This was released a while ago but as I reflect on the series as a whole, I credit as Shana-tan the last push that got me to pick up the series, providing that oomph on top of how Jason, Kabitzin and Omni were also clearly enjoying this series.
Also this was an eeeeexcellent parody. Good parodies always have a ring of truth to them, picking up on real characteristics and then blowing them out of all proportion e.g. Shana’s smallness (at 141cm, she’s the shortest humanoid member of the cast, even shorter than Hecate’s 142cm), her snarkiness, her love of meronpan and her catchphrase “Urusai! Urusai! Urusai!” I also particularly liked how dramatic scores fromt the BGM were used in silly situations and how Yuuji’s opening narration was in keeping with his words in Ep 1-2.
This scene was the inspiration for the Saber-tan idea.
Ayako Kawasumi’s evil, vicious voice was really pleasing! Rie Tanaka has been won plaudits for her villianess voice-roles but I think Kawasumi-san can potentially give her a run for her money.
Just wait till I go raging heart on you, you little biatch.
O_O
She really does look like Hayate now that you mention it.
I pray that they dump Yuuji and go after each other.
I do hope a very good author does it and make them develop feelings for each other since they just can’t confess to Yuuji.
They should learn a thing or two from Nina who didn’t stop from a confession but went the whole mile to bedville.
Bro, I have finally started on Shana… enjoying it very much! Thanks for the prodding. :) Once again I’m drawn to shy ‘a…no….’ girls who have no chance of snagging the guy. Having Kawasumi Ayako as Kazumi’s VA is an icing on the cake. :)
You’re welcome. :) Perhaps this is part of my thanks for your prompting on SHUFFLE! Also Kazumi makes a really good effort so I won’t say that she’s completely shy and ‘no chansu’ de arimasu.