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|followed by = [[Gravity Rush 2]] |
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| ⚫ | }}'''''Gravity Rush: The Animation - Overture '''''(often referred to as simply ''Gravity Rush Overture'') is a two part OVA based on the popular PlayStation Vita title and its PlayStation 4 sequel, ''[[Gravity Rush]]'' and ''[[Gravity Rush 2]]'', respectively. It consists of two less than ten minute long episodes that act as a bridge between ''Gravity Rush'' and ''Gravity Rush 2''. It was licensed by the series publisher, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and it was created by [http://www.khara.co.jp/history/Studio Studio Khara]. Both episodes can be found on the official PlayStation Youtube channel. |
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| ⚫ | '''''Gravity Rush: The Animation - Overture '''''(often referred to as simply ''Gravity Rush Overture'') is a two part OVA based on the popular PlayStation Vita title and its PlayStation 4 sequel, ''[[Gravity Rush]]'' and ''[[Gravity Rush 2]]'', respectively. It consists of two less than ten minute long episodes that act as a bridge between ''Gravity Rush'' and ''Gravity Rush 2''. It was licensed by the series publisher, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and was created by [http://www.khara.co.jp/history/Studio Studio Khara]. Both episodes can be found on the official PlayStation Youtube channel. |
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The OVA was uploaded to Youtube on the 26th of December 2016, four days after the ''Gravity Rush 2'' demo became available on PSN. |
The OVA was uploaded to Youtube on the 26th of December 2016, four days after the ''Gravity Rush 2'' demo became available on PSN. |
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*The [[Nevi]] are the same common mooks found in the first game. |
*The [[Nevi]] are the same common mooks found in the first game. |
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*Every character speaks in the same French-influenced ficticious language they spoke in the games. |
*Every character speaks in the same French-influenced ficticious language they spoke in the games. |
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| − | *Kat uses the first game's version of Stasis Field to catch the meat skewer. |
+ | *Kat uses the first game's version of [[Stasis Field]] to catch the meat skewer. |
| − | *As always, Kat and Raven are accompanied by their [[Guardian |
+ | *As always, Kat and Raven are accompanied by their [[Guardian]]s: [[Dusty]] and [[Xii]]. |
==Episode 1== |
==Episode 1== |
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| − | [[File:Gravity Rush - Overture (The Animation) Part 1 Video PlayStation-0|thumb|right|300px|''The tone piece episode of Gravity Rush Overture'']]The first episode serves as a tone piece for ''Gravity Rush 2'', and takes place in the new city, [[Jirga Para Lhao]]. It starts with two small children searching for food but are seemingly abducted by a strange figure. The rest of the episode follows Kat as she indulges in numerous snacks until she runs out of money for a meat skewer, but the vendor offers one to her for half price. She then gets caught up in a brawl with a swarm of Nevi, with assistance from Raven and some unhelpful words of wisdom from Syd. |
+ | [[File:Gravity Rush - Overture (The Animation) Part 1 Video PlayStation-0|thumb|right|300px|''The tone piece episode of Gravity Rush Overture'']]The first episode serves as a tone piece for ''Gravity Rush 2'', and it takes place in the new city, [[Jirga Para Lhao]]. It starts with two small children searching for food but are seemingly abducted by a strange figure. The rest of the episode follows Kat as she indulges in numerous snacks until she runs out of money for a meat skewer, but the vendor offers one to her for half price. She then gets caught up in a brawl with a swarm of Nevi, with assistance from Raven and some unhelpful words of wisdom from Syd. |
==Episode 2== |
==Episode 2== |
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| − | [[File:Gravity Rush - Overture (The Animation) Part 2 Video PlayStation-0|thumb|right|300px|''The plot heavy episode of Gravity Rush Overture'']]The second episode is where the narrative of the two games is connected, taking place in [[Hekseville]]. Kat and Raven |
+ | [[File:Gravity Rush - Overture (The Animation) Part 2 Video PlayStation-0|thumb|right|300px|''The plot heavy episode of Gravity Rush Overture'']]The second episode is where the narrative of the two games is connected, taking place in [[Hekseville]]. Kat and Raven are seen relaxing in [[Kat's Home|Kat's home]] in the sewer, chatting together while enjoying some savory snacks. The second half of the episode has the girls investigate the gravitational disturbance at [[Neu Hiraleon]] and a fight with two mysterious beings with healing powers. The climax kicks off the events of ''Gravity Rush 2'' and ends where it picks up. |
==Characters in the OVA== |
==Characters in the OVA== |
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===Returning Characters=== |
===Returning Characters=== |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*In terms of continuity and the timeline, this takes place after ''Gravity Rush 2'''s DLC, ''[[Gravity Rush 2: Another Story: The Ark of Time - Raven's Choice|The Ark of Time - Raven's Choice]]''. |
*In terms of continuity and the timeline, this takes place after ''Gravity Rush 2'''s DLC, ''[[Gravity Rush 2: Another Story: The Ark of Time - Raven's Choice|The Ark of Time - Raven's Choice]]''. |
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| − | *The Nevi that appear in these shorts don't actually appear in Jirga Para Lhao in ''Gravity Rush 2''. |
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*Though Neu Hiraleon is mentioned and shown in the first game, here is the first time Kat actually visits it. |
*Though Neu Hiraleon is mentioned and shown in the first game, here is the first time Kat actually visits it. |
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*The designs for the three main characters are based on how they look in ''Gravity Rush 2''. |
*The designs for the three main characters are based on how they look in ''Gravity Rush 2''. |
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**They were also behind ''Persona 4: The Animation'', and the ''Halo Legends'' OVA. |
**They were also behind ''Persona 4: The Animation'', and the ''Halo Legends'' OVA. |
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[[Category:Other Gravity Rush Media]] |
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Revision as of 14:09, 27 June 2018
Gravity Rush: The Animation - Overture (often referred to as simply Gravity Rush Overture) is a two part OVA based on the popular PlayStation Vita title and its PlayStation 4 sequel, Gravity Rush and Gravity Rush 2, respectively. It consists of two less than ten minute long episodes that act as a bridge between Gravity Rush and Gravity Rush 2. It was licensed by the series publisher, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and it was created by Studio Khara. Both episodes can be found on the official PlayStation Youtube channel.
The OVA was uploaded to Youtube on the 26th of December 2016, four days after the Gravity Rush 2 demo became available on PSN.
Common elements from the games
- The music is once again composed by Kohei Tanaka.
- Sanae Kobayashi, Sayaka Kinoshita, and Go Shinomiya all reprise their voice roles as Kat, Raven, and Syd, respectively.
- The art style as a whole is more traditional anime, but the characters still retain the unique style from the games.
- The Nevi are the same common mooks found in the first game.
- Every character speaks in the same French-influenced ficticious language they spoke in the games.
- Kat uses the first game's version of Stasis Field to catch the meat skewer.
- As always, Kat and Raven are accompanied by their Guardians: Dusty and Xii.
Episode 1
Gravity Rush - Overture (The Animation) Part 1 Video PlayStation-0
The tone piece episode of Gravity Rush Overture
The first episode serves as a tone piece for Gravity Rush 2, and it takes place in the new city, Jirga Para Lhao. It starts with two small children searching for food but are seemingly abducted by a strange figure. The rest of the episode follows Kat as she indulges in numerous snacks until she runs out of money for a meat skewer, but the vendor offers one to her for half price. She then gets caught up in a brawl with a swarm of Nevi, with assistance from Raven and some unhelpful words of wisdom from Syd.
Episode 2
Gravity Rush - Overture (The Animation) Part 2 Video PlayStation-0
The plot heavy episode of Gravity Rush Overture
The second episode is where the narrative of the two games is connected, taking place in Hekseville. Kat and Raven are seen relaxing in Kat's home in the sewer, chatting together while enjoying some savory snacks. The second half of the episode has the girls investigate the gravitational disturbance at Neu Hiraleon and a fight with two mysterious beings with healing powers. The climax kicks off the events of Gravity Rush 2 and ends where it picks up.
Characters in the OVA
Returning Characters
- Kat - the main character.
- Raven - has become firm friends with Kat since the first game.
- Syd - appears often, only does something in the second episode.
- Aujean - mentioned, doesn't physically appear.
New Characters
- Durga - as a child.
- Kali - also as a child.
- Cecie - post-credits cameo, but her name is not mentioned.
- Dr. Brahman - name not known at that time, as a voice only.
Trivia
- In terms of continuity and the timeline, this takes place after Gravity Rush 2's DLC, The Ark of Time - Raven's Choice.
- Though Neu Hiraleon is mentioned and shown in the first game, here is the first time Kat actually visits it.
- The designs for the three main characters are based on how they look in Gravity Rush 2.
- Kat reveals in the second episode that Syd is a keen wine enthusiast.
- The same episode reveals that Raven has a large appetite. Her eating habits have become something of a running gag throughout Gravity Rush 2.
- Studio Khara, the studio behind Overture are responsible for the Evangelion films.
- They were also behind Persona 4: The Animation, and the Halo Legends OVA.