Ao Haru Ride: unwritten

Ao Haru Ride: Unwritten is a two-episode original video animation (OVA) released in 2014, serving as a companion piece to the television anime adaptation of Io Sakisaka’s popular shojo manga series. Produced by Production I.G under the direction of Ai Yoshimura, these episodes were bundled with limited edition volumes of the manga. The project was conceived to flesh out specific character backstories and moments that did not fit into the primary television narrative, providing fans with a deeper understanding of the protagonists' shared history.

The animation maintains the soft, atmospheric visual style established by the television series, emphasizing the sentimental and often melancholic tone central to Sakisaka's storytelling. By focusing on the internal monologue and formative memories of the lead characters, the OVA was well-received by the existing fanbase for its ability to capture the nuance of high school romantic tension. It stands as a reflective addition to the franchise, intentionally designed to evoke the bittersweet nostalgia characteristic of the wider Ao Haru Ride body of work.