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Oh! My Goddess OVA series

A heartwarming and humorous story of Keiichi, a young man who has been granted a wish by a visiting goddess (Belldandy), thinking it is a joke by his dorm mates he makes an honest decision that has very unexpected results. As the story develops we find that the bond between him and Belldandy is deeper than he, or we, thought.

Cultural Details: Foods, locations, architecture, household items, college life.

Cautions: A few seconds of sexual humor in the second episode.

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie - Movie

Something or someone is causing trouble for Belldandy and Keiichi. And more than just her and her human friends are in great danger. This story takes place long after the OVA and includes characters from the manga. Well animated and worth getting after seeing the OVA or reading the manga.

Otaku no Video OVA series

A classic mokumentary of Japanese fan culture, including it's less savory sides. Otaku no Video is in the form of an animated story of a group of fans who turn pro, just as the makers did, and each chapter is framed by an actual interview with a 'real' fan. I know one teacher who is using this series in a grade school class. The DVD has the option of showing only the animation without the interviews.

Cautions: Mild nudity, animated except for one scene on a TV screen in the background during one interview.

Cultural Details: Urban live in contemporary Japan, fan culture.