eladio30 - 2015-04-27 07:08:54

Very disappointing let down as it got the sense and purpose all mixed up. The Manga deserves better than 24mins of sexed up bullshit.

meaghan.sanford - 2014-12-23 11:24:27

I usually tend not to add hentai-related content to my list, but this one in particular didn't have the genre listed on it. I wouldn't say that it should though, as Nana to Kaoru isn't exactly your typical hentai-related OVA. Infact, upon completing it, I may even continue to the manga to see how the rest goes. From that type of reaction it's understandable that maybe it wasn't all bad, or generic, and it might even come to mind that maybe this OVA doesn't feel whole or contains much closure. Both of those would be correct, but experiencing the OVA all on its own isn't something those who are experience-seekers should pass up. Nana to Kaoru could definitely just be some masturbating material, but it could also be a very odd experience for those who enjoy them.

On the technical side of things, Nana to Kaoru looks good and carries some great animation. A lot of that animation is ecchi-related, but that should be something to expect anyways. The sound is pretty good with music that varies from typical hentai slow electronics to more classy-styled music. The sound effects are on the better side of things as, when considering sound, whatever's happening will have a consistent noise that sticks out as it goes on. The sound plays a large part in the intrigue as well as it tells you in a way what the characters are doing, at times, without presenting it to you. It's a more subtle way of doing things that becomes more effective in the atmosphere as a whole.

The characters and their psyche is where most of the entertainment is as they will act in odd ways or go into deep thought while doing erotic acts. The inner-monologues of the main female character explains situations down to the smallest detail in a way that manages to be particularly interesting. The other character, who does the actions more and lacks inner monologue, makes an interesting contrast as you have to read him through his acts instead. He will act in specific ways that make him seem very forceful at times while also seeming very shy, and nervous, at others. It's a great coupling of interaction that manages to make the whole OVA's run-time engaging with only the use of a few props, while only taking place in a single bedroom.

It sounds like the manga goes in a slightly different direction that makes you feel differently about the characters, but for what this OVA is on its own, how it carried out its characters isn't particularly bad. There's definitely a lack in the plot-department as there's basically no story, but Nana to Kaoru really feels more in tune with the experience than anything else. The characters are great in that they manage to pull off believably strange personalities that feel very conflicted, while also being contrasted by trying to tell the viewer or trying to hide it. The visuals are great and the sound is sufficient in carrying out its goal. Nana to Kaoru is definitely possible masturbation material for some, but that doesn't mean the OVA as a whole is meaningless and a waste of time. It can be watched in a different manner that allows for something rather interesting and different. It does lack a satisfactory ending, however, that would likely make one have to turn to the manga to feel fully that they had a complete experience. Even so, to an extent the situation that goes on in this OVA does feel that it carried out the purpose that the OVA intended and it didn't feel that it was incomplete in that aspect. Overall, watch Nana to Kaoru if you're looking into having a less than normal afternoon.

+ Recommended for a family viewing.

jeanne95 - 2014-10-10 14:51:34

I loved this as a manga and I really wished they had continued on with the anime. There were two live action movies, but I don't believe either held up to the manga or anime.

miracle18 - 2014-05-29 01:22:47

Ummm, so yeah. This is anime about a masochist and a sadist. It's not hentai. Even if it was hentai I would still be bored to death. Its 1 episode only OVA. Thank goodness, because I could not even imagine anyone with a functioning brain or sexual organ to desire for more.

Long story short, Kaoru is a disturbed young man with a developed S&M fetish for some reason. His willing friend (or slave) Nana is the arbitrary volunteer to fulfill all his pent up desires for such fetish. Why she volunteer? Because plot, that's why! After a stupid night that involves her "accidentally" strapping on the gimp suit, hell freezes over, but in a boring way. What suit follows was a foreshadowing of bigger things to come, which unfortunately, we won't get to see since no episode suit followed after the first one. And it may be for the best.

Uninspired design, forgettable and somewhat non-existent music, lame dialogue, a barely-there hentai plot and a rather stupid ending. I don't even know why I bothered with this one.

So there you have it, a review. What else do you want, a merchandise?