Masou Gakuen HxH Specials

I'll keep this review short as Masou Gakuen HxH specials are max 5 minutes per episode. I will tell you what these shorts are about following with my episode ranking list in the end with some of my input. Also, this review will be less serious, because I don't think I really have to be serious when it comes to these types of shorts. It is fanservice, nudity, lewd stuff, so if you don't like this kind of stuff, then you won't probably enjoy this. 1st episode is Aine's dream with some creative use of tube rubbing against her intimate parts. 2nd episode is Ataraxia's commercial with Yurishia. She's trying sexy suits with help of some tools to enhance her sexappeal. Very creative commercial. 3rd episode is Himekawa's episode. In this episode you will learn how to plug a kitty. I don't mind this stuff, but you should watch at your own discretion. 4th episode is Reiri's time. It's sexy bunny time. 5th episode is Silvia's episode. If you dislike (or have problem) children or lolis being in lewd position or doing lewd things, then you should avoid this episode. 6th episode is massive harem time. Lots of tittties all around. Basically all characters from the show are there and all of them are naked. And now it's time for the ranking from worst to best: Decent: 6, Episode Nr.5 - Silvia is cute and all, but I don't want FBI knocking on my door any time soon. 5, Episode Nr.1 - Aine's mind is quite perverted. 4, Episode Nr.3 - My mind on the other hand is way more perverted than Aine's. Good: 3, Episode Nr.2 - Very creative, I liked this episode creativity. OH MY: 2. Episode Nr.6 - If you love boobs, then this episode is a must watch. 1, Episode Nr.4 - What to say, black haired women are my weakness, combine it with something sexy like bunny suit and you have a winner. Final rating is 7/10. Some nice fanservice, but I would have preferred at least 10 minutes length, because 5 minute or less shorts always seems a bit cheap to me.

Masou Gakuen HxH Specials is exactly what anyone familiar with the series expects to find: fanservice from beginning to end. These special episodes have no concern for expanding the main story, developing characters in a meaningful way, or adding relevant information to the universe of the work. Their sole purpose is to deliver more ecchi scenes for fans who already appreciate this aspect of the anime. Therefore, I believe it's important to make it clear that these specials are aimed exclusively at a very specific audience. If you don't like ecchi, excessive fanservice, or productions that prioritize this element over the narrative, you'll hardly find anything of value here. There's no interesting plot to sustain the episodes, nor moments that delve into the conflicts presented in the main series. It's simply a sequence of situations created to exploit the visual appeal of the characters. However, my opinion differs somewhat from that of many fans of the genre. Although I recognize that the specials fulfill exactly what they promise, I can't recommend them enthusiastically. Perhaps this has more to do with my own changing tastes over the years than necessarily with the quality of the production. When I was a teenager, this type of anime used to be much more fun for me. I could watch works focused almost exclusively on fanservice without being bothered so much by the lack of narrative or depth. Today, however, my perception has changed considerably. As I've consumed different genres and matured as a viewer, I've come to value stories, characters, and narrative development much more than simply appealing scenes. Watching these specials now, I felt like I was watching something that no longer resonates with my interests. I don't consider the content offensive or necessarily bad within what it sets out to do, but I also didn't find anything that justified its length beyond the constant display of fanservice. For those who appreciate this type of entertainment, the episodes probably fulfill their purpose. For me, however, it lacked any element that would spark interest beyond the initial premise. There's also a personal factor in this assessment. Today I'm in a different phase of life, with priorities and tastes that have changed considerably compared to when I consumed this type of work frequently. Therefore, much of the content ended up seeming more strange than fun to me, something that certainly influenced my experience. In the end, Masou Gakuen HxH Specials delivers exactly what it promises: ecchi, fanservice, and nothing more. I don't consider it a bad production within its niche, but I also didn't find any reason to recommend it beyond the most dedicated fans of the series and the genre. If you're looking for story development or something that significantly complements the main anime, you'll probably be disappointed. Rating: 5/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Masou Gakuen HxH Specials é exatamente aquilo que qualquer pessoa familiarizada com a série espera encontrar: fanservice do começo ao fim. Esses episódios especiais não possuem qualquer preocupação em expandir a história principal, desenvolver personagens de forma significativa ou acrescentar informações relevantes ao universo da obra. Seu único objetivo é entregar mais cenas ecchi para os fãs que já apreciam esse aspecto do anime. Por isso, acredito que seja importante deixar claro que esses especiais são voltados exclusivamente para um público muito específico. Se você não gosta de ecchi, fanservice exagerado ou produções que colocam esse elemento acima da narrativa, dificilmente encontrará algo de valor aqui. Não existe uma trama interessante para sustentar os episódios, nem momentos que aprofundem os conflitos apresentados na série principal. É simplesmente uma sequência de situações criadas para explorar o apelo visual das personagens. Entretanto, minha opinião acaba divergindo um pouco da de muitos fãs do gênero. Apesar de reconhecer que os especiais cumprem exatamente a proposta que apresentam, eu não consigo recomendá-los com entusiasmo. Talvez isso tenha mais relação com minha própria mudança de gosto ao longo dos anos do que necessariamente com a qualidade da produção. Quando era adolescente, esse tipo de anime costumava ser muito mais divertido para mim. Eu conseguia assistir a obras focadas quase exclusivamente em fanservice sem me incomodar tanto com a falta de narrativa ou profundidade. Hoje, porém, minha percepção mudou bastante. Conforme fui consumindo diferentes gêneros e amadurecendo como espectador, passei a valorizar muito mais histórias, personagens e desenvolvimento narrativo do que simplesmente cenas apelativas. Assistindo a esses especiais atualmente, tive a sensação de estar vendo algo que não conversa mais com meus interesses. Não considero o conteúdo ofensivo ou necessariamente ruim dentro daquilo que se propõe a fazer, mas também não encontrei nada que justificasse seu tempo de duração além da exibição constante de fanservice. Para quem aprecia esse tipo de entretenimento, provavelmente os episódios cumprem seu papel. Para mim, entretanto, faltou qualquer elemento que despertasse interesse além da proposta inicial. Também existe um fator pessoal nessa avaliação. Hoje estou em uma fase diferente da vida, com prioridades e gostos que mudaram bastante em relação à época em que consumia esse tipo de obra com frequência. Por isso, grande parte do conteúdo acabou me parecendo mais estranho do que divertido, algo que certamente influenciou minha experiência. No final das contas, Masou Gakuen HxH Specials entrega exatamente o que promete: ecchi, fanservice e mais nada. Não considero uma produção ruim dentro do seu nicho, mas também não encontrei motivos para recomendá-la para além dos fãs mais dedicados da série e do gênero. Se você procura desenvolvimento de história ou algo que complemente significativamente o anime principal, provavelmente sairá decepcionado. Nota: 5/10.