A metaseries includes stories which reference each other and some overall similar chronology, cast, and/or background, but aren't similar enough to be considered direct sequels. Among some anime fans, the term may be used to describe all the works and adaptations of a single overall story or franchise, especially when each adaptation isn't wholly consistent with another. For example, progressive market interest can get a manga made into a short OVA, later made into a television series (animated… (More on Metaseries)