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Naho Takamiya's first day of her sophomore year of high school is off to an uneasy start. After waking up late, she receives a strange letter addressed to her. However, the letter is from herself—10 years in the future! At first, Naho is skeptical of the note; yet, after witnessing several events described to take place, she realizes the letter really is from her 26-year-old self.
The note details that Naho's future life is filled with regrets, and she hopes that her younger self can correct the mistakes that were made in the past. The letter also warns her to keep a close eye on the new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse.
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What is the plot of the Orange anime?
It follows high school student Naho Takamiya who receives a letter from herself ten years in the future. The letter instructs her to save a new transfer student, Kakeru Naruse, from committing suicide. Alongside her friends, Naho tries to change the tragic future outlined in the letters without erasing the mistakes she needs to learn from.
Is there an Orange movie or sequel to the anime?
Yes, there is a feature film titled 'Orange: Future' that retells the story from the perspective of her friend, Hiroto Suwa. The movie focuses on the ten-year time jump, showing what Suwa and the others went through in the original timeline where they failed to save Kakeru. It acts as a companion piece and epilogue to the 13-episode anime series.
Who animated the Orange anime adaptation?
The 2016 anime series was animated by TMS Entertainment and Telecom Animation Film. The studio did an excellent job adapting the manga by Ichigo Takano, utilizing a warm, watercolor-esque color palette to ground the emotional coming-of-age story. The opening theme, 'Hikari no Hahen' by Yu Takahashi, also heavily features this aesthetic.
Where can I read the Orange manga ending?
The original manga ran from 2012 to 2017 and is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment. They also released the spin-off series 'Orange: A Complete Collection' which includes the Future compilation and additional short stories. You can purchase physical volumes or read digital copies through platforms like ComiXology or Kindle.
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