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) Finale Aired 25 Years Ago
- 25
- years ago
- 2002
- aired
- ★7.3
- Score
Twenty-five years ago today, the original OVA series of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure aired its final episode. This adaptation focused on the iconic Stardust Crusaders arc, bringing Jotaro Kujo and his stand-battling companions to life.
Though not as comprehensive as later adaptations, this OVA is remembered for its distinctive art style and its faithful, albeit condensed, portrayal of the manga's intense battles and bizarre powers. It holds a special place for early fans of the series.
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
The acclaimed OVA sequel to Gundam Wing, Endless Waltz, premiered 30 years ago. It offered a visually stunning conclusion to the Wing saga and explored themes of peace and the burden of war.