Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
2004 · 23 years ago
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence first aired in 2004.
7.8 Score
All days The Almanac · Saturday, March 6, 2027
On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
Premiered on this day
Premiered on this day23 years agoGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Premiered on this day34 years agoSailor Moon R
Premiered on this day17 years agoTime of Eve
Premiered on this day28 years agoDigimon: The Movie
Premiered on this day34 years agoDragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
Premiered on this day23 years agoOne Piece: The Curse of the Sacred Sword
Premiered on this day18 years agoHayate no Gotoku!!: Atsu ga Natsuize - Mizugi-hen!
Premiered on this day28 years agoYu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie)
Season rewind
- 58
- shows
- 910
- episodes
- 10
- days of anime
- J.C.Staff
- Studio of the season
Franchise23 years ago
OriginGhost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGrew into a 2-entry franchise
OriginGhost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGrew into a 2-entry franchiseForgotten gem
Ended on this day
Sailor Moon R
1993 · 34 years ago
Sailor Moon R first aired in 1993.
7.7 Score
Time of Eve
2010 · 17 years ago
Time of Eve first aired in 2010.
8.0 Score
Digimon: The Movie
1999 · 28 years ago
Digimon: The Movie first aired in 1999.
7.6 Score
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
1993 · 34 years ago
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan first aired in 1993.
7.3 Score
One Piece: The Curse of the Sacred Sword
2004 · 23 years ago
One Piece: The Curse of the Sacred Sword first aired in 2004.
7.1 Score
Hayate no Gotoku!!: Atsu ga Natsuize - Mizugi-hen!
2009 · 18 years ago
Hayate no Gotoku!!: Atsu ga Natsuize - Mizugi-hen! first aired in 2009.
7.3 Score
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie)
1999 · 28 years ago
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie) first aired in 1999.
6.9 Score
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
2004 · 23 years ago
♪ Kugutsuuta ura mite chiru [Making of a Cyborg] · Kenji Kawai
winter 2017
2017 · 10 years ago
The winter 2017 season brought us KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 2, Gintama Season 5, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, and more.
Sailor Moon R
1993 · 34 years ago
34 years after its 1993 debut, fans are still working through Sailor Moon R.
1,809 Watching now
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
2004 · 23 years ago
Grew into a 2-entry franchise
+1 2 entries
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen
2015 · 12 years ago
Premiered 12 years ago today in 2015 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
7.5 Score
Black Jack (TV)
2006 · 21 years ago
Black Jack (TV) aired its finale in 2006.
7.6 Score
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
1994 · 33 years ago
Ghost Sweeper Mikami aired its finale in 1994.
7.3 Score
Today's Edition March 6, 2027 · 13 stories ·
Lead Story
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence premiered 23 years ago today
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Released 23 years ago, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence presented a mature, philosophical vision of the future that few films dared to explore. Oshii returned to direct this follow-up, which plunged viewers into a world of geishabots, cybernetic detectives, and existential dread. It’s a dense, gorgeous film that rewards patience, weaving intricate visuals with profound questions about what it means to be human in an increasingly artificial world.
Fans still revisit Innocence for its unparalleled world-building and its complex, adult-oriented narrative. It’s the kind of sci-fi that lingers, prompting discussions about consciousness and the soul long after the credits roll, setting a high bar for psychological thrillers in anime.
Premiered on this day Sailor Moon R
Sailor Moon R first aired in 1993.