Slayers: The Book of Spells
1996 · 30 years ago
Slayers: The Book of Spells first aired in 1996.
7.3 Score
All days The Almanac · Saturday, July 25, 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 day30 years agoSlayers: The Book of Spells
Premiered on this day30 years agoBirdy the Mighty
Premiered on this day35 years ago3x3 Eyes
Premiered on this day22 years agoElfen Lied
Premiered on this day11 years agoFate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz!
Premiered on this day12 years agoGirls und Panzer: This is the Real Anzio Battle!
Premiered on this day9 years agoYour Light: Kase-san and Morning Glories
Premiered on this day11 years agoFate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2Wei!: Magical Girl in Hot Springs Inn
Season rewind
- 69
- shows
- 1,473
- episodes
- 14
- days of anime
- J.C.Staff
- Studio of the season
Franchise22 years ago
OriginElfen LiedGrew into a 2-entry franchise
OriginElfen LiedGrew into a 2-entry franchiseForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Birdy the Mighty
1996 · 30 years ago
Birdy the Mighty first aired in 1996.
7.1 Score
3x3 Eyes
1991 · 35 years ago
3x3 Eyes first aired in 1991.
6.7 Score
Elfen Lied
2004 · 22 years ago
Elfen Lied first aired in 2004.
7.5 Score
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz!
2015 · 11 years ago
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya 2Wei Herz! first aired in 2015.
7.2 Score
Girls und Panzer: This is the Real Anzio Battle!
2014 · 12 years ago
Girls und Panzer: This is the Real Anzio Battle! first aired in 2014.
7.7 Score
Your Light: Kase-san and Morning Glories
2017 · 9 years ago
Your Light: Kase-san and Morning Glories first aired in 2017.
7.3 Score
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2Wei!: Magical Girl in Hot Springs Inn
2015 · 11 years ago
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2Wei!: Magical Girl in Hot Springs Inn first aired in 2015.
7.0 Score
Elfen Lied
2004 · 22 years ago
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2016 · 10 years ago
The summer 2016 season brought us Mob Psycho 100, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Food Wars! The Second Plate, and more.
Elfen Lied
2004 · 22 years ago
22 years after its 2004 debut, fans are still working through Elfen Lied.
8,146 Watching now
Elfen Lied
2004 · 22 years ago
Premiered 22 years ago today in 2004 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on Elfen Lied.
72/28 Love it · Hate it
Elfen Lied
2004 · 22 years ago
Grew into a 2-entry franchise
+1 2 entries
Girls und Panzer: This is the Real Anzio Battle!
2014 · 12 years ago
Premiered 12 years ago today in 2014 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
7.7 Score
Kaiba
2008 · 18 years ago
Kaiba aired its finale in 2008.
8.1 Score
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
1999 · 27 years ago
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team aired its finale in 1999.
8.0 Score
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary
2003 · 23 years ago
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Sanctuary aired its finale in 2003.
8.1 Score
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
1997 · 29 years ago
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz aired its finale in 1997.
7.7 Score
Laid-Back Camp Specials
2018 · 8 years ago
Laid-Back Camp Specials aired its finale in 2018.
7.6 Score
Today's Edition July 25, 2026 · 17 stories ·
Lead Story
Slayers: The Book of Spells premiered 30 years ago today
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- 30
- years ago
- 1996
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- ★7.3
- Score
The world of Slayers, already known for its chaotic magic and humor, expanded with The Book of Spells in 1996. This OVA offered a different flavor, focusing more on adventure and fantasy elements that appealed to the established audience. It was a welcome addition for those who loved Lina Inverse and her companions.
For fans of the series, these OVAs provided more of the magic and comedy they craved, offering a self-contained story that enriched the broader Slayers universe without straying too far from what made the original so popular.
Premiered on this day Birdy the Mighty
Birdy the Mighty first aired in 1996.