Dec 25, 2011
PREVIEW: I love Infinite Stratos ever since the first episode which aired awhile back. All throughout the show we see Ichika's relationship evolve with the girls specifically Houki. At the end of the IS we see Ichika and Houki about to kiss but then they are interrupted by the group. Overall as viewers we are pretty confident that he would choose Houki as is implied. In the OVA IS: encore our hypotheses are backed up by the fact that he gives Houki special attention.
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Story - 7
The story takes place after the events of the original
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series. It's pretty much a chill slice of life episode taking place just outside the perimeter of the school.Nothing too terrific happens in it tho. Ichika is at home by himself when one by one each of the girls arrive at his place hooping to get a chance to talk to him all alone.He is given a hance to develop his relationship with Houki. My main criticism for the episode is that it feels as if it ends too quickly.
Art - 8
As for the art in IS is it is definitely above average. The art is exactly the same as from the previous IS.It is crisp and clean which in turn leads to visually attractive characters. Their is nothing to really complain about everything is done very well. Specifically movement,dubbing of words, and backrounds ( Trees, mountains, and water) Just to name a few.
Sound - 7
The music was good but not outstanding. We were finally able to hear Kana sing which was a treat. Her voice is different than the previous artist that did the op and end of IS.The voice acting was top notch which is to be expected from a fairly high budget anime. But it was still a treat to hear.
Character - 7
Most of the characters don’t change much with the exception of Houki. She finally was able to overcome her fears of telling Ichika her feelings. Which was definitely a plus. But again the characters did not develop much which is to be expected from a single episode OVA.
Enjoyment - 8
The enjoyment was definetly their. You are presented a slice of life style episode were the characters lay back and enjoy life. The cooking scenes added burts of excitment into the episde.It was enjoyable to see everyone just living, the girls doing what girls do and Ichika being his usual lively self.
Overall - 7
All in all I consider this to be a well done harem anime although their are some unoriginal ideas the series took those ideas and refreshed them and made them better. The best part of this series would have to be the art and story. Which are shown here in the OVA. Lastly it was nice and refreshing to see Ichika and the girls chasing him and having a good time competing for Ichika's attention.
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If you enjoyed the first IS or you are a fan of Houki be sure to toon in to the OVA IS: Infinite Stratos Encore: Koi ni Kogareru Sextet. You can watch here http://www.animeshippuuden.com/infinite-stratos-ova-1/
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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