The first Hellsing anime was 13 episode TV series made in 2001 by Gonzo. Much of the original manga plotline was ignored. The artwork and overall "tone" of the series are also notedly subdued.

The second Hellsing anime is an ongoing OVA series, that first began in 2006. Unlike most OVA series, each episode is longer than a traditional TV episode, ranging from 40-50 minutes. The release schedule is also highly irregular, in that during the last 9 months only 3 episodes have been released. Unlike the first TV series, the OVA follows the original manga much closer, not only in storyline but also artwork and tone.

While the first series was very popular when first released, after the OVA it is now universally frowned upon for the extreme liberties it took with the original work. The author of the original manga has expressed his dislike of this series.

How to dell the difference:
1 - episode length. the OVA episodes are notably longer than the TV series.
2 - the TV series has a traditional opening with a song by Mr. Big, as far as I know the OVA doesn't have a traditional opening of any kind.
3 - The OVA is heavily stylized and faster paced

as far as where to find it, try http://www.amazon.com/ or http://www.google.com if you insist on stealing it.

wow that is good thx for your help but how much OVA is there now

As far as good places online to buy anime... where would you suggest? I mean, I go to http://www.discountanimedvd.com but maybe there are other places with better selection or lower prices or something, and i don't want to run a random search because you don't know if it's a scam. Any help?

Oh. And Geneon just tanked, right? Do we know which series have been picked up by what other companies, yet?

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does any one know when the 2nd season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.(*waiting 4 ever*), also where i can read Hajime No Ippo?? thanks

Haruhi Season 2 will air Summer '08 with Clannad going on for 24 episodes

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thank you Lazybook and Suicider

hmm does anybody know whether there'll be a 2nd season of ghost hunt? Cos i heard someone mention something about it.. yupp thanx : )

anyone could recommend me some good love story ?

does anyone know the episode where Inuyasha meets KAgomes friends.....?????

Are there any spoilers in the Naruto movie if I watchi it before episode 102?

ok thank you