On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
Premiered on this day
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
Yobi, The Five Tailed Fox
Guilty Crown: 4-koma Gekijou
Medalist Season 2
Mashiro-iro Symphony: Airi ga Anata no Kanojo ni!?
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
Today's Menu for the Emiya Family
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Season rewind
Forgotten gem
Ended on this day
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (OVA)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament Semifinals
Tomorrow's Nadja
Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (OVA) ended 25 years ago today
- 25
- years ago
- 2002
- aired
- ★7.3
- Score
A quarter-century ago, the original OVA adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure aired its final episode. This series, primarily covering the Stardust Crusaders arc, was a significant entry for fans at the time, bringing Araki's distinct art style and outlandish battles to animated life. It was known for its gritty tone and its intense stand battles, even if it didn't adapt the entire manga.
While later adaptations would cover more of the manga with modern animation, this OVA remains a cult favorite for its raw energy and its faithful (though sometimes condensed) portrayal of the manga's most iconic moments. It holds a special place for those who experienced JoJo's bizarre world for the first time through these episodes, a piece of the franchise's long and storied history.
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz first aired in 1997.