Orange Days

Season 1

2004 · 11 episodes · 9h 16m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Madonna Who Lost Her Voice

   11 Apr 2004 · 73 min

   Kai Yuki, a college senior studying social welfare psychology, struggles to get any job offers. One day, he sees a girl playing the violin on campus.

2. 

   2. The Beginning of Love

   18 Apr 2004 · 47 min

   Tasked with assisting Sae, Maho asks Kai for help. After hearing about Sae’s past from her friend Akane, Kai tries to recover the violin she sold.

3. 

   3. Your Tears

   25 Apr 2004 · 47 min

   Kai arranges for a semi-pro student orchestra to hold an audition for Sae. She is overjoyed when she passes, but a complication soon arises.

4. 

   4. My Broken Heart

   2 May 2004 · 47 min

   At Keita's suggestion, Kai and his friends start keeping a shared diary. Later, Maho stuns Kai by telling him they should take some time apart.

5. 

   5. An Evening of Secrets

   9 May 2004 · 47 min

   In celebration of Akane’s job offer, Keita invites the Orange Group members on a camping trip. Kai runs into Maho at a café, but Sano soon shows up.

6. 

   6. Her Love

   16 May 2004 · 47 min

   When Sae struggles to find a job that piques her interest, Kai suggests that she play piano. She asks her mom for lessons after seeing a job listing.

7. 

   7. I Love You

   23 May 2004 · 47 min

   An old friend from when Sae studied abroad in America asks her out on a date. Despite his jealous feelings, Kai helps her calm her nerves.

8. 

   8. The Couple That Is Bound Together

   30 May 2004 · 47 min

   Sae's fear of getting hurt causes her to act coldly toward Kai and anger him. Akane invites the Orange Group to the beach to help them make up.

9. 

   9. A Sad Fate

   6 Jun 2004 · 47 min

   When her mother gets invited to join a German orchestra, Sae must decide if she’ll move with her or stay in Japan. Later, she runs into an old friend.

10. 

    10. You Are Not Here

    13 Jun 2004 · 47 min

    After Sae's hearing worsens, her mother suggests surgery for the first time. The Orange Group hangs out one last time before Shohei leaves for Tibet.

11. 

    11. Your Voice

    20 Jun 2004 · 60 min

    Life goes on for the remaining Orange Group members. After Shohei returns for graduation, Kai admits over drinks that he still has feelings for Sae.