The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter OVA Released on Crunchyroll
The highly anticipated OVA episode of The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter anime has met viewers on the Crunchyroll platform as of June 3, 2026. This extra episode, previously released only in Japan on May 27 alongside a Blu-ray and DVD set, can now be viewed online by international fans as well.
The OVA is a side story of the main series, which follows office worker Seiichirou suddenly finding himself in a fantasy world and using his accounting skills to survive. The original light novel series is written by Atsuo Iida, while the manga adaptation is illustrated by Yatsuda. The anime adaptation was produced by Studio Zero-G and aired in January 2025. The series drew attention for its unusual premise of a hero transferred from the business world to a fantasy world and quickly gained a large fanbase, especially due to its unique perspective on the 'isekai' genre.
This move by Crunchyroll provides great convenience for viewers who cannot access the Blu-ray and DVD set or do not want to purchase a physical copy. Although no official announcement has been made about the content of the OVA, it is speculated that it focuses on side characters not seen in the main story and highlights comedic elements. The production company had stated that the OVA serves as an extra reward for fans who previously purchased the Blu-ray.
Although it is common for OVAs to arrive late on digital platforms in the anime industry, this time the gap between physical and online release being only one week pleased fans. Although no announcement has been made about a second season of The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter anime, hopes are high for a new season given the success of the OVA and the series' popularity. Crunchyroll's quick release decision is seen as part of the platform's strategy to make anime content available to as wide an audience as possible.
