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A good way to explain OVA from TV




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ShadowGod93



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PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:02 pm Reply with quote
Ok my friend is just getting into anime and he asked me what the diffrince between an OVA and TV. The problem is I don't know alot about the diffrince too. Anime smile + sweatdrop Now he will not leave me be unless I tell him a very good explantion. So can some one tell me a good way to explain this to a noob like him.
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PantsGoblin
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PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:08 pm Reply with quote
OVA - Anime originally released directly to video/DVD.

TV - Anime originally aired on television.

It's really that simple. You can always look in the lexicon for anime related terms you're unfamiliar with.

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Ramadahl



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PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:08 pm Reply with quote
The lexicon is your friend. It's under the encyclopedia tab. Ain't it cute?

Edit - heh, beaten to it.

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Deltakiral



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PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:08 pm Reply with quote
This is from the Lexicon.

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Original Animation Video & Original Video Animation (OAV / OVA) are interchangeable terms used in Japan to refer to animation that is released directly to the video market without first going through a theatrical release or television broadcast.

Furthermore, OAVs are supposed to have original scripts, although there are exceptions. They can be based on a Manga or TV series, but the particular episode should be original. For example the Ranma ½ TV series follows Rumiko Takahashi's Manga fairly closely, however the Ranma ½ OAV series contains stories that were not in the original Manga series.

OAVs are generally higher quality than TV series because a larger budget is allocated to the production and more time is allowed for the work.

With very few exceptions, the vast majority of all pornographic Anime is released as OAVs since the material is not suitable for theatrical or television presentations.


Basically OAV are releases that go directly to release (DVD/VHS) and TV series generally air on TV first.
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ShadowGod93



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PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:31 pm Reply with quote
Thanks Very Happy
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