worried that some sukeban are after Ayukawa... Will Kasuga defend her with his life? Or will he outsource his ass-whoopin'? Please support Team Alme on Patreon - we send merch to all tiers and have a ton of bonus content and live recording sessions! Check out Erlnite on YouTub...

Today Jason analyzes Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 26 - "Kyosuke's Become a Kid! Getting Super Close to Madoka" Precisely how terrible is Kazuya's advice? (It's pretty bad, even for a 5 year old.) But the real question is "who the hell is gonna listen to his advice?" (Kasuga-kun is.) Play this episode, it's gonna be awesome! Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios - we send merch...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 25 - "Dangerous Self-Hypnosis! Kasuga-kun Changed" Who enjoys our brash new Kasuga? We learn that Ayukawa doesn't. Also, what does Kasuga's transformation say about his subconscious? Hit play and let me tell you all about it! Thanks to J Pizzle Fo Shizzle for the production assistance! Please consider supporting Team Alme Studio on Patreon -...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 24 - "Introducing Kazuya! Be Careful Around the 'Panic Kid'" Why introduce a fairly important character this late in the game? Does Kazuya fulfill a particular purpose that the other secondary characters don't? Also, how does this episode hurt Hikaru's characterization? Press play and find out! Please consider supporting Team Alme on Pateron...

Today Jason is discussing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 23 - "Kyosuke and Madoka in a Big Fight! A 3-Legged Race of Love" Despite some hyperbolic, unrealistic animation, this is a fairly realistic depiction of a dispute in a relationship. For good measure, the filmmakers sprinkle in a fantasy involving Kasuga abusing his would-be girlfriend! Please consider supporting Team Alme on Patreon ! I wi...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 22 - "An Adult Relationship?! Madoka Secretly Returns Home in the Morning" What legendary bop is introduced as an insert song in this episode? Why is everyone keeping a secret from Kasuga? And what bomb will Jason drop on you in today's outro music?! Tune in to find out! Please consider supporting Team Alme Studio on Patreon ! I would love y...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road OVA episode 2 - "Hawaiian Suspense." How is this episode unlike any other episode of Kimagure Orange Road? In what ways does this episode owe a debt to the oeuvre of Alfred Hitchcock? What the hell does "oeuvre" mean and how do you even say that?! Please consider supporting Team Alme on Patreon - I will send you free merch, and you’ll get access to a w...

Today Jason will be analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 20 - "Kyosuke in a Pinch! Sweet Nothings at the Wuthering Heights" Kasuga as a people-pleaser is front and center in this episode, as he lies about not having someone he likes, while Kurumi awaits the Thunder Demon, and Komatsu & Hatta manage to keep a secret for once! Join the Patreon fam and support Team Alme! We are doing bonus c...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 20 - "Hikaru Witnesses! The Camp is Full of Danger" How does Kasuga outshine his more handsome, charming, and charismatic sempai? It's easy when the sempai acts like a turd because he's always had his good looks to rely on! Plus, effective use of simple editing technique in this very Hikaru-centric episode. Please consider becoming a patron...

In today's podcast, Jason will be analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 19 : "An Experience for Two! An Island of Forbidden Love" We'll talk about the use of visual metaphors and mise en scéne in this episode, as well as gender roles and Kasuga's blood sugars! Please consider supporting Team Alme on Patreon ! I send free merch to every tier, and bonus content includes early releases and exclus...

In today's podcast, Jason will be analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 18 : "Madoka's Challenge! The Haunted Beach's Big Wave Legend" What is Ayukawa's kryptonite? Isn't she supposed to be invulnerable? What does Kasuga do right in this episode? Will he ever get the credit, or will everyone just thank some lady's dead boyfriend for saving the day? Pour a milk if you're like Kasuga or pour a t...

In today's bonus episode, Jason will be discussing Kimagure Orange Road OVA 4 - "Hurricane! Akane the Shapechanging Girl" In what ways does Kasuga seem to have grown and matured? Does Ayukawa have a bit of a drinking problem? How long should you know someone before you smell their hair? The answers to these questions await you! Please consider supporting Team Alme Studio on Patreon ! I ship merch...

In today's episode, Jason analyzes Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 17 : "The Summer Temptation - A Double Date Out of the Blue." This episode provides some excellent examples of a filmmaking technique called the "Kuleshov Effect," as well as some fire audio tracks. Plus some minor inconsistencies in Kasuga's characterization and Ayukawa acts like an actual teenager! Please consider becoming a patr...

It’s that time in the TV series that it’s starting to make sense to start working in the OVA! So we will start with an analysis of Kimagure Orange Road OVA episode 3: “I Was a Cat; I Was a Fish.” This might have come out after the TV series ended, but the Kasugas are still morons. We also get to see some more of Hikaru’s manipulations of Ayukawa, and Jason will also discuss examples of improvement...

In today's episode Jason will be analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 16 : "Well, Do You Believe it or Not? Madoka Saw a UFO" We get another example of "Kasuga Logic," more than one reference to American cinema, and we will clearly see evidence that Ayukawa relishes the physical abuse Kasuga suffers... Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios! You will receive free merch at all...

In today's episode, Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 15: "Madoka's Ultimate Decision! Putting a Period to the Love Triangle" After teasing Ayukawa and Kasuga's breakup last week, the filmmakers are back with a "no, really, this time!" It's a great episode anyway which provides some really wonderful depth and nuance to Ayukawa's relationship with Hikaru. So click play and listen!...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 14 : "A Foreboding Dream! Madoka & Kyosuke Breaking Up At Last!" We'll explore a fuzzy, unreliable tool known as "Kasuga Logic" as we talk about the ways in which his buffoonery lands just right! Additionally, we'll explore how this episode presents a positive depiction of female interaction (read: dominance of) the patriarchal social or...

Today Jason is analyzing Kimagure Orange Road tv episode 13: "Everyone's Looking! Hikaru-chan's Super Transformation" Why did Hikaru wanna dress like an Mtv VJ of that era? What was Ayukawa's angle in this episode? What epic insert music will we hear today? Tap “Play” in to find out! Please consider becoming a patron of Team Alme Studios ! We send free merch to all tiers, and you’ll get access to...