GJ-bu@
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
During the school's spring break, Kyouya "Kyoro" Shinomiya has once again been kidnapped. Upon release, he finds himself in the GJ Club room, together with his captors, the cute GJ club members. At first glance, Kyoro does not see anything out of the ordinary in the club room, but as he gazes out of the window, he realizes that they are no longer in Japan but in New York!
Audience Consensus
The audience largely agrees that GJ-bu@ is a charming and funny OVA that serves as a satisfying conclusion to the series. While the premise is acknowledged as weak and the New York setting underutilized, the strength of the character interactions and comedy is consistently praised. Most viewers found it an enjoyable, albeit not groundbreaking, addition for fans of the original show.
Strengths
- Excellent character interactions and dialogue drive the comedy.
- The OVA provides a satisfying and conclusive ending to the series.
- Characters are likable and well-developed, making them easy to attach to.
- Consistent art style and pleasing character designs (moe style).
- The comedy reuses gags effectively and introduces new jokes.
- Pacing is steady and consistent throughout the OVA.
Weaknesses
- The plot premise is considered bland and uneventful.
- The New York setting felt underutilized, confined mostly to a classroom.
- The soundtrack is average and not particularly memorable.
- The 'moe' art style may be divisive depending on viewer taste.