Action
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the action genre. The genre features intense or high-pressure situations often related to combat or quick maneuvering.
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Black Magic M-66
In a rarity, Masamune Shirow co-directs and co-writes this OVA adaptation of his own manga. In ‘Black Magic M-66,’ a sci-fi thriller, the military and a reporter must stop a murderous, rogue android. (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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R.O.D: Read or Die
Created during the waning years of the OVA boom, ‘Read or Die’ is a nonetheless fun, superpowered action thrill-ride that’s only compromised by its cheap-looking digital animation. (read more)
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Buso Renkin
‘Buso Renkin’ is a surprisingly enjoyable, lightweight "battle shonen" series penned by the creator of ‘Rurouni Kenshin.’ (read more)
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Baoh: The Visitor
Before ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,’ there was ‘Baoh: The Visitor.’ There’s a reason why only one of them is remembered. (read more)
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Parasyte: The Maxim
A chimerical monstrosity of horror, drama, mystery, sci-fi, and thrills, ‘Parasyte: The Maxim’ somehow manages to excel at all of them. (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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Hades Project Zeorymer
While not the most eloquently-written story, ‘Hades Project Zeorymer’ is just weird enough to be a memorable watch that ought to captivate mecha and ’80s OVA fans. (read more)
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Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G: The Great Space Encounter
Another one of the ’70’s many animated Super Robot movies featuring some of Japan’s most iconic cultural heroes. (read more)
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UFO Robo Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger
Another team-up between two beloved ’70s mecha, but its storyline is a cut above most of its contemporaries—if only slightly. (read more)