600https://i.ur.com/YVj741Q.png Spoilerfree review Review in brief: While the idea of the Keionbu acting like an actual band might make it sound like Live House takes things in a different direction it really doesnt. This is simply the 14th episode of KOn and fits right in with the rest of the 1st season. Review in full: If youve seen season 1 its not truly a requirement before watching this by the way you already know what to expect here. Its not even the first episode of KOn that separates itself from the school setting the story of how Yui Gitah came together and the beachhouse episode are largely beyond school affairs as well. Not that theres any real problem with this KOn is a series that thrives on its simplicity and all it really needs to make a fun episode is a fun premise to tie it together. 600https://i.ur.com/Ic1Ca2W.jpg Live House knows what its audience really wants out of KOn. While not a whole lot of substantial development in plot or character occurs as is usual with KOn the story of Hkago Tea Times first nonschool live performance does provide at least a little of everything that made the main show enjoyable. The characters bounce off of each other figuratively and literally in this unfamiliar setting the inexperience of the group as a whole leads to a number of amusing situations there is a noticeable contrast in tone between the familiar warmth of the school building and the cold almost alien atmosphere of the performance house in audio visuals script and we do learn a little bit more about Mio Ritsu. The production values of this OVA are the same as the first season both for better and for worse. Ample attention is given to the environment background elements and the animation has both fluid blobby moments. The voicework is a great combination of dynamic fitting and the music and sound effects fit the setting. Unfortunately the music is rather light no pun intended in its application being largely reused from the 1st season with no additional performance piece. Its understandable that KyoAni decided not to give this OVA its own commissioned music track but that would have gone a long way to make this a real event in the Keionbus story rather than just yet another round of CGDCT. Verdict: Its just another episode of KOn. If you want something cute fun you dont need to look any further. Not that this episode does anything to make it stand out even when compared with the rest of the anime but like KOn in general it has its moments and its charm. Related reviews: KOn: Keikakuhttps://anilist.co/review/5845
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