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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

The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy WarPremiered on this day10 years ago

The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War

★6.92016
Yowamushi Pedal MoviePremiered on this day11 years ago

Yowamushi Pedal Movie

★7.62015
Air in SummerPremiered on this day21 years ago

Air in Summer

★7.32005
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet SpecialsPremiered on this day13 years ago

Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Specials

★7.22013
A Certain Magical Index Movie SpecialPremiered on this day13 years ago

A Certain Magical Index Movie Special

★7.12013
Loups=GarousPremiered on this day16 years ago

Loups=Garous

★6.22010

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Mob Psycho 100The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.Food Wars! The Second PlateReLIFE91 DaysOrange
summer 2016
10 years ago
69
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1,473
episodes
14
days of anime
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Franchise10 years ago
The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy WarOriginThe Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy WarNext chapterThe Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments
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Forgotten gem

Yowamushi Pedal MovieForgotten gem11 years ago

Yowamushi Pedal Movie

★7.62015

Ended on this day

Video Girl AiEnded on this day34 years ago

Video Girl Ai

★7.21992
The Testament of Sister New Devil SpecialsEnded on this day11 years ago

The Testament of Sister New Devil Specials

★6.72015
Bakuman. 3rd Season SpecialsEnded on this day13 years ago

Bakuman. 3rd Season Specials

★6.92013
You're My Love PrizeEnded on this day11 years ago

You're My Love Prize

★6.52015
Senran Kagura SpecialsEnded on this day13 years ago

Senran Kagura Specials

★6.42013
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
初放映 PREMIERE
The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
2016 · 10 years ago
This 4-episode TV special, The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War, premiered 10 years ago. It bridges the gap between the first and second seasons, offering a glimpse into the aftermath of the kingdom's restoration.
6.9 Score
Yowamushi Pedal Movie
初放映 PREMIERE
Yowamushi Pedal Movie
2015 · 11 years ago
The cinematic adventure Yowamushi Pedal Movie arrived 11 years ago. This sports anime film follows Sohoku High School's cycling team as they compete in the Inter-High National Championship.
7.6 Score
Air in Summer
初放映 PREMIERE
Air in Summer
2005 · 21 years ago
The touching two-part special, Air in Summer, debuted 21 years ago. This OVA explores the poignant relationship between a young boy and a mysterious girl during a summer vacation.
7.3 Score
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Specials
初放映 PREMIERE
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Specials
2013 · 13 years ago
The Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Specials premiered 13 years ago, offering fans a closer look at the characters and world.
7.2 Score
A Certain Magical Index Movie Special
初放映 PREMIERE
A Certain Magical Index Movie Special
2013 · 13 years ago
A Certain Magical Index Movie Special aired 13 years ago, offering a standalone adventure within the popular urban fantasy universe.
7.1 Score
Loups=Garous
初放映 PREMIERE
Loups=Garous
2010 · 16 years ago
The sci-fi mystery film Loups=Garous was released 16 years ago. Set in a future where humans and werewolves coexist, the story follows a detective investigating a series of mysterious deaths.
6.2 Score
The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
2016 · 10 years ago
♪ CLASSIC · MUCC
summer 2016
季回顧 REWIND
summer 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, Summer 2016 delivered a vibrant anime season featuring standout hits like Mob Psycho 100 and The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. The season boasted 69 shows, with Comedy being the dominant genre.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years after its premiere, The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War continues to attract viewers. This 4-episode TV special offers a focused look at the beloved fantasy characters.
2,647 Watching now
The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War premiered, a 4-episode TV special that, despite its premise, has shown a surprisingly even split among viewers, with 50% rating it highly.
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
2016 · 10 years ago
Next chapter: The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments
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Yowamushi Pedal Movie
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Yowamushi Pedal Movie
2015 · 11 years ago
Released 11 years ago, the Yowamushi Pedal Movie is a highly-rated sports anime film that perhaps didn't reach the wider audience it deserved, with fewer than 20,000 ratings.
7.6 Score
Video Girl Ai
最終回 FINALE
Video Girl Ai
1992 · 34 years ago
The beloved 6-episode OVA series, Video Girl Ai, concluded its run 34 years ago. This Shonen romance explored the unusual relationship between a lonely young man and a video girl brought to life.
7.2 Score
The Testament of Sister New Devil Specials
最終回 FINALE
The Testament of Sister New Devil Specials
2015 · 11 years ago
The comedic, ecchi-laden specials for The Testament of Sister New Devil wrapped up 11 years ago. These OVAs provided extra humorous and fan-service-filled moments for fans of the series.
6.7 Score
Bakuman. 3rd Season Specials
最終回 FINALE
Bakuman. 3rd Season Specials
2013 · 13 years ago
The Bakuman. 3rd Season Specials concluded their run 13 years ago, offering additional comedic moments related to the manga creation journey.
6.9 Score
You're My Love Prize
最終回 FINALE
You're My Love Prize
2015 · 11 years ago
The two-part OVA series, You're My Love Prize, concluded 11 years ago. This drama explored intense relationships within its boys' love and erotica genres.
6.5 Score
Senran Kagura Specials
最終回 FINALE
Senran Kagura Specials
2013 · 13 years ago
The six-episode Senran Kagura Specials concluded 13 years ago, offering fans more ecchi-themed content related to the ninja academies.
6.4 Score
Today's Edition August 28, 2026 · 15 stories ·
10-year milestone · Lead Story

The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War 10 years ago

Premiered on this day The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War 2016
The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War
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ActionAdventureFantasyShounen
10
years ago
2016
aired
★6.9
Score

Premiering 10 years ago, The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War offered fans a special four-episode interlude. This TV special dove deeper into the lives of the Sins following their victory, exploring the lingering threats and the personal dynamics within the group.

Fans still recall this special for its focused character moments and its role in expanding the world of Britannia. It remains a notable part of the franchise's journey, providing a compact yet engaging narrative for those eager for more adventures with their favorite Holy Knights.

Yowamushi Pedal Movie Premiered on this day

Yowamushi Pedal Movie

11 years ago ★ 7.6

The cinematic adventure Yowamushi Pedal Movie arrived 11 years ago. This sports anime film follows Sohoku High School's cycling team as they compete in the Inter-High National Championship.

Season rewind — summer 2016
Mob Psycho 100 Mob Psycho 100
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Food Wars! The Second Plate Food Wars! The Second Plate
ReLIFE ReLIFE
91 Days 91 Days
Orange Orange
69
shows
1,473
episodes
14
days of anime
J.C.Staff
Studio of the season
Comedy
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