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October 21, 2026
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What TV, OVA, ONA, movie and special mean in anime, how each format is released, and how to tell whether you can safely skip it.
Anime seasons explained: why new shows start in January, April, July and October, what a cour is, and how simulcasts bring episodes to fans worldwide.
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