Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 2 cover

Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 2

Shirō Sagisu · 1987

54 min · 18 tracks · J-pop

A vibrant fusion of J-pop melodies and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke youthful romance and nostalgia.

Top tracks — play these first

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    オレンジ・ミステリー Start here — This track opens the album with a catchy melody that perfectly encapsulates the playful and romantic themes of the series, setting the tone for the listener's journey.
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    ふり向いてマイ・ダーリン — With its heartfelt lyrics and engaging chorus, this song stands out for its emotional weight, embodying the romantic dilemmas central to the narrative of 'Kimagure Orange Road.'
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    君とIsland café — This track combines breezy instrumentals with nostalgic vocals, evoking imagery of carefree days spent in idyllic settings, making it a quintessential piece reflecting youthful exuberance.

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

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek intense emotional depth

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album helped establish Sagisu's reputation in anime soundtracks.
Career context
Released in late 1987, Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 2 came during Shirō Sagisu's rise as a prominent composer for anime soundtracks. This album followed his earlier work on the beloved series 'Kimagure Orange Road,' solidifying his reputation in the industry as a key figure in defining anime music.
Stylistic neighbors
Yoko Kanno· Hiroyuki Sawano· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

  • 1 オレンジ・ミステリー Start here 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