Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 1
Shirō Sagisu · 1987
47 min · 17 tracks · J-pop · anime song
A vibrant mix of pop melodies and playful instrumentals that capture the essence of summer romance.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its contribution to the anime music genre, featuring catchy tunes that became synonymous with 'Kimagure Orange Road' and helped popularize the show's themes. The soundtrack's success not only solidified Sagisu's reputation but also paved the way for future anime soundtracks to gain mainstream recognition.
- Best for
- playful summer romance vibes short bursts of energy wave-like pacing throughout
- Context
- In 1987, Shirō Sagisu was establishing himself as a prominent composer for anime soundtracks, with 'Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 1' being his first major release tied to this popular series. This album came at a time when anime music was becoming increasingly influential in Japanese pop culture and allowed Sagisu to showcase his unique stylistic blend of J-pop and instrumental compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayumi Hamasaki· Glay· B'z· Tomoyasu Hotei· Kyōsuke Himuro· Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi· Gackt· Scandal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 NIGHT OF SUMMER SIDE Standout 4:11
- 2 赤い麦わら帽子 2:47
- 3 E・S・PにもT・P・O 1:06
- 4 青空をぶっとばせ！ 1:35
- 5 まどかのテーマ ～ひとりぼっちのConcert 2:29
- 6 Walk Struttin’ 2:12
- 7 危険なトライアングル Standout 4:18
- 8 夏のミラージュ 4:31
- 9 疑問符はナイショで 1:29
- 10 Aerobics on “RAP” 1:54
- 11 Rock’n Roll Diabolic Standout 1:57
- 12 Exclamationの悪だくみ 0:32
- 13 ホンキートンクHip Hop to Us（ヒポポタマス） 1:42
- 14 湾岸Dancing Way 2:40
- 15 ジェニーナ 4:43
- 16 夏のミラージュ（カラオケ） 4:33
- 17 ジェニーナ（カラオケ） 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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