D.C.I.F (The Kotori OVA) – Hopes and expectations

A big thank you to fellow Kotori-shippers Asrialys and Suguru for breaking the best news since Bethlehem. Yes, this Christmas, Kotori fans worldwide would joining the festivity to celebrate the part 1 release of their goddess-centric OVA.

However, the greater my anticipation, the fiercer my trepidation. Is there really any plot/art/medium that is worthy of hosting our eternal goddess? What if the OVAs went the way of Akane Maniax (Gomen ne Akane chan, even all of your 17 yr old loveliness could not negate the fetid stench that is Akane Maniax) And if it was an alternate telling of the romance between Junichi/Kotori, can 2 OVAs contain a worthy tale? Finally, would it be ZEXCS or FEEL helming the production? (That would be the difference between Da Capo I and DCSS.)

From what I can gather from Getchu, it does seem that it'd be ZEXCS producing the OVA. That'd be good news for DC fans everywhere since ZEXCS possess one of the highest emotional quotient amongst the anime studios. I sincerely hope that they can revive the magic of the 2nd half of DCI which remains the finest eps in the DC franchise. However, I'd love FEEL's involvement (as per their collaboration in DCI). Kotori of DCSS is several times lovelier than her DCI form and it's not because she grew a cup size. DCSS character designs are simply superior and I'd love to behold Kotori in the same form. But therein lies a problem. Since DCIF follows the releases the DCI, chances are it'd feature a 15 yr old Kotori. Ah well, that's just a mite less from the zenith of her full beauty at 17. There's surely enough to blind us mortal tanukis.

Aesthetics aside, I'm actually more concerned about the content of the OVAs. Surprising, it's not that long coveted Junichi X Kotori end that I'm looking forward to but a canonical Kotori in a coherent story. Our goddess doesn't need compromising poses, revealing swimsuits or jiggling body-parts (I'd forgive some some butt-slapping though) to charm. (Those post-rejection insert songs are also ok, I suppose.) Or dramatic confrontations against siscon Junichi or the very lovely Nemu. No, none of all these bishoujo pandering antics or out of character behaviour. Kotori is best served as she is and that never fail to mesmerise anything with a beating heart. "Pure, unadultered Kotori" is the kind of OVA I'm looking forward to even if it may be a whole 30 mins of Kotori sighs and giggles as long as it is faithful to her heavenly nature. Which is why the "IF" in the title worries me. If they as much as stain our goddess with a tinge of character infidelity, I'd burn down the studio. (Of course if ZEXCS pens could flow with credible congruence, embarking Kotori on a warpath onto Nemu or Sakura, I'd welcome that too.)

Finally to ZEXCS or FEEL, here's 2 character-centric OVAs for your reference - Full Metal Panic ~The Second Raid (Tessa Off day) and Aria ~ Arietta. These are what I deemed to be the BEST in character OVAs and I expect nothing less than divine for our eternal goddess.

Awaiting the 3rd coming of our goddess with fear and trembling this Christmas.

Related posts:

1. D.C.if (Da Capo if) Part 1 – Kotori goodness at its zenith
2. MEGAMI Treats: Shirakawa Kotori
3. What happened to Kotori (Da Capo) fandom?