Anime: Happy Lesson The Final
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| Main Title | Happy Lesson The Final(a2118) |
|---|---|
| Official Title | javerified |
| Synonym | HLFOVA, แฮปปี้ เลสซั่น เดอะ ไฟนอล |
| Short | hltf |
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*Happy Lesson was conceived as a mixed media project based onDengeki G's Magazine's reader-participation game illustrated bySasaki Mutsumi.
WhenMitsuki learns that the high school is going to destroy the old school building, she is saddened at the thought of so many memories being erased.Chitose and the rest of the "moms" jump into action to stop the demolition. During their struggle,Fumitsuki, Chitose, and Mitsuki finally understand their true feelings.
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WhenMitsuki learns that the high school is going to destroy the old school building, she is saddened at the thought of so many memories being erased.Chitose and the rest of the "moms" jump into action to stop the demolition. During their struggle,Fumitsuki, Chitose, and Mitsuki finally understand their true feelings.
Source: ANN
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TV Series, 2003, 13 eps,4.86(1244),6.98(1251)
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byrobbald on2005-06-04 00:53
Rating:8
Approval:76.2% (2 votes)
As the name suggests, this is the final installment of the Happy Lesson series. If you haven’t seen any of the rest of the series, stop what you are doing and go check them out first, particularly the first season.
Animation: Its about the same quality level as the TV series: average art for characters and backgrounds, but well animated to add an extra dimension of physical humor. All of the characters are pretty distinctive, which is important when you have 5 female leads that spend a lot of time on screen together.
Sound: pretty good. A nice arrangement of music and effects that work well with the story, but nothing extraordinary.
Story: Happy Lesson is a harem anime with a difference. Instead of a lone male surrounded by potential girlfriends, this story is a lone male surrounded by 5 teachers who have adopted him and become his “mamas”. This OVA has several plots that all run together at the conclusion. In the beginning they seem a little disjointed, but by the final episode they begin to sync up and resolve in a unified way. The ending is about an even split as to whether it will surprise you or not. I can see how you could anticipate it easily, but I really wasn’t expecting it, so that was a treat.
Characters: The characters develop more in this 3 part OVA than in the entire rest of the series. As a result, it feels a little rushed, but you at least get the enjoyment of seeing the reach their destinations. With such a large cast, it might be hard to make each character distinct, but all the major ones have personalities that make them stand out. I enjoyed them all, although the homeroom teacher and school nurse seemed to be little similar both in character and visually, but it only became an issue once or twice.
Value: this OVA probably gives you the most bang for your buck of any of the Happy Lesson series. It gives you as much plot and character as you find in the 13 episode seasons, but packed into just 3 episodes. The down side is that they assume that you have seen at least some of the prior series, and do not do much to introduce either the characters or the theme, so it has less value as a stand alone product than it does as part of the greater whole.
Enjoyment: I like this series a lot and so I really enjoyed seeing it get resolved. As with the other series, the combination of situational and physical humor is really good, and this OVA adds an emotional dimension that really doesn’t exist in the TV series. I still think the original TV series is the best, but Happy Lesson Final is a close second and was bitter sweet in that it gave me closure on the series, but at the same time renewed my interest in wanting the series to go onto another season.
Animation: Its about the same quality level as the TV series: average art for characters and backgrounds, but well animated to add an extra dimension of physical humor. All of the characters are pretty distinctive, which is important when you have 5 female leads that spend a lot of time on screen together.
Sound: pretty good. A nice arrangement of music and effects that work well with the story, but nothing extraordinary.
Story: Happy Lesson is a harem anime with a difference. Instead of a lone male surrounded by potential girlfriends, this story is a lone male surrounded by 5 teachers who have adopted him and become his “mamas”. This OVA has several plots that all run together at the conclusion. In the beginning they seem a little disjointed, but by the final episode they begin to sync up and resolve in a unified way. The ending is about an even split as to whether it will surprise you or not. I can see how you could anticipate it easily, but I really wasn’t expecting it, so that was a treat.
Characters: The characters develop more in this 3 part OVA than in the entire rest of the series. As a result, it feels a little rushed, but you at least get the enjoyment of seeing the reach their destinations. With such a large cast, it might be hard to make each character distinct, but all the major ones have personalities that make them stand out. I enjoyed them all, although the homeroom teacher and school nurse seemed to be little similar both in character and visually, but it only became an issue once or twice.
Value: this OVA probably gives you the most bang for your buck of any of the Happy Lesson series. It gives you as much plot and character as you find in the 13 episode seasons, but packed into just 3 episodes. The down side is that they assume that you have seen at least some of the prior series, and do not do much to introduce either the characters or the theme, so it has less value as a stand alone product than it does as part of the greater whole.
Enjoyment: I like this series a lot and so I really enjoyed seeing it get resolved. As with the other series, the combination of situational and physical humor is really good, and this OVA adds an emotional dimension that really doesn’t exist in the TV series. I still think the original TV series is the best, but Happy Lesson Final is a close second and was bitter sweet in that it gave me closure on the series, but at the same time renewed my interest in wanting the series to go onto another season.
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female, bloodtype: B,7.54(6),physically strongIn comparison to the norm, someone who is physically strong possesses superior, sometimes even unnatural, physical strength. Said strength usually allows them to win fights, or at least to last longer; stronger people are also normally able to withstand harsh conditions more easily than the rest, and even do things as simple as carrying heavy weights around. This tag also applies when a race is stronger than others (think the Sayajin), as long as said weaker races are also a part of the cast.
voiced by:Sasajima Kaoru
male,bad luckFate hates you. Your sister is killed, your girlfriend breaks up with you after being crippled in a terrorist attack and finally you end up as a pizza delivery boy.And just when you thought it can`t get worse, it does.,denseThis character is slow at picking up obvious things/hints. Usually requires direct and simple/plain talk to pick those things/hints up.,simple-mindedThis character exhibits a `special` sort of intelligence. Be it the inability to comprehend even the most simple of situations, or the lack of common sense found in even a preschooler, the character never ceases to amaze both the show`s cast and audience with their idiocy.
voiced by:Kishio Daisuke
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voiced by:Asano Ruri
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voiced by:Kimura Akiko
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voiced by:Inoue Kikuko
female, bloodtype: B,7.47(8),hair ribbonHair ribbons are ribbons used both as hair decorations and as hair ties. Hair ribbons are often tied into bows. They may also be present as part of a hairband. In older anthropomorphic series, where the gender of characters was sometimes hard to tell at first glance, ribbon bows were used to indicate a female character.,twintailsTwintails are type of hairstyle where the hair is gathered into two "tails" on either side of the head. Twintails may also include a pair hair buns, one bun at the base of each tail.
voiced by:Koyama Kimiko
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episode appearanceappears in ep: 3
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voiced by:Nakanishi Tamaki
female, bloodtype: A,7.44(6),glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags.,hairbandA hairband is a flexible plastic or metal band or strip of cloth worn over the top of the head to hold the hair back and maintain a certain hairstyle. A hairband that includes ribbons or has bows along its length should be also tagged hair ribbon. For a similar band worn across the forehead primarily for athletic purposes, see sweatband.,meganekkoLiterally, "glasses girl" — one of the classic "sweet girl" stereotypes in anime. Cute enough without going overboard or posing the threat that a more conventionally beautiful girl might, the meganekko is usually pleasant, smart, and clever.,thighhighsThighhighs or stockings are a close-fitting, variously elastic hosiery piece that fully cover and extend above the knees, or partly cover the knees, leaving only the thigh area exposed. Generally, "thighhighs" refers to stockings that stay up by the use of built-in elastic. In contrast, "stockings" is the general term and/or refers to the kind of stockings that need a suspender belt / garter belt. Hosiery that rise up to, but not including, the knee, or slightly thereunder, are knee highs.
voiced by:Shima Ryouka
female, bloodtype: O,hair ribbonHair ribbons are ribbons used both as hair decorations and as hair ties. Hair ribbons are often tied into bows. They may also be present as part of a hairband. In older anthropomorphic series, where the gender of characters was sometimes hard to tell at first glance, ribbon bows were used to indicate a female character.,long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair.,ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point.,red eyesThis character has red eyes.,red hairThe character has red hair.,studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor.,thighhighsThighhighs or stockings are a close-fitting, variously elastic hosiery piece that fully cover and extend above the knees, or partly cover the knees, leaving only the thigh area exposed. Generally, "thighhighs" refers to stockings that stay up by the use of built-in elastic. In contrast, "stockings" is the general term and/or refers to the kind of stockings that need a suspender belt / garter belt. Hosiery that rise up to, but not including, the knee, or slightly thereunder, are knee highs.
voiced by:Mizuki Nana
female, bloodtype: AB,glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags.,yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:Nakagawa Akiko
female, bloodtype: O,brown hairThe character has brown hair.,hair over one eyeHair that is combed over or falls over either eye, often but not always in the form of hair bangs/fringe. Typically associated with emotionally unstable characters ("emos") or shy or mysterious characters. Sometimes they cover a disfigurement such as horrible scarring or a blind eye.,thighhighsThighhighs or stockings are a close-fitting, variously elastic hosiery piece that fully cover and extend above the knees, or partly cover the knees, leaving only the thigh area exposed. Generally, "thighhighs" refers to stockings that stay up by the use of built-in elastic. In contrast, "stockings" is the general term and/or refers to the kind of stockings that need a suspender belt / garter belt. Hosiery that rise up to, but not including, the knee, or slightly thereunder, are knee highs.,very long hairVery long hair is hair from (and including) waist-length hair or longer.,zettai ryouikiZettai ryouiki, literally "absolute territory", is an area of exposed skin of a female in the gap between thigh-high or over-the-knee hosiery and a miniskirt, shorts, or on occasion a minidress. In addition to the area itself, the term can describe the clothing combination. Please note that zettai ryouiki requires all three components: over-the-knee or thigh-high hosiery, thigh skin, and one of skirt, shorts, or minidress.
voiced by:Sonozaki Mie
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| Relation | Song | in Episodes | Rating | Credit | Staff | Comment |
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| opening | Hikari Hitotsu Hirari | N/A(0) | Vocals/Performed by (歌手) | Sleepin` Johnnyfish | ||
| Lyrics (作詞) | Okei | |||||
| Music Composition (作曲) | Shogo | |||||
| Music Arrangement (編曲) | Takahashi Tetsuya | |||||
| ending | Paradise | N/A(0) | Vocals/Performed by (歌手) | Grace | ||
| Lyrics (作詞) | Megu佐竹正児 | |||||
| Music Composition (作曲) | Syu佐竹正児 | |||||
| Music Arrangement (編曲) | Macoteau.T |
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Single, 4 tracks, 28.04.2004
Album, 19 tracks, 21.03.2007
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| Last Update | Name | State | N | Episodes | HE | SP | Languages | Source | Rating | Cmts |
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| 20.11.2023 | instable200 | complete | 3 | 0 | en | unknown | N/A(0) | 0 | ||
| 04.10.2023 | AI-Raws | complete | 3 | 0 | ja | DVD | N/A(0) | 0 | ||
| 11.12.2010 | K-W | complete | 3 | 0 | jafr | DVD | N/A(0) | 0 | ||
| 05.06.2008 | EAB | complete | 3 | 0 | jajaptpt-BR | DVD | N/A(0) | 0 | ||
| 26.03.2007 | A-FP | complete | 3 | 0 | jafr | DVD | N/A(0) | 0 | ||
| 24.12.2004 | A-Keep | complete | 3 | 0 | jaen | DVD | 7.95(17) | 0 | ||
| 03.11.2004 | Static Subs [SS] | complete | 3 | 0 | jaen | DTV, DVD | 6.40(17) | 0 | ||
| 11.07.2011 | txxz | specials only | C1 | 3 | ja | DVD | N/A(0) | 0 | ||
| no group | completefinishedongoingstalleddroppedspecials onlyall | |||||||||
