On This Day in Anime

Five years have passed since the final short of this commemorative series aired on the Kyoani YouTube channel. These episodes were the perfect way to keep the magic alive, focusing on the everyday, low-stakes interactions between Kobayashi and her dragon companions.

Kyoto Animation’s signature attention to detail and character animation made even the smallest moments feel full of life. By leaning into the series' core premise—the intersection of a mundane office worker's life and the chaotic, magical world of dragons—the shorts offered a comforting, humorous break from reality.

They serve as a reminder of the strength of the series' character dynamics. These interactions are so charming that they do not even need a plot to succeed.