Orange
by Ichigo Takano
Volumes
Finished: 7 Volumes
Publisher Age Rating
Teen
Where to Buy
Any major retailer, look for box sets on sale
Full Summary
On the day that Naho begins 11th grade, she receives a letter from herself ten years in the future. At first, she writes it off as a prank, but as the letter’s predictions come true one by one Naho realizes that the letter might be the real deal. Her future self tells Naho that a new transfer student, a boy named Kakeru, will soon join her class. The letter begs Naho to watch over him, saying that only Naho can save Kakeru from a terrible future. Who is this mystery boy, and can Naho save him from his destiny?
Concerns
Trigger Warning - this whole series is about opening up to friends and talking about guilt & suicidal thoughts. Includes vague flashbacks and many mentions of suicide & attempted suicide. Nothing graphic.
Book 1 / Omnibus 1:
No concerns
Book 2 / Omnibus 1:
No concerns
Book 3 / Omnibus 1:
No concerns
Book 4 / Omnibus 2:
No concerns
Book 5 / Omnibus 2:
Trigger warning = short scene of attempted suicide
Shows the idea, then him waking in the hospital after
Trigger warning = short scene of suicide
Shows him crying on his bike then riding out in front of a truck, does not show impact
Trigger warning = vaguely attempted suicide (changes his mind)
Book 6: epilogue "Future":
Follows one of the side characters in the original future where the MC dies.
No concerns
Book 7: epilogue "To You, Dear One":
Short stories about the friend group following the ending of the main story where MC lives.
No concerns