Fighting Spirit: Champion Road
2003 · 23 years ago
This standalone OVA, a continuation of the beloved boxing anime, arrived 23 years ago. It offered a focused look at a specific rivalry within the boxing world.
8.3 Score
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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 day23 years agoFighting Spirit: Champion Road
Premiered on this day26 years agoYu-Gi-Oh!
Premiered on this day17 years agoDetective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser
Premiered on this day28 years agoCase Closed Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target
Premiered on this day11 years agoDragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Premiered on this day11 years agoDetective Conan Movie 19: The Sunflowers of Inferno
Premiered on this day14 years agoInazuma Eleven Go: Chrono Stones
Premiered on this day17 years agoDetective Conan Magic File 3: Shinichi and Ran - Memories of Mahjong Tiles and Tanabata
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OriginFighting Spirit: Champion RoadNext chapterHajime no Ippo: The Fighting! - Mashiba vs Kimura
OriginFighting Spirit: Champion RoadNext chapterHajime no Ippo: The Fighting! - Mashiba vs KimuraForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Yu-Gi-Oh!
2000 · 26 years ago
The iconic card game anime premiered 26 years ago, kicking off a global phenomenon. It brought duels and monsters to life for a generation.
7.5 Score
Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser
2009 · 17 years ago
This high-octane installment of the Detective Conan film series premiered 17 years ago. It saw Conan facing off against a mysterious organization with high stakes.
8.2 Score
Case Closed Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target
1998 · 28 years ago
The second theatrical outing for Detective Conan arrived 28 years ago, deepening the mystery and adventure. It tested Conan's deductive skills against a personal threat.
7.9 Score
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
2015 · 11 years ago
It brought back a fan-favorite villain with a vengeance.
7.0 Score
Detective Conan Movie 19: The Sunflowers of Inferno
2015 · 11 years ago
A visually stunning and intricate mystery unfolded 11 years ago with this *Detective Conan* film. It centered on a stolen masterpiece and a trail of deception.
7.7 Score
Inazuma Eleven Go: Chrono Stones
2012 · 14 years ago
This ambitious season of the soccer anime kicked off 14 years ago, adding time travel to its already super-powered formula. It saw Raimon Junior High facing off against historical and future threats.
7.3 Score
Detective Conan Magic File 3: Shinichi and Ran - Memories of Mahjong Tiles and Tanabata
2009 · 17 years ago
This OVA special, featuring a younger Shinichi and Ran, arrived 17 years ago. It offered a nostalgic look at their early days before the series' main timeline.
7.4 Score
Yu-Gi-Oh!
2000 · 26 years ago
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2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the Spring 2016 anime season delivered a diverse slate, highlighted by the rise of isekai and the explosive debut of a certain superhero.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
2000 · 26 years ago
Premiering 26 years ago, the original *Yu-Gi-Oh!* anime continues to attract a significant viewership. Its blend of strategic duels and shonen adventure remains compelling.
5,759 Watching now
Yu-Gi-Oh!
2000 · 26 years ago
The original *Yu-Gi-Oh!* series premiered 26 years ago, and while widely loved, its unique blend of elements has sparked discussion among fans over the years.
69/31 Love it · Hate it
Fighting Spirit: Champion Road
2003 · 23 years ago
Next chapter: Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! - Mashiba vs Kimura
+2 3 entries
Detective Conan Movie 13: The Raven Chaser
2009 · 17 years ago
This thrilling installment of the Detective Conan film series premiered 17 years ago, earning high praise but perhaps not reaching the widest audience for its specific qualities.
8.2 Score
Hey, Class President!
2010 · 16 years ago
The second and final episode of this Boys Love OVA series aired 16 years ago. It concluded the story of student council dynamics with a romantic twist.
6.9 Score
Pokémon: Black & White: Adventures in Unova
2013 · 13 years ago
The Unova region's chapter in the long-running Pokémon anime concluded 13 years ago. This season saw Ash and his friends embark on a grand adventure across a new land.
6.7 Score
Ai no Kusabi (2012)
2012 · 14 years ago
The science-fiction Boys Love OVA concluded its 2012 run 14 years ago. It brought a dramatic and erotic sci-fi tale to its resolution.
6.5 Score
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Fighting Spirit: Champion Road Turns 23
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23 years ago today, fans of *Fighting Spirit* got another dose of intense boxing action with the premiere of *Fighting Spirit: Champion Road*. This OVA served as a direct continuation, diving deeper into the boxing drama that fans had come to expect. It’s a solid entry for those who just can’t get enough of the ring.
For anyone who appreciates a good sports story with high stakes and well-animated fights, *Champion Road* remains a worthy watch. It’s a reminder of a time when direct-to-video sequels could offer compelling narratives for established fans, providing closure or further development for characters they’d invested in.
Premiered on this day Yu-Gi-Oh!
The iconic card game anime premiered 26 years ago, kicking off a global phenomenon. It brought duels and monsters to life for a generation.