All days The Almanac · Friday, May 7, 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

Samurai X DVD-BOX Special EndingPremiered on this day20 years ago

Samurai X DVD-BOX Special Ending

★7.72007
Ani*Kuri15Premiered on this day20 years ago

Ani*Kuri15

★6.72007
Children Who Chase Lost VoicesPremiered on this day16 years ago

Children Who Chase Lost Voices

★7.52011
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: OomoriPremiered on this day7 years ago

BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori

★7.82020
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki SpecialsPremiered on this day6 years ago

Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Specials

★6.72021
Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni...Premiered on this day21 years ago

Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni...

★7.32006

Season rewind

Attack on Titan Season 2My Hero Academia Season 2TsukigakireiNatsume's Book of Friends Season 6Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend .flatWorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?
spring 2017
10 years ago
88
shows
2,707
episodes
30
days of anime
OLM
Studio of the season
Franchise7 years ago
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: OomoriOriginBanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: OomoriNext chapterBanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO FEVER!
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
Watching now
856
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
16 years later

Forgotten gem

BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: OomoriForgotten gem7 years ago

BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori

★7.82020

Ended on this day

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the TopEnded on this day4 years ago

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top

★7.82023
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Samurai X DVD-BOX Special Ending
初放映 PREMIERE
Samurai X DVD-BOX Special Ending
2007 · 20 years ago
Twenty years ago, the historical romance Samurai X concluded its OVA run with a special DVD-box ending. This standalone story offered a poignant farewell to the beloved samurai.
7.7 Score
Ani*Kuri15
初放映 PREMIERE
Ani*Kuri15
2007 · 20 years ago
Twenty years ago, the experimental animation project Ani*Kuri15 premiered, showcasing a diverse range of short films from emerging talents. This collection offered a glimpse into the future of Japanese animation.
6.7 Score
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
初放映 PREMIERE
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
2011 · 16 years ago
Sixteen years ago, Makoto Shinkai's visually stunning fantasy adventure Children Who Chase Lost Voices was released. The film captivated audiences with its breathtaking animation and emotional narrative.
7.5 Score
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori
初放映 PREMIERE
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori
2020 · 7 years ago
Seven years ago, the comedic music anime BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori began its run. This series delivered more of the franchise's signature blend of high-energy performances and quirky humor.
7.8 Score
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Specials
初放映 PREMIERE
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Specials
2021 · 6 years ago
Six years ago, the drama and romance series Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki released two special episodes. These additions provided further insight into the characters' lives and relationships.
6.7 Score
Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni...
初放映 PREMIERE
Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni...
2006 · 21 years ago
Twenty-one years ago, the iyashikei sci-fi slice of life special Aria the Natural: Sono Futatabi Deaeru Kiseki ni... aired. This standalone episode offered a moment of serene beauty within the beloved Aria universe.
7.3 Score
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
主題歌 THEME SONG
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
2011 · 16 years ago
♪ Hello Goodbye & Hello · Anri Kumaki (熊木杏里)
spring 2017
季回顧 REWIND
spring 2017
2017 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, Spring 2017 delivered a packed season featuring the return of titans and the rise of new romances. This period saw a high volume of shows, with Comedy being the dominant genre.
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
視聴中 WATCHING NOW
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
2011 · 16 years ago
Sixteen years after its release, Makoto Shinkai's fantasy adventure movie Children Who Chase Lost Voices continues to draw viewers. Its enduring appeal lies in its stunning visuals and heartfelt story.
856 Watching now
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori
系譜 FRANCHISE
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori
2020 · 7 years ago
Next chapter: BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO FEVER!
+3 4 entries
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori
隠玉 HIDDEN GEM
BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori
2020 · 7 years ago
Seven years ago, the comedy music ONA series BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: Oomori premiered, delighting fans with its energetic characters and songs. Despite its high score, it remains less watched than many other series.
7.8 Score
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top
最終回 FINALE
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top
2023 · 4 years ago
Four years ago, the anthropomorphic racing sports ONA series Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Road to the Top concluded its four-episode run. The finale brought a dramatic close to the intense competition.
7.8 Score
Today's Edition May 7, 2027 · 10 stories ·
20-year milestone · Lead Story

Samurai X DVD-BOX Special Ending 20 years ago

Premiered on this day Samurai X DVD-BOX Special Ending 2007
Samurai X DVD-BOX Special Ending
Read the story
HistoricalRomance
20
years ago
2007
aired
★7.7
Score

Twenty years ago, the historical romance Samurai X concluded its OVA run with a special DVD-box ending. This standalone story offered a poignant farewell to the beloved samurai.

Fans of the Rurouni Kenshin franchise were treated to a final, intimate chapter that explored the enduring bonds of its characters. This special served as a gentle epilogue, providing a sense of closure for those invested in Kenshin and his companions.

Ani*Kuri15 Premiered on this day

Ani*Kuri15

20 years ago ★ 6.7

Twenty years ago, the experimental animation project Ani*Kuri15 premiered, showcasing a diverse range of short films from emerging talents. This collection offered a glimpse into the future of Japanese animation.

Season rewind — spring 2017
Attack on Titan Season 2 Attack on Titan Season 2
My Hero Academia Season 2 My Hero Academia Season 2
Tsukigakirei Tsukigakirei
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 6 Natsume's Book of Friends Season 6
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend .flat Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend .flat
WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?
88
shows
2,707
episodes
30
days of anime
OLM
Studio of the season
Comedy
Top genre
spring 2017 Read the story 10 years ago
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