Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
1991 · 35 years ago
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai first aired in 1991.
7.6 Score
The Almanac · Saturday, October 17, 2026
On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
Every calendar date hides anime milestones: a beloved series that premiered, a legendary run that ended, a forgotten cult classic that turns another year older. On This Day in Anime surfaces those anniversaries daily — from the biggest premieres to the divisive cult hits fans still argue about.
Premiered on this day
Premiered on this day35 years agoDragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Premiered on this day5 years agoLupin the Third Part 6
Premiered on this day13 years agoPokémon the Series: XY
Premiered on this day36 years agoDragon Ball Z: Bardock, The Father of Goku
Premiered on this day18 years agoGoodbye Mr. Despair OAD
Premiered on this day12 years agoYuki Yuna is a Hero
Premiered on this day32 years agoMagic Knight Rayearth
Premiered on this day8 years agoAttack on Titan: Chibi Theater - Survey Corps, Levi Squad!
Season rewind
- 83
- shows
- 1,840
- episodes
- 20
- days of anime
- TMS Entertainment
- Studio of the season
Ended on this day
Lupin the Third Part 6
2021 · 5 years ago
Lupin the Third Part 6 first aired in 2021.
7.2 Score
Pokémon the Series: XY
2013 · 13 years ago
Pokémon the Series: XY first aired in 2013.
7.5 Score
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock, The Father of Goku
1990 · 36 years ago
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock, The Father of Goku first aired in 1990.
7.6 Score
Goodbye Mr. Despair OAD
2008 · 18 years ago
Goodbye Mr. Despair OAD first aired in 2008.
7.8 Score
Yuki Yuna is a Hero
2014 · 12 years ago
Yuki Yuna is a Hero first aired in 2014.
7.4 Score
Magic Knight Rayearth
1994 · 32 years ago
Magic Knight Rayearth first aired in 1994.
7.5 Score
Attack on Titan: Chibi Theater - Survey Corps, Levi Squad!
2018 · 8 years ago
Attack on Titan: Chibi Theater - Survey Corps, Levi Squad! first aired in 2018.
7.7 Score
fall 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
The fall 2016 season brought us Haikyu!! 3rd Season, Bungo Stray Dogs 2, March Comes In Like a Lion, and more.
Kingdom Season 3
2021 · 5 years ago
Kingdom Season 3 aired its finale in 2021.
8.8 Score
Love Live! SuperStar!!
2021 · 5 years ago
Love Live! SuperStar!! aired its finale in 2021.
7.9 Score
Ace of Diamond: Second Season OVA
2016 · 10 years ago
Ace of Diamond: Second Season OVA aired its finale in 2016.
7.6 Score
Elfen Lied
2004 · 22 years ago
Elfen Lied aired its finale in 2004.
7.5 Score
Seitokai Yakuindomo OVA
2013 · 13 years ago
Seitokai Yakuindomo OVA aired its finale in 2013.
7.7 Score
Today's Edition Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 14 stories ·
5-year milestone · Lead Story
Kingdom Season 3 ended 5 years ago today
Read the story
ActionHistoricalMilitarySeinen
- 5
- years ago
- 2021
- aired
- ★8.8
- Score
Five years ago, the third season of Kingdom concluded, bringing another arc of intense warfare and strategic brilliance to a close. The season covered pivotal moments in the unification of China, focusing on the grand scale battles and the personal struggles of its characters.
Fans remember this season for its ambitious scope and its dramatic portrayal of historical events, even as some discussions pointed to shifts in animation style. The series continues to be a benchmark for historical action anime, drawing viewers into its brutal yet compelling world.
Premiered on this day Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai first aired in 1991.
