Words Of Wisdom said:
Original Video Animation = Original Animated Video. |
Original video animation (オリジナル・ビデオ・アニメーション Orijinaru bideo animēshon?), abbreviated OVA (オーブイエー or オーヴィーエー ōbuiē or ōvīē?), is a term originating from Japanese animation (anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be released on home video formats. The majority are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theatres, however, there may be very rare occasions where, for example, the first part of an OVA series is broadcast for promotional purposes. OVA titles were originally made available on VHS, later becoming more popular on LaserDisc and eventually DVD.
The similar initialism OAV (standing for "Original Animated Video") is sometimes used in place of OVA, especially in non-Japanese contexts; the meaning is accepted to be the same. As of 2006, the expression "OAV" is rarely used in Japan, except in Animedia, a monthly magazine published by Gakken. A possible reason for this is that "OAV" was considered too similar to AV ("Adult Video") and could thus be misinterpreted as standing for "Original Adult Video".wish it's clear now!!!
