OVA
Noah’s Barks pages relating to original video animations (OVA), a distribution format for Japanese anime.
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Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
This oft-maligned sequel to ‘Zeta Gundam’ is known for its tonal whiplash complete with frequent slapstick comedy. Is ‘Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ’ better than people give it credit for? (Includes ‘Gundam Frag.’) (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
Remember ‘Gundam Wing?’ It’s back—in movie form! Also, it’s exactly the same. Is ‘Endless Waltz’ better off for that? (read more)
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Dancouga: Requiem for Victims
After a premature end to the TV series, Ashi Productions gives ‘Dancouga’ a more proper conclusion with ‘Requiem for Victims.’ (read more)
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Votoms Finder
‘Votoms Finder’ is a one-off OVA in the ‘Votoms’ franchise, made all the more odd by its scant new entries. While a very generic story of the haves versus the have-nots, the brisk pace makes this decently entertaining. (read more)
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Armored Trooper Votoms: The Big Battle
This one-off OVA was released two years after the TV series’ conclusion. Chronologically taking place before the series conclusion with no impact on its continuity, is it worth your time? (read more)
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Getter Robo: Armageddon
Everything hits the fan in Getter Robo: Armageddon, a retelling, celebration, and epic finale to the iconic super robot franchise. (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
The 08th MS Team grounds the Gundam franchise in guerilla warfare, with relatable characters and focused, tight storytelling. (Includes "A Battle with the Third Dimension," "Miller’s Report") (read more)
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Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation
Years after watching it, the only thing I remember about Tokyo Revelation is its openly gay character. I couldn’t even remember that it wasn’t called "Tokyo Revolution." (read more)
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Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
This dead-end pilot for a cancelled ‘Fire Emblem’ anime series was better than I expected, and it does about as good a job of adapting its source material as one could hope for. (read more)
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Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again
The black sheep of the ‘Macross’ franchise, ‘Macross II’ was created with little involvement from the original creators. Surprisingly, it feels very on-point, but still little more than an average ’90s OVA. There are worse things something can be. (read more)