School Days: Valentine Days
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
Kotonoha Katsura and her sister, Kokoro, have invited Sekai Saionji, Makoto Itou, and their friends on a hot spring trip with one goal in mind: to take a breather from their busy school lives. After the outing, the girls begin to discuss the upcoming Valentine's Day and their plans for the important event. When the day finally arrives, Makoto—who expected not to receive any chocolate from anyone—abruptly finds himself surrounded by a group of girls who all want to give their chocolates to him.
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is divided, with some appreciating the comedic departure from the main series and finding Makoto more sympathetic, while others view it as a nonsensical, out-of-place filler episode with failed comedic attempts. Despite the flaws, it's considered a guilty pleasure for die-hard fans of the original 'School Days'.
Strengths
- The art and sound are consistently good.
- More humorous and enjoyable than the main series.
- The comedic tone provides a break from the main series' darkness.
- Makoto is more likable and easier to sympathize with in this OVA.
Weaknesses
- The story feels like a filler episode and out of place.
- The attempts at comedy are ruined by the perceived seriousness and lack of sense.
- The plot doesn't fit the established timeline and character relationships from the main series.
- The OVA is creepy and awkward, serving as a bad extra for fans.
- Lacks a satisfying ending.