OceanVeil, the rising star in anime streaming, is making waves with its latest acquisition. The platform has announced the addition of five classic titles from AnimEigo, signaling a shift towards a broader range of anime content. This move aims to satisfy user demand for more than just “ecchi” content, introducing mature, story-driven anime to its library.
A New Wave of Anime on OceanVeil
OceanVeil’s partnership with AnimEigo and MVD Entertainment brings a fresh selection of titles rated PG-13 and above, promising mature themes and rich world-building without explicit content. This aligns with OceanVeil’s commitment to showcasing lesser-known, story-driven anime, offering fans deeper discoveries.
The newly acquired titles include:
- Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01
- AD Police Files
- Bubblegum Crash
- Riding Bean
- Time of Eve
These additions cater to anime enthusiasts seeking variety and depth, expanding OceanVeil’s appeal beyond its initial focus.
AnimEigo’s Vault of Classics
AnimEigo, known for its dedication to preserving and distributing classic anime, has a long history with these titles. The company has previously released these anime on VHS, LaserDisc, DVD, and Blu-ray, often after successful crowdfunding campaigns. This partnership with OceanVeil ensures these classics reach a wider audience through streaming.
Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01
Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01, originally released in 1987, is a mecha action OVA directed by Shinji Aramaki. The story follows Kōji Sugimoto, a young mechanic who accidentally gets trapped inside the MADOX-01, a top-secret military mech. Hunted by the military and clueless about piloting the machine, Kōji must fight back against Lt. Kilgore, a U.S. soldier with a personal vendetta against the MADOX.
OceanVeil streams Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 with its English dub. AnimEigo’s Blu-ray release includes both UK and US dub audio, director commentary tracks, a vintage featurette titled “Weapons of MADOX,” interviews, and art galleries.
AD Police Files
AD Police Files is a prequel to the Bubblegum Crisis series, set in Megatokyo. This action, adventure, and sci-fi anime follows Leon McNichol, a hard-edged cop assigned to handle Boomer-related crimes. With his partner, Gina Marceau, Leon investigates escalating violence that blurs the line between man and machine.
OceanVeil streams AD Police Files in Japanese with English subtitles. The series explores themes of humanity and artificial intelligence, characteristic of the cyberpunk genre.
Bubblegum Crash
Bubblegum Crash, a sequel to Bubblegum Crisis, continues the saga of the Knight Sabers. Set a year after the original series, the Knight Sabers have gone their separate ways, but a surge in violent crimes and rogue Boomers forces Sylia Stingray to reunite the group. Equipped with bigger and better hard suits, the Knight Sabers uncover a deeper conspiracy tied to a powerful new artificial intelligence.
OceanVeil streams Bubblegum Crash with both English dub and subtitles. AnimEigo’s Blu-ray release features a new restoration from video and 35mm elements, along with English, Japanese, and Castilian dubs.
Riding Bean
Riding Bean is an action-packed OVA based on a manga by Kenichi Sonoda. Set in the gritty streets of Chicagoland, it features Bean Bandit, a courier-for-hire, and his partner Rally Vincent. When a routine job goes wrong, the duo is framed for kidnapping and must clear their names while evading the police and other enemies.
OceanVeil offers Riding Bean with both English dub and subtitles. This title showcases Sonoda’s signature style, known from Gunsmith Cats and Otaku no Video.
Time of Eve
Time of Eve explores a near-future world where humanoid robots are common. The story follows Rikuo Sakisaka, who discovers that his home android, Sammy, has been acting independently. Retracing her steps, he finds a café called Time of Eve, where humans and robots are treated as equals.
OceanVeil streams Time of Eve with both English dub and subtitles. AnimEigo released the Time of Eve film and ONA on Blu-ray Disc, including the film version in both dubbed and subbed languages.
OceanVeil: Diving Deeper into Anime
OceanVeil is a subscription service built “by fans, for fans,” aiming to create an experience shaped by user suggestions. The platform offers a “Safe-for-Work” section for PG-13 and above content, alongside its more adult-oriented offerings. OceanVeil emphasizes officially licensed works, ensuring content legality and quality.
The service costs $12.99 per month for the “Deep Diver Plan”. While it doesn’t offer a free trial, creating an account is free, and many titles have previews. OceanVeil also has a “SimulCast Lineup” that is updated every Sunday.
OceanVeil’s addition of these AnimEigo classics demonstrates its commitment to providing a diverse and engaging anime experience, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. By offering both mainstream and lesser-known titles, OceanVeil invites anime fans to “Dive into Anime. Leave with Secrets,” promising more than meets the eye.
