Lexical entry
オリジナルビデオ
orijinarubideo
A film released directly to home video formats without a theatrical release.
Technology & MediaPure GairaigoWasei-EigoCompoundSource: English
Meaning
A movie produced specifically for the home video market (VHS, DVD, etc.). In Japan, these are often called 'V-Cinema'.
- direct-to-video movie
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- JMdict_english
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- JMdict.2026-04-17
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- English