Masamune-kun's Revenge OVA
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Uchi no Mama ni Kagitte (Of Course, My Mom...) Upon returning home from school one day, Masamune Makabe is joyfully greeted by a young girl who he mistakes for his ever-cheerful mother. However, he quickly learns that she is actually his cousin Haruka! In fact, Haruka, his mother, and his Aunt Asae all happen to look strikingly similar to each other. Seizing the chance to reap the benefits of the situation, Masamune's sister Chinatsu persuades the three to dress up and have some fun. Tsunade Shima, Futatabi. (Tsunade Island, Once More.) Aki Adagaki invites Neko Fujinomiya, Tae Futaba, and Kojuurou Shuri back to Tsunade Island for another round of summer leisure. Missing from the trip is Masamune, who had injured himself by walking into a pole. His absence happens to evoke mixed feelings amongst the group, even perhaps a sense of loneliness. 12-Ji wo Sugita Cinderella (Cinderella After Twelve) Yoshino Koiwai is given the day off after completing her work at Tsunade Island. With the help of her sister, she receives a complete makeover and is involuntarily led to enjoy the opportunity away from her arduous maid duties. Despite having the brief freedom to finally indulge herself, Yoshino realizes there is satisfaction through other colorful ways.
Audience Consensus
The OVA is seen as enjoyable bonus content primarily for existing fans, offering lighthearted comedy and fanservice. However, it's widely criticized for its lack of relevance to the main plot and potential confusion for those not familiar with the manga, making it feel unnecessary to some viewers.
Strengths
- Appeals to existing fans of the series.
- Provides a nostalgic and lighthearted experience.
- Offers fanservice and character interaction for entertainment.
- Art style is visually appealing and expressive.
- Yoshino's character development and happy ending are satisfying for some.
Weaknesses
- Lacks relevance to the main plot and doesn't advance the story.
- Can be confusing for viewers who haven't read the manga.
- Animation is not groundbreaking and character acting is basic.
- Soundtrack is unmemorable, relying on existing openings/endings.
- Fails to explain plot points from the main series, leading to confusion.