Colorful: The Motion Picture
2010 · 15 years ago
Colorful: The Motion Picture first aired in 2010.
7.7 Score
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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 day15 years agoColorful: The Motion Picture
Premiered on this day10 years agoYuru Yuri Nachuyachumi!+
Premiered on this day21 years agoNaruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Premiered on this day26 years agoCardcaptor Sakura The Movie
Premiered on this day21 years agoNaruto: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival
Premiered on this day31 years agoGrappler Baki
Premiered on this day9 years agoGundam Build Fighters Try: Island Wars
Premiered on this day26 years agoClover
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Ended on this day
Yuru Yuri Nachuyachumi!+
2015 · 10 years ago
The Amusement Club members soak up the last few days of summer with their signature blend of chaotic energy and genuine warmth. These two specials capture the specific, bittersweet feeling of vacation slipping through your fingers.
7.8 Score
Naruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
2004 · 21 years ago
Naruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow first aired in 2004.
7.1 Score
Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie
1999 · 26 years ago
Cardcaptor Sakura The Movie first aired in 1999.
7.6 Score
Naruto: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival
2004 · 21 years ago
Naruto: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival first aired in 2004.
6.9 Score
Grappler Baki
1994 · 31 years ago
Before he was a global icon of combat anime, Baki was a young fighter making his name in a brutal, hidden arena. This early OVA captures the raw, visceral grit of a world where only the strongest survive.
6.8 Score
Gundam Build Fighters Try: Island Wars
2016 · 9 years ago
A simple tropical getaway for the Try Fighters turns into a crisis when Gunpla begin moving on their own. Sunrise brought the team back for a high-octane special that highlights the fun of model battles.
6.8 Score
Clover
1999 · 26 years ago
Suu, a girl with unrivaled power, seeks the place where she can finally find happiness. This short, atmospheric piece from Madhouse is a haunting visual poem that feels like a dream.
6.7 Score
Colorful: The Motion Picture
2010 · 15 years ago
♪ Aozora (青空) · miwa
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2015 · 10 years ago
The summer 2015 season brought us Overlord, Charlotte, Prison School, and more.
Colorful: The Motion Picture
2010 · 15 years ago
This drama about a soul granted a second chance at life continues to find new viewers who value its honest, unvarnished look at human complexity. Its steady popularity is a sign that stories about finding meaning in the mundane never go out of style.
684 Watching now
Naruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
2004 · 21 years ago
Premiered 21 years ago today in 2004 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on Naruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow.
60/40 Love it · Hate it
Naruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
2004 · 21 years ago
Grew into a 3-entry franchise
+2 3 entries
Yuru Yuri Nachuyachumi!+
2015 · 10 years ago
The Amusement Club's summer vacation specials are a hidden gem for fans of character-driven comedy. With fewer than 35,000 ratings, this brief escape to the beach and beyond deserves a spot on your watchlist.
7.8 Score
Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei
2009 · 16 years ago
Rika Furude finally finds her peaceful world, only to realize the price of perfection is too high. These final episodes provided a contemplative, often heartbreaking conclusion to the series' long-running cycle of fate.
7.4 Score
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance
2016 · 9 years ago
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance aired its finale in 2016.
7.5 Score
Battle Angel Alita
1993 · 32 years ago
Found in a scrap heap and rebuilt by a kindly doctor, Gally begins her search for identity in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world. This two-part OVA from Madhouse remains a punchy, brutal introduction to a legendary cyberpunk heroine.
7.1 Score
Saki - Episode of Side A Specials
2013 · 12 years ago
The girls of Achiga High School face the overwhelming power of the regional champion in a battle of wits and luck. These specials captured the high-tension strategy that made the Saki franchise a unique sports-game hybrid.
7.6 Score
Tamako Market Specials
2013 · 12 years ago
Dera the bird and his friends share stories and wisdom in these lighthearted, character-focused specials. Kyoto Animation gave us a final look at the charm of the shopping district, proving that sometimes the smallest moments are the best.
6.5 Score
Today's Edition August 21, 2025 · 17 stories ·
15-year milestone · Lead Story
Colorful: The Motion Picture premiered 15 years ago today
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- 2010
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Fifteen years ago today, the moving drama Colorful: The Motion Picture made its debut. This award-winning film, based on a novel, dives deep into the struggles of a lost soul given a second chance at life, tasked with remembering their past mistakes. It’s a visually striking and emotionally resonant story that grapples with themes of suicide, guilt, and the search for redemption.
Even a decade and a half later, Colorful remains a powerful watch. Its sensitive handling of difficult subject matter, combined with its beautiful animation and heartfelt narrative, makes it a standout film for those seeking a drama with real emotional weight.
Premiered on this day Yuru Yuri Nachuyachumi!+
The Amusement Club members soak up the last few days of summer with their signature blend of chaotic energy and genuine warmth. These two specials capture the specific, bittersweet feeling of vacation slipping through your fingers.