ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Original video animation

Hi kiddo! Have you ever seen a cartoon that isn't on TV or in a movie theater? That's called an Original Video Animation, or OVA for short.

Sometimes, people want to make a cartoon story but they don't want it to be on TV or in the movies. Instead, they make it just for people to watch at home on their DVD or online. Those are OVAs!

Think of it like a special storybook that someone made just for you to read at home, instead of in school or at the library. It's just for you to enjoy in your own little world.

So, OVAs are special cartoons that are made just for home entertainment. They can be really cool because they can tell stories that might not fit on TV or in a movie theater.
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