Anime On This Day — Tuesday, December 22, 2026

Premiered on this day

Premiered on this day25 years ago

InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

★7.62001

Premiered on this day20 years ago

Genshiken OVA

★7.62006

Premiered on this day25 years ago

Slayers Premium

★7.22001

Premiered on this day3 years ago

Spy x Family Code: White

★8.12023

Premiered on this day16 years ago

Angel Beats! Specials

★7.52010

Premiered on this day19 years ago

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

★7.42007

Premiered on this day16 years ago

Angel Beats! Another Epilogue

★7.42010

Premiered on this day41 years ago

Angel's Egg

★7.71985

Season rewind

fall 2016

10 years ago

83: shows
1,840: episodes
20: days of anime
TMS Entertainment: Studio of the season

Franchise3 years ago

OriginSpy x Family Code: WhiteGrew into a 5-entry franchise

♥ 50% Love it50% Hate it ✕

Forgotten gem

Forgotten gem16 years ago

Snow Halation

★7.82010

Ended on this day

Ended on this day10 years ago

Yuri!!! On Ice

★7.92016

Ended on this day5 years ago

The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat

★7.32021

Ended on this day5 years ago

Takt Op. Destiny

★7.22021

Ended on this day10 years ago

Keijo!!!!!!!!

★6.92016

Ended on this day10 years ago

Tanaka-kun is Always Listless Specials

★7.42016

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初放映 PREMIERE

InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

2001 · 25 years ago

This beloved shounen fantasy movie debuted 25 years ago, continuing the adventures of InuYasha and his companions. It offers fans more of the time-traveling, demon-slaying action and romance they had come to expect from the hit series.

7.6 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Genshiken OVA

2006 · 20 years ago

The otaku culture parody Genshiken returned with an OVA 20 years ago, continuing the slice-of-life comedy that resonated with fans. This installment further explored the eccentricities of the university's pop culture appreciation club.

7.6 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Slayers Premium

2001 · 25 years ago

The action-comedy fantasy movie Slayers Premium premiered 25 years ago, bringing more magical mayhem to fans. This standalone film features the iconic characters Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent on a new adventure.

7.2 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Spy x Family Code: White

2023 · 3 years ago

The hit shounen comedy Spy x Family Code: White, a movie continuation of the popular series, premiered 3 years ago. It follows the Forger family on a new mission that tests their unconventional bonds.

8.1 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Angel Beats! Specials

2010 · 16 years ago

The comedy fantasy series Angel Beats! gifted fans with two specials 16 years ago, offering extra glimpses into the afterlife. These specials provide lighthearted continuations and side stories for the beloved characters.

7.5 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

2007 · 19 years ago

The action-packed shounen movie Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion debuted 19 years ago, featuring Ichigo Kurosaki and his Soul Reaper allies. This film expands the lore with a new threat and a race against time.

7.4 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Angel Beats! Another Epilogue

2010 · 16 years ago

An additional special episode for the comedy fantasy series Angel Beats!, titled Another Epilogue, was released 16 years ago. This OVA provides a final, heartwarming glimpse into the characters' lives after the main story.

7.4 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Angel's Egg

1985 · 41 years ago

The avant-garde fantasy drama Angel's Egg, a visually stunning and enigmatic OVA, premiered 41 years ago. This film is renowned for its surreal atmosphere and ambiguous narrative.

7.7 Score

主題歌 THEME SONG

Spy x Family Code: White

2023 · 3 years ago

♪ SOULSOUP · Official HIGE DANdism (Official髭男dism)

季回顧 REWIND

fall 2016

2016 · 10 years ago

Ten years ago, the Fall 2016 anime season delivered a diverse slate of 83 shows, including hits like Haikyu!! 3rd Season and Yuri!!! On Ice. Comedy dominated as the top genre, with TMS Entertainment leading in production.

視聴中 WATCHING NOW

Kiss x Sis

2008 · 18 years ago

The ecchi comedy series Kiss x Sis, an OVA that began 18 years ago, continues to attract viewers. Its unique premise and blend of humor and romance keep fans engaged.

3,632 Watching now

賛否 DIVISIVE

Kiss x Sis

2008 · 18 years ago

The ecchi comedy OVA Kiss x Sis, which began 18 years ago, sparks a near-even split among viewers, with 50% rating it highly. This demonstrates a genuine division in opinion regarding its unique premise and execution.

50/50 Love it · Hate it

系譜 FRANCHISE

Spy x Family Code: White

2023 · 3 years ago

Grew into a 5-entry franchise

+4 5 entries

隠玉 HIDDEN GEM

Snow Halation

2010 · 16 years ago

The iconic music video "Snow Halation" by μ's, a cornerstone of the Love Live! franchise, premiered 16 years ago. This beloved song and its accompanying visuals are celebrated for their emotional impact and vibrant production.

7.8 Score

最終回 FINALE

Yuri!!! On Ice

2016 · 10 years ago

The celebrated sports anime Yuri!!! On Ice concluded its 12-episode run 10 years ago, leaving a lasting impact on the genre. The series captivated audiences with its stunning figure skating choreography and heartfelt character development.

7.9 Score

最終回 FINALE

The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat

2021 · 5 years ago

The action-packed isekai series The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat wrapped up its 12-episode season 5 years ago. The show followed a legendary assassin reborn into a fantasy world with a new mission.

7.3 Score

最終回 FINALE

Takt Op. Destiny

2021 · 5 years ago

The action-fantasy series Takt Op. Destiny aired its final episode 5 years ago, concluding its 12-episode journey. The show blended music, mecha, and urban fantasy elements in a post-apocalyptic world.

7.2 Score

最終回 FINALE

Keijo!!!!!!!!

2016 · 10 years ago

The sports ecchi series Keijo!!!!!!!! concluded its 12-episode run 10 years ago. The show centered on a unique, fictional sport where women fight using only their breasts and buttocks.

6.9 Score

最終回 FINALE

Tanaka-kun is Always Listless Specials

2016 · 10 years ago

The beloved iyashikei and slice-of-life series Tanaka-kun is Always Listless concluded its run of 7 specials 10 years ago. These episodes offered more of the hilariously lethargic adventures of Tanaka and his friends.

7.4 Score

10-year milestone · Lead Story

Yuri!!! On Ice finale 10 years ago

Ended on this day Yuri!!! On Ice 2016

Award WinningPerforming ArtsSports

10: years ago
2016: aired
★7.9: Score

Ten years ago, fans bid farewell to the groundbreaking sports anime Yuri!!! On Ice. Its 12-episode run captivated audiences worldwide with its exquisite animation, breathtaking figure skating sequences, and a deeply resonant story about personal growth, ambition, and a pioneering same-sex romance. The series quickly became a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its positive representation and artistic merit.

Yuri!!! On Ice continues to inspire and resonate with fans for its powerful portrayal of athletes striving for excellence and the emotional journey they undertake. Its legacy lies in its ability to merge high-stakes competition with intimate character study, setting a new standard for sports anime and LGBTQ+ representation within the medium.

Premiered on this day

InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

25 years ago ★ 7.6

This beloved shounen fantasy movie debuted 25 years ago, continuing the adventures of InuYasha and his companions. It offers fans more of the time-traveling, demon-slaying action and romance they had come to expect from the hit series.

In Brief

Premiered on this day 20 years ago

Genshiken OVA

7.6 Score

The otaku culture parody Genshiken returned with an OVA 20 years ago, continuing the slice-of-life comedy that resonated with fans. This installment further explored the eccentricities of the university's pop culture appreciation club.

Premiered on this day 25 years ago

Slayers Premium

7.2 Score

The action-comedy fantasy movie Slayers Premium premiered 25 years ago, bringing more magical mayhem to fans. This standalone film features the iconic characters Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent on a new adventure.

Premiered on this day 3 years ago

Spy x Family Code: White

8.1 Score

The hit shounen comedy Spy x Family Code: White, a movie continuation of the popular series, premiered 3 years ago. It follows the Forger family on a new mission that tests their unconventional bonds.

Premiered on this day 16 years ago

Angel Beats! Specials

7.5 Score

The comedy fantasy series Angel Beats! gifted fans with two specials 16 years ago, offering extra glimpses into the afterlife. These specials provide lighthearted continuations and side stories for the beloved characters.

Premiered on this day 19 years ago

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

7.4 Score

The action-packed shounen movie Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion debuted 19 years ago, featuring Ichigo Kurosaki and his Soul Reaper allies. This film expands the lore with a new threat and a race against time.

Premiered on this day 16 years ago

Angel Beats! Another Epilogue

7.4 Score

An additional special episode for the comedy fantasy series Angel Beats!, titled Another Epilogue, was released 16 years ago. This OVA provides a final, heartwarming glimpse into the characters' lives after the main story.

Opinion · The Divisive Desk

Kiss x Sis

The ecchi comedy OVA Kiss x Sis, which began 18 years ago, sparks a near-even split among viewers, with 50% rating it highly. This demonstrates a genuine division in opinion regarding its unique premise and execution.

50% 50%

♥ Love it Hate it ✕

Opening · Theme song

SOULSOUP

by Official HIGE DANdism (Official髭男dism)

Spy x Family Code: White · 3 years ago

Franchise

+45 entries

Spy x Family Code: White

Grew into a 5-entry franchise