Heaven's Feel OVA
06-10-2018, 09:07 AM
Sakura isn't my favorite heroine, I actually don't think I have one after all these years. Heaven's Feel remains my favorite route though from all the weird stuff that occurs.
And now, the post-watch review:
I can't tell whether these OVAs were intended to introduce newcomers to the Fate franchise or targeting long time fans. Presage Flower flash forwards through scenes like Archer vs Lancer and Saber's summoning, yet still spends an agonizing amount of time on boring school/shed scenes and Rin taking Shirou to the church. It does bring new things to the table for anime-only fans like Hassan, Zouken, and the much beloved Mr. Slappy.
The divergence from the other routes happens pretty early on, and this OVA takes a much darker turn if you know what I mean.
Worst part? The relentless onslaught of 'Senpai' spam.
Best part? Mapo Tofu. ooh baby *unzips*
Overall I would say this rates a 6, maybe even 7 out of 10 if you're in the very particular demographic that has only watched the Ufotable UBW or DEEN anime. It's definitely worth the watch if you don't plan to read the visual novel. Although you really should read it.
It's a 4/10 for a complete Fate noob as it lacks the usual exposition dump so you'll have no clue what's going on.
It's also a 4/10 if you're a salty veteran like me who has watched and read nearly every rendition of this tale. I can't believe I had to sit through that goddamn Shirou high-jump story for the 5th time.
And now, the post-watch review:
I can't tell whether these OVAs were intended to introduce newcomers to the Fate franchise or targeting long time fans. Presage Flower flash forwards through scenes like Archer vs Lancer and Saber's summoning, yet still spends an agonizing amount of time on boring school/shed scenes and Rin taking Shirou to the church. It does bring new things to the table for anime-only fans like Hassan, Zouken, and the much beloved Mr. Slappy.
The divergence from the other routes happens pretty early on, and this OVA takes a much darker turn if you know what I mean.
Worst part? The relentless onslaught of 'Senpai' spam.
Best part? Mapo Tofu. ooh baby *unzips*
Overall I would say this rates a 6, maybe even 7 out of 10 if you're in the very particular demographic that has only watched the Ufotable UBW or DEEN anime. It's definitely worth the watch if you don't plan to read the visual novel. Although you really should read it.
It's a 4/10 for a complete Fate noob as it lacks the usual exposition dump so you'll have no clue what's going on.
It's also a 4/10 if you're a salty veteran like me who has watched and read nearly every rendition of this tale. I can't believe I had to sit through that goddamn Shirou high-jump story for the 5th time.
