Anime On This Day — Saturday, May 2, 2026

Premiered on this day

Premiered on this day10 years ago

Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"

★7.82016

Premiered on this day10 years ago

Food Wars! OVA

★7.32016

Premiered on this day10 years ago

Seraph of the End: Vampire Shahar

★7.22016

Premiered on this day25 years ago

Love Hina: Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!

★7.22001

Premiered on this day20 years ago

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition

★7.22006

Premiered on this day11 years ago

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - The Brightness Falls

★7.32015

Premiered on this day8 years ago

Food Wars! The Third Plate OVA - Erina's New Life

★7.52018

Premiered on this day18 years ago

Candy Boy: Nonchalant Talk of the Certain Twin Sisters in Daily Life

★6.82008

Season rewind

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable

spring 2016

10 years ago

78: shows
2,706: episodes
22: days of anime
Studio Deen: Studio of the season

Franchise10 years ago

OriginHaikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"Grew into a 2-entry franchise

Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"

♥ 83% Love it17% Hate it ✕

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初放映 PREMIERE

Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"

2016 · 10 years ago

A standalone OVA episode for the beloved volleyball series Haikyu!! dropped 10 years ago, diving into a crucial match. It offered fans a concentrated dose of the intense sports drama they craved.

7.8 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Food Wars! OVA

2016 · 10 years ago

A pair of OVA episodes for the hit culinary anime Food Wars! premiered 10 years ago, featuring new cooking challenges. These side stories offered fans a taste of more of the show's signature blend of intense competition and outrageous foodgasm reactions.

7.3 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Seraph of the End: Vampire Shahar

2016 · 10 years ago

The dark fantasy world of Seraph of the End expanded with the "Vampire Shahar" OVA, released 10 years ago. This installment delved deeper into the ongoing conflict between humans and vampires, offering a self-contained story within the series' grim universe.

7.2 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Love Hina: Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!

2001 · 25 years ago

A special OVA episode for the beloved romantic comedy Love Hina, titled "Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!", was released 25 years ago. This episode offered fans a closer look at one of the series' most iconic characters and her personal journey.

7.2 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition

2006 · 20 years ago

The expansive "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition" began airing 20 years ago, recapping and expanding upon the original series. This four-part TV special aimed to refine the narrative and offer a more cohesive viewing experience for fans of the popular Gundam entry.

7.2 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - The Brightness Falls

2015 · 11 years ago

The fourth installment of the Code Geass: Akito the Exiled OVA series, titled "The Brightness Falls", premiered 11 years ago. This film continued the story of Akito Hyuga and the Wyvern squad within the expansive mecha universe of Code Geass.

7.3 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Food Wars! The Third Plate OVA - Erina's New Life

2018 · 8 years ago

A special OVA episode for Food Wars!, "Erina's New Life," was released 8 years ago, offering a glimpse into the aftermath of the main series' events. This episode focused on the challenges faced by the prodigious chef Erina Nakiri.

7.5 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Candy Boy: Nonchalant Talk of the Certain Twin Sisters in Daily Life

2008 · 18 years ago

Eighteen years ago, the charming slice-of-life series Candy Boy, officially titled "Nonchalant Talk of the Certain Twin Sisters in Daily Life," began its run. This series explored the gentle, everyday lives and evolving relationship of twin sisters.

6.8 Score

主題歌 THEME SONG

Food Wars! OVA

2016 · 10 years ago

♪ Kibou no Uta (希望の唄) · ULTRA TOWER

季回顧 REWIND

spring 2016

2016 · 10 years ago

Ten years ago, the Spring 2016 anime season delivered a powerhouse lineup, featuring the premieres of critically acclaimed series like Re:ZERO, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, and My Hero Academia. This season offered a diverse range of genres and studios, setting a high bar for anime.

視聴中 WATCHING NOW

Food Wars! OVA

2016 · 10 years ago

Despite being released a decade ago, the Food Wars! OVA episodes continue to attract viewers. These culinary side stories remain popular among fans who crave more of the series' unique blend of gourmet battles and over-the-top reactions.

738 Watching now

賛否 DIVISIVE

Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"

2016 · 10 years ago

Released 10 years ago, the Haikyu!! OVA "VS "Failing Marks"" has garnered a strong positive reception, though a segment of viewers express differing opinions. This standalone episode focused on a pivotal match, showcasing the series' signature blend of sports action and character drama.

83/17 Love it · Hate it

系譜 FRANCHISE

Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"

2016 · 10 years ago

Grew into a 2-entry franchise

+1 2 entries

10-year milestone · Lead Story

Haikyu!! OVA: 'Failing Marks' Arrives 10 Years Ago

Premiered on this day Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks" 2016

SchoolShounenSportsTeam Sports

10: years ago
2016: aired
★7.8: Score

Ten years ago today, fans of Haikyu!! got a special treat with the release of the OVA "VS "Failing Marks"". This single episode, part of the massively popular sports series, focused on a high-stakes match that tested the Karasuno High School team.

It delivered the same blend of intense action, character-driven moments, and strategic play that had made the main series a hit. For those who couldn't get enough of the thrilling volleyball matches and the camaraderie of the Karasuno team, this OVA was a welcome addition. It served as a perfect example of how even a single, focused episode could capture the spirit of the show and keep fans engaged between major story arcs.

Food Wars! OVA

10 years ago ★ 7.3

A pair of OVA episodes for the hit culinary anime Food Wars! premiered 10 years ago, featuring new cooking challenges. These side stories offered fans a taste of more of the show's signature blend of intense competition and outrageous foodgasm reactions.

In Brief

Premiered on this day 10 years ago

Seraph of the End: Vampire Shahar

7.2 Score

The dark fantasy world of Seraph of the End expanded with the "Vampire Shahar" OVA, released 10 years ago. This installment delved deeper into the ongoing conflict between humans and vampires, offering a self-contained story within the series' grim universe.

Premiered on this day 25 years ago

Love Hina: Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!

7.2 Score

A special OVA episode for the beloved romantic comedy Love Hina, titled "Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!", was released 25 years ago. This episode offered fans a closer look at one of the series' most iconic characters and her personal journey.

Premiered on this day 20 years ago

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition

7.2 Score

The expansive "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition" began airing 20 years ago, recapping and expanding upon the original series. This four-part TV special aimed to refine the narrative and offer a more cohesive viewing experience for fans of the popular Gundam entry.

Premiered on this day 11 years ago

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - The Brightness Falls

7.3 Score

The fourth installment of the Code Geass: Akito the Exiled OVA series, titled "The Brightness Falls", premiered 11 years ago. This film continued the story of Akito Hyuga and the Wyvern squad within the expansive mecha universe of Code Geass.

Premiered on this day 8 years ago

Food Wars! The Third Plate OVA - Erina's New Life

7.5 Score

A special OVA episode for Food Wars!, "Erina's New Life," was released 8 years ago, offering a glimpse into the aftermath of the main series' events. This episode focused on the challenges faced by the prodigious chef Erina Nakiri.

Premiered on this day 18 years ago

Candy Boy: Nonchalant Talk of the Certain Twin Sisters in Daily Life

6.8 Score

Eighteen years ago, the charming slice-of-life series Candy Boy, officially titled "Nonchalant Talk of the Certain Twin Sisters in Daily Life," began its run. This series explored the gentle, everyday lives and evolving relationship of twin sisters.

Opinion · The Divisive Desk

Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"

Released 10 years ago, the Haikyu!! OVA "VS "Failing Marks"" has garnered a strong positive reception, though a segment of viewers express differing opinions. This standalone episode focused on a pivotal match, showcasing the series' signature blend of sports action and character drama.

83% 17%

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Opening · Theme song

Kibou no Uta (希望の唄)

by ULTRA TOWER

Food Wars! OVA · 10 years ago

Franchise

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Haikyu!!: VS "Failing Marks"

Grew into a 2-entry franchise