Ouran High School Host Club
2006 · 20 years ago
Ouran High School Host Club first aired in 2006.
8.2 Score
All days The Almanac · Sunday, April 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 day20 years agoOuran High School Host Club
Premiered on this day20 years agoNana
Premiered on this day20 years agoHigurashi: When They Cry
Premiered on this day5 years agoHigehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
Premiered on this day20 years agoAir Gear
Premiered on this day30 years agoSlayers Next
Premiered on this day30 years agoKodocha
Premiered on this day5 years agoKoikimo
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- days of anime
- Studio Deen
- Studio of the season
Franchise17 years ago
OriginFullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodGrew into a 5-entry franchise
OriginFullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodGrew into a 5-entry franchiseForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Nana
2006 · 20 years ago
Two young women with the same name cross paths on a train to Tokyo, embarking on a raw, emotional journey toward adulthood. Madhouse’s adaptation remains the gold standard for character-driven drama.
8.6 Score
Higurashi: When They Cry
2006 · 20 years ago
What starts as a summer of fun in a quiet village quickly descends into a nightmare of paranoia and mystery. It is a haunting psychological puzzle that masterfully shifts from lighthearted comedy to chilling suspense.
7.9 Score
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
2021 · 5 years ago
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway first aired in 2021.
7.3 Score
Air Gear
2006 · 20 years ago
Motorized inline skates and underground turf wars define this high-octane sports series. It’s a wild, stylish ride that captures the rebellious spirit of the mid-2000s.
7.5 Score
Slayers Next
1996 · 30 years ago
The legendary sorceress and her motley crew return for a quest involving a world-shattering magical tome. It’s a peak example of 90s fantasy-adventure, full of heart and high-stakes comedy.
8.0 Score
Kodocha
1996 · 30 years ago
A hyperactive child star and a brooding classmate clash in this sharp, surprisingly deep look at school life. It’s a 90s gem that handles heavy themes with a vibrant, comedic touch.
8.1 Score
Koikimo
2021 · 5 years ago
Koikimo first aired in 2021.
7.1 Score
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009 · 17 years ago
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spring 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
From the time-looping intensity of Re:ZERO to the heroics of My Hero Academia, Spring 2016 was a powerhouse season. It was a moment where several massive franchises found their footing simultaneously.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
2017 · 9 years ago
The next generation of shinobi steps into the spotlight in a world that has finally found peace. It’s a massive, long-running journey that explores the shadow left by a legendary predecessor.
65,329 Watching now
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
2017 · 9 years ago
Can a legacy series ever truly satisfy everyone? Boruto sparked a massive, ongoing conversation about the value of sequels and the evolution of a beloved franchise.
51/49 Love it · Hate it
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009 · 17 years ago
Grew into a 5-entry franchise
+4 5 entries
IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!
2020 · 6 years ago
The boys of IDOLiSH7 face the harsh reality of fame and personal struggle in this grounded idol drama. It’s a hidden gem that prioritizes character growth over glitter.
8.1 Score
Hell Girl
2006 · 20 years ago
The Hell Correspondence website offers a final, dark solution for those pushed to the brink of revenge. It’s a chilling, atmospheric anthology that forces the viewer to weigh the cost of justice.
7.6 Score
Level E
2011 · 15 years ago
Level E aired its finale in 2011.
7.4 Score
Violet Evergarden
2018 · 8 years ago
A former child soldier learns to understand human emotions through the art of letter writing. It is a visually breathtaking, deeply moving exploration of what it means to love.
8.7 Score
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8
2021 · 5 years ago
The mysterious storyteller returns for another round of chilling, bite-sized urban legends. It’s a bizarre, avant-garde horror experience that plays with the medium of digital storytelling.
5.8 Score
The Witch and the Beast
2024 · 2 years ago
A cursed woman and a mysterious mage traverse the land, hunting the witch who ruined their lives. It’s a dark, stylish fantasy that blends magic with a gritty sense of purpose.
7.5 Score
Today's Edition April 5, 2026 · 17 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story
20 Years Ago: The Hell Girl Closed Her Ledger
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Ai Enma, the mysterious Hell Girl, appears to those who visit her website at the stroke of midnight to exact revenge on their tormentors. The cost is high: the requester will also be sent to hell upon their death.
Studio Deen crafts an atmosphere of dread that permeates every episode. The slow, methodical pace allows the emotional weight of each revenge story to settle in, making the inevitable, tragic conclusion feel heavy and earned.
Twenty years later, the series remains a haunting look at the cycle of hatred. It doesn't offer easy moral lessons, instead presenting a mirror to the viewer and asking how far they would go for revenge.
Premiered on this day Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club first aired in 2006.