This Boy is a Professional Wizard
2016 · 10 years ago
This Boy is a Professional Wizard first aired in 2016.
6.9 Score
All days The Almanac · Thursday, February 5, 2026
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 day10 years agoThis Boy is a Professional Wizard
Premiered on this day20 years agoPretty Cure Splash Star
Premiered on this day23 years agoHunter x Hunter: Greed Island
Premiered on this day12 years agoNatsume’s Book of Friends: On a Certain Snowy Day
Premiered on this day21 years agoAir: The Motion Picture
Premiered on this day14 years agoGlitter Force
Premiered on this day41 years agoArea 88
Premiered on this day12 years agoSunday Without God: Memories
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Ended on this day
Pretty Cure Splash Star
2006 · 20 years ago
Pretty Cure Splash Star first aired in 2006.
7.3 Score
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
2003 · 23 years ago
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island first aired in 2003.
8.2 Score
Natsume’s Book of Friends: On a Certain Snowy Day
2014 · 12 years ago
Natsume’s Book of Friends: On a Certain Snowy Day first aired in 2014.
8.3 Score
Air: The Motion Picture
2005 · 21 years ago
Air: The Motion Picture first aired in 2005.
7.2 Score
Glitter Force
2012 · 14 years ago
Glitter Force first aired in 2012.
6.9 Score
Area 88
1985 · 41 years ago
Area 88 first aired in 1985.
7.5 Score
Sunday Without God: Memories
2014 · 12 years ago
Sunday Without God: Memories first aired in 2014.
6.9 Score
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
2003 · 23 years ago
♪ Pray · Wish*
winter 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
The winter 2016 season brought us Erased, Assassination Classroom Second Season, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, and more.
Glitter Force
2012 · 14 years ago
14 years after its 2012 debut, fans are still working through Glitter Force.
892 Watching now
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
2003 · 23 years ago
Premiered 23 years ago today in 2003 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island.
83/17 Love it · Hate it
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
2003 · 23 years ago
Next chapter: HUNTER×HUNTER: Greed Island Final
+3 4 entries
Natsume’s Book of Friends: On a Certain Snowy Day
2014 · 12 years ago
Premiered 12 years ago today in 2014 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
8.3 Score
Kekkaishi
2008 · 18 years ago
Kekkaishi aired its finale in 2008.
7.6 Score
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
1983 · 43 years ago
The Mysterious Cities of Gold aired its finale in 1983.
7.8 Score
Long Riders!
2017 · 9 years ago
Long Riders! aired its finale in 2017.
6.8 Score
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
2022 · 4 years ago
Blade Runner: Black Lotus aired its finale in 2022.
6.3 Score
Today's Edition February 5, 2026 · 16 stories ·
10-year milestone · Lead Story
This Boy is a Professional Wizard premiered 10 years ago today
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Boys LoveFantasy
- 10
- years ago
- 2016
- aired
- ★6.9
- Score
Released a decade ago, "This Boy is a Professional Wizard" brought a touch of magic and romance to the anime scene. This short OVA series, running for just four episodes, delves into a world where magical abilities are a reality, focusing on the interactions and developing feelings between its young male protagonists.
It's the kind of quiet, character-driven fantasy that, while not attracting massive crowds, offers a cozy and heartwarming experience for those who seek it out. For fans of Boys Love and gentle fantasy, this OVA remains a sweet little gem from 2016.
Premiered on this day Pretty Cure Splash Star
Pretty Cure Splash Star first aired in 2006.