Nisekoi: OVA
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Shinkon Finally working in his ideal career as a public servant, Raku Ichijou is able to return home to his loving wife and whisk his worries away. Between freshly prepared meals and his wife's endless affection, Ichijou can think of little else to wish for—but such a seemingly perfect reality may be misleading. Magical Patissiere Kosaki-chan!! Dr. Maiko's presence causes peace in Boyari City to remain elusive, but justice is not far away. Learning from their recent efforts, the Magical Princess, ruler of the Land of Magic, tasks Magical Patissiere Kosaki, Magical Police Marika, and Magical Gorilla Chitoge to finish Dr. Maiko for good. However, in order to avoid a repeat of their previous battle, the trio must formulate a brand new strategy to defeat the brazen villain.
Audience Consensus
The audience acknowledges the OVA's competent animation and its appeal as a lighthearted treat for existing fans. However, there's significant disappointment regarding the weak scriptwriting, repetitive and shallow plotlines, and the lack of any meaningful contribution to the main series. While some find nostalgia and character charm sufficient, many feel it's a forgettable and dry addition.
Strengths
- Animation is fluid and well-done, consistent with the series' standard.
- The OVA provides a lighthearted dose of fan service for existing fans.
- Some viewers find the character interactions nostalgic and pleasant.
- The magical girl segment's animation and music, particularly the transformation sequence, were occasionally enjoyable.
Weaknesses
- The scriptwriting is dry and humor falls flat.
- Plots are repetitive, shallow, and jump around without proper resolution.
- The OVA adds nothing significant to the main plot or character development.
- The 'Honeymoon' segments are too short, uninteresting, and lack satisfaction.
- The magical girl adventure is empty, relying on transformations and bad comedy.
- Characterization remains stagnant, with no change from the main series.
- There's a lack of meaningful content and payoff in both segments.