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Orange: The Complete Collection, Volume 2

(Orange: The Complete Collection #2)

Ichigo Takano,

Amber Tamosaitis (Translator)

4.40 · Rating details · 4,932 ratings · 828 reviews

An Epic Love Story Across Time

Naho immediately feels a connection to the new boy who has transferred to her class. Kakeru is calm, kind, and seems to like Naho as well. But their relationship gets thrown for a loop when Naho receives a letter from the future. The letter explains that Kakeru will die unless Naho does exactly as the letter says. But changing fate is no easy ...more

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Jun 03, 2016 Jesse (JesseTheReader) rated it really liked it

SO MANY FEELINGS WITH THIS SERIES. I did have one problem with this book, but it's kind of spoilery. For the most part though, I freaking loved this story! I can't wait to relive it through the anime adaptation. I'm definitely going to be doing a full video review on this series, so keep your eyes out for that.

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Jul 07, 2017 Raeleen Lemay rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own, graphicomanga

*4.5/5*

The ending was a bit too abrupt for my liking, but overall I was very satisfied with how this whole volume played out. TOO MANY EMOTIONS THOUGH. This series is such a great balance of happy and sad, funny and tragic. Super beautiful, I highly recommend this!

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May 27, 2017 Melanie rated it liked it

Shelves: young-adult, read-in-2018, manga-and-light-novels, sci-fi, sports, romance, buddy-reads

Vol. 1:

First and foremost, this manga heavily talks about depression and suicide so major trigger and content warnings. This story starts out with our main character, Naho, receiving a letter from herself ten years in the future. She and her group of friends are sixteen and in eleventh grade in high school, but what her twenty-six-year-old self is trying to warn her of is imperative.

Future Naho informs present day Naho that she will lose the boy she likes if she doesn't change some of the ...more

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Oct 25, 2016 Elena [currently ia because college + finals] rated it really liked it

Dear Naho,
Thank you for finally making a move towards Kakeru and holding his hand. It was about time.

Dear Kakeru,
It was about time you confessed to Naho. I knew it was gonna come along, I was just patiently waiting for that moment.

THIS WAS. SO DAMN. CUTE AND EMOTIONAL.

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Sep 20, 2018 Kayla Dawn rated it really liked it

Not quite as good as the first one but still absolutely beautiful.

(I feel a little betrayed because the collection edition had a lot more pages than what the manga orange itself has so I thought I'd still had plenty of pages to go.... until I read "the end" all of the sudden. I'm sad. And angry)

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Aug 15, 2017 Whitney Atkinson rated it really liked it

Shelves: graphic-novels, read-in-2017

4.5 Stars

TW: Suicide

Don't mind me over here just bawling.

This was the first book I picked up for cramathon and I was worried that I would have forgotten everything from the first collection, but this picks up in a great place and sucked me right back into the world without any loose strings. I love how modern these novels are with the art and the writing style. Takano is really good at building the angst and making you giggle and cry and this made me feel all the feels!!! I was legit wiping ...more

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Jul 24, 2016 Jillian rated it really liked it

i thought that was a good conclusion. i think that this is such an important manga in terms of mental illness (depression) and how it's viewed in japanese culture. how there's still a stigma...and i think that what ichigo takano did here was beautiful. i had a slight problem with the ending? i just wanted a bit more? but overall, i really love this manga series. it really moved me.

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Aug 08, 2018 Book Roast rated it liked it

Shelves: g-shelves, manga

This was a very emotional read, hit close to home. Brings up important topics & successfully shows different perspectives when it comes to depression and those who are surrounded by those suffering.

However, I did have a major problem with how it shifts responsibility for somebody's life on those who are nearby - friends. This is a very dangerous view to showcase like that, yes it's very natural to blame yourself for a loss of a friend, to wish you did something more. However this wasn't ...more

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Aug 03, 2016 April (Aprilius Maximus) rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2016

THE ENDING WAS SO ABRUPT I AM SO CONFUSED??????????

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Jul 09, 2017 Maria (Big City Bookworm) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: pretty-covers, graphic-novels-comics, manga, backlist, on-my-shelf, read-2017

Initial post reading thoughts:

I'm not crying, you're crying.

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First things first, I won’t be writing as in-depth a review for this volume as I did for book number one. Not because I didn’t love it as much, because I definitely did, but because my thoughts are mostly the same. This second volume wasn’t like a separate story arc or anything, it literally just continued right where we left off in book one. Orange is definitely more like one long story.

I will say that I probably wasn’t emotionally prepared to jump from the first book right into the second as quickly as I did. I just wanted to keep reading so badly, I didn’t think about how much my emotions wouldn’t be able to handle it. I was so anxious because I really didn’t want the story to end in a way that would make me bawl my eyes out. Thank God the ending didn’t end up being what I was bracing myself for, but it definitely still played with my emotions.

I liked that this second book went more in depth with the idea of multiple timelines that was first presented in book number one. I also liked that it even delved deeper into how Naho and her friends received letters from their future selves, even though it was a little vague. I’m not sure I really one hundred percent loved the explanation, but I don’t think that’s really the main point to this story to be honest.

One thing that was different about this volume that I absolutely loved was that we got a whole chapter/issue that told the story of Kakeru right up until his untimely death, before Naho and her friends were informed on how to change the past. We got to take a look into Kakeru and his mind and why he did what he did. It was one of the darker and sadder chapters, but I’m really glad we got to see the story from his perspective, even if it was for only one quick chapter.

I won’t lie, the ending to this entire story felt a little abrupt. I don’t know if that was just me being bitter and wanting this story to never end, but I feel like it could have been extended just a little bit longer. I’m still not going to take any points off for that though…this story was just too good and hit me in way too many feels.

One question I do have though…why was this series called Orange? Did I miss something? 😂 ...more

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Jan 17, 2019 destiny ♡⚔♡ [howling libraries] rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, contemporary, graphic-novels-manga-comics, 2019-reads

That was so good. I loved these characters so much and every single page was just the most emotional, beautiful story. I gather that the author's intent was not only to tell a story, but also to remind readers of how important it is that we keep an eye on our loved ones and make sure that they're doing okay — because sometimes, you have no idea how close to the edge someone in your life might be. I know it certainly reminded me that I need to check on the people who matter to me, too. Thanks ...more

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Feb 03, 2017 David Schaafsma rated it really liked it

Shelves: manga

I read this because it was a Goodreads Choice Book Final round selection for 2016, and I really really liked it a lot. It turns on a sort of familiar scifi trope/and social media theme: What if you could change your past? Or, what would your 25 year old self say to your 15 year old self? Naho gets letters from her 25 year old self urging her to change the future that would lead to Kakeru's suicide. There's a little romance in here, but the book chiefly deals with this attempt to change the ...more

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Aug 08, 2016 Julia Sapphire rated it really liked it

Shelves: mental-illness, romance, 2017, manga, 2016

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3.75 stars
this was so good. not as good as volume one though. I also didn't love the parts were we saw the future sending the letters. It was good for a background but maybe should have been revealed in volume one. The ending I enjoyed. This is such an important and emotional manga. In this bind up there is a random extra story in the book which was odd and made no sense. But for the conclusion of this series I enjoyed it and would highly recommend! ...more

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Feb 06, 2019 Iryna *Book and Sword* rated it it was amazing

Shelves: manga, from-the-library, manga-favorites

Will I ever love anything as much as I love this?

Probably not.

Orange volume 2 not only lived up to my expectations, it exceeded them. I don't know how, but it managed to be sad, sweet, heartbreaking and uplifting all at once.

This cast of characters will stay with me for a very long time.
Naho, who's sweet and timid, but possesses quiet strength and kind heart.
Suwa, who is the most selfless character I've ever had the pleasure of reading.
Kakeru, who is so sad and troubled, but also loving and ...more

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Oct 20, 2017 Julie Zantopoulos rated it liked it

Shelves: own-it, graphic-novel, read-in-2017

Okay, a few things really bugged me about this story and this bind up that I just can't get past. There was a MASSIVE chunk at the back of this book that was a starter for a new series. It was significantly shorter than it appears to be! Honestly, it was enough that I feel legit cheated out of a large chunk of the book.

Then again, I was so annoyed with this story and the characters that I don't know if I mind. The main message and storyline were sweet, don't get me wrong, but ugh. I just CANNOT ...more

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Dec 17, 2016 Chantal (Every Word A Doorway) rated it really liked it

Shelves: published-2016, young-adult, read-in-2016, graphic-novels, contemporary, mental-health

This was such a cute graphic novel series. It really warmed my heart and gave me feels but also dealt with mental illness in a sensitive way. It wasn't perfect by any means, the ending was very abrupt and the actual letter delivery not delved into, but it didn't really take away from my enjoyment of the story. It was also interesting to see the way the Japanese culture made this story play out differently than it would have in another setting (for example the lack of physical intimacy). Overall, ...more

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Jul 20, 2016 Daniella rated it really liked it

Shelves: booktubeathon-2016

3.75/5
The ending was not my favorite (it ended super abruptly) but this was still a phenomenal series.

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May 13, 2019 Kristy K rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019, manga

3.5 Stars

A happy ending to an at times saddening tale. The science behind the notes being sent back in time isn’t really explained, but the great portrayal of friendship and love make up for it.

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Oct 16, 2016 Caroline rated it it was amazing

Shelves: graphic-novels-manga-comics

BECAUSE I have no self control (like seriously none at all) I went to the bookstore yesterday and bought this so I could find out what happened. I read the first book a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVED IT so I had high hopes for this one and it definitely lived up to them. I loved the characters and how they all worked so well together. I enjoyed seeing some of Kakeru's perspective for once and I really enjoyed the ending. It made me cry and I loved it so so much. The ending was a little too ...more

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Apr 18, 2018 Chloe rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-stars, manga, 2018-reads, favourite-manga

trigger warnings: depression, suicide

I had a few problems with this, but I can't help giving this 5 stars because I just love this series so so much. The characters, the friendships, the story, the art. I just can't. I'm dead. ...more

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Aug 06, 2018 merina rey rated it it was amazing

Hands down my most favorite manga ever.
One of my most favorite stories in general.
Can’t wait to read Orange: Future!
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Mar 03, 2018 Lauren rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 4.5 stars

Right, where to begin with this? Orange is a powerfully and beautifully written manga focussing on the lives of six high-school students. The real crux of the story however pertains to the saving of Kakeru - the latest addition to the group, and who, Naho, is in love with. This graphic novel deals with so many aspects of life: friendship, relationships, suicide, mental illness, bullying, etc. and in places it is hard to read (I cried quite a few times whilst reading this).

Having sent 4.5 stars

Right, where to begin with this? Orange is a powerfully and beautifully written manga focussing on the lives of six high-school students. The real crux of the story however pertains to the saving of Kakeru - the latest addition to the group, and who, Naho, is in love with. This graphic novel deals with so many aspects of life: friendship, relationships, suicide, mental illness, bullying, etc. and in places it is hard to read (I cried quite a few times whilst reading this).

Having sent letters from their future selves to their current selves, the group try to ensure that Kakeru does not commit suicide (as he does first time around). We learn that Kakeru's mother committed suicide, and Kakeru blames himself since he did not return home straight away and hung out with his new friends instead. He believes that if he didn't accept their invitation his mother would still be alive and thinks that by taking his own life he can apologise to his mother for not being there for her when she needed him the most.

Kakeru is a highly complex character but an incredibly important one too. He possesses a self-destructive nature (something which I can relate to) whereby he pushes his friends away and prefers to isolate himself in his grief. There was a scene in Orange where he tells Naho he no longer wants to speak to her and that broke my heart. He internalises most of his true feelings (as does Naho) which only causes more tension and friction to occur between him and the group. Takano's depiction of living with grief is raw and heart-breaking at times but it's also an honest portrayal. Naho, (and the others) try their very hardest to make Kakeru happy and ease the pain he harbours on a daily basis but nothing seems to work as he ends up standing in front of an oncoming lorry. This behaviour really shocked me since he had so much support from his friends. I could understand if he had no-one to talk to or confide in but then again I do appreciate how deep-rooted his pain was, and sometimes even having friends in your life just isn't enough and can never undo the tragedy that has occurred.

I did have a couple of griped though: one being Naho's role in Orange. From reading this book, I understood that Naho's sole mission was to make Kakeru happy and ensure he enjoyed lots of happy moments. I'm not entirely happy with how this was depicted as no-one's sole purpose in life should be to make one person happy and I feel like it devalued Naho as an individual (she exists to support and care for Kakeru). I wanted to truly see her as an independent teenager but we didn't really get that. She did everything she possibly could for Kakeru, and sometimes that caused her a lot of pain which really upset me.

Throughout reading Orange I felt that Suwa was the right choice for Naho; he was always there for her, he cared for her unconditionally and he even sacrificed his future with her so that Kakeru could be with her. I don't think many people would do that! I think ultimately Kakeru needed to be saved by his friends. He needed moral support, he needed friendship, he needed the close ties with them that he didn't really have with his mother so in a way I am glad that it ended with Naho and Suwa as a couple.

Orange is a powerful, touching and emotional read which is important in so many ways, not only to highlight the power of friendship but the power of communication. Throughout Orange, the biggest frustration was between Naho and Kakeru and how they repeatedly failed to tell each other how they felt. This lead to all sorts of bad things occurring and heartache for both. I think one of the strongest messages to take away from this graphic novel is to be open and honest with those around you, to tell people truthfully how you feel and to admit that it's okay to not be happy all of the time. It's okay to be angry, upset and flawed because it's what makes us human, and let's be honest, humanity and healing is at the heart of this read. ...more

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Feb 06, 2019 Amanda rated it it was amazing

This was just as beautiful as the first one and I am so happy I read this series! ...more

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Sep 12, 2017 Katy rated it really liked it

Shelves: manga

Originally posted here.

This review is of the whole manga.

The only word I have for this manga is CUTE, seriously it is cuteness overload. I adored this adorable manga, it was actually the first manga I had ever read and I decided to pick it up after watching the anime.

I loved Naho as a character, she is self-sacrificing, caring, nice and really shy. I can understand why some people can feel quite impatient with her because she finds it hard to communicate how she feels effectively and she is ...more

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Apr 21, 2018 Noura Khalid (theperksofbeingnoura) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-star-reads, manga

“Every life is precious. Please treasure each and every day, the present, the moment, and yourself.”

Trigger Warning: Suicide

THE TEARS! the tears I cried reading this last volume. This manga really knows how to play with my emotions. An abrupt ending but I still loved this with all my heart. It highlighted the importance of mental illness and how it can happen to anyone. It’s really time we broke the stigma that’s usually associated with it.

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Dec 31, 2018 Izzy rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved this!

I couldn't have asked for a better ending. Again, I absolutely loved the friendship in this manga, it made me wish for friends like this but it also made my heart swell with joy.
Takano managed to make each character unique and complex and I loved each friend, I really couldn't choose just one. They all have a different character that makes them stand out.

The story was very warming and I couldn't stop reading. I am sad it's over but also incredibly happy to have read it. ...more

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Dec 23, 2016 Jedi JC Daquis rated it liked it

The second volume of Orange, The Complete Collection still has some emotionally driven stuff to tell, and I admit that my heart has been tugged a few times. But volume two has a narrative that is not as solid and cohesive as the first one. The time jumps are not as organic as they were before. I also felt that the themes of being strong, not giving up and saving a life have been used over and over again that it felt that Orange should have been more effective if it were shorter, yet the ending ...more

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Jan 01, 2019 ✽❣euri❣✽ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: owned, favorites, manga

I will always cherish this manga series. It became one of my favorites and a very memorable one. I also like the bonus short story in this edition.

I love Naho and Kakeru's ship, but I love Suwa's character. He's such a very precious, selfless friend. He's willing to give up his own wants just to save the person he whole-heartedly cares about. And their group? I will always dream to be part of a friendship same as them.

"My friends and I all have the same goal. I'm not alone. All of us, together. ...more

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Mar 24, 2017 Sesana rated it really liked it

Shelves: comics

A lovely ending to the series. This volume seemed to delve somewhat more deeply into Kakeru's depression than the first had, and I think Takano does a reasonably good job. His friends doing everything "just right" doesn't fix him, and that he's obviously still going to be struggling even after they "saved" him, just with a bigger support network. There are a few attempts to sort of explain the time traveling letters without really explaining them, but who really needed that?

There's another, ...more

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