Anime On This Day — Friday, February 26, 2027

Premiered on this day

Premiered on this day20 years ago

Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny

★6.72007

Premiered on this day15 years ago

Patema Inverted: Beginning of the Day

★7.32012

Premiered on this day41 years ago

Dragon Ball

★8.01986

Premiered on this day1 year ago

Baki-dou

★7.52026

Premiered on this day11 years ago

To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials

★7.52016

Premiered on this day16 years ago

Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

★8.02011

Premiered on this day19 years ago

Gurren Lagann: There are Some Things I Just Have to See!!

★7.32008

Premiered on this day17 years ago

Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi

★6.92010

Season rewind

KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 2

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

winter 2017

10 years ago

58: shows
910: episodes
10: days of anime
J.C.Staff: Studio of the season

Franchise41 years ago

OriginDragon BallNext chapterDragon Ball Z

♥ 50% Love it50% Hate it ✕

Forgotten gem

Forgotten gem16 years ago

Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

★8.02011

Ended on this day

Ended on this day25 years ago

UFO Baby

★7.72002

Ended on this day7 years ago

RADIANT Season 2

★7.62020

Ended on this day4 years ago

IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT! Part 2

★8.42023

Ended on this day7 years ago

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Specials

★6.72020

Ended on this day14 years ago

Victory Kickoff!!

★7.22013

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初放映 PREMIERE

Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny

2007 · 20 years ago

The action-packed martial arts series Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny first aired 20 years ago. This installment continued the saga of powerful female fighters channeling ancient warriors.

6.7 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Patema Inverted: Beginning of the Day

2012 · 15 years ago

The visually stunning sci-fi special Patema Inverted: Beginning of the Day premiered 15 years ago. This short offered a glimpse into the unique world of the feature film.

7.3 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Dragon Ball

1986 · 41 years ago

The legendary shonen adventure Dragon Ball began its broadcast 41 years ago. This iconic series set the stage for Goku's epic journey and countless martial arts battles.

8.0 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Baki-dou

2026 · 1 year ago

The latest installment of the brutal martial arts saga, Baki-dou, premiered its first season 1 year ago. This series continues the intense and often graphic confrontations that define the Baki universe.

7.5 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials

2016 · 11 years ago

The comedic ecchi series To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials began airing 11 years ago. These OVAs offered more of the fan-favorite harem hijinks and romantic comedy elements.

7.5 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

2011 · 16 years ago

The epic mecha romance Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell, the concluding film of the series, premiered 16 years ago. It brought the story of Frontier's crew and their iconic mecha to a dramatic close.

8.0 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Gurren Lagann: There are Some Things I Just Have to See!!

2008 · 19 years ago

The exhilarating mecha adventure Gurren Lagann: There are Some Things I Just Have to See!! premiered 19 years ago. This special provided an extra dose of Gurren Lagann's signature over-the-top action and humor.

7.3 Score

初放映 PREMIERE

Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi

2010 · 17 years ago

The unique parodic OVA series Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi began airing 17 years ago. This show reimagined political figures as mahjong players in absurdly high-stakes matches.

6.9 Score

主題歌 THEME SONG

Dragon Ball

1986 · 41 years ago

♪ Makafushigi Adventure · Hiroki Takahashi

季回顧 REWIND

winter 2017

2017 · 10 years ago

Ten years ago, the Winter 2017 anime season delivered a robust slate of 58 shows, with comedy dominating the landscape. Top titles included KonoSuba 2 and Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid.

視聴中 WATCHING NOW

Dragon Ball

1986 · 41 years ago

The original Dragon Ball series, which premiered 41 years ago, continues to be actively watched by thousands. Its blend of action, comedy, and adventure remains timeless.

17,459 Watching now

賛否 DIVISIVE

Dragon Ball

1986 · 41 years ago

The iconic Dragon Ball series, which premiered 41 years ago, elicits a strong, divided reaction among its viewers. While half of its raters give it top scores, a significant portion express dissatisfaction.

50/50 Love it · Hate it

系譜 FRANCHISE

Dragon Ball

1986 · 41 years ago

Next chapter: Dragon Ball Z

+12 13 entries

隠玉 HIDDEN GEM

Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

2011 · 16 years ago

The visually stunning sci-fi movie Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell premiered 16 years ago. Despite its high score, fewer than 15,000 people have rated this epic conclusion to the Macross Frontier saga.

8.0 Score

最終回 FINALE

UFO Baby

2002 · 25 years ago

The charming sci-fi comedy UFO Baby concluded its run 25 years ago. This series followed a young boy who becomes the guardian of an alien baby.

7.7 Score

最終回 FINALE

RADIANT Season 2

2020 · 7 years ago

The action-packed fantasy series RADIANT Season 2 concluded its broadcast 7 years ago. This season continued the journey of Seth and his companions in a world threatened by monstrous Nemesis.

7.6 Score

最終回 FINALE

IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT! Part 2

2023 · 4 years ago

The dramatic idol anime IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT! Part 2 concluded its run 4 years ago. This season brought intense performances and emotional storylines to the forefront for the popular male idol group.

8.4 Score

最終回 FINALE

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Specials

2020 · 7 years ago

The isekai adventure Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Specials concluded its brief run 7 years ago. These OVAs provided additional content for fans of the fantasy series.

6.7 Score

最終回 FINALE

Victory Kickoff!!

2013 · 14 years ago

The sports anime Victory Kickoff!! concluded its energetic broadcast 14 years ago. This series followed a young soccer team striving for success.

7.2 Score

25-year milestone · Lead Story

UFO Baby Finale Aired 25 Years Ago

Ended on this day UFO Baby 2002

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ChildcareComedySci-FiShoujo

25: years ago
2002: aired
★7.7: Score

The heartwarming sci-fi comedy UFO Baby aired its final episode 25 years ago. The series chronicled the life of Haruhiko, a junior high student who unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of an alien baby named Terror.

Fans look back on UFO Baby with fondness for its blend of slice-of-life humor, gentle sci-fi elements, and the endearing relationship between Haruhiko and Terror. It remains a memorable shoujo series for its unique premise and its focus on the everyday challenges and joys of raising an extraterrestrial child.

Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny

20 years ago ★ 6.7

The action-packed martial arts series Ikkitousen: Dragon Destiny first aired 20 years ago. This installment continued the saga of powerful female fighters channeling ancient warriors.

In Brief

Premiered on this day 15 years ago

Patema Inverted: Beginning of the Day

7.3 Score

The visually stunning sci-fi special Patema Inverted: Beginning of the Day premiered 15 years ago. This short offered a glimpse into the unique world of the feature film.

Premiered on this day 41 years ago

Dragon Ball

8.0 Score

The legendary shonen adventure Dragon Ball began its broadcast 41 years ago. This iconic series set the stage for Goku's epic journey and countless martial arts battles.

Premiered on this day 1 year ago

Baki-dou

7.5 Score

The latest installment of the brutal martial arts saga, Baki-dou, premiered its first season 1 year ago. This series continues the intense and often graphic confrontations that define the Baki universe.

Premiered on this day 11 years ago

To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials

7.5 Score

The comedic ecchi series To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials began airing 11 years ago. These OVAs offered more of the fan-favorite harem hijinks and romantic comedy elements.

Premiered on this day 16 years ago

Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

8.0 Score

The epic mecha romance Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell, the concluding film of the series, premiered 16 years ago. It brought the story of Frontier's crew and their iconic mecha to a dramatic close.

Premiered on this day 19 years ago

Gurren Lagann: There are Some Things I Just Have to See!!

7.3 Score

The exhilarating mecha adventure Gurren Lagann: There are Some Things I Just Have to See!! premiered 19 years ago. This special provided an extra dose of Gurren Lagann's signature over-the-top action and humor.

Opinion · The Divisive Desk

Dragon Ball

The iconic Dragon Ball series, which premiered 41 years ago, elicits a strong, divided reaction among its viewers. While half of its raters give it top scores, a significant portion express dissatisfaction.

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Opening · Theme song

Makafushigi Adventure

by Hiroki Takahashi

Dragon Ball · 41 years ago

Franchise

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Dragon Ball

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