Hololive Alternative
2021 · 5 years ago
This musical OVA special from Hololive Alternative debuted 5 years ago, offering a glimpse into a unique alternate universe. It features the VTuber talents in a narrative context.
7.9 Score
All days The Almanac · Thursday, May 21, 2026
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 day5 years agoHololive Alternative
Premiered on this day10 years agoGaro Movie: Divine Flame
Premiered on this day40 years agoM.D. Geist
Premiered on this day28 years agoYokohama Kaidashi Kikou
Premiered on this day28 years agoGolgo 13: Queen Bee
Premiered on this day34 years agoSuper Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again
Premiered on this day14 years agoGlasses
Premiered on this day29 years agoSakura Diaries
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Franchise28 years ago
OriginYokohama Kaidashi KikouNext chapterYokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Quiet Country Cafe
OriginYokohama Kaidashi KikouNext chapterYokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Quiet Country CafeForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Garo Movie: Divine Flame
2016 · 10 years ago
The Garo franchise's cinematic journey continued 10 years ago with the release of Garo Movie: Divine Flame. This action-fantasy film delves deeper into the dark world of Makai Knights.
7.5 Score
M.D. Geist
1986 · 40 years ago
Forty years ago, the OVA M.D. Geist dropped, becoming a notorious entry in the mecha and sci-fi genre. Known for its extreme violence and grim tone, it carved out a unique, albeit disturbing, niche.
5.4 Score
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
1998 · 28 years ago
The gentle, contemplative OVA series Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou began its run 28 years ago, offering a unique blend of sci-fi and slice-of-life. It presents a post-apocalyptic world with a profoundly peaceful atmosphere.
7.5 Score
Golgo 13: Queen Bee
1998 · 28 years ago
The legendary assassin Golgo 13 returned to the screen 28 years ago in the OVA Queen Bee. This installment dives into a complex plot involving a powerful crime syndicate and a deadly female operative.
6.7 Score
Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again
1992 · 34 years ago
The Macross universe expanded 34 years ago with the OVA series Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again. This entry introduced new mecha, characters, and a fresh conflict to the beloved franchise.
6.3 Score
Glasses
2012 · 14 years ago
Fourteen years ago, the short TV anime Glasses aired, offering a brief but intriguing supernatural tale. The series follows a young man who finds himself drawn into a world of peculiar spectacles.
6.3 Score
Sakura Diaries
1997 · 29 years ago
Twenty-nine years ago, the ecchi OVA series Sakura Diaries premiered, offering a blend of romance, drama, and fan service. The series follows a young man navigating complex relationships at a boarding school.
6.2 Score
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
1998 · 28 years ago
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spring 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, Spring 2016 delivered a packed season with 78 shows, dominated by the rise of isekai, superhero action, and the return of a beloved Joestar lineage.
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
1998 · 28 years ago
Twenty-eight years after its premiere, the OVA series Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou continues to draw viewers with its unique blend of sci-fi and serene slice-of-life. Its gentle pacing and contemplative themes remain highly appealing.
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Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
1998 · 28 years ago
Next chapter: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Quiet Country Cafe
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Garo Movie: Divine Flame
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, Garo Movie: Divine Flame was released, a high-octane fantasy action film that perhaps didn't reach the audience it deserved. It continues the dark, stylish world of the Garo franchise.
7.5 Score
Lycoris Recoil: Friends are thieves of time.
2025 · 1 year ago
Fans said goodbye to a short-lived chapter of Lycoris Recoil 1 year ago with the finale of the "Friends are thieves of time." ONA. This brief comedy outing offered a lighthearted epilogue.
7.7 Score
Major S1
2005 · 21 years ago
Twenty-one years ago, the first season of the long-running baseball anime Major wrapped up its 26-episode run. The series follows the journey of Goro Honda from childhood to professional baseball.
8.2 Score
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Memorial
1999 · 27 years ago
Twenty-seven years ago, the OVA series Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon Memorial concluded its five-episode run. This collection revisited key moments and characters from the iconic magical girl saga.
7.4 Score
Today's Edition May 21, 2026 · 14 stories ·
5-year milestone · Lead Story
Hololive Alternative's Music Special Arrives 5 Years Ago
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Music
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- years ago
- 2021
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- ★7.9
- Score
Five years ago, fans got a taste of the Hololive Alternative project with the release of its first OVA. This wasn't your typical anime; it was a music-driven OVA starring the popular VTubers, giving them a narrative space outside their usual streams. The project aimed to expand the lore and world of Hololive, presenting a different kind of content for their dedicated fanbase.
While it only had two episodes, Hololive Alternative offered a creative outlet for the talents and a visually distinct experience. Its arrival marked an interesting experiment in leveraging VTuber popularity into a more traditional animation format, blending digital personalities with anime storytelling.
Premiered on this day Garo Movie: Divine Flame
The Garo franchise's cinematic journey continued 10 years ago with the release of Garo Movie: Divine Flame. This action-fantasy film delves deeper into the dark world of Makai Knights.