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On This Day in Anime

Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.

Premiered on this day

Kingdom Season 2Premiered on this day13 years ago

Kingdom Season 2

★8.32013
HalPremiered on this day13 years ago

Hal

★7.42013
Sankarea OVAPremiered on this day14 years ago

Sankarea OVA

★7.22012
Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Sylvarant-henPremiered on this day19 years ago

Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Sylvarant-hen

★7.22007
Dragon Ball SpecialsPremiered on this day38 years ago

Dragon Ball Specials

★6.71988
Strawberry Marshmallow ProloguePremiered on this day21 years ago

Strawberry Marshmallow Prologue

★7.02005
Caramel HoneyPremiered on this day8 years ago

Caramel Honey

★6.72018
00:08Premiered on this day12 years ago

00:08

★5.02014

Season rewind

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is UnbreakableMy Hero AcademiaBungo Stray DogsMagi: Adventure of SinbadHaven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
spring 2016
10 years ago
78
shows
2,706
episodes
22
days of anime
Studio Deen
Studio of the season
Franchise13 years ago
Kingdom Season 2OriginKingdom Season 2Next chapterKingdom Season 3
Kingdom Season 2
Watching now
1,258
Kingdom Season 2
13 years later

Ended on this day

Super LoversEnded on this day10 years ago

Super Lovers

★6.72016
UQ Holder! Mahou Sensei Negima! 2 OVAEnded on this day8 years ago

UQ Holder! Mahou Sensei Negima! 2 OVA

★7.22018
Kaidan RestaurantEnded on this day16 years ago

Kaidan Restaurant

★7.32010
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Kingdom Season 2
初放映 PREMIERE
Kingdom Season 2
2013 · 13 years ago
The second season of the sprawling historical war epic concluded its run, bringing the intense battles and political intrigue to a dramatic pause. Fans were left on the edge of their seats, eager for the next chapter of the Warring States period.
8.3 Score
Hal
初放映 PREMIERE
Hal
2013 · 13 years ago
This poignant anime film, exploring themes of love and artificiality, first graced screens 13 years ago. It presented a future where technology intertwined with human emotion in a deeply personal story.
7.4 Score
Sankarea OVA
初放映 PREMIERE
Sankarea OVA
2012 · 14 years ago
The quirky supernatural romantic comedy Sankarea offered a unique premise with its OVA debut 14 years ago, blending horror elements with a decidedly unconventional love story. It explored the peculiar relationship between a boy desperate to become a zombie and a girl who actually achieves it.
7.2 Score
Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Sylvarant-hen
初放映 PREMIERE
Tales of Symphonia The Animation: Sylvarant-hen
2007 · 19 years ago
Nineteen years ago, fans of the popular RPG got their first taste of an animated adaptation with the launch of the Tales of Symphonia OVA series. This first arc, Sylvarant-hen, set out to bring the beloved characters and world of the game to life.
7.2 Score
Dragon Ball Specials
初放映 PREMIERE
Dragon Ball Specials
1988 · 38 years ago
The iconic Dragon Ball universe expanded with two special animated features released 38 years ago, offering fans a glimpse into Goku's early days beyond the main series. These specials provided lighter, more educational fare.
6.7 Score
Strawberry Marshmallow Prologue
初放映 PREMIERE
Strawberry Marshmallow Prologue
2005 · 21 years ago
This charming slice-of-life special, offering a taste of the Strawberry Marshmallow series, premiered 21 years ago. It introduced viewers to the everyday antics of a group of young girls and their slightly older teenage guardian.
7.0 Score
Caramel Honey
初放映 PREMIERE
Caramel Honey
2018 · 8 years ago
This Boys Love romantic comedy series began its run as an ONA 8 years ago, following the sweet and sometimes complicated relationships within a school setting. It offered a lighthearted take on school romance.
6.7 Score
00:08
初放映 PREMIERE
00:08
2014 · 12 years ago
This experimental short film, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, first screened 12 years ago. Its abstract nature and unique approach to animation marked it as a piece for those seeking something truly different.
5.0 Score
Kingdom Season 2
主題歌 THEME SONG
Kingdom Season 2
2013 · 13 years ago
♪ GLORY DAYS · D☆DATE
spring 2016
季回顧 REWIND
spring 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
A decade ago, the Spring 2016 anime season delivered a powerhouse lineup, including the debut of Re:ZERO, the highly anticipated continuation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and the launch of My Hero Academia. It was a season packed with hits that would shape the anime landscape.
Kingdom Season 2
視聴中 WATCHING NOW
Kingdom Season 2
2013 · 13 years ago
Even 13 years after its conclusion, the intense historical war drama Kingdom Season 2 remains a draw for a dedicated fanbase. Its epic scope and brutal depiction of conflict continue to engage audiences.
1,258 Watching now
Kingdom Season 2
系譜 FRANCHISE
Kingdom Season 2
2013 · 13 years ago
Next chapter: Kingdom Season 3
+2 3 entries
Super Lovers
最終回 FINALE
Super Lovers
2016 · 10 years ago
The heartwarming, albeit sometimes dramatic, tale of the Sasaki brothers concluded its second season 10 years ago. This BL drama offered a look at family dynamics and evolving relationships.
6.7 Score
UQ Holder! Mahou Sensei Negima! 2 OVA
最終回 FINALE
UQ Holder! Mahou Sensei Negima! 2 OVA
2018 · 8 years ago
The animated adaptation of Ken Akamatsu's UQ Holder! concluded its OVA run 8 years ago, bringing a close to this particular chapter of the Negima universe. This action-packed fantasy story followed a young boy's journey into a world of magic and immortality.
7.2 Score
Kaidan Restaurant
最終回 FINALE
Kaidan Restaurant
2010 · 16 years ago
This children's horror anthology series, which served up a weekly dose of spooky stories, aired its last episode 16 years ago. It aimed to entertain and slightly frighten young viewers with tales of the supernatural.
7.3 Score
Today's Edition June 8, 2026 · 13 stories ·
10-year milestone · Lead Story

Super Lovers Season 2 Ends Its Run 10 Years Ago

Ended on this day Super Lovers 2016
Super Lovers
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Boys LoveComedyDrama
10
years ago
2016
aired
★6.7
Score

Ten years ago, the second and final season of Super Lovers wrapped up its 10-episode run. The series, based on the manga by Kendi Dai, follows the unconventional family formed by Haru, Natsuo, and Shima Sasaki after their mother remarries and adopts Ren, a younger boy with a troubled past. This season continued to explore the complex bonds and romantic entanglements within the family.

Super Lovers offered a specific flavor of Boys Love drama, focusing on the emotional journeys of its characters and the challenges they face in forging their own identities and relationships. Its blend of familial bonds and romantic tension made it a notable entry for fans seeking character-driven stories within the BL genre.

Kingdom Season 2 Premiered on this day

Kingdom Season 2

13 years ago ★ 8.3

The second season of the sprawling historical war epic concluded its run, bringing the intense battles and political intrigue to a dramatic pause. Fans were left on the edge of their seats, eager for the next chapter of the Warring States period.

Season rewind — spring 2016
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
My Hero Academia My Hero Academia
Bungo Stray Dogs Bungo Stray Dogs
Magi: Adventure of Sinbad Magi: Adventure of Sinbad
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
78
shows
2,706
episodes
22
days of anime
Studio Deen
Studio of the season
Comedy
Top genre
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