OVA of Dantalian no Shoka Canceled [Update Sep 7]

by dtshyk
Sep 6, 2011 11:00 PM | 56 Comments

According to Sneaker Bunko, the release of Dantalian no Shoka OVA was canceled. It was supposed to be bundled with the ninth volume of the original novel, but the release of the novel itself was also canceled. Kadokawa didn't reveal the reason of the cancellation.

Source: Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko

Updated
The novel author Mikumo Gakuto explained the reason of the cancellation is that there was a disagreement about the continuation of the novel series. The author and the editors had once reached an agreement to conclude the series by the eighth volume, but the editors suddenly asked the author to elongate the series to this Spring with nine volumes. The author turned down the proposal and the ninth volume was officially canceled. Mikumo said there has been no antagonism between Sneaker Bunko and him and that the OVA had nothing to do with the cancellation of the novel.

Source: Mikumo's blog

20 of 56 Comments Recent Comments

nextday said:
Good news has arrived.

The OVA will be released in August with the fifth volume of the manga: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-02/mystic-archives-of-dantalian-manga-to-bundle-anime-dvd

At least its something; would have preferred a full season though.

Apr 6, 2012 4:35 PM by captmalone

Good news has arrived.

The OVA will be released in August with the fifth volume of the manga: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-02/mystic-archives-of-dantalian-manga-to-bundle-anime-dvd

Feb 1, 2012 10:47 PM by nextday

Qrko said:
So why this OVA is not deleted from the database? If it's not gonna air, what's the point of keeping it?

Well it looks like it's deleted now. The novel is still listed as publishing though, which is obviously not the case anymore.

Still hoping they release the OVA though. They could always bundle it with the one of the DVD/BD volumes.

Sep 25, 2011 4:53 AM by nextday

Liinah said:
Mm, to be honest, i don't really mind. I expected so much more from this anime, but i'm really disappointed.

Same here. The first episode was quite good, and with that ending sequence I was hoping for something epic too but... Yeah, now I'm only watching it for OnoD and all those "Yessu's". All the characters act like nothing special is happening around them so it doesn't really have many intense scenes (except for a few scenes here and there). So if there isn't an OVA, that's alright. If they end up making one, that's good too.

Sep 10, 2011 7:01 PM by SoraKuro

and nothing of value was lost. Wake me up when the authors decide to fix the HORRIBLY Huge historical inaccuracies in this franchise.

Sep 10, 2011 12:28 AM by Fai

So why this OVA is not deleted from the database? If it's not gonna air, what's the point of keeping it?

Sep 9, 2011 11:21 PM by Qrko

That's unfortunate.

Sep 9, 2011 1:50 AM by tsubasalover

DJIzzyIzzyHitler said:
its sad but true, why the hell does fanservice even exist, it adds notihng to a show only takes away SIGNIFICANTLY,

Because there are people who disagree with you. And they also buy anime, and therefore they have a say in what gets made. I would agree that there are some shows that suffer from excessive or inappropriate fanservice but I absolutely do not agree that it's always bad. Depends on the show.

Sep 7, 2011 9:35 PM by jmal

Mm, to be honest, i don't really mind. I expected so much more from this anime, but i'm really disappointed.

Sep 7, 2011 8:20 PM by Liinah

Well, I got to say it

GAINAX!!!!!!!!!

Sep 7, 2011 5:37 PM by KillerYandere

i didnt even know there was an ova for it

Sep 7, 2011 5:04 PM by Dudewitbow

AHHH!!! Dantalian is a good serie and another episode would be cool!!!

Sep 7, 2011 4:50 PM by Tensai_Cassio

Eternal_Shield said:
eh ...
and each of those unpopular ecchi animes always gets OVAs
why would they cancel dantalia T^T

its sad but true, why the hell does fanservice even exist, it adds notihng to a show only takes away SIGNIFICANTLY,

if i could count the number of shows that would have been good without fanservice i would be rich

Sep 7, 2011 4:22 PM by JizzyHitler

HawthorneKitty said:
Dalian doesn't know the meaning of "no" though...

YESSU.

Kind of a pity. I've only watched one episode, but It was pretty fun. And the NicoNico comments were funny.

"JESUS CHRIST IT'S A LION GET IN THE CAR!"

Sep 7, 2011 4:20 PM by KuroNeko1997

thats kinda sucks i guess, but atleast that aint gonna drag it out until its dead beyond belief...

Sep 7, 2011 3:23 PM by Neverarine

Mr-Guts said:
what the HELL man it's one of the good shows that i'm enjoying watching Goddammit

Idolm@ster is making the otaku save up of course the fact that 2nd vols and up cost 9980 yen ($130) a volume pretty much is proof and the game bundle is over $300. It's killing some of the good titles in the process.

Sep 7, 2011 2:15 PM by Hoppy

what the HELL man it's one of the good shows that i'm enjoying watching Goddammit

Sep 7, 2011 2:06 PM by Mr_Gutts

"YESU!"

Sep 7, 2011 1:19 PM by Confucius

Shih said:
As long as the manga continues >_>
I really hate the anime's character design anyways...

That's next for the chopping block unless it's not an adaptation of the novel.

Sep 7, 2011 1:15 PM by Hoppy

As long as the manga continues >_>
I really hate the anime's character design anyways...

Sep 7, 2011 1:13 PM by Shih

See All Comments