’90s
Noah’s Barks pages covering things relating to the years 1990 to 1999, i.e. the ’90s.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
This "movie" is a localized splice of two episodes of the Japanese ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ OVA. Despite that odd background, this is an essential OVA that perfectly captures the essence of its titular character and era. (read more)
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AD Police
‘AD Police’ is a spinoff of its fellow OVA, ‘Bubblegum Crisis,’ yet it doesn’t come close to reaching its progenitor’s quality. (read more)
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Bio Hunter
‘Bio Hunter’ is another Yoshiaki Kawajiri OVA that’s sure to be an instant classic for any fans of occult, violent, Japanese kitsch from the ’90s. (read more)
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Twilight of the Dark Master
Desperately seeking something as compelling as Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, I watched Twilight of the Dark Master, an OVA so forgettable that I had to pad out this blurb with anything else. (read more)
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Geeks’ Video
Studio Gainax’s ‘Geeks’ Video,’ AKA ‘Otaku no Video’ is a self-deprecating mockumentary, and a humorous "exposé" on Japanese subcultures. (read more)
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Gunnm
Though it’s a meager sample of its long-running, classic manga source, Gunnm still has plenty to offer for OVA and cyberpunk enthusiasts. (read more)
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Armored Trooper Votoms: Brilliantly Shining Heresy
This sequel OVA to ‘Armored Trooper Votoms’ certainly makes some heretical decisions, and it’s just as certainly not "brilliant." (read more)
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Golgo 13: Queen Bee
‘Golgo 13: Queen Bee’ is a massive step down from the first ‘Golgo 13’ anime adaptation, made all the more shocking by it sharing the same director. (read more)
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Giant Robo Side Story: Ginrei
"How could more ‘Giant Robo’ possibly be a bad thing?" he wondered, stupidly, as he began watching ‘Side Story: Ginrei.’ (read more)
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Blazing Transfer Student
‘Blazing Transfer Student’ is a two-episode OVA by studio Gainax that humorously parodies classic shonen clichés. (read more)