OVA: (Type) OVA = Original Video Animation. These are the direct-to-video anime titles done in Japan. Often, OVAs can start a franchise (Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki), start a TV series (Mahou Tsukai Tai!), be a sequel to a TV series (Love Hina Again), or be a stand-alone title (Aa! Megami-sama! OVA). Sometimes, the OAVs are named the same as the TV series and thus will sometimes have the term OVA listed after the title's name to separate it.
| Title | Rating | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| A | ||
 Appleseed (1998) |
Watch |
In a futuristic metropolis, two cops attempt to stop a terrorist from jacking an unstoppable new tank. However, is it the terrorist they should be stopping or someone closer to home...? |
 Armored Trooper Votoms: Red Shoulder Document - The Roots of Ambition |
Rent |
Certain officers of the Melkian Space Force High Command are suspicious about a newly formed elite unit, known as "the Red Shoulders". The unit is shrouded in such top secrecy that even they know virtually nothing about it, except that it consumes tremendous amounts of resources and requires an amazing number of replacement soldiers. Colonel Peruzen, the Red Shoulder's commander, is uncooperative, pointing to evidence of fatal security breaches. Rumor has it that he is conducting bizarre research in hopes of creating "unkillable" soldiers. Meanwhile, a new batch of recruits arrives at the Red Shoulders' training camp--including one Chirico Cuvie... |
| D | ||
 Dirty Pair OAV |
Watch |
This is a 10-episode OAV sequel to the Dirty Pair original series. Kei and Yuri return to take on various cases for the WWWA (3WA). Investigating and solving cases usually includes massive destruction of everything in the area. |
| Dirty Pair OVA | Watch | See Dirty Pair OAV |
 Dominion Tank Police |
Buy |
In the year 2010, the earth has been encircled by a toxic cloud so noxious as to require the population to wear gas-masks. Human morals have fared no better--a violent crime is committed every 36 seconds! Leading the attack on society are the cat sisters Annapuna and Unipuma of the Buaku gang. Extreme measures are necessary against this notorious organization, including the Tank Police. This space-age law and order patrol welcomes its newest member, Leona, during a round of "grenade golf" which puts the "terror" back into their "interrorgation" of a suspect. |
| G | ||
| Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu | See Legend of the Galactic Heroes | |
| Gunbuster | Buy | See Top wo Nerae! |
| Gunbuster: Aim For The Top! | Buy | See Top wo Nerae! |
| K | ||
 Kido Keisatsu Patoreba |
Buy | In the future, (I guess now the past because it is set in 1998) great advancements are made with the creation of Labors, giant robots designed for construction. With the increased use of Labors, Labors crimes also skyrocketed. To combate this threat, Tokyo formed the Special Vehicals Section 2 and gave them Patrol Labors or Patlabors. |
| L | ||
 Legend of the Galactic Heroes |
This long running space-opera tells the story of a conflict between the (Prussia-like) Galactic Empire which is set on conquering and unifying all of known space, and its war with the Free Planets Alliance. While mainly focusing on the two opposing militaries' leaders - Reinhard Von Lohengram (of the Empire) and Yang Wen-Li (of the Alliance) – the story describes all levels of the war; from the tactical to the strategic; from street fighting to spaceship conflicts. | |
| LofGH | See Legend of the Galactic Heroes | |
| LOGH | See Legend of the Galactic Heroes | |
| O | ||
| Original Dirty Pair OAV | Watch | See Dirty Pair OAV |
| P | ||
| Patlabor OAV | Buy | See Kido Keisatsu Patoreba |
| Patlabor: The Original Series | Buy | See Kido Keisatsu Patoreba |
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