given The Movie
2020 · 5 years ago
given The Movie first aired in 2020.
8.1 Score
All days The Almanac · Friday, August 22, 2025
On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
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Premiered on this day5 years agogiven The Movie
Premiered on this day10 years agoDate A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgement
Premiered on this day10 years agoOne Piece: Episode of Sabo - Bond of Three Brothers, A Miraculous Reunion and an Inherited Will
Premiered on this day13 years agoPersona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone
Premiered on this day44 years agoDaicon Opening Animations
Premiered on this day17 years agoCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Picture Dramas
Premiered on this day17 years agoKimiKiss Pure Rouge: Love Fighter
Premiered on this day9 years agoTrigger-chan
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Ended on this day
Date A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgement
2015 · 10 years ago
Date A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgement first aired in 2015.
7.3 Score
One Piece: Episode of Sabo - Bond of Three Brothers, A Miraculous Reunion and an Inherited Will
2015 · 10 years ago
One Piece: Episode of Sabo - Bond of Three Brothers, A Miraculous Reunion and an Inherited Will first aired in 2015.
7.7 Score
Persona 4 the Animation: No One is Alone
2012 · 13 years ago
Thirteen years ago, fans finally got the 'true ending' they were waiting for with this special addition to the Persona 4 anime. It serves as the final, definitive chapter for the Investigation Team.
7.5 Score
Daicon Opening Animations
1981 · 44 years ago
Long before they were a household name, Gainax defined the future of anime fandom with these two short, frantic opening animations. They were a love letter to the sci-fi and mecha genres, packed with more energy than most full-length features.
7.7 Score
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Picture Dramas
2008 · 17 years ago
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Picture Dramas first aired in 2008.
7.0 Score
KimiKiss Pure Rouge: Love Fighter
2008 · 17 years ago
KimiKiss Pure Rouge: Love Fighter first aired in 2008.
6.9 Score
Trigger-chan
2016 · 9 years ago
Nine years ago, Trigger celebrated their fifth anniversary by highlighting their studio mascot, Trigger-chan, in a brief, high-energy sequence. It was a playful nod to the fans who supported them since the beginning.
6.2 Score
given The Movie
2020 · 5 years ago
♪ Bokura dake no Shudaika (僕らだけの主題歌) · Centimilimental (センチミリメンタル)
summer 2015
2015 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the summer anime season was defined by a mix of heavy hitters and surprise comedy hits. Shows like Overlord and Charlotte dominated the discourse, setting a high bar for the rest of the year.
Date A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgement
2015 · 10 years ago
Ten years later, people are still returning to this Date A Live movie to see Shidou tackle the impossible: dating every Spirit in town to save the world. It’s a fan-favorite for a reason.
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given The Movie
2020 · 5 years ago
Next chapter: given The Movie: Hiiragi Mix
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Daicon Opening Animations
1981 · 44 years ago
Forty-four years ago, two short animations appeared that would eventually spark the creation of Gainax. They are a whirlwind of otaku energy, featuring everything from lightsabers to mecha battles.
7.7 Score
Death Note: Relight
2008 · 17 years ago
Seventeen years ago, fans watched the final, condensed retelling of Light Yagami’s descent into darkness. These specials served as a haunting reminder of the cat-and-mouse game that hooked an entire generation.
7.7 Score
Silver Fang
1986 · 39 years ago
Thirty-nine years ago, the epic journey of Gin the Akita came to a close. Fans watched as this brave dog traveled across Japan to assemble an army and take down the demon bear Akakabuto.
8.0 Score
Scissor Seven: Extra Episodes
2018 · 7 years ago
Seven years ago, the extra episodes of Scissor Seven brought a satisfying, comedic conclusion to the assassin-turned-barber's latest run. It was a sharp, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt end to a unique martial arts story.
7.5 Score
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai Specials
2008 · 17 years ago
Seventeen years ago, the Higurashi crew took a break from the horror to deliver these parody specials. It was a bizarre, hilarious end to a long, terrifying season.
7.1 Score
Today's Edition August 22, 2025 · 15 stories ·
5-year milestone · Lead Story
given The Movie premiered 5 years ago today
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Boys LoveDramaMusic
- 5
- years ago
- 2020
- aired
- ★8.1
- Score
Five years ago, studio Lerche released given The Movie, bypassing sweet high school romance for a messy, adult love triangle. We watch Akihiko struggle to leave his toxic ex, Ugetsu, while Haruki harbors a quiet, unrequited crush. The band's future hangs on whether they can turn this emotional wreckage into a new song.
Earning a stellar 8.11 score, the film treats its characters with rare maturity. Lerche handles the quiet domestic tension with delicate care, letting the acoustic soundtrack carry the weight of what these men cannot say.
Half a decade later, this remains a benchmark for animated music dramas. It offers a grounded look at how grief stifles creativity before ultimately fueling it.
Premiered on this day Date A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgement
Date A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgement first aired in 2015.