The BEST episodes of Orange Days season 1
Every episode of Orange Days season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Orange Days season 1!
A psychology major meets a prickly violinist on campus. As they communicate through sign language, their new relationship helps them face their fears.
#1 - An Evening of Secrets
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2004
In celebration of Akane’s job offer, Keita invites the Orange Group members on a camping trip. Kai runs into Maho at a café, but Sano soon shows up.
#2 - Your Tears
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/1/2004
Kai arranges for a semi-pro student orchestra to hold an audition for Sae. She is overjoyed when she passes, but a complication soon arises.
#3 - You Are Not Here
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/13/2004
After Sae's hearing worsens, her mother suggests surgery for the first time. The Orange Group hangs out one last time before Shohei leaves for Tibet.
#4 - The Couple That Is Bound Together
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2004
Sae's fear of getting hurt causes her to act coldly toward Kai and anger him. Akane invites the Orange Group to the beach to help them make up.
#5 - Your Voice
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/20/2004
Life goes on for the remaining Orange Group members. After Shohei returns for graduation, Kai admits over drinks that he still has feelings for Sae.
#6 - The Beginning of Love
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2004
Tasked with assisting Sae, Maho asks Kai for help. After hearing about Sae’s past from her friend Akane, Kai tries to recover the violin she sold.
#7 - I Love You
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/23/2004
An old friend from when Sae studied abroad in America asks her out on a date. Despite his jealous feelings, Kai helps her calm her nerves.
#8 - My Broken Heart
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2004
At Keita's suggestion, Kai and his friends start keeping a shared diary. Later, Maho stuns Kai by telling him they should take some time apart.
#9 - Her Love
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2004
When Sae struggles to find a job that piques her interest, Kai suggests that she play piano. She asks her mom for lessons after seeing a job listing.
#10 - A Sad Fate
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/2004
When her mother gets invited to join a German orchestra, Sae must decide if she’ll move with her or stay in Japan. Later, she runs into an old friend.
#11 - The Madonna Who Lost Her Voice
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2004
Kai Yuki, a college senior studying social welfare psychology, struggles to get any job offers. One day, he sees a girl playing the violin on campus.