Tales from Earthsea
2006 · 20 years ago
Hayao Miyazaki's son Goro helmed this fantasy adventure, a departure from Studio Ghibli's usual fare. It was a visually rich, albeit tonally darker, entry into the studio's filmography.
6.8 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.
Premiered on this day
Premiered on this day20 years agoTales from Earthsea
Premiered on this day20 years agoNight Head Genesis
Premiered on this day37 years agoKiki's Delivery Service
Premiered on this day31 years agoSlayers: The Motion Picture
Premiered on this day8 years agoFate/Extra: Last Encore - Illustrias Geocentric Theory
Premiered on this day17 years agoK-On!: Ura-On!
Premiered on this day34 years agoZetsuai 1989
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Franchise37 years ago
OriginKiki's Delivery ServiceGrew into a 3-entry franchise
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Night Head Genesis
2006 · 20 years ago
This sci-fi psychological drama explored the dark psychic abilities of two brothers on the run. It delved into themes of identity, control, and the burden of extraordinary powers.
6.7 Score
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989 · 37 years ago
Hayao Miyazaki's beloved coming-of-age fantasy film debuted 37 years ago. The Studio Ghibli classic follows a young witch finding her way in a new city, balancing independence with self-discovery.
8.2 Score
Slayers: The Motion Picture
1995 · 31 years ago
This fantasy adventure film, based on the popular light novel series, arrived 31 years ago. It featured the iconic cast of Slayers embarking on a new, high-stakes quest filled with magic and mayhem.
7.3 Score
Fate/Extra: Last Encore - Illustrias Geocentric Theory
2018 · 8 years ago
This three-episode TV special, part of the expansive Fate franchise, premiered 8 years ago. It continued the story of Hakuno Kishinami in the virtual world of the Moon Cell Automaton.
6.5 Score
K-On!: Ura-On!
2009 · 17 years ago
This collection of seven short comedy specials for the popular slice-of-life anime K-On! debuted 17 years ago. These OVAs offered lighthearted, often absurd, bonus content featuring the members of the Light Music Club.
6.4 Score
Zetsuai 1989
1992 · 34 years ago
This landmark OVA, based on the seminal Boys' Love manga, premiered 34 years ago. It explored the intense and complex relationship between idol Kashiwagi Akira and baseball player Takaba Issei.
6.3 Score
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989 · 37 years ago
♪ Rouge no Dengon (ルージュの伝言; Message of Rouge) · Yumi Arai (Japanese version - "Witch Express Delivery")
summer 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the Summer 2016 anime season brought a wave of memorable series, including the breakout hit Mob Psycho 100. This season featured a diverse lineup from studios like J.C.Staff.
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989 · 37 years ago
Hayao Miyazaki's beloved coming-of-age fantasy film, Kiki's Delivery Service, continues to captivate audiences 37 years after its premiere. Its timeless themes of independence and self-discovery resonate deeply.
1,910 Watching now
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989 · 37 years ago
Thirty-seven years after its debut, Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service continues to be a film that sparks discussion. While widely adored, its nuanced portrayal of a young witch's journey resonates differently with segments of the audience.
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Kiki's Delivery Service
1989 · 37 years ago
Grew into a 3-entry franchise
+2 3 entries
Detective Conan: Conan vs. Kid - Shark & Jewel
2005 · 21 years ago
This feature-length special from the Detective Conan franchise debuted 21 years ago. It pitted the young detective against the master thief Kaito Kid in a thrilling jewel heist caper.
7.6 Score
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
2007 · 19 years ago
The acclaimed mecha drama Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion concluded its first season 19 years ago. Its explosive finale cemented its status as a modern classic of the genre.
8.7 Score
Wolf's Rain
2003 · 23 years ago
The melancholic fantasy adventure Wolf's Rain concluded its run 23 years ago. This series followed a pack of wolves searching for the legendary 'Paradise' in a desolate world.
7.8 Score
Strike the Blood Final
2022 · 4 years ago
The final OVA series for the supernatural harem action series Strike the Blood concluded 4 years ago. This installment wrapped up the ongoing adventures of the vampire lord Kojou Akatsuki and his companions.
6.9 Score
Shirobako Specials
2015 · 11 years ago
The bonus specials for the beloved anime about anime production, Shirobako, concluded 11 years ago. These shorts offered additional glimpses into the daily lives of the characters at Musashino Animation.
6.8 Score
Seven Mortal Sins
2017 · 9 years ago
The action-packed fantasy series Seven Mortal Sins concluded its first season 9 years ago. The show featured a cast of demon lords battling their way through hell.
5.8 Score
Today's Edition July 29, 2026 · 16 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story
Tales from Earthsea premiered 20 years ago
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Goro Miyazaki's directorial debut, Tales from Earthsea, arrived 20 years ago, adapting Ursula K. Le Guin's acclaimed novels. The film, a dark fantasy adventure, explored themes of balance and the shadow within.
Despite its stunning animation and a departure from the typical Ghibli lightness, it received a mixed reception, marking a notable, if challenging, moment in the studio's history. While not as universally beloved as other Ghibli classics, Tales from Earthsea remains a conversation starter among fans for its mature themes and ambitious world-building. Its existence highlights the studio's willingness to tackle diverse stories and allows for a fascinating comparison of directorial styles within the Miyazaki lineage.
Premiered on this day Night Head Genesis
This sci-fi psychological drama explored the dark psychic abilities of two brothers on the run. It delved into themes of identity, control, and the burden of extraordinary powers.