Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Hyouka Episode 11.5, Hyouka OVA, Hyou-ka OVA, Hyouka: You can't escape OVA, Hyou-ka: You can't escape OVA, Hyoka OVA Japanese: 氷菓 持つべきものは English: Hyouka: What Should Be Had More titles InformationType: OVA Episodes: 1 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Jul 8, 2012 Producers: None found, add some Licensors: Funimation Studios: Kyoto Animation Source: Light novel Genres: Mystery, Slice of Life Theme: School Duration: 25 min. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older StatisticsScore: 7.351 (scored by 116,808 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #25292 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1293 Members: 194,356 Favorites: 152 Available AtResources |
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Jul 8, 2012 Stark700 Recommended Eru Chitanda is once again curious! And thanks to the mystery group that made us all curious on Sundays, the series brings forth this OVA. Now grab some Hyouka and Ice Cream/I Scream because it's summer time and a little mystery on the weekends to exercise your brains can be fun. Hyouka: Motsubeki Mono wa which literally translates to Hyouka: You can't escape is a special episode bundled with the third volume of the manga. Unlike the original series however, there's some major differences. Take for example, the beginning of the scene. Less than 1 minute into the OVA and there's already a semi-fan service scenes ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 30, 2014 hellix Not Recommended This fanservice pool episode adds nothing to the main series of Hyouka, in fact, I would argue that by heaping clichéd writing and unmotivated male gaze at boobs moments on the anime, it detracts. Not that these things are bad in and of themselves - but they're notoriously lacking in the rest of Hyouka, and they end up mixing very poorly with the rest of the series. Not only that, but the characters seem like pale caricatures of themselves. There's no reason to watch this: if you want fanservice, there are better places to get it, and if you like Hyouka, it is unlikely that this ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 13, 2013 aLooser Recommended Generally when it comes to OVA's, I view them through the lens of their parent anime. This practice holds especially true with the Hyouka OVA. OVA's are judged based on their parent anime because customarily they lack the screen time to create a new story or experience, characters don't undergo any vast changes, and there are no fulcrum point events that a series rests upon. In the Hyouka OVA, the audience is given insight into what happens between episodes 11 and 12 of the parent anime. Although there is nothing ground breaking to be found in this OVA, if you enjoyed any aspect of Hyouka, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 9, 2012 Nasty001 Mixed Feelings WTF Is this? Frankly, I can't say as to what's going on with the people of Kyoto Animation studio as to why do they have to make an OVA which should be better off being included in one of its parent anime's episode. The only consolation here is swimsuit fanservice and Oreki who seems to be checking Chitada's vital stats since she is wearing a white bikini. Overall, this anime doesn't fare up since it still follows the usual plot and genre. There is nothing much for me to say here, so here's my rating in a nut shell............I rated every ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 10, 2012 River_Cloud Recommended Its good to give a rest to all that studies and 'WORK'. Thats right! Oreki is going for an actuall job today, and the rest of the guys tag along to cheer him. P.S. : It's no different from the other episodes, but isn't connected to any other episode. So you can watch it anywhere between the series. Just not the ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 2, 2023 Shirogari Mixed Feelings The Hyouka OVA is alright in context but massively confusing outside of it. The OVA takes place between episode 11 and 12 and ideally should be watched there. Watching it after the main anime or watching it without knowing the context can leave you very confused about the way characters are acting. The story is not amazing. There's just one minor mystery which was obvious from the start and had pretty poor argumentation and logic behind it contrary to the rest of the anime. This was probably done for the sake of fanservice but it felt like poor taste. The characters are the same AS ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 24, 2014 ToastytheBaker Recommended I see an OVA as an extension to its parent series. An episode to not only promote the parent series, but to remind the fans what the parent series was like, and what watching it was like. The Hyouka OVA, I think, does this well. Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 20, 2013 D5 Recommended Best viewed as "Episode 11.5", this episode does a lot to flesh out the series, and should not be look at as a standalone, even though that is sort of how it was marketed. It lets us finally see the mysterious traveling big sister who introduced out protagonist to the classics clubs with her wish that he carry on her tradition. Then it shows some character development as he overcomes his melancholy disposition and comes to a higher social energy level through interaction with the Classics club and reflection. Also, it stays away from the cliche of excessive fan-service. For better or for worse, it is ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 14, 2022 E-Lias Recommended As odd it may be, I am here writing a review of an anime, released around 10years ago now with little reception in recent days. Compared to the main series, this episode was not flashy neither was the mystery intricately woven to warrant massive praise. So why have I decided to write one, not for the 2-cour anime, but for this OVA? Firstly, this is my first rewatch and I have came to better appreciate it. Secondly, I am truly baffled at the interpretation and perspective of this additional episode. I decided to do it justice by providing context for the reader that stumbles upon ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 3, 2017 Seidai Recommended Hyouka: Motsubeki Mono wa is the short little side story which is exactly as you would generally expect. Considering this is only a single episode, I will try to keep my review concise. The story is rather simple, and it's your basic 'high-school club which goes to the pool episode', but with a little touch of Hyouka on the side. It manages to slip some mystery and discovery in there, something the original Hyouka was profound at doing. The animation is still as good as you would expect, whilst the soundtrack is still quite forgettable. Overall you will enjoy this one if you enjoyed the original Hyouka, just don't ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 2, 2016 Jrm1nt Recommended Not your average fan-service episode. I went into 11.5 guessing that it would be one of those "beach day" episodes, and that it would actually take from the show, since I believe thus far (I'm watching in order) the show is made very well, so a cheesy fan-service episode would just disappoint me. I'm glad to say that that wasn't the case. While I do believe it was meant to be a fan-service episode, I think as far as fan-service goes, the ED alone is more provocative than the contents of this OVA (the spa episode as well). Some reviews state that this episode took away ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 25, 2012 LennonBechara Recommended This is a summer story of Hyouka, Oreki's sister found a job for him that He doesn't spend so much energy. One more time Chitanda became curious and all the group tried to solve this new mystery. There are some funny parts along of this episode, so if you had a chance don't miss the oportunite to watch it. Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 9, 2023 FAKECROSS97 Recommended Ah, Hyouka OVA. A true masterpiece of the anime world, a shining beacon of intelligent storytelling and artistic excellence. Just kidding, it's just another anime about high school students. The style of this anime is simply gorgeous. The animation is fluid and vibrant, and the attention to detail is truly breathtaking. From the lush scenery to the intricate character designs, everything is beautifully crafted and a feast for the eyes. Overall, my enjoyment experience with this was one of pure delight. It's a beautifully crafted anime that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. If you're looking for an anime that will challenge your mind and warm ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 18, 2018 AmericanSomnium Mixed Feelings This is my spiteful review of this OVA. I think that often OVA's are looked at as just "more of 'x' to consume," which I think is the wrong take to have on it. Whether canon or not, OVA's should still set out to accomplish something related to the series its about. For example, Konosuba created 2 OVA's, one of which simply showed the depth and depravity the main character was willing to go to if faced with a situation of death. Non-canon, however still interesting. Unfortunately this is a case of just "creating more" without much thought behind it. While I'm not necessarily opposed to blatant ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 4, 2019 VaasMontenegro Mixed Feelings (SPOILER WARNING) Too make this review short, there's nothing really happened to this Episode 11.5 and it is not carried over what happened after the Film Project. But, there are some important details on this OVA... besides the obvious fan service of the characters depicted in this one. First of, Houtarou has gotten into a side-job as a lifeguard in a local pool, for 5000 yen (US$5), thanks to his older sister's offer. Which is the first time we'll see Houtarou busts his ass for a while after shutting himself inside his house doing almost nothing. So he had to do it. Besides, it's just a one-time ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 14, 2019 TheHentaiKing Mixed Feelings Just personal scratch. Art: 8/10 Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 10, 2017 MisakAttack Recommended I'm watching the series as I write this, and I'm absolutely loving it. This OVA, however, was just okay. It was kinda neat to see Oreki's sister show up after all this time, even though she's still kind of a mysterious figure. For the most part though, this was pretty skippable. Oreki's got a bit of an attitude in this OVA, and more of an attitude than usual. They never really explain WHY he's acting so weird, but they acknowledge it enough that there should be some kind of explanation. The fan service in this kind of bothered me as well. I love me some good ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 17, 2013 RFShahrear Recommended Pool or Beach episodes are the most common content of OVA episodes you will find, regardless of the Genre. For any other genre it'd be a simple fanservice episode and with no significance to the original story. Well, in Hyouka's case, it can't be called entirely wrong. But even so, this is Hyouka, how can it go so simply. The story took place right after the Irisu arc. Intention : to clear up the jumbled state of Oreki's mind. Due to the event that happened in the previous arc, Oreki had gotten even worse from his already boring state. To clear that up, this episode had ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 17, 2021 B-FOUR Mixed Feelings Hyouka: Motsubeki Mono Wa is a beach episode which takes place at a pool. It follows a pretty standard pattern for the show: the main characters get together, hang out, Chitanda's curiosity is sparked, everyone looks for clues and eventually Oreki solves the mystery — you know the drill. Since it's a slice of life anime there were a few 'less interesting' parts as one would expect but the main show's 'less interesting' parts were more interesting than those in the OVA. The pacing also felt strange to me but thankkfully it didn't make the episode less enjoyable. Overall the mood of the OVA fits in ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 2, 2017 Takros_Knonnar Recommended After a very successful season of Hyouka, an additional fan-service episode wouldn't hurt as it gives some hint about Chitanda and Oreki relationship. Honestly I don't understand why people don't like it, it is a fan service, but a very good one and add some slice of life with the characters and also very enjoyable. It's a bonus, not something you have to pay for, so don't yell at it. It is for us to enjoy the universe, and those who hate it probably the one who doesn't have a mind of a businessman as well as a normal person, mostly must be the NEET ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
