JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood
2007 · 20 years ago
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood first aired in 2007.
7.8 Score
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On This Day in Anime
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Premiered on this day20 years agoJoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood
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Saga of Tanya the Evil: War Report
2017 · 10 years ago
Saga of Tanya the Evil: War Report first aired in 2017.
6.7 Score
Noragami OVA
2014 · 13 years ago
Noragami OVA first aired in 2014.
7.7 Score
xxxHOLiC Shunmuki
2009 · 18 years ago
xxxHOLiC Shunmuki first aired in 2009.
8.0 Score
Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation
2023 · 4 years ago
Four years ago, this film brought a tender, long-awaited resolution to the high school romance of two boys whose love was built on a shared interest in manga. It’s a quiet, earnest look at the anxiety of life after graduation.
8.3 Score
Blue Giant
2023 · 4 years ago
Blue Giant first aired in 2023.
8.4 Score
IDOLiSH7 Vibrato
2018 · 9 years ago
IDOLiSH7 Vibrato first aired in 2018.
8.0 Score
Sword Art Online: Alicization - Recollection
2019 · 8 years ago
Sword Art Online: Alicization - Recollection first aired in 2019.
6.9 Score
Noragami OVA
2014 · 13 years ago
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Noragami OVA
2014 · 13 years ago
13 years after its 2014 debut, fans are still working through Noragami OVA.
1,250 Watching now
Noragami OVA
2014 · 13 years ago
Premiered 13 years ago today in 2014 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on Noragami OVA.
82/18 Love it · Hate it
Noragami OVA
2014 · 13 years ago
Grew into a 2-entry franchise
+1 2 entries
xxxHOLiC Shunmuki
2009 · 18 years ago
Premiered 18 years ago today in 2009 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
8.0 Score
Goodbye Mr. Despair OAD
2009 · 18 years ago
Goodbye Mr. Despair OAD aired its finale in 2009.
7.8 Score
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3
2025 · 2 years ago
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3 aired its finale in 2025.
7.0 Score
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi
2010 · 17 years ago
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi aired its finale in 2010.
7.8 Score
Himouto! Umaru-chanS
2016 · 11 years ago
Eleven years ago, these Blu-ray special shorts offered a playful 'what-if' scenario featuring multiple versions of the iconic, lazy Umaru. It was a brief, fun experiment for fans who couldn't get enough of her dual-natured lifestyle.
7.0 Score
Ranma 1/2 Special: Reawakening Memories
1995 · 32 years ago
Ranma 1/2 Special: Reawakening Memories aired its finale in 1995.
7.6 Score
Today's Edition February 17, 2027 · 17 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood premiered 20 years ago today
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20 years ago today, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood," the first animated adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's legendary manga, premiered. This movie introduced audiences to the Hamon-wielding hero Jonathan Joestar and his vampiric nemesis Dio Brando, laying the foundation for the series' signature blend of supernatural combat, unique art style, and dramatic storytelling.
Fans still celebrate "Phantom Blood" for its faithful adaptation and its role in launching one of anime's most enduring franchises. It remains a crucial entry point for newcomers eager to experience the origins of the Joestar family's epic, multi-generational saga.
Premiered on this day Saga of Tanya the Evil: War Report
Saga of Tanya the Evil: War Report first aired in 2017.