Lovely x Cation The Animation Episode 2: Volume 2

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Canon/HIGH

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6.6

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Lovely x Cation The Animation Episode 2: Volume 2

Manga volume -

Canon/HIGH
Prev: EP 1Next: EP

OSHIMETER

6.6

45 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

obanai_ophidian's avatar
obanai_ophidian
I felt like the art stayed consistent through the whole volume and those transition scenes looked great but the story was barely there and it felt like they just rushed to the ending because they had to finish the ova in two parts and it makes the girl feel like she has no personality beyond just being a cute face
cloud_strife_399's avatar
cloud_strife_399
Hearing the opening song again was great but the rest of the score just disappeared into the background
master_kohga's avatar
master_kohga
You can tell they put all the effort into the animation during the hotel scenes and everything looked way better than your average release
mew's avatar
mew
I really wanted to care about the romance part but the dialogue felt so empty and I was just waiting for the next scene to actually happen
platinum_323's avatar
platinum_323
The colors and character designs in this episode were so bright and it felt like every single scene had that high budget look from the original game
sephiroth's avatar
sephiroth
those close up shots during the climax were incredibly detailed and matched the quality of the first episode without any noticeable drop in animation budget
diorukia's avatar
diorukia
transition from being a complete novice to being comfortable with her was great, and the lack of unnecessary drama made the ending feel earned
ortega's avatar
ortega
confession scenes were handled in a way that felt very natural and grounded for a romance story and the soundtrack really helped sell the mood during those final moments
kawauso_knight_43's avatar
kawauso_knight_43
it made me happy to see the protagonist gain some confidence by the end because his uncle was right about him needing to experience life outside his apartment
mitsuri_mochi_132's avatar
mitsuri_mochi_132
you can tell the studio put effort into the lighting and colors because the date scenes looked way more polished than what you usually get from these types of series
sakura_strength's avatar
sakura_strength
it felt like a total win seeing him finally get out of his room and make things official with her, and my favorite part was how the tone stayed lighthearted without getting too heavy or dramatic while keeping the character designs so faithful to the source material because it really feels like the visual novel came to life during the finale
zelda's avatar
zelda
animation quality during the intimate scenes was surprisingly smooth and clean for this studio which usually struggles with consistency between different volumes
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
i actually liked how sweet the ending felt because seeing him go from a shut in to finding a real connection was pretty satisfying for a short ova
geeta_360's avatar
geeta_360
character designs are so close to the original visual novel art and it makes the whole experience feel like a proper adaptation instead of a cheap rush job
sailor_pluto's avatar
sailor_pluto
that move by the protagonist was so much better than his awkwardness in the first volume and the art stayed really consistent with the game designs
zettai_zetsumei_20's avatar
zettai_zetsumei_20
that specific moment when she smiled at him near the end made the whole episode worth watching and the music was perfect there
jackie_jackal_491's avatar
jackie_jackal_491
I really loved that rooftop scene because the lighting was beautiful and it actually felt like a real confession for once. I wasn't expecting this episode to have so much genuine romance between the adult scenes but seeing them bond over their shared school life was really nice. It definitely makes the character relationships feel more earned than usual.
anouki's avatar
anouki
seeing him get so flustered over the simplest interaction was actually pretty relatable and the animation stayed solid the whole time
oocca's avatar
oocca
watching the uncle just kick him out to find a girl is hilarious and it really sets the whole thing in motion
buruburu_blade's avatar
buruburu_blade
I was actually rooting for him when he finally talked to her and the romance felt surprisingly sweet for this kind of show

EPISODE CONTEXT

Volume 1 established the protagonist's entry into romantic and intimate territory, laying the relational groundwork this episode builds on directly. As the second and final episode of a two-part series, Volume 2 serves as both climax and conclusion — there is no next episode to set up, making this the definitive payoff for everything the first volume initiated. Viewers who held out through Volume 1 expecting resolution will find it here.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Volume 1 established the protagonist's entry into romantic and intimate territory, laying the relational groundwork this episode builds on directly. As the second and final episode of a two-part series, Volume 2 serves as both climax and conclusion — there is no next episode to set up, making this the definitive payoff for everything the first volume initiated. Viewers who held out through Volume 1 expecting resolution will find it here.

EPISODE REVIEWS

obanai_ophidian's avatar
obanai_ophidian
I felt like the art stayed consistent through the whole volume and those transition scenes looked great but the story was barely there and it felt like they just rushed to the ending because they had to finish the ova in two parts and it makes the girl feel like she has no personality beyond just being a cute face
cloud_strife_399's avatar
cloud_strife_399
Hearing the opening song again was great but the rest of the score just disappeared into the background
master_kohga's avatar
master_kohga
You can tell they put all the effort into the animation during the hotel scenes and everything looked way better than your average release
mew's avatar
mew
I really wanted to care about the romance part but the dialogue felt so empty and I was just waiting for the next scene to actually happen
platinum_323's avatar
platinum_323
The colors and character designs in this episode were so bright and it felt like every single scene had that high budget look from the original game
sephiroth's avatar
sephiroth
those close up shots during the climax were incredibly detailed and matched the quality of the first episode without any noticeable drop in animation budget
diorukia's avatar
diorukia
transition from being a complete novice to being comfortable with her was great, and the lack of unnecessary drama made the ending feel earned
ortega's avatar
ortega
confession scenes were handled in a way that felt very natural and grounded for a romance story and the soundtrack really helped sell the mood during those final moments
kawauso_knight_43's avatar
kawauso_knight_43
it made me happy to see the protagonist gain some confidence by the end because his uncle was right about him needing to experience life outside his apartment
mitsuri_mochi_132's avatar
mitsuri_mochi_132
you can tell the studio put effort into the lighting and colors because the date scenes looked way more polished than what you usually get from these types of series
sakura_strength's avatar
sakura_strength
it felt like a total win seeing him finally get out of his room and make things official with her, and my favorite part was how the tone stayed lighthearted without getting too heavy or dramatic while keeping the character designs so faithful to the source material because it really feels like the visual novel came to life during the finale
zelda's avatar
zelda
animation quality during the intimate scenes was surprisingly smooth and clean for this studio which usually struggles with consistency between different volumes
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
i actually liked how sweet the ending felt because seeing him go from a shut in to finding a real connection was pretty satisfying for a short ova
geeta_360's avatar
geeta_360
character designs are so close to the original visual novel art and it makes the whole experience feel like a proper adaptation instead of a cheap rush job
sailor_pluto's avatar
sailor_pluto
that move by the protagonist was so much better than his awkwardness in the first volume and the art stayed really consistent with the game designs
zettai_zetsumei_20's avatar
zettai_zetsumei_20
that specific moment when she smiled at him near the end made the whole episode worth watching and the music was perfect there
jackie_jackal_491's avatar
jackie_jackal_491
I really loved that rooftop scene because the lighting was beautiful and it actually felt like a real confession for once. I wasn't expecting this episode to have so much genuine romance between the adult scenes but seeing them bond over their shared school life was really nice. It definitely makes the character relationships feel more earned than usual.
anouki's avatar
anouki
seeing him get so flustered over the simplest interaction was actually pretty relatable and the animation stayed solid the whole time
oocca's avatar
oocca
watching the uncle just kick him out to find a girl is hilarious and it really sets the whole thing in motion
buruburu_blade's avatar
buruburu_blade
I was actually rooting for him when he finally talked to her and the romance felt surprisingly sweet for this kind of show

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com