“Th’ fuck am I doing in this O-V-AAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!???”
There was a time in the 80s when the OVA (Original Video Animation) was king. It provided the chance for both animation directors and studios to experiment with whatever the hell they wanted. Some were one-shots, while others were probably cash-grabs. Many have gained a cult following, where one in particular has become one of the most beloved of all time, but that’s not the kind of OVA I’m here to talk about today. The OVA I’m here to discuss is not a high brow masterpiece. It is not based on a popular manga. Hell, it’s not even all that original. Nevertheless, this particular OVA excels in execution, color, action and the kind of fuck-this attitude that illustrates why this decade of anime is so beloved by fandom the world over. Now sit back, take a deep breath, put on your favorite jazz record and light it up as we shoot the breeze over Akira Nishimori’s Urban Square.
Naika's Lounge 