Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Our Club Worked Hard
Synopsis
Beginning her academic journey as a first grader, Shiori comes face to face with the aspect of school she has heard alarming rumors about—homework! However, her worries quickly turn into excitement as the Asahigaoka girls agree to work together to complete their assignments at Komari and Natsumi Koshigaya's house. Their plan appears to be successful until an all-too-familiar feeling of procrastination creates a rowdy distraction for Natsumi. On another day, Natsumi asks her teacher Kazuho Miyauchi if she can form and lead a new badminton school club. While the lack of funding and equipment proves to be a major setback, it does not stop Natsumi and the other girls from asking the candy store owner Kaede Kagayama for some help. During their spontaneous badminton practice, a minor accident leads Kaede to reminisce about a memorable day when she babysat Renge Miyauchi. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience expresses strong appreciation for the OVA's faithful continuation of the series' strengths, including its beautiful visuals, immersive sound design, and well-developed characters. There's a sense of bittersweetness and sadness about the potential end of the series, with some minor critiques about character focus. Overall, the OVA is well-received as a fitting conclusion.
Strengths
- Beautiful and photorealistic art style enhances the Japanese countryside setting.
- Excellent sound design with tranquil and immersive sound effects.
- Characters are unique, well-developed, and supportive of each other.
Weaknesses
- Disappointment that the series might be ending.
- Some may wish for more focus on certain characters like Hotaru.