Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005 · 20 years ago
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew first aired in 2005.
7.3 Score
All days The Almanac · Wednesday, July 16, 2025
On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
Premiered on this day
Premiered on this day20 years agoPokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
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Premiered on this day37 years agoAkira
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Premiered on this day17 years agoClannad: Another World, Tomoyo Chapter
Premiered on this day4 years agoSonny Boy
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OriginAkiraGrew into a 2-entry franchise
OriginAkiraGrew into a 2-entry franchise Mr Love: Queen's Choice
2020 · 5 years ago
Mr Love: Queen's Choice first aired in 2020.
6.2 Score
Akira
1988 · 37 years ago
Akira first aired in 1988.
8.2 Score
Kaichuu!
2010 · 15 years ago
Kaichuu! first aired in 2010.
5.8 Score
Clannad: Another World, Tomoyo Chapter
2008 · 17 years ago
Clannad: Another World, Tomoyo Chapter first aired in 2008.
7.9 Score
Sonny Boy
2021 · 4 years ago
Sonny Boy first aired in 2021.
7.8 Score
From Up on Poppy Hill
2011 · 14 years ago
From Up on Poppy Hill first aired in 2011.
7.8 Score
Belle
2021 · 4 years ago
Belle first aired in 2021.
7.5 Score
Akira
1988 · 37 years ago
♪ Kaneda · Geinoh Yamashiro-gumi
summer 2015
2015 · 10 years ago
The summer 2015 season brought us Overlord, Charlotte, Prison School, and more.
Akira
1988 · 37 years ago
37 years after its 1988 debut, fans are still working through Akira.
3,166 Watching now
Akira
1988 · 37 years ago
Premiered 37 years ago today in 1988 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on Akira.
85/15 Love it · Hate it
Akira
1988 · 37 years ago
Grew into a 2-entry franchise
+1 2 entries
Today's Edition July 16, 2025 · 11 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew premiered 20 years ago today
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ActionAdventureDramaFantasy
- 20
- years ago
- 2005
- aired
- ★7.3
- Score
In 2005, OLM stepped away from the bright tone of the main series to deliver a somber fantasy epic. The story centers on Ash Ketchum releasing Lucario, an ancient warrior Pokémon frozen in time who harbors deep resentment over his master's apparent betrayal.
This movie earned a solid 7.34 score by trading simple gym battles for themes of grief and sacrifice. OLM treats the lore with genuine gravity, crafting a beautiful, melancholic atmosphere around Camaron Palace that feels unusually mature.
Decades later, the film is remembered for giving a pocket monster real, tragic agency. It remains a rare kids' adventure that trusts its audience to sit with bittersweet emotional scars.
Premiered on this day Mr Love: Queen's Choice
Mr Love: Queen's Choice first aired in 2020.