The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming
2025 · 1 year ago
A fresh fantasy action ONA, The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming, dropped 1 year ago. This original net animation aims to bring a new adventure to viewers.
7.7 Score
All days The Almanac · Friday, May 1, 2026
On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
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Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA
2017 · 9 years ago
Fans of culinary anime got a special treat 9 years ago with the premiere of the Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA. This short OVA expanded on the hit series' popular blend of cooking and comedy.
7.5 Score
"Bungaku Shoujo" Movie
2010 · 16 years ago
Sixteen years ago, the film adaptation of "Bungaku Shoujo" (The Book Girl) graced screens, offering a compelling mix of mystery, drama, and romance. The movie delves into the complex lives of high school students intertwined with literature.
7.3 Score
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
1982 · 44 years ago
A grand adventure began 44 years ago with the premiere of The Mysterious Cities of Gold. This beloved TV series combined historical intrigue with science fiction elements, following young explorers on a quest for legendary cities.
7.8 Score
Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA
2017 · 9 years ago
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spring 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the Spring 2016 anime season delivered a powerhouse lineup, including the debuts of Re:ZERO and My Hero Academia alongside JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable. This season offered a diverse slate of hits across multiple genres.
Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA
2017 · 9 years ago
Nine years after its premiere, the Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA continues to be watched by fans. This short OVA provided more of the beloved series' signature blend of gourmet battles and comedic shounen energy.
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Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA
2017 · 9 years ago
Next chapter: Food Wars! The Third Plate
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MILGRAM
2020 · 6 years ago
Six years ago, the unique music and psychological suspense series MILGRAM premiered. With a high score and relatively low viewership, it remains a captivating piece for those who discover it.
8.2 Score
Inazuma Eleven Go: Chrono Stones
2013 · 13 years ago
The time-traveling soccer saga of Inazuma Eleven Go: Chrono Stones reached its conclusion 13 years ago. This installment saw the Raimon team jumping through history to save soccer itself.
7.3 Score
Ai no Kusabi
1994 · 32 years ago
The seminal Boys Love sci-fi OVA Ai no Kusabi concluded its run 32 years ago. This two-episode series explored a complex, futuristic world with a dark romantic core.
7.0 Score
Sand Land: The Series
2024 · 2 years ago
The post-apocalyptic adventure of Sand Land: The Series wrapped up its 13-episode run 2 years ago. This adaptation brought Akira Toriyama's unique world to life in an extended format.
7.5 Score
Winter Sonata
2010 · 16 years ago
The Korean drama Winter Sonata, adapted into an anime, concluded its 26-episode run 16 years ago. This romance series explored themes of memory, fate, and enduring love.
7.3 Score
Shenmue the Animation
2022 · 4 years ago
Four years ago, the adaptation of the iconic video game series Shenmue, titled Shenmue the Animation, finished its 13-episode run. The series followed Ryo Hazuki's quest for revenge across 1980s Japan.
6.6 Score
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The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming Debuts as a New Fantasy ONA
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This original net animation, The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming, premiered last year, bringing its blend of fantasy and action to a global audience. With 12 episodes, it offered a contained story for fans of the genre.
The show's arrival marks a new entry into the ONA space, a format that allows for flexible storytelling outside the traditional broadcast schedule. Its fantasy and action elements suggest a narrative driven by conflict and magical elements, aiming to capture fans looking for a quick, engaging adventure.
Premiered on this day Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA
Fans of culinary anime got a special treat 9 years ago with the premiere of the Food Wars! The Second Plate OVA. This short OVA expanded on the hit series' popular blend of cooking and comedy.