Red Garden: Dead Girls

Gonzo Summer 2007
MechaMystery
6.7
Quality Score
0.23 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
3,681
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

In the future (subsequent to the events of the television series) Kate, Rose, Rachel and Claire divide their immortal lives between study and vigilantism. Their past link to the red garden on Roosevelt Island comes back to haunt them after mysterious transfer students Louise and Edgar seek out their friendship.

Audience Consensus

Audience reception to Red Garden: Dead Girls is mixed. Some appreciate the continuation of the story and the visual style, while others are disappointed by the nonsensical plot, character changes, and lack of meaningful resolution. The OVA is considered inessential, mainly recommended for dedicated fans of the original series, but even then, some advise against it due to character assassination and tarnished memories of the original.

Strengths

  • Art and animation are nice and unique.
  • Setting the OVA far into the future was an interesting choice.

Weaknesses

  • Plot hardly makes any sense.
  • Unanswered questions and generic ending.
  • Character personalities are different and not well-explained.
  • OVA feels pointless and doesn't add to the original series.
  • Music is bad.
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