School Rumble: Extra Class

School Rumble: Extra Class (スクールランブル一学期補習) is an Original Video Animation (OVA) that serves as a prequel to School Rumble: 2nd Semester. It consists of two episodes, released in Japan on December 22, 2005. It was directed by Shinji Takamatsu, written by Hiroko Tokita, and produced by Studio Comet. The story takes place between the first and second seasons of the main anime, filling in gaps with short stories. The plot mainly revolves around the daily lives and emotional entanglements of the main characters within the school setting, continuing the romantic comedy style of the School Rumble series. This OVA further enriches the main characters' personalities and provides a more complete story experience through additional plots and character interactions. In terms of the English adaptation, the series is licensed by FUNimation Entertainment. Key voice actors include Brandon Potter (as Kenji Harima), Luci Christian (as Tenma Tsukamoto), Trina Nishimura (as Akira Takano), and Leah Clark (as Eri Sawachika). School Rumble: Extra Class was released on DVD in North America on June 17, 2008. This OVA is an essential part of the School Rumble series and is well-loved by fans.