Often overlooked by the causal anime watcher, either due to
availability or just not knowing that they exist or how they fit into
the storyline of the title they’re attached to. OVAs, specials, and
ONA (web) releases are almost always worth the time it takes to watch
them. Typically, they either expand on a relevant side story, offer
side characters a chance to evolve, or allow shorter story arcs to
shine. Are you unsure about what to watch in the upcoming season? Get
up to date on what’s being released by reading below.
Gundam
Build Metaverse (ONA)
Slated to be three
episodes long and debuting on October 6th, this short web
series serves as the celebration of the first decade anniversary of
the Gundam Build Franchise. Produced by Asashi Production and
animated by Sunrise Beyond, this is a must for any Gundam fan and
serves as a short watch for any mecha fans looking to kill some time.
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Night World (ONA)
Produced by Sonilude
and Mixer and animated by NAZ, this video game-themed release begins
airing on October 12th. Centered around the online game
“Planet”, the story revolves around a broken real-life
family unknowingly plays together. As their online counterparts
strive to complete the game, the offline world intrudes on their
pastime, ultimately entangling their real-world counterparts.
Boku
no Hero Academia: UA Heroes Battle (OVA)
Set to air on
October 20th, with a special preview scheduled for October
13th, the newest addition to the BHA franchise will center
around Mirio Togata and the “Yuuei Heroes Battle” card game.
The OVA will be animated by Bones.
Mask
Danshi; This Shouldn’t Lead To Love (OVA)
Fans of boys’ love
rejoice, as Tsuzuru and Keigo’s story finally leaps from the printed
page to our screens. Set for an October 20th release,
produced by Blue Lynx and animated by Studio Fusion, the OVA will be
coupled with the manga’s fourth volume.
Pluto
(ONA)
For fans of
psychological and mecha anime, the long-awaited Pluto receives its
first anime adaptation. Produced by Genco and Tezuka Productions and
animated by Studio M2. In a world co-inhabited by humans and robots,
one in which even robots are hailed and revered as war heroes. The
story follows the work of a robotic Europol detective known as
Gesicht, who undertakes an investigation to solve the murder of the
legendary Swiss robot Montblanc. His investigations soon delve into
conspiracies, mysterious entities, and circumstances in which
morality and hate threaten to tear apart a peaceful co-inhabited
world. To air on October 25th.
Onimusha
(ONA)
Scheduled to begin
airing on November 2nd, this game based historical/samurai
ONA will also appeal to paranormal and horror junkies. Animated by
Sublimation and airing on Netflix as one of their many fall
offerings. The show promises to be the intro to a much larger work.
Akuma-kun
(ONA)
Coming
to Netflix on November 9th,
the newest addition to the long-established Akuma-kun series will be
animated by Encourage Films and produced by Toei Animation. For
horror and supernatural junkies, this show is right up your alley.
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Ensemble
Stars!! Tsuioku Selection Crossroad (ONA)
Produced by Happy
Elements and animated by DandeLion Animation Studios the newest
addition to the Ensemble Stars! The franchise begins airing on
November 10th. Adapted from the “Crossroads”
game this male idol drama is the sole music-based ONA to air in fall.
Princess
Principal; Cost For Custom Cars (OVA)
This upcoming Bandi Namico
offering is the second title of the season that is meant as a bonus
OVA. Releasing alongside the Blu-ray for Princess Principal: Crown
Handler – Chapter 3 on November 22nd. For fans of spies, historical
dramas, and cute girls, this is the show for you.
Onmyouji
(ONA)
Another addition to fall’s
supernatural line-up, set to air on November 28. Animated by Marvy
Jack, the show will tell the story of Onmyouji Abe no Seimei.
Also expected this fall are
the Shin Yaranai Ka and Tensura’s “Coleus Dream” though no air
date has been announced for either of these shows.
