Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren: The Rikka Wars

I never liked the Chuunibyou series. I tried watching the first season but dropped it in 4 episodes out of sheer boredom. I will never watch another full episode of Chuunibyou but for this exception, I grant it a solid 9/10.

One of the reasons I didn't enjoy Chuunibyou was because I couldn't sit through the 'fantasy action' scenes and I still skipped over the one in this episode. However, the story, cliched as it may seem to some, turns out sweet with good pacing and somewhat enticing dialogue. I don't even know why I enjoyed the dialogue, but it was whimsical and erratic enough to ... keep me entertained. That goes for their actions too especially between Rikka/Yuuta. (Oh, the things this couple does)

In a nutshell, being only one episode long, it is ideal for a quick, satisfying watch with a cast of rambunctious personalities to bring the simple plot to life.

Another extra episode to this series that slow everything down from the finale. Rikka and Yuuta put each other into a situation that causes them to fight. It's a great episode that helps see these two as an actual couple and not just two people brought together by chuunibyou. It shows that these two really care about their relationship and strive to trust one another to the fullest. The girls are there to help Rikka as she does not know what to do in the situation. She doesn't want to be mad at Yuuta but can't let what happen slip. The same thing goes for ... Yuuta. It's just one of those fights that you see all the time in couples but to me it was refreshing to see happen to these two, given the strange relationship they have. It's entertaining, sweet and a good episode as a whole.

Look at this one!

A special episode of Chuunibyou S2

On the first place, I thought it was just one of those specials where they fight using their powers, guess not.

Well, this was a short continuation after S2.
For me this episode just successfully filled up few portion of what was missing on S2 and yes it was the progress.

The progress of their relationship moved quite a bit. The short fight between Rikka and Yuuta caused a progress basing on how the fight ended. It was cute though.
...
This episode would relieve some of the hates of the S2 because this is where the progress began to emphasize.

Overall 9/10
Such a cute episode
The story is good. The art is good, sound is good.
Characters are good.
I enjoyed the episode as a whole.
However, it still doesn't end here.
We still need that season 3. Let's see what the studio wants to do with it.

The Rikka Wars is a short and light-hearted little side-story happening as continuation of the last season of the anime.

Considering how only one episode doesn't really contain a whole lot of content, I will try to keep this review rather concise.

The story isn't really anything too interesting, though it managed to keep my attention. It has some progression throughout this single episode and the ending is satisfying enough.

The art is still as impressive as it was in the previous iterations. Similarly the soundtrack still lacks something memorable.

The characters are basically the same as you would expect them to be, which is a good thing ... in the case of a single episode.

Overall you will enjoy this if you enjoyed any previous iteration of Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, considering nothing has really changed. Don't expect anything too crazy, but if you were craving for more, here you have it.

Part 1 English
Part 2 Bahasa Indonesia

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Well hello there, Chuunibyou fans! Today we're gonna talk about The Rikka Wars, and boy, do I have some things to say.
First up, the story. It's quirky, it's cute, it's everything you'd expect from a romantic comedy anime. Sure, it's not the most original story out there, but who cares? You're here for the laughs, the tears, and the occasional cringe. And let me tell you, The Rikka Wars delivers.

Now let's talk about the art style. It's bright, it's colorful, it's almost as if someone vomited rainbows all over the screen. And I love it! It's perfect for the tone ... of the show, and it really helps to bring out the personalities of the characters.

Speaking of characters, let's move on to the three main ones: Rikka, Yuuta, and Kumin. Rikka is adorable, Yuuta is relatable, and Kumin is... well, she's there. But hey, you can't have a great anime without a few background characters, right?

Next up, the voice acting. It's spot-on. Rikka's chuunibyou lines are delivered with just the right amount of enthusiasm, and Yuuta's deadpan humor is perfect.

So what's my final verdict? Well, I'd give The Rikka Wars a solid 7.9 out of 10. It's not perfect, but it's definitely worth watching if you're a fan of the genre. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good romantic comedy?

Overall, watching The Rikka Wars was like getting a hug from your grandma. It's warm, it's fuzzy, and it leaves you with a smile on your face. So go ahead, give it a shot. You won't regret it... unless you hate rainbows.

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Halo para penggemar Chuunibyou! Hari ini kita akan membahas The Rikka Wars, dan saya memiliki beberapa hal yang ingin saya sampaikan.

Pertama-tama, ceritanya. Ceritanya unik, lucu, dan seperti yang Anda harapkan dari anime komedi romantis. Tentu saja, itu bukan cerita yang paling orisinal di luar sana, tapi siapa peduli? Anda di sini untuk tertawa, menangis, dan terkadang mengalami cringe. Dan biarkan saya memberi tahu Anda, The Rikka Wars memberikan semuanya.

Sekarang, mari kita bicara tentang gaya seni. Cerah, penuh warna, hampir seperti seseorang memuntahkan pelangi di seluruh layar. Dan saya suka itu! Ini sempurna untuk nada pertunjukan, dan benar-benar membantu untuk menunjukkan kepribadian karakter.
Berbicara tentang karakter, mari kita pindah ke tiga karakter utama: Rikka, Yuuta, dan Kumin. Rikka menggemaskan, Yuuta mudah didekati, dan Kumin... yah, dia ada di sana. Tapi hei, Anda tidak bisa memiliki anime yang bagus tanpa beberapa karakter latar belakang, kan?

Selanjutnya, akting suara. Sangat pas. Baris chuunibyou Rikka disampaikan dengan jumlah antusiasme yang tepat, dan humor deadpan Yuuta sangat sempurna.

Jadi, apa pendapat akhir saya? Yah, saya akan memberikan The Rikka Wars skor 7,9 dari 10. Itu tidak sempurna, tapi pasti layak ditonton jika Anda penggemar genre. Dan mari kita jujur, siapa yang tidak suka komedi romantis yang bagus?

Secara keseluruhan, menonton The Rikka Wars seperti mendapatkan pelukan dari nenek Anda. Hangat, berbulu, dan meninggalkan Anda dengan senyum di wajah Anda. Jadi, coba saja. Anda tidak akan menyesalinya... kecuali jika Anda membenci pelangi

Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren: The Rikka Wars (2014)

Well, they did it again, they made an OVA that is better than the whole season in just a single episode. How have they done this twice in a row now! Honestly, I mean it honestly they have a very good episode here which is great from start to finish, and yet they couldn't get this level of enjoyment from the rest of the season.

The art, sound, and characters do not change at all as you would expect.

The enjoyment, however, is greatly improved, I think it is because you don't have enough time to ... process Yuuta and that makes it great. Dekomori still has the best voice acting and Sophia is great beyond belief.

In the end, we have a solid 8/10.