Love Hina Final Selection
2001 · 25 years ago
The OVA sequel to the beloved harem comedy Love Hina aired for the first time 25 years ago. This entry offered a final glimpse into the chaotic romantic life of Keitaro Urashima.
7.1 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.
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Chainsaw Man: The Compilation
2025 · 1 year ago
The Chainsaw Man: The Compilation OVA series concluded its run 1 year ago. These episodes delve into the backstory of the beloved Devil Hunter Denji and his fiendish companions.
7.8 Score
Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura
2003 · 23 years ago
The intense boxing OVA Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura premiered 23 years ago. This standalone episode delivered a brutal and gripping match that is a highlight for fans of the series.
8.3 Score
Wonderful Rush
2012 · 14 years ago
The music video 'Wonderful Rush' for the idol group of the same name first aired 14 years ago. This entry highlights the vibrant world of idol anime and its dedicated music scene.
7.3 Score
Spriggan
1998 · 28 years ago
The sci-fi action movie Spriggan, based on the classic manga, was released 28 years ago. This film brought the high-octane adventures of Yuu Ominae to the big screen.
6.7 Score
Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura
2003 · 23 years ago
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2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the Summer 2016 anime season delivered a slate of hits including Mob Psycho 100 and The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. This season featured 69 shows across various genres.
Spriggan
1998 · 28 years ago
Released 28 years ago, the Spriggan movie continues to draw viewers with its blend of sci-fi action and adventure. Its unique premise and thrilling execution keep it relevant.
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Fighting Spirit: Mashiba vs. Kimura
2003 · 23 years ago
Next chapter: Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! New Challenger
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Arknights: Rise from Ember
2025 · 1 year ago
The Arknights: Rise from Ember TV anime concluded its 10-episode run 1 year ago. This adaptation brought the popular mobile game's lore and characters to life on the small screen.
7.8 Score
Back Street Girls: Gokudols
2018 · 8 years ago
The zany comedy series Back Street Girls: Gokudols aired its final episode 8 years ago. This unique show followed a group of yakuza forced into becoming an idol group.
7.0 Score
Amagami SS+ Plus: Extra Episode+ Plus
2012 · 14 years ago
The final special episode of Amagami SS+ Plus aired 14 years ago. This romantic series concluded its extended narrative arc with this final installment.
7.2 Score
Today's Edition September 5, 2026 · 10 stories ·
25-year milestone · Lead Story
Love Hina Final Selection OVA Debuts 25 years ago
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Love Hina Final Selection, an OVA that served as a conclusion to the popular harem comedy series, premiered 25 years ago. This single-episode OVA continued the story of Keitaro Urashima and his attempts to manage the unruly residents of Hinata Inn, delivering more of the slapstick humor and romantic entanglements that defined the franchise.
Fans of the series received this OVA as a chance to revisit beloved characters and see their relationships develop further. Its release provided a satisfying, albeit brief, continuation for those who had followed Keitaro's journey through the manga and the preceding TV anime, cementing its place in the hearts of early 2000s anime enthusiasts.
Premiered on this day Chainsaw Man: The Compilation
The Chainsaw Man: The Compilation OVA series concluded its run 1 year ago. These episodes delve into the backstory of the beloved Devil Hunter Denji and his fiendish companions.