Gabriel DropOut Specials

In short, these specials end up averaging on par with the main series for me (8/10).

With special #1, I’d say it was a little on the lewd side (although the joke with the variety of censoring-lights was funny). It’s by no means bad, but the comedy just didn’t land like with the other episodes, overall, extra ep #1 was a 7/10 for me.

On the contrary, special #2 was possibly the best episode of the entire series. Featuring possibly the only truly “emotional” moments of this comedy series, this special was one that gives a warm and fuzzy feeling - pure wholesomeness with a few laughs ... here and there. It manages to have Gabriel actually seem like a “good” person for once while still keeping her in character (her tendency to ignore the rules). Not only that, but a minor line by Satania, “THIS is why I hate angels!” actually does WONDERS for explaining her motivations throughout the main series. Overall, extra ep #2 was a solid 9/10.

Splitting the difference, we end up with 8/10 just like in the main series.

If you loved the first 12 episodes, make sure not to miss out on these specials!

These are quite well done OVAs.

Story-wise I'd say they're both meh. This is a character-driven narrative so it's completely okay for the story to be meh. The characters are where this series shines. The TV series did a very good job developing and familiarizing us with them. The OVA then put these characters we're very familiar with into unfamiliar situations, and it paid off. Especially in the second one, where the cast of comedic main characters are put in an actual serious situation. It was very refreshing to see how they acted while still maintaining their own personalities. We've also been shown sides of ... characters we've never seen before. For example, Raphiel actually caring for someone is something I could never have imagined, and it just made the story all the more heartwarming.

I wouldn't say I enjoyed this more than actual masterpieces out there, but I did enjoy them quite a bit, since it's quire rare for me to give out 8's to OVAs in general. To give it context, my 8's are given to the likes of Hunter x Hunter. These OVAs are definitely worth watching for people who enjoyed the TV series and want to see more of the characters. Also it's only 15 minutes per episode on average, so why not?

these specials gave me extreme whiplash, each in a different direction, and im still in just. complete shock over that second special. like. oh my god what the fuck

like i like this show, its ok, trends towards fanservice but the characters are all likeable and theres some funny moments. but these specials go off the fanservice deep-end.

oh my god im not gonna spoil it ok but, what. what is that second special. why does it exist. its so forced. oh my god what. WHAT?????

THATS THE LAST EPISODE OF THIS SHOW???????????????

ARE YOU KIDDING ME

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