Japanese OVA

Japanese OVA Original Animation Art

The OVA boom of the 1980s and 1990s gave Japanese studios unusual freedom to experiment with format, genre, pacing and visual ambition. This collection brings together original production art from direct-to-video works including Devilman, Project A-Ko: The Versus, Legend of Lemnear, Birth, Blue Sonnet, Demon Hunter Makaryuudo and Cream Lemon.
Japanese OVA

The golden age of direct-to-video anime

Cels, douga, genga and backgrounds preserve the physical craft behind the final animated image.
Japanese OVA

Original Production Art

Cels, douga, genga and backgrounds preserve the physical craft behind the final animated image.
Japanese OVA

Original Production Art

Cels, douga, genga and backgrounds preserve the physical craft behind the final animated image.
Japanese OVA

Original Production Art

Cels, douga, genga and backgrounds preserve the physical craft behind the final animated image.
Japanese OVA

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Explore our curated selection of original Japanese OVA production artwork from the Mauer Gallery collection.
Devilman OVA original production douga set
Legend of Lemnear original OVA production cel
Project A-Ko The Versus original OVA production art
Cream Lemon Pop Chaser original OVA douga
Project A-Ko The Versus Liza original OVA cel
Project A-Ko C-ko original OVA cel
Japanese OVA

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The golden age of direct-to-video anime

The OVA boom of the 1980s and 1990s gave Japanese studios unusual freedom to experiment with format, genre, pacing and visual ambition. This collection brings together original production art from direct-to-video works including Devilman, Project A-Ko: The Versus, Legend of Lemnear, Birth, Blue Sonnet, Demon Hunter Makaryuudo and Cream Lemon.

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Japanese OVA: original Japanese animation production art

The OVA boom of the 1980s and 1990s gave Japanese studios unusual freedom to experiment with format, genre, pacing and visual ambition. This collection brings together original production art from direct-to-video works including Devilman, Project A-Ko: The Versus, Legend of Lemnear, Birth, Blue Sonnet, Demon Hunter Makaryuudo and Cream Lemon.

Each work is a unique production artifact. Sequence markings, pencil construction, paint layers, studio notes and backgrounds reveal the material process behind the images seen on screen.

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For serious collectors and investors, we offer direct communication and flexible acquisition options, including payment in three interest free installments. Selected works can be reserved upon agreement, with full condition transparency and secure international shipping. Please note that not all pieces are listed online. We encourage you to reach out if you are searching for a specific series, character or production moment, as we may have additional works available privately.

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