Hellsing
2001 · 25 years ago
Hellsing first aired in 2001.
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.
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Premiered on this day25 years agoHellsing
Premiered on this day40 years agoSaint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
Premiered on this day4 years agoBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Premiered on this day5 years agoRumble Garanndoll
Premiered on this day6 years agoMoriarty the Patriot
Premiered on this day7 years agoStars Align
Premiered on this day42 years agoFist of the North Star
Premiered on this day22 years agoGenshiken
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Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
1986 · 40 years ago
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac first aired in 1986.
7.8 Score
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
2022 · 4 years ago
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War first aired in 2022.
9.0 Score
Rumble Garanndoll
2021 · 5 years ago
Lerche’s high-concept mecha comedy imagines a Japan conquered by an alternate dimension’s militaristic regime. It is a bizarre, neon-soaked clash of eras where giant robots are the only way to fight back.
6.3 Score
Moriarty the Patriot
2020 · 6 years ago
Moriarty the Patriot first aired in 2020.
8.2 Score
Stars Align
2019 · 7 years ago
Stars Align first aired in 2019.
7.6 Score
Fist of the North Star
1984 · 42 years ago
Toei Animation’s iconic martial arts epic defined the post-apocalyptic genre with its brutal, high-stakes combat. Kenshirou’s quest to rescue his fiancée remains the gold standard for gritty shounen.
8.0 Score
Genshiken
2004 · 22 years ago
Palm Studio’s look at the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture offered a brutally honest, hilarious peek into college otaku life. It is a parody that feels like a documentary for fans.
7.6 Score
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
2022 · 4 years ago
♪ Scar (スカー) · Tatsuya Kitani (キタニタツヤ)
fall 2016
2016 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the Fall 2016 season delivered a stacked lineup that shifted the landscape of modern anime. From sports drama to psychological thrillers, it was a season where every genre had a masterpiece.
Hellsing
2001 · 25 years ago
A quarter-century after its debut, Hellsing pulls in viewers with its dark, uncompromising atmosphere. Gonzo’s gothic action remains a staple for fans of vampires and supernatural grit.
6,381 Watching now
Hellsing
2001 · 25 years ago
A quarter-century later, Hellsing remains a polarizing experience for anime fans. While most embrace its gothic violence, others find the pacing and tone to be a hurdle, splitting the room on this classic.
71/29 Love it · Hate it
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
2022 · 4 years ago
Next chapter: BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation
+4 5 entries
Patlabor: The Mobile Police - The TV Series
1989 · 37 years ago
Sunrise’s classic TV series brought a grounded, workplace-comedy energy to the world of giant robots. It followed the Second Special Vehicles Division as they managed the mundane reality of policing the future.
7.7 Score
Shigurui: Death Frenzy
2007 · 19 years ago
Shigurui: Death Frenzy aired its finale in 2007.
7.4 Score
Chronicles of the Going Home Club
2013 · 13 years ago
Nomad’s comedy about a club that exists only to avoid other clubs wrapped up its run 13 years ago. It was a charming, eccentric look at high school life that found magic in doing absolutely nothing.
6.8 Score
Arc the Lad
1999 · 27 years ago
Bee Train’s ambitious blend of magic and technology concluded its 26-episode journey nearly three decades ago. It was a strange, genre-bending adventure that thrived on its mix of bounty hunters and chimeras.
6.5 Score
Today's Edition October 11, 2026 · 15 stories ·
25-year milestone · Lead Story
Hellsing premiered 25 years ago today
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On this day, 25 years ago, the first episode of Hellsing aired, introducing audiences to the enigmatic vampire hunter Alucard and the clandestine Hellsing Organization. Set in a gritty, supernatural version of England, the series delivered a potent cocktail of gothic horror, visceral action, and mature themes that immediately set it apart from more family-friendly fare.
The show's unflinching depiction of gore and its exploration of dark, vampiric lore made it a significant entry in the seinen genre, offering a brutal and stylish take on vampire mythology that still commands attention.
Premiered on this day Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac first aired in 1986.