Audience reviews
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Longnines
A young girl born to a dragon mother and a former dragon-slaying father becomes infatuated with pop-singing dragon-slayer Dick Saucer. Unplanned interventions occur when the dragon-half girl and her friends set out to attend his concert.
Dragon Half is a short 2-part dumb-fun comedy with lascivious undertones. The humor is mostly slapstick, the circumstances in which the characters find themselves are often absurd, and the story is ridiculous. The animation fluctuates by the scene, caricaturizing its own characters and oversimplifying their designs, and then shifting back to fully illustrated; the animation itself is good. The writing is parodical of the fantasy/adventure genre, picking on classic tropes and characterizations.
Somehow, this very brief OVA has bundled adventure, villainy,…
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Dragon Half is a creative, self-aware, raucously funny parody of 90s anime and all its stereotypes, complete with complicated fantasy setting, slimes, dragon girls, and magic. It handles itself with the exact amount of seriousness it ought to- none at all. It is archetypal of the mindless good time that many of these tiny OVAs had on offer during that era. Beginning with the story, it's a simple setup that makes sure not to get in the way of the comedy. Mink, a girl who's half dragon, and her two friends, are under attack by a fat oaf of a king and his hapless henchmen, whose ridiculous and self-absorbed plans always fall through. I'll call the story the strongest part of the anime, since the comedy is just so hilariously well-written. With such a short total runtime, they make sure not to…
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Picture this. A Dragon and a Human fall in love and have a child. Yep that is basically the premise of this story.
It is a very simple concept and I found it so enjoyable, I went into this BLIND. And what I took away from this was buying the manga along side it. This OVA was so wild and insane, it goes a mile a minute and if you get overwhelmed easily this can be a lot to take in. Basically a Dragon Girl is a teenager who attends pop concerts and wants to become a human again because is mocked by everyone she meets along the way for being a Dragon Half.
It seems stupid but I understand the feeling of being unwanted by society, what I did not expect was the insane stuff that happened afterwards. It really feels like something you should watch with a group of friends, I still find it...od…
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The 90s OVA laid claim to some of the wackiest, experimental shows the anime industry had release thus far. This period wasn’t quite as sensational and over the top as the wild West of the 80s, and although much of the OVA market at this point was made up by industry veterans and they were the ones deciding to throw ideas to the wall and see what sticks, the OVA shorts affected by the economic decline still had some hidden gems not often discussed in most modern otaku internet threads. Normally, if it was an anime original, under appreciated manga, light novel, or even literary adaptation it would be made as an OVA. One such example is Dragon Half.
Dragon Half was once meant to be a four episode OVA but then, ironically taken the title literal, and halved the planning into two episodes in…
Read at the sourceDennis_King
You know, as a general rule in anime, OVA series that are 1 or 2 or even 4 eps long are quite simply..Crap.
But as is not so often the case there are some rascals out there that manage to not only break that rule but produce to the world something amazing, something that is worth watching.
This little blast from the past is possibly the best comedy show I've seen in a great long while and maybe i'm wrong here, but i think it has to do with the fact that it's only 1 hour of pure fun.
I mean take this for a-somewhat-story! Half dragon girl…Dragon slayer…And a dude named Dick Saucer. i do really believe that someone was on some very very naughty stuff when writing this but i don't care a bit..In fact i want to meet the whole team that made this possible and have some old school time fun wi…
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The story of Dragon Half was surprisingly original for a comedy anime. It is very short, but it sets up a ton of hilarious events that resonate great with the tone of this series which is a very lighthearted comedy. This anime also does well in parodying common tropes of medieval stories which was great.
The art and sound are fine overall. I do like the unique art style which really ressonates with the comedy of this anime.
The characters of this anime are excellent at making the audience laugh for this anime. The characters are very silly, but their motivations are well done. I thought this series was very enjoyable overall in which it had the funniest tornament arc of all the anime I seen so far. Overall, this anime is definitely a hidden gem retro anime that I would reccomend to any…
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Dragon Half was a two episode OVA based on a seven volume manga by Mita Ryuusuke. It was handled by Production IG. That's right, the studio behind Chocolate Underground, Usagi Drop & Stand Alone Complex, to name just a few. So, how does this one hold up?
Story:
We open with our heroine, Mink, trying to watch a pretty boy idol on the television while her parents fight. She leaves the chaos to converse with her friends about Dick Saucer & his upcoming concert. Unbeknownst to her, the king, Siva, has the hots for her dragon mother and plans to kill her father for his crime of... not killing the red dragon he was sent to kill so he can get together with her.
Okay, I know this is a comedy and the story doesn't matter that much, but why did the king send a knight to kill a dragon if he want…
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Warning possible Spoilers
You know you've found a gem when you see a character called Dick Saucer and that the show gives off a strangely nostalgic feeling of old cartoons from the 90's and early 2000's.
The story is about Mink a half human, half dragon that is a big fan of the dragon hunter Dick Saucer and wants to get concert tickets to see him, however King Siva has a plan to stop Mink from gaining her goal so he can make Mink's mother his wife.
Looking at the description I wasn't really putting a lot of faith into enjoying this yet in some ways I did, despite being only 2 episodes this show gave off a vibe that I hadn't felt for a long time and that feeling is the funny randomness that you get from old cartoons where you see the main character outdoing the main villain in ridiculous…
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Just to preface, I would have rated "Dragon Half" a 10/10 if it were even one episode longer, the show simply isn't complete. I wish I could go back in time, rob a bank, and then buy buttloads of VHS and LD to fool the studio into producing more installments (and then hopefully figure out a way back to the future to avoid prosecution). I love this show!! I even feel that it makes the world a better place with its good-natured silliness. But animating shows isn’t cheap…
…And it is possible that coming hot on the heels of the classic "Record of Lodoss War" OVA, but before the perennial 90’s staple "The Slayers," that Dragon Half’s screwball envisioning of the anime/high fantasy world simply got lost in the mix. It is shame, as the manga was fairly long lived (Update: I have read it now!) an…
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Story:
In all honesty, there isn't one. Well, there is, but it's not the focus. The comedy is the focus. So, is it funny? Heck yeah! I had a blast watching Dragon Half and the biggest joke of all is that nobody ever picked this show up for real. First off, why are there only 2 episodes? Ridiculousness, I say! RIDICULOUSNESS!!
Are there drawbacks with a weak story and an intense focus on comedy? Sure, cause I forget mostly everything, but I do know that I had a great time watching and can't wait to show a friend or two when I get the chance.
Art:
Impressive animation that goes very well with the comedic theme of the show. I just wish everyone's outfits were a little less... provocative. Beyond that, I felt everything looked pretty great, characters each had significant differences, and t…
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I find that I am very glad that this is just a short OVA series. While I am glad I had the chance to watch this for the anime watching contest, it is not something that I will ever likely watch again. The actual story itself is very sound, but the execution of the overall art style and character design were not to my taste. Often the characters are chibi in design, and other than for very rare instances I do not care for this style.
I feel that the creator should have picked one or two character designs for Mink and stayed with them. Also, Mink seems to be about 15/16 years old, and her and her best friend walk around wearing nothing but glorified bathing suits/underwear. Don't get me wrong I have nothing against fan service, but I think it should be done in moderation.
Definitely worth…
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Dick Saucer is the best name for a character ever, hands down.
Story:
Dragon Half is a fantasy parody, plain and simple. This is all about the jokes and not so much about actual adventure. Back in the early 90s fantasy was more about D&D stuff than what we get to see today and it plays with all the clichés. The two OVAs are episodic in nature and while there is somewhat of a goal (the concert), it's just an excuse for the plot to revolve around Mink, Dick (hihi) and the others. For a comedy, that's all you need, provided you are able to work with it. Dragon Half is more slapstick oriented, which is not my favourite kind of comedy, but I don't mind it either. What I missed however was any kind of ending. It appears that more episodes were planned but never came to be.
8/10
Art:
Simplicity…
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When going into this OVA knowing ADV’s track record it was going to be bad, however after watching this I loved it was pissed that there were only 2 episodes. Let me get this out of the way, don’t take it seriously assholes it’s a comedy. Its humor while at times off the walls it’s incredibly fun to watch. If you’re going to watch it I recommend the English dub as opposed to the subs as the English voice acting is surprisingly good.
Animation:
The animation to me is a mixed bag. While most of the non-human characters look fine, the human looking ones have derpish faces, likely intentional at that. Also many of the woman’s faces are weird elongated at times.
Characters:
This aspect of an anime is important as if you don’t have characters we like your anime will fall flat, Dragon Half doe…
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"Funniest anime ever made". When one hears the name Dragon Half, this is normally a claim that isn't too far away. Even though I can't fully say as of yet that I agree; this short OVA does make a strong drive to the title and the funny thing is, it only took two episodes to make its mark. This is actually something to brag about since there are many titles either the same length or much longer that end up as total failures.
Dragon Half is like a well disciplined soldier; it knows exactly what its objective is, and it heads straight for it with intentions on accomplishing the mission. From go, the anime is non stop comedy and never, ever, lets up. The interesting part about the anime is that it doesn't have to rely on sex oriented jokes or an overabundance of fan service to get a good laug…
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The early and mid 90's were probably the golden age of mindless comedy in anime as far as my viewing goes. A lot of it was just as hit and miss as any other period of time, but the field was vast, filled with various styles of comedic offerings, like Compiler and Junk Boy. Dragon Half is one of these, an OVA parody of RPGs and fantasy adventures, and is the best of the sub-genre I've seen to this day, without a close second.
The plot is incredibly simple, but it's all the motivation a comedy needs. Something as easy as a half dragon who wants to win the affections of a super pop star who slays her kind in his off time by becoming human is just absurd enough to rank very high on a comedy scale. Getting into a comedic show for a plot is asking for trouble, and you might rob yourself of fun.…
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No. Just no.
One of my friends bought Dragon Half at Anime Punch and we decided to watch it on the way home, because our bus had a dvd player.
I felt my ears begin to rot at their voices, especially at the main characters. The plot was....ridiculous. It was basically a small chibi half-dragon that wanted to get laid by some random Dragon Slayer/singer. HELLOOOO YOU'RE A DRAGON. HE WON'T WANT YOU, HE'LL WANT TO STAB YOU! SOOO, because she's THAT DESPERATE to have him, she decides "Frick, I need to become full human or he'll never love me. -tears-." God....
I think the only reason this show isn't forgettable is because of the squeaking and squealing like pigs they called "voice acting."
Seriously, this attempted for comedy and it FAILED badly. There wasn't a good moment in this series a…
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Take the dumbest anime you can possibly imagine, multiply that by 2, and what you get is something that's probably only half as stupid as "Dragon Half".
This is an anime of the dreaded "comedy" genre. I'm not a fan of the comedy found in anime in general, and "Dragon Half" represents the worst of this kind of comedy, containing just about every anime comedy cliche under the sun. Over the top? Check. Nonsensical? Yep. Super deformity? Hell yes. The whole thing is a big joke, and not a very funny one at that. Basically, there are a couple of hilarious moments, and the rest just bored me to the point of tears. Making witless noises such as "Piri piri fumi fumi" (I'm sure you'll forgive me if I don't get these incredibly profound lyrics exactly right) over a mix of Beethoven songs in an attem…
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Note: this is a review of the R1 DVD released by ADV films. That includes the English dub and Extras. Enjoy ;)
"Dragon Half" is a little OVA, that does a lot more then I ever thought it could. It's not the deepest most profound anime, and it's not the most exciting thing to watch either. But it's got some wild and crazy characters, and it's laugh out loud funny. Sure it's a little stupid, and a bit shallow. But it's a cute show, and hey I LOVE the dub.
Plot/Story - 7
This little OVA series takes place in your standard "sword and sorcery" fantasy realm, and although it's not original, it gives the series a bit of an edge. It's a great setting for a comedy in my opinion. Also it does have a bit of a twist, like for example some non-coventional stuff will apear from time to time. Anyway t…
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This is a good thing to watch if you want a good laugh. Being only two episodes the whole story does get across, even though the plot does tell you over and over what it's about. This particular anime is mainly good for laughs.
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Dragon Half is one of the older anime shows that you find yourself loving for the humour, plot(-holed like swiss cheese), character personalities but not much in the aspect of imagery.
The animation was well done at the time it came out, and still better than half the things I end up finding on TV, but as of recent days it would either be considered of a \"skilled wannabe\" or \"classic\" quality depending on your tastes. Duller than what\'s around nowadays, in anotherwords.
Although it kept me vastly entertained (and somehow made my supply of pocky disappear), I find the fact that after only two episodes it\'s done and over with to be extremely disappointing - especially at where it left off. It\'s like diving into the ocean and then being yanked out by a rope as soon as your swim suit…
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