Metropolis
2001 · 25 years ago
Osamu Tezuka's visionary manga gets a stunning animated adaptation, Metropolis, hitting screens 25 years ago. This sci-fi epic blends classic anime aesthetics with a mature, cautionary tale.
7.5 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 day25 years agoMetropolis
Premiered on this day20 years agoFull Metal Panic! The Second Raid: A Relatively Leisurely Day in the Life of a Fleet Captain
Premiered on this day5 years agoLaid-Back Camp Season 2 Specials
Premiered on this day14 years agoAnother: The Other
Premiered on this day9 years agoYuri!!! On ICE: Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX "Welcome to The Madness"
Premiered on this day8 years agoCode Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification
Premiered on this day17 years agoThe Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages From Past and Future
Premiered on this day31 years agoEl Hazard: The Magnificent World
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Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid: A Relatively Leisurely Day in the Life of a Fleet Captain
2006 · 20 years ago
A rare comedic detour for the action-packed Full Metal Panic! series arrived 20 years ago with "A Relatively Leisurely Day in the Life of a Fleet Captain." This special offers a much-needed break from the usual mecha mayhem.
7.6 Score
Laid-Back Camp Season 2 Specials
2021 · 5 years ago
The cozy world of Laid-Back Camp expanded with two delightful specials 5 years ago, offering more of the serene camping adventures fans adore. These shorts capture the show's signature charm and relaxing atmosphere.
7.5 Score
Another: The Other
2012 · 14 years ago
The chilling mystery of Another continued with a standalone OVA, "The Other," 14 years ago. This entry delves deeper into the unsettling events that plague Class 3-3, offering more suspense and dread.
7.3 Score
Yuri!!! On ICE: Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX "Welcome to The Madness"
2017 · 9 years ago
Nine years ago, fans were treated to a special episode of Yuri!!! On ICE, "Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX \"Welcome to The Madness\"." This entry focuses on the fiery Yuri Plisetsky as he navigates the Grand Prix Final.
8.0 Score
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification
2018 · 8 years ago
Eight years ago, the Code Geass movie "Glorification" hit screens, continuing the epic saga of Lelouch Lamperouge. This film offers a new perspective on the beloved mecha and political thriller series.
8.0 Score
The Prince of Tennis: Another Story - Messages From Past and Future
2009 · 17 years ago
Seventeen years ago, fans of The Prince of Tennis returned to the court with the OVA series "Messages From Past and Future." This multi-episode OVA offered new stories and character moments beyond the main anime.
7.6 Score
El Hazard: The Magnificent World
1995 · 31 years ago
Thirty-one years ago, the fantasy isekai adventure El Hazard: The Magnificent World began its run. This OVA series transported a group of high school students to a magical new realm filled with ancient mysteries and warring factions.
7.3 Score
Another: The Other
2012 · 14 years ago
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2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, Spring 2016 delivered a powerhouse season headlined by Re:ZERO, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, and My Hero Academia. This period was a landmark for fantasy, action, and superhero genres.
Metropolis
2001 · 25 years ago
Osamu Tezuka's visually stunning film Metropolis, released 25 years ago, continues to attract viewers. This sci-fi epic remains a captivating watch for its unique blend of animation and thematic depth.
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Another: The Other
2012 · 14 years ago
Next chapter: Another
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Yuri!!! On ICE: Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX "Welcome to The Madness"
2017 · 9 years ago
Nine years ago, a special focused on the fiery Yuri Plisetsky from Yuri!!! On ICE premiered. "Welcome to The Madness" showcased the young skater's performance at the Grand Prix Final.
8.0 Score
Angel's Feather
2006 · 20 years ago
The 2-episode OVA series Angel's Feather wrapped up its dramatic run 20 years ago. This Boys Love title explored themes of love, loss, and science fiction in a high school setting.
5.4 Score
Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar
2010 · 16 years ago
The sprawling Tenchi Muyo! universe expanded with the 13-episode OVA "War on Geminar," which concluded 16 years ago. This series followed a new protagonist on an adventure across a war-torn land.
7.7 Score
Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time
2014 · 12 years ago
The master of classroom distraction, Tonari no Seki-kun, aired its final episode 12 years ago. This short-form comedy captured the absurd genius of doing anything but paying attention in class.
7.5 Score
Today's Edition May 26, 2026 · 14 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story
Angel's Feather Concluded 20 Years Ago
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Twenty years ago, the Boys Love OVA series Angel's Feather reached its conclusion after its two-episode run. The story followed a group of students at a special academy dealing with supernatural phenomena and a mysterious disease, interwoven with intense personal relationships and dramatic confrontations.
Despite its short length, Angel's Feather offers a unique blend of genres, incorporating elements of sci-fi and fantasy into its BL narrative. For fans of the genre looking for a story with a more dramatic and sometimes melancholic tone, it provides a compact yet impactful viewing experience.
Premiered on this day Metropolis
Osamu Tezuka's visionary manga gets a stunning animated adaptation, Metropolis, hitting screens 25 years ago. This sci-fi epic blends classic anime aesthetics with a mature, cautionary tale.