Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
OriginDrifters: Special EditionGrew into a 2-entry franchise
Ten years ago today, fans of Kouta Hirano's brutal and bombastic manga Drifters got another taste of the chaos with the release of the "Special Edition" OVA. The series, known for its over-the-top action and bizarre premise of throwing figures like Oda Nobunaga and Hannibal Barca into a fantasy war, continued its unique blend of historical figures and extreme violence.
This OVA, while a single episode, served as a potent reminder of the franchise's appeal, offering a concentrated dose of the gore, historical mashups, and dark humor that made the original series a cult hit. It's the kind of show that doesn't shy away from its outlandish concepts, delivering a visceral experience for those who enjoy their fantasy with a heavy dose of historical absurdity.
Premiered on this day Two years have passed since the epic crossover one-shot OVA, Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura, hit screens. This special pitted martial artists from two of anime's most iconic fighting series against each other.
