Genre: Psychological Thriller / Dark Fantasy / Drama Runtime: 45 minutes (Single episode OVA) Target Audience: Seinen (Mature themes)
The story is set in a post-war, cyberpunk-tinged metropolis governed by the monolithic . Here, "Artificial Lifeforms" known as AL-types are used as disposable labor, military assets, and—most disturbingly—domestic servants. The protagonist, Ryosuke Tachibana , is a mid-level researcher at Kihara who becomes the caretaker of Imaria , a prototype AL-type with unprecedented emotional receptors. OVA Imaria
For years, was difficult to find. The original DVDs went out of print quickly. Furthermore, unlike mainstream titles, it never appeared on major streaming platforms like Crunchyroll or Funimation. For a long time, only low-resolution VHS-rips existed online. This scarcity created an aura of mystery. Collectors hunted for the "director's cut" version, which allegedly contained 15 minutes of missing lore footage. Genre: Psychological Thriller / Dark Fantasy / Drama
The ending is famously nihilistic. Imaria destroys Axis but loses her humanity in the process, becoming a wandering mass of tentacles and consciousness. There is no happy ending—only the haunting shot of a single doll floating through space. For years, was difficult to find
you require a happy ending, dislike 90s animation artifacts, or are triggered by depictions of non-consensual acts.
OVA Imaria is designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, from fans of traditional anime to newcomers who are interested in experiencing the latest innovations in animation technology.
OVA Imaria is an original video animation (OVA) series that combines cutting-edge technology with traditional anime production techniques. The project aims to create a new type of anime experience that seamlessly blends 2D and 3D animation, immersive sound design, and interactive storytelling.