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Orange: Mirai

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Twenty-six-year-old Hiroto Suwa; his wife, Naho; and their old high school classmates—Takako Chino, Azusa Murasaka, and Saku Hagita—visit Mt. Koubou to view the cherry blossoms together. While watching the setting sun, they reminisce about Kakeru Naruse, their friend who died 10 years ago. Mourning for him, they decide to visit Kakeru's old home, where they learn the secret of his death from his grandmother.

Filled with regret, Suwa and his friends decide to write letters to their 16-year-old past selves to set their hearts at rest. With the knowledge contained in the letter from his future self, 16-year-old Suwa has the chance to rewrite the future. What choices will he make?

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What is the plot of Orange: Mirai?

Orange: Mirai (Orange: Future) is an anime film that retells the main story from the perspective of Hiroto Suwa, set ten years in the future. It focuses on Suwa, his wife Naho, and their friends as they reminisce about their friend Kakeru Naruse, who died as a teenager. The movie explores Suwa's hidden struggles and his dedication to saving Kakeru in the alternate timeline.

Do I need to watch the Orange anime before watching Mirai?

Yes, Orange: Mirai heavily assumes the viewer has already seen the original Orange television series or read the manga. The film reuses footage from the anime but contextualizes it entirely around Suwa's internal thoughts and regrets. Watching it beforehand will completely spoil the main series' central mystery.

Who animated Orange: Mirai?

The film was animated by Telecom Animation Film and directed by Hiroshi Hamasaki. It was released in Japanese theaters in late 2016. The studio retained the exact same voice cast and art style from the main series to ensure visual continuity.

How does Orange: Mirai change the original story?

While it doesn't alter the core outcome, the film reveals the depth of Suwa's sacrifice, as he secretly harbored deep romantic feelings for Naho even in the timeline where Kakeru dies. It shows the emotional toll it took on the adult versions of the characters to encourage their past selves to change fate. It is a much deeper character study of Suwa.

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