This is probably the perviest High School DxD episode yet, and that’s saying something.
As per usual, nylon66 breaks it first. Here are the highlights:
This is very similar to the “13th” and “14th” DxD episodes that aired between seasons one and two. You could essentially call this episode DxD New 13.
There is a lot I respect about the DxD franchise, but one thing I’d like to highlight in particular is that they view OVA releases as an opportunity rather than a burden. Whereas many other ecchi shows lower production values in their bonus OVA or even worse, release them in DvD only formats with low resolution, High School DxD actually ups the production values in their OVA releases and ups the amount of perversion too.
Who can forget Akeno’s foot massage scene from one of the previous OVAs? Or the the time when Issei used his ‘Dress Break’ power on all four of the main girls at once? But neither of those OVA were anywhere near as boobtastic as this episode, where clothes explode and undergarments openly rebel against their oppai overlords.
I was worried that the art might take a slight step down this season (since ecchi sequels typically sell fewer copies), so I am pleasantly surprised by the quality here. The art quality is better than it’s ever been, and the few images we’ve seen from High School DxD BorN suggest the same type of quality. It also looks like they tweaked the way they draw nipples very slightly for the better. The nipples more resemble the ones from Kenzen Robo Daimidaler than the ones from DxD’s first season.
I’ve always thought that it’s much smarter to release an OVA right before a new season starts as this type of oppai driven fanservice-fest can act as a springboard of hype (Maken-Ki Two! anyone?). I’m fine with OVA’s coming after too, but going before just seems smarter. And in this case, TNK does a very good job of setting high expectations for the upcoming DxD season by reminding us just how sexy this anime can be.
I’m hoping to see a 1080p version of this OVA in the near future. Until then, you can see a 720p version of the episode here.
