High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead
2011 · 15 years ago
This OVA dropped 15 years ago, adding more over-the-top action and fan service to the zombie apocalypse. It leans heavily into its Ecchi and Shounen roots.
6.6 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.
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Premiered on this day15 years agoHigh School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead
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Premiered on this day16 years agoNodame Cantabile Finale OVA
Premiered on this day12 years agoHeaven's Lost Property: My Eternal Master
Premiered on this day26 years agoNieA Under 7
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Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
2006 · 20 years ago
Twenty years ago, this CG-heavy OVA series began, offering a gritty, ground-level perspective on the One Year War. It focused on the struggles of ordinary soldiers rather than ace pilots.
6.7 Score
Dragon Ball Z
1989 · 37 years ago
A true titan of shonen anime, Dragon Ball Z first hit screens 37 years ago, launching an epic saga of martial arts, alien invasions, and world-saving battles. Its influence on the genre is undeniable.
8.2 Score
FLCL
2000 · 26 years ago
Twenty-six years ago, a bizarre, hyperactive OVA dropped that defied easy categorization. FLCL arrived like a hurricane of surreal humor, giant robots, and adolescent angst, becoming an instant cult classic.
8.0 Score
Tamako Love Story
2014 · 12 years ago
This beloved romance movie, a sequel to the slice-of-life series Tamako Market, first charmed audiences 12 years ago. It's celebrated for its heartfelt portrayal of first love.
7.9 Score
Nodame Cantabile Finale OVA
2010 · 16 years ago
Sixteen years ago, this single OVA episode brought the beloved musical comedy series Nodame Cantabile to a close. It wrapped up the story of Chiaki and Nodame's classical music careers.
7.5 Score
Heaven's Lost Property: My Eternal Master
2014 · 12 years ago
This movie, a continuation of the popular ecchi-comedy series Heaven's Lost Property, was released 12 years ago. It promised more sci-fi hijinks and fan service for dedicated viewers.
6.7 Score
NieA Under 7
2000 · 26 years ago
This quirky slice-of-life sci-fi series about an alien maid and her human roommates debuted 26 years ago. It offered a gentle, often humorous, look at everyday life with an extraterrestrial twist.
6.9 Score
Dragon Ball Z
1989 · 37 years ago
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1989 · 37 years ago
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High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead
2011 · 15 years ago
Fifteen years ago, this OVA adaptation dropped, sparking discussion among fans. While many appreciated its action and fan service, its balance of genres proved to be a point of contention for some.
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Dragon Ball Z
1989 · 37 years ago
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Nodame Cantabile Finale OVA
2010 · 16 years ago
This single OVA episode, concluding the beloved Nodame Cantabile saga, premiered 16 years ago and remains a delightful, though perhaps under-seen, gem for fans of musical romance.
7.5 Score
Fire Emblem
1996 · 30 years ago
The two-episode OVA adaptation of the classic strategy RPG Fire Emblem wrapped up its run 30 years ago. It brought the story of Marth and the fight against Dolhr to the screen.
5.7 Score
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 Specials
2017 · 9 years ago
The final two specials for the beloved iyashikei series Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 aired 9 years ago, offering more gentle encounters with yokai and heartwarming moments.
8.3 Score
My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog. OVA
2023 · 3 years ago
The OVA adaptation of My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog. concluded its run 3 years ago. This comedy series featured a unique premise involving transmogrification and a harem of canine companions.
5.3 Score
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High School of the Dead OVA: Drifters of the Dead Premiered 15 Years Ago
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" This OVA, part of the original TV run's expanded universe, leaned hard into the series' signature blend of intense action and gratuitous fan service. It offered a self-contained story that catered directly to the show's established audience, delivering on the promise of more undead mayhem and comedic, albeit ecchi, situations.
While the main series concluded years ago, this OVA remains a specific artifact for those who enjoyed its particular brand of over-the-top survival horror. It's a reminder of a time when ecchi-infused action-comedy series could still capture a significant audience, even in OVA format, offering a final, albeit brief, glimpse into the world of Takashi and his companions.
Premiered on this day Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
Twenty years ago, this CG-heavy OVA series began, offering a gritty, ground-level perspective on the One Year War. It focused on the struggles of ordinary soldiers rather than ace pilots.