Sankarea (OVA)
さんかれあ (OVA)
Data sourced from AniList · Updated Jun 8,
Synopsis
Episode 0 - "Fate is... Really..." Seven months before Chihiro first met Rea, he, his father, Mero and Ranko travel to Tohoku to help sort and move large book collection of father's brother. Along the way, they pass a bridge that seems familiar to Chihiro somehow, which leads him to question why he remembers so little about his mother, Yuzuna. Meanwhile, Rea, who had just finished middle school, faces abuse from Aria as she vents her drunken frustrations on her. Episode 14 - "Body of a Zombie... Heart of a..." As Aria feels lonely without Danichirou, she falls asleep in the bath. Meanwhile, Chihiro and his family discover a strange girl lying under their temple, who doesn't appear to want to say a word to anyone. When Rea searches for her when it is time for dinner, she is pushed down the stairs. The next day, they discover all the nearby hydrangea leaves have been torn apart, and later that night Rea spots the girl making a move on Chihiro. (Source: Wikipedia) Note: Bundled with the sixth and seventh limited-edition volumes of the manga.
Seasons
Recommended
Episodes (2)
Information
Explore More by Genre
About Sankarea (OVA)
Meet Sankarea (OVA) (さんかれあ (OVA)), a comedy, ecchi and horror anime by Studio DEEN (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Episode 0 - "Fate is... Really... Seven months before Chihiro first met Rea, he, his father, Mero and Ranko travel to Tohoku to help sort and move large book collection of father's brother.
Another thread: Along the way, they pass a bridge that seems familiar to Chihiro somehow, which leads him to question why he remembers so little about his mother, Yuzuna. Meanwhile, Rea, who had just finished middle school, faces abuse from Aria as she vents her drunken frustrations on her. Episode 14 - "Body of a Zombie... Heart of a...
With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Maaya Uchida as Rea Sanka and Ryouhei Kimura as Chihiro Furuya. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. At 2 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.
Production & Appeal
Production sits with Studio DEEN, which means the visual identity of Sankarea (OVA) follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Maaya Uchida voicing Rea Sanka gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many episodes does Sankarea (OVA) have?
- Sankarea (OVA) has 2 episodes in total. Every released episode is listed on this page.
- What order should I watch Sankarea (OVA) in?
- Watch Sankarea (OVA) in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is Sankarea (OVA) still airing?
- Sankarea (OVA) is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
Characters & Voice Actors
Music
Loading themes...
Watch Order
Loading watch order...
Frequently Asked Questions
Sankarea (OVA)
Update your list entry