Fairly good overall detail and colorization ruined by If you didn't, don't expect this to win you over.Ĭonsistent with the main series. If you liked Accel World, this is a fair addition.
The second one takes place after the events of the series and serve as a bit of fan service as Mega Nebulous rests and takes a break at a spa, with expected results. The first one explores predecessors to Accel World resulting in some weird half-mech like states in the virtual realm. This short addition to Accel World contributes little to the overall world, only serving as additional scenes for those still interested. However, Accel World EX is up for grabs if you're in for some fun. It's hard to say if this is a reminder that the series is still popular in Japan but given the sales, a season 2 is possible on the horizon. Still though, it could also be a ride of entertainment if you're in for it. Instead, it is substituted with generics and luring visuals. It's a bit of a shame that this time around, story isn't part of the formula for these two episodes.
Along with the OP/ED songs, it brings out the cyber word that is Accel World once again.Īll in all, these two OVA episodes are a gift for the fans – either fans of the anime, light novels, or the video games. It focuses on the electronic rhythms and stereo-like vibrations. A viewer shouldn't be surprised though because as it has become a popular trend today.īoth the artwork and soundtrack remains generally the same with Hima doing the original designs and music composed by Kotoko.
With many of the baring skin and lustful embrace postures, the second half of Accel World EX is a gratuitous presentation. Of course, in series like this, Reki and his works makes no escape towards this trope. That spells out a simple word: fan service. As for the second episode, it follows the typical trend with most OVA standpoints in today's anime industry. This is especially true for Kuroyukihime avatar that makes her character already stand out more than she should be. The designs of the avatars remains generally the same but with the newer concepts applied that brings forth some amusing moments. It does lack that feeling of seriousness especially when compared to the latter half of the prequel but it earn its entertainment points. With that concept spawns action which was surprisingly well presented. Despite this though, the two still make a good team especially with their skills and the new concepts applied.
It is not well executed from my point of view especially with their relationship. In fact, I found some of the misunderstandings between the duo of Kuroyukihime and Haruyuki to be forced and weak. The episode itself contains action, drama, and very small inklings of romance as compared to its prequel. It is a stand alone episode and gives more of a fillerish vibe. The episode does not reintroduce all the concepts from its prequel nor are there actual backgrounds of the story from it. What this means is that it can be a little spoilerish but more importantly, viewers should familiarize themselves with the original series. The first stage known as Reverberation Zankyou still takes place in a similar setting but with a newer concept shown AFTER the original anime series. As such, expect many of the same themes, characters, setting, and backgrounds similar.īecause it is non linear, the OVA are standalone episodes that has little to no connection to one of of the other or vice-versa. It is also based on its prequel predecessor Accel World. Producers that comes in the form of Blu-ray DVDs for fans of the original series/light novels. Those lucky enough who purchased the game will find these gratifying gifts from the
Accel World brings back some of that simulation as we take a look what happens after the anime series.Īccel World EX (OVA) is actually based on a project split into two non linear sections that were released based off the video game for the PS3 platform. The data you stored is still there so just picking up that joystick will put you back where you started. There comes a time when you've been playing a game, saving it, but wants to load it up later again to continue playing.