Alright, is there a difference between an OVA and a movie? While looking through anime sites, I've come across these two terms quite often, and I'm starting to get confused on whether or not they're the same thing, or if they're different somehow. Is an OVA simply another name for a movie...or not? I know it's actually an insignificant and stupid question to ask, but it's really starting to irritate me. LOL So, I'd be very thankful if someone could fill me in. Thanx bunches. ~Me~

-- Anonymous, April 23, 2003

Answers

Anime is generally released as a TV series in Japan. OVA's are anime's that are released straight to video. That's all.. or at least I think it is!

-- Anonymous, April 23, 2003

What I really want to know is what the difference is between OAV's and OVA's.

-- Anonymous, April 23, 2003

It's the same thing [(O)riginal (V)ideo (A)nimation or (O)riginal (A) nimation (V)ideo]. Though, I personally think that it should be OVA ^_^;;.

-- Anonymous, April 23, 2003

Thanx guys. I'm not so confused anymore! :)

-- Anonymous, April 24, 2003

OAV's are episodes or specials 1 to 13 episodes each Like FLCL(6eps) or Dragon half(2eps)

-- Anonymous, April 24, 2003