Original Video Animation. Anime released directly to home video (like Blu-ray) without prior TV broadcast.
In-depth explanation
OVAs are significant in hentai because they are not subject to strict television broadcast censorship. This allows for more explicit content, making them the primary format for high-quality, "Uncensored" hentai releases.
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