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This is more of a teaser for the full movie but exactly the beginning of what you would see in the full-length movie. If you have a source of the sequel of this one, just watch the sequel "Sakasama no Patema".

Check out my review for the full movie too, if you want and if you have time ^_^

But if you don't have the source of the full-length movie yet, this is what you could expect IN THIS PREQUEL:

STORY:
Since this is just the beginning, it just showed the first part so you're gonna get interrupted by the abrupt ending of the story. Everything will be tackled ... in the movie, even the full scenes here.

ART:
The pixel of my source is the lowest one.. but I assume it's just exact graphics as the full-length movie version.

SOUND:
The same as the movie, just 3 or so (background music included).. but it's fitting at the very least.

CHARACTER:
Only the main characters were introduced.

ENJOYMENT: If you've never watched the sequel, you would probably confused, left hanging, or want to watch the sequel right away.

NOTE: You don't have to watch the prequel for this movie coz the exact prequel is included in this movie.

I shall be writing an outline SPOILER-FREE review again. But don't let yourself get "inverted" except for the fact that this movie is quite good no matter how you invert it upside down.

PLOT:
1. Promising sci-fi genre but also quite simple and can easily be understood which is also fitting for an-hour-and-30-minute-movie.
2. Plot pacing is good too. Not slow and not fast. It genuinely covered all that should be covered.
3. Because of the setting of the story, which is in the 2 inverted worlds, it gave a ... good opportunity for good plot twists.

MUSIC:
1. Not so much songs but they are fitting, even the background music.

CHARACTERS:
1. Simple, but still anime-style and not Americanized.
2. Character development is present too.
3. Can’t say much about the seiyuu but they did their job well.

GRAPHICS:
1. Modern graphics.
2. They really stand for the word “inverted” which is a unique plot and their graphics made you drawn to the inverted world.

ENJOYMENT:
1. Definitely entertaining and interesting until the end.
2. Originally, I was just intending to have a sneak peek earlier this morning but I ended up finishing it til 2 a.m. which means it got me hook.
3. Even though I somewhat guessed some foreshadowing, it still got me off guard which made me more eager to finish it.

In my own list, I scored this 10.. But for the purpose of General standard, I'll make it 9.

Lastly, just make sure not to put high expectation while watching it.. well, any anime.. coz some good anime are ruined by too much expectation.. JUST ENJOY WATCHING IT LIKE NORMAL, then get ready to be surprised
^.~b

I'm writing this review to defend the series. I'll give reason why you should watch it too. ABSOLUTELY NO SPOILERS.

NOTES:
1. Don't compare Light Novels with the anime.
2. Don't lose interest with the negative feedback to this sequel.
3. I made everything short and outlined so finish reading this.

STORY: This is worth watching. I'll explain the benefits under.
ART: The art is still superb as ever. You can feel they spent lots of money on this.
SOUND: Still worth remembering as always.
... CHARACTER: This is what I like this season, they did not focus only to Yuuta and Rikka, they gave good screen time to other characters too.

BENEFITS:
1. Progress of relationship of Yuuta and Rikka.
2. More episodes to other characters like Nibutani, Dekomori, and most especially KUMIN.
3. Introduction of a brand new character and some minor characters.
4. Past of main characters. Especially Yuuta's, Nibutani's, and the new character.
5. Enjoyment. AND each episode feels both satisfying and craving for more, just like when I watched "Haganai". The comedy scenes are again funny.

POSSIBLE CAUSE OF DISAPPOINTMENT:
1. Too much rooting for Yuuta and Rikka's relationship development. I'm reminding you, there is a PROGRESS here but others just want more.
2. This sequel kind of have less comedy scenes than the prequel.

OVERALL:
Some anime episode feels to quick to watch, don't you agree? But with series like Chuunibyou, each episode is packed with entertainment. Never ever compare anime to Light Novels, this is anime and that is Light Novel. Even though they said they missed out a lot in the LN, I can say that the anime arranged the plot sequence properly.

I don't have knowledge about Shingeki no Kyojin manga but I've completed the TV series. This OVA occurred during the time when Eren and his batch (104th trainees squad was still in training). Also keep in mind that currently only 1 of the 2 episodes is out and that is the sole information I could review as of now.

It's better to think of this as another anime episode rather than some highly anticipating OVA. It's because there's not much action in here. Nevertheless, I still scored it 10. Why? It's because I strongly believe this is an important fragment in the entire story of Shingeki ... no Kyoujin.

You might wonder or it might be important to know what's in it for you when you watch this. There are 2 things I could give you right away. First, another discovery about Titans that would put a piece of a puzzle in your mind if you already have a theory how Titans exist. Second, another portrayal of soldiers' life and personality particularly Ilse (you'll know her when you watch this), Hanji, and other Corps.

STORY: It's a piece of a puzzle in the entire plot of the series so it's a must watch too although you have to bear in mind that there's a little action here.
ART: I have a feeling it's kinda better than the series but not so sure since I've just shifted from streaming to downloading several months ago.
SOUND: It's neutral, suitable for the scenes. The theme songs are the first opening and ending of the TV series and are inserted just like how it is in TV.
CHARACTER: The characters you've seen remain the same as how you know them in the TV series.
ENJOYMENT: I enjoyed it not because of its battle scenes but because of watching another episode of the series. You wouldn't know how it feels if you're just the type who wants to watch coz of its popularity or just to have something to brag about.
OVERALL: I can't say this is a superb OVA but if you want to know more about Shingeki no Kyojin and want to be refreshed of the story while waiting for a sequel (yeah, I'm also assuming for a sequel) then definitely you should watch this.

This movie made me excited the first time I've heard of it. I expected too much especially I faithfully followed Hunter X Hunter 2011. I kind of got disappointed because I gained ONLY 2 THINGS out of watching this. I decided to score it 7.

NOTES:
1. Even though the movie is out of the scrapped chapter made by the mangaka Togashi, the movie has successfully made it seem connected to the show.
2. The setting and plot starts after Yorkshin Arc but before Greed Island Arc.
3. IF YOU JUST WANT TO WATCH IT TO KNOW ABOUT THE BENEFITS I WILL MENTION LATER, you better just read ... the manga's special chapter for Kurapika, it's more complete. Just research about Phantom Troupe #4 Omokage if you're interested. And just continue watching the series.

STORY: It's somehow acceptable but lacks excitement and very little to expect.
ART: Same as usual. Some skills like Chrollo's Indoor Fish used higher quality graphics but it feels like the one in the TV series is better.
SOUND: They use the same as what they use in TV series.
CHARACTER: Their personality is being exaggerated or less firm than in the TV series.
ENJOYMENT: I leave the decision to you after you read everything I think here.

BENEFITS:
1. The movie features the past of Kurapika. But I could say only 99%.
2. The movie features the Phantom Troupe member #4, the one replaced by Hisoka.

FLAWS:
1. The rest of the plot seems to be dry.
2. Killua's personality sufferings is there but it seems to be not the Killua you know. I think you better watch Chimera Ant Arc of Hunter X Hunter 2011 if you wanna see the real Killua.
3. Gon in the entire anime and manga series is shown as someone who gets fired up especially when he has a hard time fighting but in the movie, you can barely see this fire.
4. You don't have something to expect about the other Phantom Troupe.

This might not have passed the standards of fans out there including myself, but I'll still look forward for the 2nd movie "Hunter X Hunter: The Last Mission". Hunter X Hunter 2011 series still continues to give us the thrill and the art of fighting with strategies and also the emotional meaning of life. So let's still continue supporting Hunter X Hunter 2011.