maxime.ondricka - 2014-01-23 00:52:37

Puni Puni Poemii is the spiritual successor to Excel Saga, if you haven't seen it watch an episode or read a review of that first. (It's better anyway)

Story

It's a gag anime; so in other words, the plot is thin. The characters are very self referential to the work they are in, for example the main character is working towards being a voice actress and Nabeshin, literally the director of the anime, is part of the story. The story is basically a "Save the world" parody of Sailor-Moon type anime, as well as ecchi anime.

Animation

It's a short OVA, so the quality of animation is rather good.

Sound

Good; sufficient. Nothing special, nor does it really need to be for 2 episode gag anime. English dub is not great - stick to subs.

Characters

The best character is probably Nabeshin, who yet again (as the director) has placed himself in a heroic and awesome position. :3 His appearance is short, however. Kobayashi delivers a fairly decent hyperactive character, great at some moments and dull at others. The other characters are simply stereotypes, which is fine and fairly funny for most of them for a 2 episode run. The villain is absolutely crap. I think Nabeshin was trying to make an innuendo joke about his large, hanging ball tail. The depth and humor of the character ends there. (Perhaps that's the greatest joke of all...)

Enjoyment

The story would be long winded and boring if it were any more than 2 episodes long - as it is the anime is enjoyable for a handful of quite good gags and good lame puns (although that is despite a couple of horrible ones). It will definitely appeal most, if not exclusively, to Excel Saga fans.

Overall

If you enjoyed Excel Saga you will likely enjoy this anime as a once off. Don't watch this if you haven't seen Excel Saga and don't watch this if you didn't LIKE Excel Saga.