Johan and Peewit (Anime OVA)

Johan and Peewit (ジョアンとピルルイ Joan to Pirurui) is a two-episode 2001 Japanese anime OVA series based on the Belgian comic book characters created by Peyo. The anime features Johan, Peewit, The Smurfs, The Good King, Homnibus and a few supporting characters.

Production and release
The OVA series was produced by the animation studio Pierrot with cooperation from Le Lombard, Dupuis Audiovisuel and General Entertainment. The OVA series was originally released as a two-episode original video animation (OVA) in Japan between January 26, 2001 and February 4, 2001. The series was licensed by Touchstone Pictures and first released the series in North America in two VHS volumes, each containing a single episode with English subtitles. The subtitled versions were released between March 29, 2001 and June 11, 2001, and the English-dubbed version was later released as a single direct-to-video film as Johan and Peewit Adventures on September 7, 2004, on VHS and DVD. It was later re-released on DVD on January 13, 2009.

Trivia

 * The two episodes are loosely based on each of the selected Johan and Peewit comic books, "The Raven's Horde (Original French title: La horde du corbeau)" and "The Night of the Sorcerers (Original French title: La nuit des sorciers)".
 * Unlike other adaptations, this anime is more faithful to the original Belgian comics in character design and story arc.