Original Animated Video

Anime made only for the video market. A small 'prolouge' to a series. Usually 4-6 episodes and short length. Usually the animation is different from the existing series.

Also called OVA
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-The plural form of oaf.
-On the occurrence of oaves being present a subsequent increase in stupidity, lack of hygiene, and obscene behavior becomes exponential.
-New York state law prohibits the occupation of a room by more than two oaves
Ever since Tom and Dennis got here this place smells like shit, i can't take all of these oaves!
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Original animated video - Like a prologue; it's ususally made to give an origin to animes that have characteristics going unexplained in the series.
The Rurouni Kenshin OAV gives an explanation to the scar on Kenshin's cheek.
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