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Orange (TAKANO Ichigo)  
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Description
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In the Spring she was 16, Takamiya Naho receives a strange, but detailed letter from herself, ten years in the future. At first she thinks the letter is a prank, but then the things written in the letter actually happen, including the new transfer student that sits next to her in class, Naruse Kakeru.
The letter reads just like her diary entries, down to the same characters. It is not till two weeks later, when Kakeru shows back up at school, that Naho finishes the letter.

In the letter, her 27-year-old self tells her 16-year-old self that her biggest regret is that Kakeru is no longer with them in the future, and asks her to watch him closely.

Type
Manga

Related Series
N/A

Associated Names
オレンジ (高野苺)
Orenji (TAKANO Ichigo)

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Latest Release(s)
c.9 by Simple Scans (177d ago)
c.8 by Simple Scans (214d ago)
c.7 by Simple Scans (244d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
2 Volumes (Hiatus)

Completely Scanlated?
No

Anime Start/End Chapter
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Forum
3 topics, 20 posts
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User Rating
Average: 9.3 / 10.0 (434 votes)
Bayesian Average: 9.12 / 10.0
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Last Updated
February 28th 2013, 4:53pm PST


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Year
2012

Original Publisher

Serialized In (magazine)
Betsuma (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)
No

English Publisher
N/A

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #245 increased(+6)
Monthly Pos #182 decreased(-11)
3 Month Pos #138 (No change)
6 Month Pos #137 decreased(-25)

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On 1882 reading lists
On 751 wish lists
On 14 unfinished lists
On 258 custom lists

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Takano Ichigo quitting manga? 1 days, 19 hours, 39 minutes ago
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Chapter 7-8 (SPOILER) 180 days, 18 hours, 39 minutes ago

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Adorable & fresh   
Rating: N/A
by flowinmyboat
June 18th, 2012, 6:59am
This is the freshest manga I've read in a long time. The premise is original, execution is great, pacing so far is not too fast or too slow. It has a tinge of mystery and melancholy. And as a plus the art is ridiculously cute, in a dreamy sort of way. The lead isn't a cry-baby but she's not strong either, however that's a part of the story.

The entire manga feels like eating an orange, I swear, It's just sweet and refreshing. Honestly, if you aren't reading this series, you're missing out on a lot.
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* edit: I still really like this series but I'm confused on the time-travel aspect...I mean in the future, Kakeru is still dead (they flash forward and back) so does that mean they failed? Or do they live in an alternate timeline in the future? I'm not sure how the series is headed but I hope the author doesn't drag out the plot. The pace she's set right now (and the time frame!) seem perfect and would make this manga so so so much better. Short, bittersweet, and to the point.


... Last updated on November 24th, 2012, 4:04pm
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Something we're all striving to ...   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by UsoSora
November 27th, 2012, 10:19am
"If the sky were to suddenly open up, there would be no law, there would be no rule. There would only be you and your memories."

I believe this manga is more than a typical shoujo drama and tragedy, with the influence of supernatural and infusion of romance in it. It's much more than that, for certain.

The moment the letter was introduced to the story, I knew something deeper and more complicated is there to come, and it did.
This story converges to a semi-serious piece of literature work worth of a careful analysis. It has many mystical points, many allusions, allegorical lines and what's most important, it gives you a sensation of changing your feelings and expressions very rapidly, but with sense. It makes you think about the human, foremost mortal yearn for overreaching, breaking the boundaries and changing the things that are eating you and making you regret it for being just a weak human being, overpowered by its own cowardice and fear. But then, you can always try to overcome yourself do better.

If someone needs to read a story that won't give you a hard time, nor fun ride either, but instead open the door of an ordinary life from this dimension and stepping into another one, breaking through the paradox of phenomenon called time, and being given a chance to meddle with its segments called past, present and future, this manga is the right one to read.

Have a tumbling journey! : )

... Last updated on November 27th, 2012, 10:24am
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Takano Ichigo is working her magic.   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by evildark00
May 7th, 2012, 12:44pm
From 2 chapters, I have yet to find a flaw in the story. The pacing is perfection, the characters are beautifully portrayed, and the plot is so gripping. It's emotional and bittersweet, it makes you smile but it can even make you shed a tear.

By far, the best I've read from this mangaka. I highly recommend it. smile
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A Story With Tears And Joy~   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by lola-san123
November 28th, 2012, 3:05am
If there is anything I can most definitely say, that is that this story is one you can't escape from without any deep thoughts and feelings attached to it, so much that you may even be able to relate yourself to it. My feelings and opinions on this story will and most likely may not sound as "well-said" or "mature" enough to truly convey what I initially intended to say, but I just can't seem to ignore commenting on here because I feel my deep feelings about this story are too much to bear on my own. If you do however read my comment, thank you. (My comment below isn't anything all too deep or special;; It's just my honest thoughts, that's all.) I won't bother too much with the plot of this story; I'll just go straight to the story's theme and message in depth but with my own feelings/thoughts mixed in, so it may not sound all that great...BUT the story is, so go read it!!! (I hid my opinions and thoughts as a spoiler just in case I may have said too much, but feel free to read it! ♥)

But first and foremost (before you see the long blocks of text below, haha), I recommend this story to ANYONE who's looking forward to reading something that has a sweet & sour taste to reality and life. This story is definitely filled with emotional spreads where you'll just want to cry both tears of joy and sorrow for Naho and Kakeru, and even their friends too. It's definitely something you'll tie yourself into and a series you won't regret having read, so please give it a shot and support the mangaka! ♥

And off with my thoughts/opinions:
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The story starts off with a letter that leads into the protagonist's past, present and future. From there, the story continues with two different time periods in which dictate the life of the protagonist as she interacts with her friends. Of her friends, most importantly her life-long crush is whom she deeply has feelings and regrets for based on her actions from her life ten years ago, which is being re-lived again by the protagonist (you'll know what I mean when you read the first chapter).
Obviously it's a shoujo-based manga, but mainly this story has something deeper within its plot and characters, something that I can't properly explain (and I apologize for that), but within that lies the message that truly struck me with such emotion (to the point that I honestly cried in every single chapter as the story and characters continued to progress), and part of @UsoSora's comment is what I'm trying to elaborate on, but with my own feelings attached into it.

It's not only the fact that while being given the chance to change your past for the hopes of erasing your regrets from your previous life that makes this story interesting and intriguing. The fact that these characters, who are a strong, loyal group of friends, are willing to put themselves out there to be truly helpful and caring for one another adds up to the true beauty of what is hard to find in our society today, and that is true friendship (in my opinion). And I can honestly say that for each of Naho's friends to sacrifice their time and feelings for the sake of Naho and Kakeru's relationship really emphasizes the emotional and precious relationship between them two and their beloved friends. And it just makes me so happy to know they're together because for Naho to eventually step out of her shell and truly express what she regretted not having done so really shows how committed and regretted she was, and along with such amazing friends, what more could she not be capable of doing? It is however painful at the same time because in between the story it shows the future Naho and her deepest regrets of what she did ten years ago, and it's so unfortunate that with such strong feelings she couldn't express herself honestly during that time. She totally deserves to have Kakeru marrying her, but it's also a sweet & sour twist to the story because in the future Naho, she ended up marrying Suwa, the guy who loved her for so long and sacrificed even his feelings just for the sake of their happiness. It's a lot to explain, but you'll know what I mean as you go on reading it. And with the way how I say "future Naho" and "younger Naho", I'm trying to identify them apart because future Naho is the 26-year-old while younger Naho is the currently younger Naho we see trying to follow up with the letter and trying so desperately change Kakeru's life with every chance and opportunity she's got.

Oh gawsh, the younger Naho that's in junior high right now.... I sure hope she ends up successfully changing those regrets and ends up with Kakeru. Even if her future Naho couldn't end up with Kakeru, as long as younger Naho can at least grant her future Naho's wishes in her place, she can truly deepen her bonds with both her crush, friends, and most of all, herself through strong commitment and sacrifice, and that's what deepens the story even more.
"Just because you can't change time and its past, present and future doesn't mean you can't change the person and people who lived during that time." ---> That, I think is the message that somewhat sums up my point, though I know my use of words kind of screwed over my original intentions, but whatever. Anyways, from there, [current] younger Naho may not be able to change her future Naho's past, but if she works hard to change her own present, she may end up creating a happy future, one that the both future Naho and younger Naho would have truly wished for.


... Last updated on November 28th, 2012, 3:11am
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Amazing!   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by sorrowful_painter
October 17th, 2012, 9:06am
This manga has touched me immensely unlike the more typical shoujos out there. The art is golden and the storyline is touching. I can't wait to know what happens next! I love the characters, too! ^^
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So far...   
Rating: N/A
by ayanechan
April 10th, 2012, 5:24pm
Its amazing. The first chapter was so good i fan-girled throughout it. Still i was reading one of the comments below and the person said they didn't want it to take the generic happy ending route, i wonder if it will. I'm a bit apprehensive about that now.

Its a great manga so far at one chapter give it a try!
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makes me so emotional   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Bebe~
September 3rd, 2012, 5:39pm
I love love looooove this manga...never in my life have I read something like this. High school/teen life manga usually revolve around school life/puppy love, jealousy, comedy, gender bender, harem and what not..but this is nice and mellow....and it's JUST the right type of melodrama..(unlike Sprout..oh dear that manga made my emotions and head feel like it was in a tornado/rollercoaster.. it was too dramatic :<)
at first, I wish Naho would be more brave and not second guess herself.. but slowly, she's changing smile
It makes me really sad during Chapter 5 where the professor talked about parallel universes and how even if you change the past, you can't change the future. You can only make the present better..
I teared up in almost every chapter.. I'm anticipating for future releases!
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I think it will be good   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by jannahkha
November 24th, 2012, 5:03am
i am already read this manga in 9 chapter, and i am enjoy it. i can't wondering what will happen next. i am okay if naho with suwa they are cute couple, and what will happen if the future is change?? what naho with kakeru in the end... ahhhh... i am so addicted... smile i like this manga, and i support suwa to be next to naho..hehehe... i like the character suwa is... smile very good shoujo i think until now... smile

... Last updated on November 24th, 2012, 5:15am
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WARNING: You may punch your screen while reading this manga   
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
by braiam
February 7th, 2013, 8:37pm
This series is good, but it can be annoying in one-two pages, enough for you want to quit, but wait, don't quit it, it just that if you knew what people think and do all the time, you will too think they are annoying. So don't say that the plot is bad (with it isn't) nor the characters (there are 6 billions humans out there, someone might do the same thing in the same situation).

This is one of the few (very few in fact) of the not current series witch I give over 9 points, going against my rule of rating after I read the whole series.
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I like it.   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by WhimsicalDreamer
October 25th, 2012, 9:36pm
I am so far really enjoying this series, it's not your typical shojo, I must admit. The story adds a supernatural aspect in the main character receiving a letter from the future, detailing the worries of her future self.

I liked the chracterisation of the heroine, she can be undecisive, but she still turns out to be really likable. The pacing is also really good, not too slow nor rushed, and I liked how
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
the story skips from present to past. I was confused about this aspect but the mangaka introduced the idea of a parallel universe, which I found was more appropriate.The only reason that this story doesn't get a 10 from me is because the main guy seems so distant, and I couldn't really connect with him, nor understand his thoughts :/


But yeah, this is a manga I'd definitely continue to follow and recommend to others.

... Last updated on October 25th, 2012, 9:37pm
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