The 2012 Ai no Kusabi OVA is now available to stream on Amazon, complete with English dub and subtitle options. This four-episode series adapts the classic sci-fi Boys' Love manga, set on the dystopian planet Amoi where a supercomputer, Jupiter, governs society.
In this future, the elite, light-haired males can keep dark-haired individuals known as 'mongrels' as pets. The story centers on Iason, an elite who takes in a mongrel named Riki, forming a bond that defies societal norms and sparks dangerous rumors. Produced by AIC, the OVA delves into themes of power dynamics, societal control, and forbidden relationships within a cyberpunk aesthetic.
As a finished OVA, Ai no Kusabi offers a contained narrative suitable for viewers seeking a mature, character-driven story with a strong emphasis on its dystopian setting and the complex relationship between its protagonists.
