#going manga first runs the risk of leaving one disappointed with the OVAs but OVA first kinda negates that problem

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And so with that, I've completed my rewatch of the earthian OVAs. I loved them, as always.

I still have to wonder though. why they decided to go with a whole new anime only arc for the last 2, it's always confused me a tad. OVA 1 and 2 def feel far more in line with the manga than 3 and 4. It's a good thing I like messiah so much otherwise I'd probably hold a different opinion here, mostly over the wing ripping scene (the OVA it's just kinda hot, not a lot more. and in the manga? Well let's just say I cry everytime I read it. Due to the context in which it happens, and yes that entire manga arc gets skipped over in the OVA and not addressed. Because they were COWARDS [actually it was probably just time contraints tbh]). I also feel like some of The House drama isn't as.... impactful in the OVA, at least as far as how it ends. The themes and such are overall a lot weaker in the anime, but honestly? I don't think it's a bad thing necessarily. What the show does wrong is easily forgivable, and what it does right is simply fantastic.

I gotta say, my main draw for the anime rendition of earthian, is the gorgeous art and absolutely awesome soundtrack. Plot holes and wacky choices aside, it's fun to watch and i believe that's very important in an anime, and is something a lot of shows lack.

While the manga is certainly better than the OVAs, I feel the best way to experience the series is in fact, to consume both.