Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 2 cover

Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 2

Shirō Sagisu · 1987

54 min · 18 tracks · J-pop · anime song

A vibrant tapestry of synths and melodies, capturing the whimsical essence of 80s anime culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical synth melodies throughout
  • short tracks encourage replaying
  • playful vibes for nostalgia
  • wave-like pacing for easy listening
  • catchy themes for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 26, 1987, 'Sound Color 2' was Shirō Sagisu's follow-up to the first 'Kimagure Orange Road' soundtrack. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a prominent composer in the anime music scene, having gained significant attention from the success of the original series. This album further showcased his ability to blend pop sensibilities with orchestral arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Yoko Kanno· Hiroyuki Sawano· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 オレンジ・ミステリー 3:55
  • 2 夜霧の忍び足 1:39
  • 3 FUTARI‐DE 3:05
  • 4 サルビアの花のように 3:58
  • 5 瞬間サスペンス 1:02
  • 6 まどかのテーマ ~in blue 1:16
  • 7 Heavy and severe 2:00
  • 8 Eye Catch! 0:06
  • 9 ふり向いてマイ・ダーリン 3:56
  • 10 Again 3:54
  • 11 A boy meets a girl 4:03
  • 12 ブレイキングハート 4:02
  • 13 君とIsland café 3:15
  • 14 THE DRAMATIC SQUARE 2:25
  • 15 BACK TO THE RED STRAW HAT TIME 3:27
  • 16 悲しいハートは燃えている 4:04
  • 17 オレンジ・ミステリー(カラオケ) 3:56
  • 18 サルビアの花のように(カラオケ) 4:00

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata