Whether you're a veteran anime or someone who's just entered this universe, one thing is certain: the Japanese geek vocabulary is vast! Between manga , games, and series, terms like OVA, ONA, and OAD often generate a lot of questions.
Want to master the subject and finally understand these terms? We've compiled the essential ones to help you become an expert. Check out the list below:
Meaning of OVA, OAD, and ONA in anime
OVA – Original Video Anime:
Firstly, OVAs are characterized by being exclusively available on DVDs/Blu-rays, meaning they are not broadcast on TV. Furthermore, these episodes are not part of the original anime storyline, and may delve deeper into a specific plot point or be something completely different from the original story.
OAD – Original Animation DVD:
Basically, it has the same characteristics as an OVA. However, with the addition that when you buy it, it comes with a manga or a game! An example of this would be volume 12 of the manga To Love-Ru: Darkness, which came with a DVD.
ONA – Original Net Animation:
Here, they are released exclusively on streaming platforms, such as Crunchyroll or Funimation, which are the official platforms in Brazil. An episode might appear on TV if the broadcaster buys it, but it's usually only available online.
Key terms in the world of anime
SPIN-OFF:
They are derived from a work. That is, they basically use traits from a specific anime, such as powers and the characteristics of the world. And because it's like a parallel or alternative universe, it's very common for the characters in spin-offs not to be the usual protagonists of the original work.
PV – Promotional Video:
This is just a short video, usually 30 seconds long. Often shown on television or at some event, frequently to announce the new season of a particular anime.
TRAILER:
Now you might ask what the difference is between a PV and a 'trailer'. But basically, a trailer is about 3 minutes long and shows many scenes from the work, and may even give away several spoilers to fans.
TEASER:
However, in addition to PVs and Trailers, we have Teasers, which are classified as a middle ground between the two above. This is because Teasers are about 30 seconds to 1 minute long. On the other hand, they show several unreleased scenes, but in an enigmatic way, without revealing anything to the fans, only teasing them.
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