orange

Synopsis

Everyone has regrets in life. So who wouldn’t take the chance to change the past if given the opportunity? When sixteen-year-old Takamiya Naho receives a mysterious letter, claiming to be from her twenty-seven-year-old self, her life is suddenly thrown into flux. The letter tells her that a new transfer student by the name of Naruse Kakeru will be joining her class, and to keep her eye on him. But why? Naho must decide what to make of the letter and its cryptic warning, and what it means not only for her future, but for Kakeru’s as well. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Included series/one-shot: Volumes 1-5: Haru-iro Astronaut (春色アストロノート , Spring-Colored Astronaut); #1: Bessatsu Margaret 2011-06, #2: Betsuma sister 2012-01, #3~5: kakioroshi Mami and Tomoki have always shared everything in life, they are identical twins, yet so different in character and personality: Mami tender and helpless, courted by boys to whom she doesn't never "no" for excessive kindness, Tomoki with a strong sense of duty and a great spirit of sacrifice, would do anything to see his sister happy. But there comes a time, however, when one realizes there are things that cannot be shared, especially when it is something extremely rare and unique... just like an alien?! Volume 6: Mirai (未来) Volume 7: Suwa Hiroto (須和弘人) A side story focusing on Naho and Suwa's lives in the world where Kakeru passed away at age 17. Notes: Nominated to the 20th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.

About

orange is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2012, spanning 39 chapters, collected across 7 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2022).

Why readers enjoy orange

orange appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Psychological, Romance, Sci-Fi, Supernatural elements. This combination of Drama, Psychological, Romance, Sci-Fi, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

orange is written by Ichigo Takano, with art by Ichigo Takano.

Reception

orange holds an average score of 7.9 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,836 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout orange include: Love Triangle, Shoujo, School, Time Manipulation, Heterosexual, Female Protagonist, Primarily Teen Cast, Alternate Universe. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.