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KoiYuki · 2011-10-14, 20:25

Well... this was a huge step above episode one, which I don't think I really ever want to watch again.. :c Though that episode had something redeeming in it, but that's not meant for here~

Anyway, episode two. I've already decided before the OVA that I would completely detach this from the Higurashi we know and love, since obviously the story is over (though OVAs of some of the other mysteries would be cool, I didn't expect it of course).

The sad thing with this episode is that I didn't even watch it all at once. I watched about half, then before loading the second half, I got distracted by something else and didn't watch the rest for DAYS. It just didn't seem like something I'd go out of my way for, because it really wasn't all that interesting. Well, here's the basic run-down of what I thought.

Spoiler for good, neutral, bad:

Why did Riks call Keiichi Kei-Kei though..? I don't remember her ever doing that..

Anyway, overall average episode. Probably would only watch again if I couldn't think of anything better to do/watch.

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KoiYuki Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Age: 32	Well... this was a huge step above episode one, which I don't think I really ever want to watch again.. :c Though that episode had something redeeming in it, but that's not meant for here~ Anyway, episode two. I've already decided before the OVA that I would completely detach this from the Higurashi we know and love, since obviously the story is over (though OVAs of some of the other mysteries would be cool, I didn't expect it of course). The sad thing with this episode is that I didn't even watch it all at once. I watched about half, then before loading the second half, I got distracted by something else and didn't watch the rest for DAYS. It just didn't seem like something I'd go out of my way for, because it really wasn't all that interesting. Well, here's the basic run-down of what I thought. Spoiler for good, neutral, bad: The good: + The animation, while being moe fodder, is still pretty cute and fluid. + 07th Explosion was the cutest thing I've heard in this series. + The club members outfits were cute (I really like Keiichi & Satoshi's). Rika and Satoko had some pretty decent magical girl outfits too, and the weapons (the staff and hammer) were clever. + Satoshi smacking Keiichi over the head was funny. + Rika & Satoko's transformations. + Takano essentially pulling a "look like Team Rocket's blasting off agaaaaaiiiin! twinkle" + Mion with the ohagi. Is this the first REAL insane Mion (not counting the fact that she's possessed)? + Some characters had their oddities played up nicely, such as Chie with curry and Irie with the clothes. + Rika thinking it's kind of BS and going Frederica. + Satoshi and Keiichi in the club in the same world. + Rika after transformation. Poor flat-chested Rika. The okay: = The opening is still just okay to me. the head bobbing part creeps me out, but the rest is watchable. = The ending this time was still okay too. the singing could've been more energetic, but I did like the little catch phrase additions to it. = Hanyuu. She's still Hanyuu, but.. I dunno, something seemed off. = Shmion's laugh. It seems like the VA might have forgotten how to do it the way she used to? = Cliffhanger ending. It works but at the same time I kinda wanted to see them go home or something. I'm glad Rika said "is this really okay?" though. <3 = Satoko seemed to accept it all pretty easily, and she seemed like she knew what Rika went through..? It's not too important, since this is kind of a parody. = "well we got out of that SOMEHOW". It's true that no one cares how, but still.. at least she said "somehow". xD The bad: - Even though the animation was fluid, character proportions seemed to be all over the place. - Keiichi. He's basically my favorite character, and while I know that he can be a huge loser, he usually has at least SOME kind of coolness to him. But these OVA eps just kinda shit all over him. :c - The "fanservice". I don't know what fans they're trying to please with these episodes, but it just doesn't seem to be working. It's just kind of gross. Luckily this episode didn't have too much (compared to the last one especially), but naked Takano, Shion's shirt... things like that were a big no. - It really wasn't all that funny for being a parody. There were a few slight chuckle moments, but it was, for the most part, not really funny like it seemed to want to be. - Predictable episode, kind of boring. Couldn't watch it in one go. Why did Riks call Keiichi Kei-Kei though..? I don't remember her ever doing that.. Anyway, overall average episode. Probably would only watch again if I couldn't think of anything better to do/watch.