Naruto Shippuden the Movie 5: Blood Prison
2011 · 15 years ago
The fifth Naruto Shippuden movie, Blood Prison, arrived 15 years ago. This action-packed fantasy adventure puts Naruto in a perilous situation.
7.5 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 day15 years agoNaruto Shippuden the Movie 5: Blood Prison
Premiered on this day5 years agoFate/Grand Order: Final Singularity - Grand Temple of Time: Solomon
Premiered on this day15 years agoNaruto Shippuden: Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
Premiered on this day15 years agoHeart no Kuni no Alice: Wonderful Wonder World
Premiered on this day16 years agoHiyokoi
Premiered on this day3 years agoA Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality: Speeding in the Sea of Stars Prologue
Premiered on this day18 years agoInuYasha: Kuroi Tessaiga
Premiered on this day23 years agoIkki Tousen: Battle Vixens
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OriginNaruto Shippuden the Movie 5: Blood PrisonGrew into a 3-entry franchise
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Ended on this day
Fate/Grand Order: Final Singularity - Grand Temple of Time: Solomon
2021 · 5 years ago
The epic conclusion to the Fate/Grand Order's first major arc, "Final Singularity - Grand Temple of Time: Solomon," arrived 5 years ago. This fantasy action film delivered a climactic battle against the King of Heroes.
7.7 Score
Naruto Shippuden: Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
2011 · 15 years ago
Fifteen years ago, a special Naruto Shippuden movie, "Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!" was released. This action-packed adventure revisits a classic arc with a twist.
7.2 Score
Heart no Kuni no Alice: Wonderful Wonder World
2011 · 15 years ago
Fifteen years ago, the fantasy romance movie "Heart no Kuni no Alice: Wonderful Wonder World" was released. This josei anime adaptation offers a unique twist on Alice in Wonderland.
6.0 Score
Hiyokoi
2010 · 16 years ago
Sixteen years ago, the sweet shoujo special "Hiyokoi" arrived. This romance story explores the shy beginnings of love between two high school students.
7.3 Score
A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality: Speeding in the Sea of Stars Prologue
2023 · 3 years ago
Three years ago, the action-packed martial arts ONA "A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality: Speeding in the Sea of Stars Prologue" debuted. This fantasy adventure offers a glimpse into a world of cultivation and epic battles.
7.9 Score
InuYasha: Kuroi Tessaiga
2008 · 18 years ago
Eighteen years ago, the InuYasha special "Kuroi Tessaiga" arrived. This action-adventure fantasy revisits the beloved characters and their ongoing quest.
7.7 Score
Ikki Tousen: Battle Vixens
2003 · 23 years ago
The action-packed, ecchi martial arts series "Ikki Tousen: Battle Vixens" first aired 23 years ago. This seinen anime features powerful female fighters battling for supremacy.
6.4 Score
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 5: Blood Prison
2011 · 15 years ago
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summer 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, Summer 2016 delivered a diverse slate of anime, headlined by the debuts of "Mob Psycho 100" and "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.". The season featured 69 shows, with comedy dominating the landscape.
Ikki Tousen: Battle Vixens
2003 · 23 years ago
Twenty-three years after its premiere, "Ikki Tousen: Battle Vixens" continues to attract fans. This action-packed seinen series features powerful female fighters in intense martial arts battles.
1,555 Watching now
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 5: Blood Prison
2011 · 15 years ago
Grew into a 3-entry franchise
+2 3 entries
InuYasha: Kuroi Tessaiga
2008 · 18 years ago
Eighteen years ago, the InuYasha special "Kuroi Tessaiga" premiered. Despite its high score, this action-adventure fantasy has fewer than 15,000 ratings, making it a gem worth discovering.
7.7 Score
Tokko
2006 · 20 years ago
The dark action and supernatural series "Tokko" concluded its 13-episode run 20 years ago. This seinen anime followed a detective investigating gruesome supernatural crimes.
6.5 Score
Little Busters! EX
2014 · 12 years ago
The heartwarming supernatural drama "Little Busters! EX" concluded its 8-episode run 12 years ago. This special expanded on the beloved Little Busters! series.
7.7 Score
Today's Edition July 30, 2026 · 13 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story
Tokko concluded its run 20 years ago
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Twenty years ago today, the intense seinen anime "Tokko" aired its final episode, concluding a dark and action-packed supernatural mystery. The series followed a detective haunted by the murder of his fiancée, who is drawn into a grim world of demonic creatures and covert government operations.
Known for its visceral gore, supernatural horror, and exploration of mature themes, "Tokko" delivered a gritty narrative that left a lasting impression on viewers who appreciated its uncompromising tone and complex plot. Its conclusion marked the end of a compelling, albeit brutal, journey into the supernatural underworld.
Premiered on this day Naruto Shippuden the Movie 5: Blood Prison
The fifth Naruto Shippuden movie, Blood Prison, arrived 15 years ago. This action-packed fantasy adventure puts Naruto in a perilous situation.