IS: Infinite Stratos Encore - Koi ni Kogareru Rokujuusou

Story - 8

The story takes place after the events of the original series. It's pretty much a slice of life, romance, episode, completely separate from the Academy. Ichika is home alone and his lady friends decide to take this chance to stop by at his house. Just when you think it's over when you hear Super Stream begin to play in the back ground, it picks right back up for a few minutes of Ichika and Houki spending time together at a festival. It wraps up very nicely and the part I hated most was when I realized that I had finished the whole damn ... thing already.

Art - 8

I've said many times before, the art in IS is above average. If there's anything important about a harem anime it's the art, and making sure you are visually attracted by a character before you're even further ensnared by their stereotypical but irresistibly moe qualities.They have done this outstandingly well, which other cheap animes fail to do, besmirching the reputation of good Harem animes everywhere. Everything was up to shape, nothing to complain and plenty to nod in approval at.

The female characters, their clothing, movement, bodies, absolutely delicious to say the least.

Sound - 8

The fact that I have something to say automatically calls for a high rating. I finally got to hear Kana (voice for Char) do that shy, nervous, moe voice I always wanted.

That in itself was a treat. Voice acting was faultless.

Character - 8

Awesome. A harem done right. I've seen it before, but that only makes it better by the fact that I've seen it fail countless times before. I just want Ichika to decide on someone already.

Enjoyment - 9

The highlight was towards the second part of the OVA when Houki takes a bath and you get to ignore the subs and stare at her nipple for a few heavenly seconds. GODDAMN THAT WAS AWESOME.

Overall - 9

Obviously I'm someone who knows how to enjoy a well done Harem anime without letting the unoriginality get to me.

If you loved or liked the anime, you'll sure as well like or love this OVA.

Ok, so the OVA of the original Infinite Stratos anime has now been shown which is titled "IS: Infinite Stratos Encore: Koi ni Kogareru Sextet," I'd say that this extended OVA is generally good, however just like any OVAs from its original anime most of the genres don't apply anymore, in this case it only the shounen and harem genre applys. There is of course a romance genre added into the mix even though it is the chiquita (referring to Houki) who initiates it and there is also a one off ecchi for Houki that is. So for the story I'll give it a ... "Good" number 7, since I like that the OVA is divided into 2 parts, one part is all about Ichka and his harem's never ending competition for his affection and the 2nd part is all about Houki finally having Ichika all to herself, but not without some competition from another party. But, I was kinda hoping that Houki and Ichka should have gone forth with the kiss since in the last episode, the 2 (Ichka and Houki) were about to kiss when other parties intervene. Art, well since it is still the same art being use in creating both the original and the OVA, I'd say that a "Mediocre" number 5 will do and for the sound, I would have given it a 5 but since there is a 2nd ending theme in the OVA I'd decide that a "Fair" number 6 is ok.

Characters: Good 7.

Well, most of the characters from the previous anime were still there, even though that this OVA is more on Ichika and Houki they still deserve such rating. By the way about Ichka's eldest sister Chifuyu, I kinda wonder if she also has some brother complex with Ichka or is she lesbian, eh, who cares?

Enjoyment and Overall : Good 7.

All, I can say is that this 1 off OVA is "ALL GOOD," whether there will be a season 2 or not, it is nice that Houki was able to have Ichika in the end, by the way I no longer bother to go through the manga, co'z for me I'm only interested to see the 2 together even if Ichka is a moron about Houki's feelings for him and that's the reason for my rating.

A simple OVA that does it's job well. I do appreciate how it extends more of the Houki and Ichika relationship more. Aside from the relationship with Charlotte, this feels more natural than the others. Even the goofyness in the start is quite enjoyable too. Unfortunately, it's not enough to warrant an entire episode because it doesn't have much of anything aside from what I mentioned.

It could be enjoyable for fans of the series but even then, it's still whatever after finishing it. Also Chifuyu's character is mostly confusing with her assistant teacher. She's supposed to be this strict mentor but she's just present to ... fill in. Not important enough to change the events of the battles or the dynamics.