Azumanga Daioh: A Very Short Movie is a pretty good introduction to the basics of the series, helping pave the foundations for each character. The animation also received a bump, with several characters shown in far more detailed fashion than in the anime. While I do appreciate the quality increase, this would be more of a detriment to the show as it works well with minimalism, allowing it to explain more with less. However, the animation appears more vivid here, and flows more fluidly. While the majority of the segment is devoted to finding Chiyo-chan's lost pigtails, there are other defining moments such as those involving Kaorin, though others besides Chiyo, Osaka, and Yukari have a pitifully small role. This is a great short to watch as a prequel to the series! 8/10 rating.
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