Customer Reviews

New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
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I watched KOR when I was a teenager; in fact, my age is about the same as Kyosuke, Madoka, and Hikaru in the show. Surprisingly, I found myself appreciating the animation, especially this final OAV movie and the original movie, more so as a full grown adult right now with kids. The show is about love and commitments one made in life, whatever that might be. While there might be some silliness in the movie (and the original TV show), those silliness only enable the characters and the audience to ask the question "what if's".

The only question I have is why Amazon added "Vol. 1" after the title; this is a movie, not a OAV series.

First, I should let you know that the DVD I bought had a different cover. Same movie, however.

If you have watched all the TV episodes, the other OAVs, and the final movie for KOR (I want to return to that day--the inevitable and heartrendingly beautiful/painful resolution of the love triangle), you very likely have as much love for the series as I do, and can overlook (or embrace) the occasional bits of cheesy silliness that were present in all of KOR except the final movie, instead submersing yourself in the true beauty and sweetness of the series.

This OAV (which is NOT part of a new series. It's called "new" to show that it comes AFTER "I want to return to that day") has the cheese, and has the sweetness and fun, just like the other OAVs did.

Although I believe this OAV could stand alone, I think it is much better suited to be watched after someone's seen a good portion of the TV episodes, one or two OAVs, and absolutely the Final Movie (which is, IMO, stunningly good.)

This OAV makes a good postscript to the series by showing not only that life and joy and friendship go on, but also showing how they went on in the lives of the characters we've come to love. I'd give it five stars, but not for anyone watching it without having seen the series, so I'm leaving it at four.

I've never watch the full series of Kimagure Orange Road (48 episodes plus 3 OVAs....I think) but this movie is really good. I didn't quite understand when I first saw it back in 2004 when I was 13 (I watched the 2001 ADV release, but this is the same movie, just a re-release) but after watching it again last year, I understood it and it made me want to watch the series. This is a great anime film even if you've never seen the series. I highly recommend this movie to any anime fan who enjoys a romantic drama that's good for guys and girls. I just wish they dubbed the anime in English but I guess I'll have to make do with reading subtitles, at least this movie is dubbed in English. Thank You ADV!!! (Even though you went out of business.) :(

Back In the early 90's when I Started my anime collection. This one of the series. I felled in love with. Now With this movie. I have the whole series on Dvd. I even have all the soundtrack. One thing I was most gratful for was they never Dub. Until New Kimagure Orange road; Summer's Beginning. Because of this, it was the only reason I couldn't give it 5 star's but I enjoyed the Movie. But you must watch the Ova and tv part first.

Over-all One of the Best Teenage romance series on the market.

Dayru

This movie is one of my all time favorite anime movies. The animation is great and so is the story line. I would definitely recommend this to someone who likes anime and even if you don't like anime, it still has a great storyline!