Product Details

• Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English, Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Section 23
• DVD Release Date: June 8, 2004
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000228T0Y
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,522 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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HAPPY LESSON OVA:MAMA MIA - DVD Movie

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, March 30, 2007

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The Anime Adict (St. Cloud Mn USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happy Lesson OVA: Mama Mia! (DVD)

Happy Lesson is a story about Chitose, an orphan who inherits his parents huge house and quickly finds himself with five completely insane mothers, who are also his high school teachers. In his own words, his life is over. You have the childish and playful art teacher mom, the does she even have a brain bear woman gym teacher mom, the overly traditional Japanese priestess school nurse mom, the mad scientist, did I mention mad, science teacher mom and the study till you drop home room mom. Add to that his rock star older sister and sweet little sister, and the class president with a big crush and you get the picture.

Happy Lesson OVA is more of a prequal to the series then a follow up tothe television series. The OVA consists of 3, 25 minute episodes. The first episode is an etended rehash of the first episode of the series which just isn't as good the edition though off the rythem of the episode and actually make it worse for wear. The other two cover the introduction of Chitose's two sister and are actually pretty good and gives you a far better feel for their characters, even if they don't show up that much in this OVA.

Now to the actual review well, there isn't much to say things don't get much better then Happy Lesson. The animation is extremely well done with fluid movements and attractive character designs. All the characters are likable and you finds yourself becoming fond of all of them. The music is light and happy like everything in the series. Though not as side hurtingly finny as the series the OVA is still pretty fun though it does have quiet a bit more fan fair. Don't get me wrong this series still stears clear of pervy and dark stuff for the most part, thisi s a light happy nonserious series. The only thing that detracts from Happy Lesson OVA is the price and the fact that you only get three episodes.

In the end if you want to check out this series or just want to finish off the frnachise pick this one up. If you want something to watch and enjoy buy this one, if you have any taste at all buy this one. In other words but this one you'll be happy you did.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3 more episodes of Happy Lesson, April 22, 2005

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Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happy Lesson OVA: Mama Mia! (DVD)

The first episode is a expanded version of the first episode from the series. The other two are brand new, expanded episodes, dealing with swimsuits, Christmas and sisters. The episodes are funny but not that funny. They are touching but not that touching. The extras include sketches, opening and closing songs (which are new songs) and trailers. 75 minutes of humor and moms!
If you are a fan you may wish to get this disc, but get it used. With only three episodes it's not really worth getting new.

5.0 out of 5 stars interesting, October 3, 2010

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Sean D. Cannova - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Happy Lesson OVA: Mama Mia! (DVD)

this one anime is interesting at times its confusing to understand and see where the story line is going it starts out with a young man who has no family who teachers decide to make him their own child and how they make his life crazy but out of love its funny interesting and will keep you not bored with the plot of the story just check it out this isnt for everyone some might find it boring me I found it amusing