Original video animation facts

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abbreviated , is a term originating from Japanese animation (anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be released on home video formats

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and sometimes as OAV

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anime that are released directly to video

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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

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titles were originally made available on VHS, later becoming more popular on LaserDisc and eventually DVD

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Like anime made for television broadcast, OVAs are broken into episodes

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originated during the late 1970s

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Original video animation
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OAVs
Original Animated Video
Original video anime
OVA
OVAs
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