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JETBLACK87
06-20-2002, 12:48 PM
which is it? I know the meaning but don't know the which one. it's only on video or something but is it oav or ova?
zimbach
06-20-2002, 12:59 PM
OAV= Original Animation Video
OVA= Original Video Animation

I've seen both terms used to refer to direct-to-video releases of Japanese anime features and series. They are also used to identify anime series when they are released in other countries, regardless of whether they are released to video or broadcast first, based on the release method in Japan. These terms are rarely, if ever, used for direct-to-video releases of animation from other countries. Use whichever one you're comfortable with and ignore anyone who says you're wrong.
JETBLACK87
06-20-2002, 01:01 PM
thanks for the info
Zechs
06-20-2002, 01:01 PM
Both it depensd on which one the person likes to use. The one I see the most thought is OVA. Thought I have seen OAV as well.
Matt Hazuda
06-20-2002, 01:09 PM
Another feature of OVA/OAVs is they usually have a higher budget than a normal anime series, hence higher quality animation(but bad stories can happen at any price range :p )

Also they are usually only limited to or 2 episodes, but can have serveral more than that.

OVAs also avoid the standards of TV, so more violence and fanservice :D ;)

Here's a great article about the difference between OVA/OAVs and TV series at Anime on DVD (http://www.animeondvd.com/specials/teacup/teacup14.htm)
Mackenzie Rainelle
06-20-2002, 01:45 PM
In Japan, they're called OVAs, in America, they're called OAVs.
Leaping Larry Jojo
06-20-2002, 05:13 PM
For example:

08th MS TEAM, Gundam 0080 and Gundam 0083 are OAVS, hence their short length and higher quality animation.
Kuroshi
06-20-2002, 07:22 PM
I'm not sure about this, but I believe Viz was the first company to use the OAV term. Last I knew, they were actually the only Anime-releasing company to use it, but since I've only been buying TV series lately, I'm not sure now.
Zero Angel
06-21-2002, 12:56 AM
RightStuf Media also uses the term OAV in their catelogues.
Mackenzie Rainelle
06-21-2002, 08:11 AM
Central Park Media does as well.
Leaping Larry Jojo
06-21-2002, 10:32 AM
Japan has been using the term "OAV" or "OVA" for a while. Check out any issue of Newtype from 1986 and up.
DR. BELCH
06-21-2002, 10:51 AM
--an "ova" was just a fancy-butt term for an egg cell.... :rolleyes: