Saishuu Heiki Kanojo: Another Love Song

Before Chise became the "ultimate weapon," there was another—Lieutenant Mizuki. A battle-hardened military woman, she volunteered for an experimental procedure after injuries left her unable to return to the battlefield. As the prototype ultimate weapon, Lieutenant Mizuki was highly successful on the battlefield, however, as the first candidate, her development was limited.

When a more suitable candidate to become the weapon, Chise, is forced into the military, Lieutenant Mizuki thinks that she is silly, weak, and unsuited for the role. As the only other person to have undergone the procedure, however, Lieutenant Mizuki can hear Chise's thoughts and is the only one who understands her. As the war rages on and Chise's development progresses, Lieutenant Mizuki discovers more about Chise, ultimate weapons, and herself.

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Chise Main

Orikasa, Fumiko Japanese

Mizuki Main

Orikasa, Ai Japanese

Shuuji Supporting

Tetsu Supporting

Miki, Shinichiro Japanese

Tsukino, Masashi Producer, Storyboard

Kase, Mitsuko Director, Storyboard

Miyoshi, Keiichirou Sound Director

Mikasa, Osamu Episode Director

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Nov 2, 2007

Venneh

Recommended

Going into this, I thought Saikano couldn't get any more depressing than it already had been. I was promptly proved wrong.

Another Love Song at first focuses on Chise's early days as the ultimate weapon, and follows her through just past the halfway mark of the actual series. Scenes from the series are intercut throughout, just so you know where you are in the series when all this is happening, and it's a real help. It also fills in some details that were missing in the series, so it was a nice touch. I still would've liked them to explain the anime ... ending, though.

Added into all this is Lt. Colonel Mizuki, Chise's predecessor, who's being replaced by Chise, and is more or less her polar opposite. She also shares a mind link with Chise. So this means that not only do we get to watch her lose her humanity bit by bit and see its effects even more than in the series, we get to see how it happens mentally, and through the eyes of someone who's gone through it, and is only just starting to realize what's been done to her. You also get to see how utterly heartless the top brass are with regard to these girls. And it's absolutely depressing and heartbreaking, to watch all this, and it really kicks into high gear in the second episode of the OVA.

The other love song of the title, which is between Mizuki and Tetsu, really takes a back seat to all of the former. But it's a nice touch, on the side.

The art isn't really all that different from the series at all, and neither is the music -- although they do have a new song that plays over the credits, and it's a nice little song.

Now, excuse me, I'm going to go slit my wrists.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Sep 28, 2007

Traversy

Recommended

Sort of a Saikano side story...
The thing I liked about this is that was was a lot more fixated on the
Science Fiction elements I had initially expected from Saikano. This 2 part OVA succeeds in delivering that.This OVA introduces another character of the military side of the story, explaining (but also kind of making confusing) the military point of view in it's exploitation of the Ultimate Weapon and their justifications for doing so in the first place.

So, my point is Shuuji and Chise's point of view -> Military point of view = a very good thing.

Bottom Line: Watch this if you've watched Saikano.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jul 31, 2023

Makudo333

Mixed Feelings

"Saikano: Another Love Song" is an anime that really tugs at your heartstrings. It takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions as you follow Chise and Shuji's journey through the devastation of war and the challenges of their relationship.

The art and music in the anime are just beautiful and add so much depth to the story. You can't help but get emotionally invested in the characters and their struggles, and the way they develop throughout the series is truly captivating.

I have to warn you though, this anime is not for the faint of heart. It can be really heavy and intense at times, and it's ... definitely a tearjerker. But that's also what makes it so powerful and memorable.

While "Another Love Song" might have some slow moments and it can be emotionally draining, the overall experience is absolutely worth it. It's a profound exploration of love, loss, and the human spirit in the face of tragedy.

If you're a fan of the original series, this continuation will hit you right in the feels. With its gripping storytelling and strong character arcs, "Saikano: Another Love Song" gets a solid 7/10 rating from me.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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