Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid: Special Program

Lyrical Nanoha ViVid: "Special Program" is essentially a fancy name for a recap episode, and the "plot" and any other expectations you were hoping for begin and end there. While it's pretty interestingly sorted separately from the rest of the season, it leaves one wondering if there was genuinely no better time or way to do this, since the recap leaves much to be inspired. Unfortunately, there aren't any real new insights on the characters at all, and the only thing that's "new" is that Vivio and Einhart seem to be voicing over it. Since I've already voiced my problems with the recap itself, I'mgoing to mention that I believe Einhart should have had an arc dedicated to the Hegemon. I believe this was one of the best elements of her character and lore and could have even merged together with the current story arc if necessary. Unfortunately, that's neither here nor in the series, and the recap is, for lack of better wording, pointless, repetitive, and a chore to sit through. 4/10.