The Goddess is a Middle School Student
2005 · 20 years ago
The Goddess is a Middle School Student first aired in 2005.
7.5 Score
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Premiered on this day20 years agoThe Goddess is a Middle School Student
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Papa to Kiss in the Dark
2005 · 20 years ago
Papa to Kiss in the Dark first aired in 2005.
5.8 Score
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
2013 · 12 years ago
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya first aired in 2013.
8.2 Score
Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of Birth
2013 · 12 years ago
Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of Birth first aired in 2013.
7.5 Score
Strike the Blood Second
2016 · 9 years ago
Strike the Blood Second first aired in 2016.
7.0 Score
Tales of Symphonia The Animation: The United World Episode
2011 · 14 years ago
Tales of Symphonia The Animation: The United World Episode first aired in 2011.
7.5 Score
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san: Yasashii Teki no Shitome-kata
2012 · 13 years ago
Haiyore! Nyaruko-san: Yasashii Teki no Shitome-kata first aired in 2012.
7.1 Score
Bayonetta: Bloody Fate
2013 · 12 years ago
Bayonetta: Bloody Fate first aired in 2013.
6.7 Score
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
2013 · 12 years ago
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fall 2015
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Strike the Blood Second
2016 · 9 years ago
9 years after its 2016 debut, fans are still working through Strike the Blood Second.
1,916 Watching now
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
2013 · 12 years ago
Grew into a 4-entry franchise
+3 4 entries
Record of Lodoss War
1991 · 34 years ago
Record of Lodoss War aired its finale in 1991.
7.3 Score
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 5D's: Shinkasuru Kettou! Stardust vs. Red Demon's
2008 · 17 years ago
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 5D's: Shinkasuru Kettou! Stardust vs. Red Demon's aired its finale in 2008.
6.9 Score
Today's Edition November 23, 2025 · 12 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story
The Goddess is a Middle School Student premiered 20 years ago today
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IyashikeiMythologySchoolSlice of Life
- 20
- years ago
- 2005
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- ★7.5
- Score
A quartet of specials that first aired twenty years ago today, "The Goddess is a Middle School Student" invited viewers into a world where the divine and the mundane coexist. Following a young girl who is actually a goddess, the series delivered slice-of-life moments steeped in mythology and a distinctly calming, iyashikei atmosphere. It was a gentle counterpoint to more action-packed fare, offering quiet contemplation and lighthearted supernatural interactions.
For those seeking a tranquil escape, these specials remain a perfect palate cleanser. The blend of Japanese folklore and the quiet rhythms of school life provides a unique, cozy viewing experience that feels both timeless and comforting, a rare gem from its era that still offers a peaceful respite.
Premiered on this day Papa to Kiss in the Dark
Papa to Kiss in the Dark first aired in 2005.