Ao Haru Ride OVA

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Junior high student Futaba Yoshioka has always despised boys—she thinks they are all way too rowdy and annoying. The only exception is a boy in the class next to hers, Kou Tanaka, who seems different from the others. Through frequent encounters, Futaba and Kou exchange shy glances and awkward words with one another. Having had no experience in romance prior, Futaba has no idea what her growing feelings for Kou are supposed to imply.

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During their second year of high school, Futaba and her friends go to a summer festival together. While the other girls decide not to wear yukatas, Yuuri Makita does as she is determined to get closer to Kou. Caught off guard, Futaba can only watch from afar as Yuuri and Kou seem to grow more and more intimate. At this rate, will Futaba be able to make progress with Kou?

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Mabuchi, Kou Main

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Yoshioka, Futaba Main

Uchida, Maaya Japanese

Kikuchi, Touma Supporting

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Murao, Shuuko Supporting

Komatsu, Mikako Japanese

Kominato, Aya Supporting

KENN Japanese

Makita, Yuuri Supporting

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Uchimiya, Haruhiko Supporting

Akabane, Kenji Japanese

Naitou Supporting

Yamashita, Daiki Japanese

Yumi Supporting

Makino, Yui Japanese

Kuroki, Rui Producer

Shimizu, Norie Producer

Yoshimura, Ai Director

Nagasaki, Yukio Sound Director

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Nov 27, 2016

Zaku88

Recommended

This is a great little add on to the Ao Haru show, it literally "wraps" the main story with episode 1 being a prequel of sorts and episode 2 being an add on after the occurrences in the main title. It definitely feels just like the parent show- simple and sweet. I recommend watching this after the main show, even though chronologically the first episode of the OVA comes first, because it messes up some of the foreshadowing and character exposition in the main show.

Animation:
Not too much to add in this section, feels just like the main show. I'd forgotten that Futaba's hair has so ... much volume! Expressions and emotions are great in this show overall, middle school Futaba's innocence is really well represented.

Sound:
There aren't any OP/EDs in this OVA, there are end credits but it's just played over BGM. The background music is identical to the parent show, some of the tunes are instantly recognizable; it was utilized to outstanding effect to end the prequel episode. The VAs are identical to the main show, expect a strong performance throughout. Maaya Uchida sure can go through her hiragana tables quickly...

Story:
Unlike a lot of run of the mill OVAs, this is not a filler between seasons; it actually adds substance to the show as a whole. The first episode recounts how Futaba slowly and innocently falls in love with Kou. The second episode adds on to the ending of the parent show. Remember how Yuuri said she was going to get serious in the summer? Well, this episode takes place in summer. In addition, there are some really nice atmosphere scenes in this episode, some of which are ironically funny for the viewer. If you're looking for more of the pure, innocent hatsukoi story that is Ao Haru Ride, you've found it.

Character:
We know a lot about our characters by this point, yet this still manages to add on quite a bit more. Even though I knew exactly what was coming in the first episode, the last scene with Futaba still caught me off guard, a brilliant way to round out the episode. The second episode was equally impressive as the dynamic character relations continue to evolve. Expect some rather bold advances and surprisingly a lot of screen time for Touma (the guy that Futaba "molested").

Value:
This is an absolute must watch for those who enjoyed the main show. It adds valuable content and further cements this show as one of the outstanding examples in the genre.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Oct 17, 2021

6deep

Recommended

Ao Haru Ride OVA should be definitely watched right after season 1, but the most important part of it is ep. 2. From my experience, the first season ended with a cliffhanger and of course as a viewer I had a lot of questions, which got answered here. Nevertheless, they give u another cliffhanger right in the end (that's why you should watch the last episode till the very end and pay attention to what they say).
Atm (2021) there is no season 2 and I don't think there will ever be, so the best option would be to pick up the manga and start from ... the chapter that they finished on.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Apr 11, 2023

FAKECROSS97

Mixed Feelings

Part 1 English
Part 2 Bahasa Indonesia

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Well, well, well, what do we have here? It's the Ao Haru Ride OVA, or as I like to call it, 'The Ride That Goes Nowhere.'

This anime is like a romantic comedy on a merry-go-round. It's cute, it's sweet, and it's going in circles. The characters are charming, but the plot just keeps spinning its wheels.

Don't get me wrong, there are some heartwarming moments and plenty of laughs along the way. But if you're looking for a satisfying conclusion to the story, you'll be left disappointed.
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It's like a car with a fancy paint job and a weak engine. Sure, it looks nice, but it's not going to get you very far.

Overall, I'd give a score of 7.375/10. It's a fun and lighthearted anime that's perfect for a lazy afternoon, but don't expect it to take you on a wild ride

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Baiklah, kita memiliki Ao Haru Ride OVA di sini, atau yang saya sebut sebagai 'The Ride That Goes Nowhere' ('Perjalanan yang Tak Berujung').

Anime ini seperti komedi romantis di atas kereta kuda berputar-putar. Lucu, manis, dan berputar-putar. Karakter-karakternya memikat hati, tetapi plotnya hanya berputar-putar.

Jangan salah paham, ada beberapa momen yang menghangatkan hati dan banyak tawa sepanjang jalan. Tetapi jika Anda mencari kesimpulan yang memuaskan dari ceritanya, Anda akan kecewa.

Ini seperti mobil dengan cat yang bagus dan mesin yang lemah. Tentu, itu terlihat bagus, tetapi tidak akan membawa Anda jauh.

Secara keseluruhan, saya akan memberikan skor 7,375/10. Ini adalah anime yang menyenangkan dan ringan yang cocok untuk sore yang santai, tetapi jangan berharap itu akan membawa Anda dalam perjalanan liar.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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