My Neighbor Totoro
1988 · 39 years ago
My Neighbor Totoro first aired in 1988.
8.3 Score
All days The Almanac · Friday, April 16, 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 day39 years agoMy Neighbor Totoro
Premiered on this day39 years agoGrave of the Fireflies
Premiered on this day11 years agoMagi: Adventure of Sinbad
Premiered on this day18 years agoFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete
Premiered on this day17 years agoOne Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0
Premiered on this day11 years agoDetective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare
Premiered on this day16 years agoDetective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence
Premiered on this day4 years agoUma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top
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OriginMy Neighbor TotoroNext chapterMei and the Baby Cat Bus
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Ended on this day
Grave of the Fireflies
1988 · 39 years ago
Grave of the Fireflies first aired in 1988.
8.5 Score
Magi: Adventure of Sinbad
2016 · 11 years ago
Magi: Adventure of Sinbad first aired in 2016.
7.8 Score
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete
2009 · 18 years ago
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete first aired in 2009.
7.9 Score
One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0
2010 · 17 years ago
One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0 first aired in 2010.
7.9 Score
Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare
2016 · 11 years ago
Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare first aired in 2016.
8.2 Score
Detective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence
2011 · 16 years ago
Detective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence first aired in 2011.
8.0 Score
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top
2023 · 4 years ago
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top first aired in 2023.
7.8 Score
My Neighbor Totoro
1988 · 39 years ago
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2017 · 10 years ago
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Magi: Adventure of Sinbad
2016 · 11 years ago
11 years after its 2016 debut, fans are still working through Magi: Adventure of Sinbad.
3,690 Watching now
My Neighbor Totoro
1988 · 39 years ago
Premiered 39 years ago today in 1988 — love it or hate it, nobody agrees on My Neighbor Totoro.
86/14 Love it · Hate it
My Neighbor Totoro
1988 · 39 years ago
Next chapter: Mei and the Baby Cat Bus
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Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare
2016 · 11 years ago
Premiered 11 years ago today in 2016 — highly rated but flew under the radar.
8.2 Score
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
2003 · 24 years ago
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island aired its finale in 2003.
8.2 Score
Infinite Dendrogram
2020 · 7 years ago
Infinite Dendrogram aired its finale in 2020.
6.2 Score
Binchou-tan
2006 · 21 years ago
Binchou-tan aired its finale in 2006.
7.2 Score
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Thirty-nine years ago, the world met Totoro. This animated movie, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, debuted in 1988. It follows two young sisters who encounter magical spirits in the Japanese countryside after moving into an old house with their father.
My Neighbor Totoro remains a timeless masterpiece, celebrated for its stunning animation, heartwarming story, and the iconic character of Totoro himself. Its blend of childhood wonder and supernatural charm has cemented its place as a beloved classic in anime history.
Premiered on this day Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies first aired in 1988.