Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 3 cover

Kimagure Orange Road – Sound Color 3

Shirō Sagisu · 1988

55 min · 19 tracks · J-pop · anime song

A vibrant blend of pop melodies and nostalgic themes, capturing the essence of late '80s anime culture.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its role in popularizing J-pop within anime, making it a crucial piece of the Kimagure Orange Road franchise. The soundtrack's catchy tunes helped forge a deep connection between the series and its audience, leading to lasting cultural impacts in Japan's anime music scene.
Career context
Released on February 25, 1988, 'Sound Color 3' marked Shirō Sagisu's third installment in the Kimagure Orange Road soundtrack series. By this time, Sagisu had established himself as a prominent composer within the anime industry, having already contributed significantly to the first two soundtracks that solidified his reputation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ダンス・イン・ザ・メモリーズ Standout 4:12
  • 2 追憶…赤い麦わら帽子の君へ 3:12
  • 3 After Heartbreak 1:54
  • 4 Fly me to the sky 2:02
  • 5 想い出の樹の下で 3:12
  • 6 NIGHT & DAY 4:26
  • 7 ORANGE VICE 2:25
  • 8 ナイトレンジャーになりきりたい 1:46
  • 9 まどかのテーマ〜in Lovers Room 2:28
  • 10 君とRomantic Standout 2:18
  • 11 My Little Girl 1:51
  • 12 Next to come (3rd. season) 0:32
  • 13 鏡の中のアクトレス 3:34
  • 14 愛は瞳の中に Standout 4:15
  • 15 Tell me that you love me 2:20
  • 16 もうひとつのイエスタデイ 4:36
  • 17 また明日! 1:38
  • 18 もうひとつのイエスタデイ(カラオケ) 4:38
  • 19 ダンス・イン・ザ・メモリーズ(カラオケ) 4:10

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata