Koukou Butouden Crows

Aired: 1994

An OVA adaptation of Hiroshi Takahashi's legendary delinquent manga Crows, produced by Toei Animation in two volumes. Centered on Bouya Harumichi, a new transfer at Suzuran Boys' High — known as the school the crows call home — the series depicts the brawls and bonds forged among students of Suzuran, nearby Housen Academy, and other gangs in a rough, hard-hitting style. Faithful to the original manga's raw art and fight choreography, with music contributed by rock band THE STREET BEATS, the OVA became a signature entry of the 1990s OVA era of violent youth drama.