Written by: Maki Minami
Published by: Hakusensha
TV anime directed by: Miyao Yoshikazu
AIC and Gonzo studio
Chiba TV network
Have you ever felt how it’s like on the top of everyone and it feels like it goes on forever? It feels so good that you do not want anybody to take that feeling away from you. Then one day after all your happiness and triumphs somebody suddenly takes that away from you and make you wake up back into reality that you can never be at the top all of the time. If that would ever happen to me I’d spend my entire life to beat that person who took away something very important about me. Good thing I’m not at the top. I’ve been there but there are more things in life than being at the top and you won’t be able to see those small little things at the bottom that gives you great joy when you’re at the top looking down on everyone.
Special A is a story of a little girl named Hikari Hanazono who felt that she was best at anything and that she would never lose to anyone. Then one faithful day on her sixth year as a little girl her dad introduced someone to her, a boy name Kei Takishima who’s father was close with Hikari’s father. Both their fathers were hard core pro wrestling fans. So Hikari who felt that she was best at anything challenged Kei to a wrestling match where she was beat up to the last pulp. Ever since that day Hikari swore to take revenge on Kei and beat him in any aspects he is in, may it be in school, sports, tournaments or anything that makes up a competition to beat Kei. She swore so bad that she even went to the school where Kei attended even if their family could barely afford the tuition fees. Every since then she has always fallen 2nd to Kei and always felt that Kei was a formidable rival. So the most of the story revolves on all attempts of Hikari in defeating Kei and unknowingly she is not aware that Kei was already falling in love with her.
The entire story revolves around in Hakusen Academy. An elite school where ranks really matter. In fact every section of every year level is divided in to 6 sections namely A- F depending on their grades. Class A hold the top student in every grade. In the story this Class hold the top seven of class A from first year up to third year and these student are labeled as Special A or SA Class which is where the anime got its title. This SA students had a special building where only the seven SA student can enter and hang out. Their uniform also is different which stands out from all of the students. These seven SA student has been close ever since their elementary year hence the other five SA students are very much aware between the gruesome rivalry of Hikari and Kei.
One of the most memorable part of the story was when Hiraki challenge Kei into are race where they had to circle the school. The one who finishes first wins the contest. All of the seven SA student participated in the race but unknowingly they were ganging up on Kei and do every dirty trick so that Hiraki would win instead of Kei. Huge holes, traps and robots were made just to stop Kei but they would always fall into their own trap or Kei would always find ways to devour every hindrance they made. And the rest is History since as expected Kei was hard to beat.
Special A is a very nice anime to watch. It holds lesson and values which should be learned by everyone may it be a student. The story is nice but I find the entire episode to short and I believe It can hold more stories regarding school and family. This story is a romantic comedy not only will you learn lessons but the story is full of laughter and funny scenes.
My Rating (out of 10)
9
My Verdict:
I would recommend this to everyone. This would be a good movie to watch with the entire family. Though the episodes are not at much as naruto and onepice Special A is packed with heart warming lesson and values. Graphic is good, characters are attractive and the story/plot is very nice and has been thought out excellently. It is absolutely worth watching.
