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Seiryuu · 2003-12-16, 21:30

I've heard alot about the series and I thought I'd ask everyone's thoughts on it. First, know that I know the gist of the plotline, as I've skimmed through a few of the manga and read up online. I want details and opinions. What does everyone think of this OVA?
For those who have never heard of it and want to know the plot, and to get it out of the way here and now:
Start with Youta, a shy, mild-mannered guy who's pathetically afraid of girls. Add Takashi, most popular guy in school and Youta's best friend since he was little. Best buds, they won't let anything get between them. Now throw in Moemi. She was also Youta's and Takashi's childhood friend. Youta's always...fancied... Moemi, and Takashi, like any real man with any sense of honor, naturally treats her as anathema. You just don't think about your friend's girl in that way. However, right when Youta has finally gathered the courage to confess, Moemi confides in him that she likes Takashi! What's worse, when she confronts HER love, Takashi rejects her in a failed effort to divert her attentions to one who is already after her.
Heading home depressed from this double tragedy, Youta comes across a vid store he'd never seen before. Inside, he sees a set said to be designed to cheer those who are lonely and depressed(not the adult section). He picks up one with a pretty girl in a strange costume named Amano Ai, and rents it for 1 month(long rental if you ask me). when he turns the vid on, instead of seeing a movie, he sees Ai materialize before him. She's a video girl, a sort-of-android-like person connected to the tape in a way. Video girls are sent with tapes to people who are extremely depressed and help them overcome their personal obstacles(like Youta's shyness) and try to solve his other problems(like Moemi). But the VCR is broken, and so Ai is not acting right. She's moodier, acting like a real girl, even getting jealous and trying to sabotage Moemi. But a video girl is not supposed to feel love, and so the group that produced her has labeled her as a defect and set out to retrieve her.
Sorry for the long summary, I'm no good at summarizing. But I've heard good things about this story, and wanted some comments from the folks of Animesuki. This is an older vid, but the plot looks interesting. Only one warning for those who think of getting this series: Get the manga too, like I'm going to do. The anime stops at 6 eps, roughly halfway through the plot of the 13-volume manga. You will not get the true final ending from the DVD. Even so, I personally think it looks good if no one dissuades me.

2003-12-16, 21:30	Link #1
Seiryuu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Video Girl Ai I've heard alot about the series and I thought I'd ask everyone's thoughts on it. First, know that I know the gist of the plotline, as I've skimmed through a few of the manga and read up online. I want details and opinions. What does everyone think of this OVA? For those who have never heard of it and want to know the plot, and to get it out of the way here and now: Start with Youta, a shy, mild-mannered guy who's pathetically afraid of girls. Add Takashi, most popular guy in school and Youta's best friend since he was little. Best buds, they won't let anything get between them. Now throw in Moemi. She was also Youta's and Takashi's childhood friend. Youta's always...fancied... Moemi, and Takashi, like any real man with any sense of honor, naturally treats her as anathema. You just don't think about your friend's girl in that way. However, right when Youta has finally gathered the courage to confess, Moemi confides in him that she likes Takashi! What's worse, when she confronts HER love, Takashi rejects her in a failed effort to divert her attentions to one who is already after her. Heading home depressed from this double tragedy, Youta comes across a vid store he'd never seen before. Inside, he sees a set said to be designed to cheer those who are lonely and depressed(not the adult section). He picks up one with a pretty girl in a strange costume named Amano Ai, and rents it for 1 month(long rental if you ask me). when he turns the vid on, instead of seeing a movie, he sees Ai materialize before him. She's a video girl, a sort-of-android-like person connected to the tape in a way. Video girls are sent with tapes to people who are extremely depressed and help them overcome their personal obstacles(like Youta's shyness) and try to solve his other problems(like Moemi). But the VCR is broken, and so Ai is not acting right. She's moodier, acting like a real girl, even getting jealous and trying to sabotage Moemi. But a video girl is not supposed to feel love, and so the group that produced her has labeled her as a defect and set out to retrieve her. Sorry for the long summary, I'm no good at summarizing. But I've heard good things about this story, and wanted some comments from the folks of Animesuki. This is an older vid, but the plot looks interesting. Only one warning for those who think of getting this series: Get the manga too, like I'm going to do. The anime stops at 6 eps, roughly halfway through the plot of the 13-volume manga. You will not get the true final ending from the DVD. Even so, I personally think it looks good if no one dissuades me.