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 Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc
Fate/Grand Order -First Order-
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Light That Gathers
Fate/Prototype
Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - Waver, Reunion, and the Magic Lantern
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War - Stairway to Adulthood
Sorairo Utility
Nekomonogatari Black
Season rewind
Forgotten gem
Ended on this day
Carnival Phantasm ended 15 years ago today
- 15
- years ago
- 2011
- aired
- ★7.9
- Score
The curtain fell fifteen years ago on Carnival Phantasm, an OVA series that gleefully lampooned the entire Type-Moon universe. This collection of shorts delivered uproarious parodies of iconic characters and scenarios from the Fate series, Tsukihime, and Kara no Kyoukai, presenting them in absurd and unexpected situations. It was a celebration of fandom, packed with inside jokes and meta-commentary.
Its conclusion marked the end of a wild ride for fans who appreciated its irreverent humor and its ability to find comedy in the darkest of lore. Carnival Phantasm remains a high point for fans looking for a laugh, proving that even the most serious franchises can be fodder for brilliant parody.
The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc
The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc first aired in 2021.