Studio Deen
Noah’s Barks pages relating to anime studio Studio Deen.
Noah’s Barks pages relating to anime studio Studio Deen.

‘Initial D’ is an anime where one teenage boy finds himself roped into the street-racing circuit. But, if there’s one thing a racing anime shouldn’t have, it’s poor animation quality. (Includes ‘Stage 1-3’ and ‘Extra Stage’) (read more)

‘Mt. Head’ has a distinctive visual style, and the folklore story backed up by traditional Japanese music are cool, but I found it repulsive and dull. Most things are just one or the other, not both. (read more)

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)

‘Patlabor’ hits the big screen as it picks up from where the ‘Early Days’ OVA left off, delivering another relatively serious storyline that still has heart through its lovable cast. (read more)

The first adaptation of the manga franchise created in part by industry icon Mamoru Oshii, this OVA is a mostly comedic slice-of-life series with an added mecha flavor. (read more)