Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
2009 · 17 years ago
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars first aired in 2009.
8.6 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 day17 years agoGurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
Premiered on this day26 years agoCase Closed Movie 04: Captured In Her Eyes
Premiered on this day4 years agoFree! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume
Premiered on this day9 years agoFree! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Bond
Premiered on this day21 years agoDoraemon (2005)
Premiered on this day26 years agoCrayon Shin-chan Movie 08: Arashi wo Yobu Jungle
Premiered on this day12 years agoM3: Sono Kuroki Hagane
Premiered on this day31 years agoLupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus
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Franchise17 years ago
OriginGurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are StarsGrew into a 3-entry franchise
OriginGurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are StarsGrew into a 3-entry franchiseForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Case Closed Movie 04: Captured In Her Eyes
2000 · 26 years ago
Case Closed Movie 04: Captured In Her Eyes first aired in 2000.
8.0 Score
Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume
2022 · 4 years ago
Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume first aired in 2022.
7.9 Score
Free! The Movie -Timeless Medley- the Bond
2017 · 9 years ago
Haruka and Rin finally reconcile, trading their animosity for a shared dream of competitive success. This film captures the quiet, often overlooked transition period before the seniors head off into adulthood.
7.6 Score
Doraemon (2005)
2005 · 21 years ago
Doraemon (2005) first aired in 2005.
7.8 Score
Crayon Shin-chan Movie 08: Arashi wo Yobu Jungle
2000 · 26 years ago
Crayon Shin-chan Movie 08: Arashi wo Yobu Jungle first aired in 2000.
7.5 Score
M3: Sono Kuroki Hagane
2014 · 12 years ago
A group of children reunites years after a traumatic encounter to battle mysterious entities, only to find themselves haunted by a lethal melody. This series blended psychological drama with mecha combat in a way that kept viewers guessing.
6.6 Score
Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus
1995 · 31 years ago
Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus first aired in 1995.
7.4 Score
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
2009 · 17 years ago
♪ Namida no Tane, Egao no Hana (涙の種、笑顔の花) · Shoko Nakagawa
spring 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
The spring 2016 season brought us Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, My Hero Academia, and more.
Doraemon (2005)
2005 · 21 years ago
21 years after its 2005 debut, fans are still working through Doraemon (2005).
1,745 Watching now
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
2009 · 17 years ago
Premiered 17 years ago today in 2009 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars.
85/15 Love it · Hate it
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
2009 · 17 years ago
Grew into a 3-entry franchise
+2 3 entries
Doraemon (2005)
2005 · 21 years ago
Premiered 21 years ago today in 2005 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
7.8 Score
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
2011 · 15 years ago
Puella Magi Madoka Magica aired its finale in 2011.
8.4 Score
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
2016 · 10 years ago
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt aired its finale in 2016.
8.0 Score
Princess Jellyfish Specials
2011 · 15 years ago
These specials expanded on the quirky lives of the Amars, offering fans one last glimpse into their unique world. They served as a charming, low-stakes farewell to a beloved josei cast.
6.6 Score
BanG Dream!
2017 · 9 years ago
BanG Dream! aired its finale in 2017.
7.0 Score
Kujibiki Unbalance
2005 · 21 years ago
This comedy-romance concluded its three-episode run twenty-one years ago, leaving a mark with its absurd premise of a school council decided by a literal lottery. It remains a bizarre, lighthearted slice of school life history.
6.1 Score
Today's Edition April 22, 2026 · 17 stories ·
15-year milestone · Lead Story
Puella Magi Madoka Magica ended 15 years ago today
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Award WinningDramaMahou ShoujoPsychological
- 15
- years ago
- 2011
- aired
- ★8.4
- Score
Fifteen years ago, a show that redefined the mahou shoujo genre concluded its run, leaving audiences stunned and contemplative. Puella Magi Madoka Magica, over its 12 episodes, masterfully deconstructed the tropes of magical girl anime, transforming cute transformations and powerful wishes into a brutal examination of sacrifice, trauma, and the nature of despair.
The series’ impact is still felt today, praised for its mature themes, stunning visual direction, and willingness to shatter expectations. It proved that even a seemingly niche genre could deliver profound, psychologically complex narratives that resonate deeply with a wide audience, making it a landmark series in modern anime.
Premiered on this day Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars first aired in 2009.