Genshiken Anime DVD Volume 3
Genshiken Volume 3 is the last DVD in the first Genshiken series. Because it’s the last one, I’ve been dreading this review. It almost seems that by writing this review, I’m saying goodbye to the anime. That’s something I don’t want to do.
Sad goodbye or not, I’ve put it off long enough.
Story
Genshiken is changing. Madarame will soon be graduating, the club is moving in a more active direction under Sasahara’s leadership, and even Saki has been persuaded to join in the otaku activities.
Well… maybe Saki hasn’t so much “joined” as she has been “blackmailed, coerced and forced into” the activities. Either way, she winds up going to ComicFest and even cosplaying.
My Opinion
I love Genshiken. The only thing I have to complain about is that there isn’t more of it (Aside from the follow up OVAs and the manga) to enjoy.
Extras
The opening is the same, but the closings are all specific to each episode. One of the extras is textless closing, which plays all the closings. Not a big deal I suppose, but I liked it.
There’s also another episode of Kujibiki Unbalance. Though if you’re a fan of another version Kujibiki, don’t get your hopes up. All versions of that, originally fictional, anime are different. It’s probably nothing like the story you’re used to.
There’s also an interview with 2 of the Japanese cast members, which is always cool to see. I just wished there were more interviews like this on anime DVDs. I’d also like to see interviews with the English cast from time to time, but that’s not very likely.
Is it worth it?
Genshiken Volume 3 is well worth it. I highly recommend this anime. It’s one of my favorites, right down to the last closing sequence.
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