High School DxD Specials
Synopsis
A series of 3-5 minute specials that were bundled with the HighSchool DxD DVD and Blu-rays. They are a stand alone set of episodes that are not a part of any story line in particular. Special 1: Going Sunbathing! - The Occult Research Club goes on a beach outing. Special 2: Issei's Private Training! - Issei is being given lessons in magic by Akeno. Special 3: A Little Bold, Koneko-Chan... Nyan! - Koneko accidentally has her personality reversed magically, making her incredibly sexually active and reversing her sexual preference. Special 4: The Untold Story of The Dress Break's Birth! - A few flashbacks of how Issei first found out and eventually perfected his special move, Dress Break. Special 5: Making Udon! - As part of a penalty for losing a bet, Sona and Tsubaki make udon for the Occult Research Club but the udon comes to life in a peculiar way... Special 6: Asia Transforms! - Asia wants to prove she is just as bad as any demon by using ideas found in Issei's magazines, going as far as dressing up like a harlot and seducing him. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
The High School DxD Specials are primarily appreciated for their ecchi and fanservice content, offering humorous and visually appealing shorts for fans of the main series. However, they are criticized for lacking a substantial story and depth beyond the fanservice elements. The audience consensus is that these specials are enjoyable for those seeking lighthearted entertainment and explicit content, but not for viewers interested in a compelling narrative.
Strengths
- Humorous and entertaining.
- High-quality animation and sound.
- Satisfying for fans of the main series.
Weaknesses
- Almost nonexistent story.
- Over-reliance on fanservice.
- Lacks depth and character development.