Crunchyroll has finally added the concluding OVA episodes of Kamisama Kiss, completing the supernatural romance series for streaming audiences. This update provides long-awaited closure for fans of the TMS Entertainment production.
The July 23 arrival of the missing OVAs
For nearly a decade, viewers of Kamisama Kiss faced a frustrating cliffhanger on major streaming platforms. On July 23, Crunchyroll resolved this by uploading the pivotal OVA episodes released between 2015 and 2016. These episodes are not mere bonus content; they adapt the critical "Past Arc" and provide the definitive conclusion to the romance between the human Nanami and the fox yokai Tomoe.
As the report notes, these additions satisfy a fanbase that has waited years for a streamlined way to watch the series' true finale. By integrating these OVAs , Crunchyroll has effectively bridged the gap between the televised seasons and the narrative resolution that fans of the original work demanded.
Bridging the gap between Volume 11 and the 25-volume manga
While the streaming library is now technically complete, a significant disparity remains between the animated series and the source material. The original anime, which aired from 2012 to 2015, only covered the story up to Volume 11 of Julietta Suzuki's 25-volume manga. This means that a vast portion of the original narrative was omitted from the primary television run.
According to the source, the OVAs attempt to tie up these loose ends, but they cannot replace the depth of the remaining 14 volumes of the manga. this creates a fragmented experience for the viewer, where the transition from the second season to the finale feels abrupt, skipping over essential world-building and charactter nuances established by Julietta Suzuki.
Following the revival path of Ranma 1/2 and The Rose of Versailles
The current anime industry is seeing a resurgence of classic properties, making Kamisama Kiss a prime candidate for a contemporary overhaul. Recent trends show a willingness to revisit legacy titles, with Ranma 1/2 and The Rose of Versailles receiving modern revivals. Similarly, series like Kimi ni Todoke and Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits have successfully returned with new seasons to capture both old and new audiences.
TMS Entertainment is well-positioned to lead this charge, as the studio continues to dominate the romance genre. With recent high-quality productions like Blue Box, Rent-A-Girlfriend, and Honey Lemon Soda, TMS Entertainment possesses the animation prowess to elevate the visual style of Kamisama Kiss to match the standards of the 2020s.
Will TMS Entertainment address the missing growth of Tomoe?
The most pressing question for fans is whether a full remake or a third season will ever materialize to address the missing character development. The jump from the second season to the OVAs leaves significant gaps in the emotional evolution of Tomoe and several supporting characters. A comprehensive adaptation would allow the studio to fully explore the beauty of the manga without the constraints of the original 2012 production schedule.
It remains unclear if TMS Entertainment intends to move beyond the current streaming update, especially as Julietta Suzuki has moved on to newer projects like Otaku Vampire's Love Bite. However, the enduring popularity of the series suggests that a full-scale revival would be a commercial success, potentially cementing Kamisama Kiss as a gold standard for the shoujo romance genre.
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