Now I’d like to close with a little reminiscing about the series as a whole. It just took too long to get to the squishy Lan and Muginami bits at the end (which were by then too far away from the other squishy Lan, Muginami, and Madoka bits at the beginning). And honestly, if this thing had been about 10 minutes shorter, I think it would have been a lot stronger. That said, if you’re an old fan of the series then there are worse things you can do than take a little spin down memory lane. I know there were extenuating circumstances there, but still…that’s not the Jersey-bu spirit! It was also rather odd how Lan and Muginami were so chummy, considering how they were at each other’s throats during Season 2 Episode 1. It was just sort of aimless and without the heavy hitting characters that made me love Rinne no Lagrange in the first place, so know that going in. At around the 25 minute mark I was actually starting to get pretty bored, though it did recover shortly thereafter. So as you might suspect of a 45-minute OVA taking place during a time in the story where nothing much happens, it was a bit slow at times. I watched it for super optimistic giant robot battles starring Madoka and her waifus. Secondly, having it take place between the two seasons is one of the worst possible places to locate it because nothing happens then! Sure, it’s also the only place there’s a lot of time (continuity-wise) for an extra story, but there’s no action, there’s no tension, and Madoka, Lan, and Muginami aren’t even on the same planet at the time! That’s a horrible handicap to labour under, because lemme tell you, I never watched Rinne no Lagrange for heart warming stories of Madoka getting a tan or goofing off with Sacchi and Michi.
That’s pretty standard for OVAs, but it bears mentioning…if you don’t see this, there will be no appreciable difference on your enjoyment of the series as a whole. First of all, it’s completely unnecessary, story-wise. With that out of the way, this OVA takes place in between the events of Season 1 and Season 2 (as previously noted), which suggests two immediate problems.
For everyone else, I suggest you start back on the first episode of Season 1 before you even consider diving into this. Not much happens save for a little foreshadowing – the first appearance of Miki Reiko and the origin of Madoka’s scrunchie chief among them – but the characters are still likable and carefree and enjoyable and it’s a good time. For those of you who have watched both seasons (or even just up to the end of Season 1, since after that is where this OVA takes place), this will give you another dose of those characters you’ve come to love. No, not in that there are boobs and asses flashing all over the place – other than a little teasing at the very beginning and the very end, there’s not much of that – but in that this gives what existing fans of the series will enjoy, but little of worth to anyone else. This OVA is fanservice in its purest sense. Kenja no Mago follows Shin Walford's high school life in the capital as he makes new friends, learns about the world, and fights off the various forces of evil surrounding him and his city.OP: 「TRY UNITE!」 by 中島愛 (Nakajima Megumi)īefore anything else, I feel I should mention who should watch this. However, living a normal life is impossible, as he is established as a local celebrity almost as soon as he arrives. As a result, Shin enrolls in the kingdom's Magic Academy to hone his skills and mature among other teenagers. On his 15th birthday however, it becomes apparent that Shin only developed his combat skills and nothing else, leaving him with blatant social awkwardness, a lack of common sense, and a middling sense of responsibility. As the years pass, Shin displays unparalleled talent in both magic casting and martial arts, much to Merlin's constant amazement. This orphan is Shin, a normal salaryman in modern-day Japan who was reincarnated into Merlin's world while still retaining his past memories. Preferring a quiet life however, he secludes himself deep in the rural woods, dedicating his time to raising an orphan that he saved. In the kingdom of Earlshide, Merlin Walford was once regarded as a national hero, hailed for both his power and achievements.
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