Dragon Ball
1986 · 40 years ago
Dragon Ball first aired in 1986.
8.0 Score
All days The Almanac · Thursday, February 26, 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 day40 years agoDragon Ball
Premiered on this day10 years agoTo LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials
Premiered on this day15 years agoMacross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
Premiered on this day18 years agoGurren Lagann: There are Some Things I Just Have to See!!
Premiered on this day19 years agoIkkitousen: Dragon Destiny
Premiered on this day14 years agoPatema Inverted: Beginning of the Day
Premiered on this day16 years agoMudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi
Premiered on this day12 years agoBrothers Conflict: Setsubou
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OriginDragon BallNext chapterDragon Ball Z
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To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials
2016 · 10 years ago
To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials first aired in 2016.
7.5 Score
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
2011 · 15 years ago
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell first aired in 2011.
8.0 Score
Gurren Lagann: There are Some Things I Just Have to See!!
2008 · 18 years ago
Gainax revisited the sixth episode of their legendary mecha epic with this uncut special. It captured the reckless, high-energy spirit of Kamina and his crew perfectly.
7.3 Score
Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny
2007 · 19 years ago
Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny first aired in 2007.
6.7 Score
Patema Inverted: Beginning of the Day
2012 · 14 years ago
Patema Inverted: Beginning of the Day first aired in 2012.
7.3 Score
Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi
2010 · 16 years ago
Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi first aired in 2010.
6.9 Score
Brothers Conflict: Setsubou
2014 · 12 years ago
This reverse-harem special added a sprinkle of supernatural mystery to a familiar dynamic. A simple lamp led Ema and her many brothers into unexpected territory.
6.4 Score
Dragon Ball
1986 · 40 years ago
♪ Makafushigi Adventure · Hiroki Takahashi
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.
Dragon Ball
1986 · 40 years ago
40 years after its 1986 debut, fans are still working through Dragon Ball.
17,459 Watching now
Dragon Ball
1986 · 40 years ago
Premiered 40 years ago today in 1986 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on Dragon Ball.
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Dragon Ball
1986 · 40 years ago
Next chapter: Dragon Ball Z
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Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell
2011 · 15 years ago
This cinematic conclusion to a beloved saga flew under the radar for many fans. Satelight’s work here is a visual and musical triumph that deserves a second look.
8.0 Score
This Boy is a Professional Wizard
2016 · 10 years ago
CoMix Wave Films concluded this short series about the isolation of magic in the modern world. It is an intimate look at a man who fears his only value is his power.
6.9 Score
Haiyoru! Nyaruani: Remember My Mr. Lovecraft
2011 · 15 years ago
DLE’s chaotic comedy about a formless deity and a normal student came to an end fifteen years ago. It was a bizarre, high-speed ride through supernatural absurdity.
6.2 Score
RADIANT Season 2
2020 · 6 years ago
RADIANT Season 2 aired its finale in 2020.
7.6 Score
IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT! Part 2
2023 · 3 years ago
The third season of this idol drama concluded three years ago, leaving fans reeling from the underhanded tactics of a new rival group. It was a tense, emotional finale.
8.4 Score
UFO Baby
2002 · 24 years ago
UFO Baby aired its finale in 2002.
7.7 Score
Today's Edition February 26, 2026 · 17 stories ·
10-year milestone · Lead Story
10 Years Ago: A Wizard’s Professional Dilemma
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Ten years ago, fans said goodbye to Chiharu Kashima, a man who found himself trapped by the burden of his own extraordinary abilities. As he navigated the Wizard Bureau's bureaucracy, he was forced to confront whether he could ever be loved for himself, rather than his magic.
This series is a quiet, thoughtful character study that uses a fantasy setting to ground a very human anxiety. The animation style carries the signature polish of CoMix Wave Films, giving the urban fantasy elements a grounded, melancholic beauty.
It is a rare, delicate story that explores the fear of being seen as a tool rather than a person. The conclusion offers a surprisingly poignant look at the vulnerability required to let someone truly know you.
Premiered on this day Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball first aired in 1986.