Doukyusei: Classmates
2016 · 10 years ago
Doukyusei: Classmates first aired in 2016.
8.3 Score
All days The Almanac · Friday, February 20, 2026
On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
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OriginSamurai X: Trust and BetrayalNext chapterRurouni Kenshin
OriginSamurai X: Trust and BetrayalNext chapterRurouni KenshinForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
1999 · 27 years ago
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal first aired in 1999.
8.7 Score
The Case of Hana & Alice
2015 · 11 years ago
The Case of Hana & Alice first aired in 2015.
7.3 Score
Saki - Episode of Side A Specials
2013 · 13 years ago
Studio Gokumi brings the tension of the Inter-High Mahjong Championship to life. These specials dive into the intense semifinal round where the girls of Achiga face insurmountable odds.
7.6 Score
Kodomo no Jikan Ni Gakki
2009 · 17 years ago
Kodomo no Jikan Ni Gakki first aired in 2009.
7.0 Score
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
1999 · 27 years ago
♪ In Dreams · Taku Iwasaki
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.
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
1999 · 27 years ago
Even decades after its release, this OVA remains the gold standard for historical samurai drama. It continues to pull in new viewers who are drawn to its brutal honesty and emotional depth.
917 Watching now
Doukyusei: Classmates
2016 · 10 years ago
This movie split the room ten years ago, with 85% of fans falling in love with its soft-focus approach to school romance. It is a beautiful, intimate look at a summer that changes everything.
85/15 Love it · Hate it
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
1999 · 27 years ago
Next chapter: Rurouni Kenshin
+1 2 entries
Saki - Episode of Side A Specials
2013 · 13 years ago
Premiered 13 years ago today in 2013 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
7.6 Score
Rage of Bahamut: Genesis - Short Story
2017 · 9 years ago
Rage of Bahamut: Genesis - Short Story aired its finale in 2017.
7.1 Score
Humanity Has Declined Specials
2013 · 13 years ago
AIC ASTA capped off their whimsical, post-apocalyptic comedy thirteen years ago. These final specials captured the peculiar charm of a world where humanity is on the decline and fairies run the show.
7.2 Score
Sabage-bu! Specials
2015 · 11 years ago
Sabage-bu! Specials aired its finale in 2015.
7.3 Score
Today's Edition February 20, 2026 · 12 stories ·
10-year milestone · Lead Story
Doukyusei: Classmates premiered 10 years ago today
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Boys LoveSchool
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- 2016
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Ten years ago today, the Boys Love film Doukyusei: Classmates made its debut. Adapted from Asumiko Nakamura's manga, this movie offered a refreshing departure from typical romance narratives with its delicate portrayal of two high school boys navigating their budding relationship. The film's unique art style and focus on quiet, intimate moments garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
Even a decade later, Doukyusei remains a benchmark for atmospheric storytelling in BL anime. Its focus on character development and the subtle exploration of burgeoning feelings provide a deeply human experience that continues to draw in viewers seeking thoughtful, character-driven romance.
Premiered on this day Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal first aired in 1999.