Di Gi Charat Summer Special 2000
Synopsis
The Di Gi Charat Summer Special was a four episode series that aired over two days, August 22, 2000 to August 23, 2000. This was the first series that Piyoko appeared in and the plot involves her attempting to hold Dejiko hostage for ransom. • Summer Special 2000 Episode 1 - Here comes Pyoko-nyo! • Summer Special 2000 Episode 2 - It's the Black Gamers-nyo • Summer Special 2000 Episode 3 - The Return of Abarenbou • Summer Special 2000 Episode 4 - Summer Bug (Source: AniDB & Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
The Di Gi Charat Summer Special 2000 is a mixed bag compared to the original series. While the introduction of Piyoko and Megumi Hayashibara's voice acting are praised, the special suffers from stretched-out episodes, a decline in humor, and an irritating antagonist. Audience reception is lukewarm, with some appreciating the satire while others find it disappointing.
Strengths
- Introduction of Piyoko character.
- Voice acting by Megumi Hayashibara.
- Satire of American otaku culture.
Weaknesses
- Stretched-out episodes with little plot.
- Lack of decent humor compared to the original series.
- Irritating antagonist character (bug guy) with too much screen time.