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			Anime Vocabulary OAV/OVA Original Video Animation: an anime direct to video release, anime made only for the video market. Direct to video releases are common in Japan, while still a rarity in America. Unlike the US, where Direct to video movies are still often seen as a reprieve from what would've been a disasterous theatrical release, OVA's in Japan can be big events unto themselves. seiyuu Anime voice actor or actress. Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database is the best place to go for more information. sentai Task-force. Used to describe the task-force genre of live action TV series, including Zyuranger/MMPowerRangers and DaiRanger. Some American fans have been known to use this as a synonym for special-effects shows when they really mean to use tokusatsu. shojo Type of anime or manga targeted to the "young girl" market. shonen Type of anime or manga targeted to the "young boy" market. tokusatsu Special-effects. As one might use it in English, tokusatsu is used to describe a super-categeory of live action super-hero shows (Kamen Rider/Masked Rider or Zyuranger/MMPowerRangers) and giant monster movies (Godzilla or Mothra). Back