OVA

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noun
original video animation
1. original video animation
Anime productions released directly to home video (DVD/Blu-ray) rather than being broadcast on TV or shown in theaters.
OVAが発売(はつばい)された。
The OVA was released.
TV版(ばん)より先(さき)にOVAが出(で)た。
The OVA came out before the TV version.
このシリーズはOVAで完結(かんけつ)する。
This series will conclude with an OVA.

ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of 'Original Video Animation'. Also sometimes called OAV (Original Animation Video).

USAGE:

OVAs often feature:

  • Higher production quality than TV anime
  • More mature content
  • Side stories or sequels to popular series
  • Adaptations of manga that are too short for TV

COLLOCATIONS:

  • OVA化(か) - OVA adaptation
  • OVA版(ばん) - OVA version
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