Ajin OVA

Polygon Pictures Spring 2016
ActionHorrorMysterySeinenSupernatural
7.1
Quality Score
0.21 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
19,197
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

New episodes bundled with the limited edition eighth and ninth manga volumes.

Audience Consensus

The Ajin OVA series provides additional content for fans of the series, with some episodes being more compelling than others. The first and third episodes are generally well-received for their tragic and backstory elements, while the second episode is considered weaker and less serious. Overall, the OVAs are seen as an OK watch, but not essential viewing.

Strengths

  • Stronger characterization due to shorter runtime
  • Enjoyable comedic scenarios with serious characters
  • Interesting backstory of Satou

Weaknesses

  • Animation is sub-par
  • Some content is repetitive for manga readers
  • Second episode is worse than the first one
  • Unconvincing portrayal of Tanaka in the second episode