Charlotte: Tsuyoimono-tachi

Disclaimer:English is not my native language so forgive so there are gramatical errors in this review As someone that was never a fan of Charlotte i went into this ova with very little expectations.A special though would be a good chance to to resolve some of the thousand of unexplained things that the series second half had and give some better closure to the story. Story:But this is not the direction this episode went.this episode follow the work of the student council in their quest to find ability users. Basically pretty much the same pattern of the first half of the series and as suchit adds nothing to the overall story.Although not enterely a bad premise the problem lies with the execution.this episode cointains the same issues as the main seriesthe change of focus between comedy and drama is extremely jarring and Charlotte continues to use plot devices to victimaze characters we know nothing about or care just for the usual forced fells Characters:nothing remarkable to see here these characters are mostly used as comic relief barely have a personality and the screentime they have is minimun(yusarin takajou ayumi).Our protagonista otasaka yuu serves mostly as a passive observer for the events and nao is the most noticeble among them for her playfull atitude.None of them have any development or are explored in any way Sound:best aspect f the show.Both opening and enging really fits the show well.The opening gets a cherrfull feeling that combines greatly with the comedic first half and the more sober ending also fits with the second half that is more focused on the drama Animation:the animation for this series is average despite the attention to detail in the backgrounds and the great usage of color due to the generic character designs and sloopy moviments Enjoyment:for me there is barely any enjoyemnt in this episode.The attempts at drama and comedy were so poorly handled and spaced out that it was impossible to care for the drama and the comedy consisted exclusively the usage of the same jokes that made it impossible to care Overrall This special fails both at adding something to the main storylinine,characters and in being a self contained story.It still is recommendable for fans of the series that are looking for more and it mainstais the structure the first episodes of the main series had

Just a little add on chapter to Charlotte, set after episode 4 or 5 in the main series. good for some enjoyment after the series if you did so enjoy it. While it doesn't clean up loose ends of the anime, it still is good as a little extra episode. Basically same as early episodes where the characters are finding the people that have the special abilities. Should've been included in the regular anime though, it is better than all of the first 5 for finding ones with ailments. I rate it a (7/10) overall, does have a nice little ending on the episode too. Art is amazing Sound isgood Characters are decent is enjoyable if you enjoyed the normal episodes of Charlotte

Drama can be a powerful genre, but this anime manages to stumble at every turn, delivering a lacklustre experience that fails to leave any lasting impact. Strap yourselves in for a wild ride of exaggerated reactions, poorly written characters, and a nonsensical ending that will leave you scratching your head. Apparently, the creators of Charlotte believe that drama is synonymous with over-the-top theatrics. Every emotional beat in this anime is cranked up to eleven, with characters flailing about like they're auditioning for a kabuki performance. I get it, drama is supposed to make us feel something, but the unrealistic and forced nature of these reactions onlyserves to pull us out of the story. And speaking of characters, Charlotte is a prime example of how not to write them. Emotional depth? Forget about it. These characters are about as deep as a puddle after a light drizzle. It's impossible to care about their struggles when they are so poorly developed or simply unlikable. The anime attempts to create emotional moments, but they fall flat because we have no investment in these cardboard cutouts masquerading as characters. The grand finale that was supposed to tie everything together and leave us with a sense of satisfaction. Well, spoiler alert, it failed miserably. The lack of meaningful progression or character development throughout the series culminates in a lacklustre ending that feels as satisfying as eating a dry rice cracker. There are no real consequences, no growth, and no impact. It's like hitting the reset button and pretending that everything that happened before was just a fever dream The premise of people being able to read each other's minds is intriguing. It has the potential for psychological exploration and complex storytelling. Unfortunately, Charlotte squanders this potential with its subpar execution. The show drowns in its own clichés and fails to offer any fresh perspective on the concept. As for the characters themselves, well, let's just say they're as two-dimensional as a piece of paper. Except for Nao Tomori, who inexplicably undergoes a sudden personality shift that feels forced and out of character. It's as if the writers realised they needed some semblance of character development and decided to throw it in randomly without any rhyme or reason. Character development can be a good thing, but only when it's executed properly, and in the case of Charlotte, it's just jarring and poorly timed. The animation is decent, I'll give it that. But the character design? It's as generic as it gets. We're treated to yet another parade of moe-style characters that blend together in a sea of unoriginality. It's like the creators went to a factory that churns out generic anime characters and bought them in bulk. And don't even get me started on the soundtrack. With the exception of the opening and ending themes, the music is forgettable. Can we at least get something that stands out? In summary, Charlotte: Strong People is a useless OVA that lacks significant plot development and meaningful drama. It relies on tired clichés and poorly executed emotional moments that fail to resonate with the audience. The characters are as shallow as a puddle, with the exception of a forced and poorly timed character development for Nao Tomori. The art and sound are generic and forgettable, doing little to elevate the overall experience. It's not worth your time.

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