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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 21, 1987 – April 21, 1988
- Season
- Winter 1988
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Katsuyoshi Yatabe
- Original creator
- Haruka Takachiho
- Music
- Toshiyuki Oomori, Kouhei Tanaka
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 10m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space79%Female Protagonist73%Episodic66%Primarily Adult Cast40%Tomboy40%Police20%Cyberpunk20%Cult20%Wrestling20%
overview details
Synopsis
Set in the future Kei and Yuri are Trouble Consultants for The 3WA. Code Named "Lovely Angels", but, they are known throughout the galaxy as The Dirty Pair. They always solve their case, but, not without causing collateral damage and mayhem. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Dirty Pair (OVA)?
Dirty Pair (OVA) has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 42% of 1,094 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.9K AniList users who started it, 2.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.6K have finished it.
At about 4 h 10 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially space, female protagonist, episodic.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Haruka Takachiho
- Director
- Katsuyoshi Yatabe
- Character design
- Tsukasa Dokite
- Music
- Toshiyuki Oomori
- Music
- Kouhei Tanaka
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Dirty Pair: With Love From the Lovely Angels (1987)
- Watch next: Dirty Pair: Project Eden (1987)
- Optional extras: Dirty Pair: Flight 005 Conspiracy
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Dirty Pair (OVA)
Dirty Pair (OVA) FAQ
How many episodes does Dirty Pair (OVA) have?
Dirty Pair (OVA) has 10 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 4 h 10 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Dirty Pair (OVA)?
About 4 h 10 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Dirty Pair (OVA) finished?
Yes. Dirty Pair (OVA) has finished airing — the final episode aired April 21, 1988.
Is there a season 2 of Dirty Pair (OVA)?
Yes — the story continues in Dirty Pair: Project Eden (1987).
What should I watch before Dirty Pair (OVA)?
Watch Dirty Pair: With Love From the Lovely Angels first — Dirty Pair (OVA) is a direct sequel.
Is Dirty Pair (OVA) based on a light novel?
Yes. Dirty Pair (OVA) adapts the light novel by Haruka Takachiho.
Who animated Dirty Pair (OVA)?
Dirty Pair (OVA) was animated by Sunrise and directed by Katsuyoshi Yatabe.
Who sings the opening of Dirty Pair (OVA)?
The opening, "BY YOURSELF", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Dirty Pair (OVA)?
Dirty Pair (OVA) is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.