All days The Almanac · Friday, June 4, 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

KingdomPremiered on this day15 years ago

Kingdom

★7.92012
Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament SagaPremiered on this day7 years ago

Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga

★7.52020
Pompo: The CinéphilePremiered on this day6 years ago

Pompo: The Cinéphile

★8.12021
Revue Starlight: The MoviePremiered on this day6 years ago

Revue Starlight: The Movie

★8.52021
Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The MoviePremiered on this day16 years ago

Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie

★7.62011
Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the StarsPremiered on this day6 years ago

Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars

★7.52021

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
Franchise15 years ago
KingdomOriginKingdomNext chapterKingdom Season 2
Kingdom
Watching now
3,686
Kingdom
15 years later

Forgotten gem

Revue Starlight: The MovieForgotten gem6 years ago

Revue Starlight: The Movie

★8.52021

Ended on this day

A Traveller's DiaryEnded on this day24 years ago

A Traveller's Diary

★7.02003
Hatena IllusionEnded on this day7 years ago

Hatena Illusion

★5.42020
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Kingdom
初放映 PREMIERE
Kingdom
2012 · 15 years ago
The epic historical seinen drama Kingdom first aired, chronicling the ambition of young general Shin. This massive adaptation brought Yasuhisa Hara's manga to life with grand battles and political intrigue.
7.9 Score
Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga
初放映 PREMIERE
Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga
2020 · 7 years ago
The intense martial arts ONA Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga debuted 7 years ago, continuing the legendary underground fighting saga. This installment featured a brutal tournament with fighters from around the globe.
7.5 Score
Pompo: The Cinéphile
初放映 PREMIERE
Pompo: The Cinéphile
2021 · 6 years ago
The charming showbiz comedy-drama Pompo: The Cinéphile celebrated its premiere 6 years ago. This film offers a loving, behind-the-scenes look at the magic of filmmaking.
8.1 Score
Revue Starlight: The Movie
初放映 PREMIERE
Revue Starlight: The Movie
2021 · 6 years ago
The dramatic musical film Revue Starlight: The Movie premiered 6 years ago, bringing the thrilling stage-girl battles to the big screen. It concluded the first season's narrative arc with spectacular performances.
8.5 Score
Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie
初放映 PREMIERE
Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie
2011 · 16 years ago
The action-packed historical fantasy movie Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie premiered 16 years ago, adapting the popular video game series. It featured over-the-top samurai battles and a dramatic storyline.
7.6 Score
Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars
初放映 PREMIERE
Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars
2021 · 6 years ago
The sci-fi mecha movie Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars premiered 6 years ago, continuing the epic space saga. This film provided a dramatic conclusion to the beloved series.
7.5 Score
Kingdom
主題歌 THEME SONG
Kingdom
2012 · 15 years ago
♪ Pride · Nothing's Carved In Stone
spring 2017
季回顧 REWIND
spring 2017
2017 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the Spring 2017 anime season delivered a strong lineup, including titans like Attack on Titan Season 2 and My Hero Academia Season 2. The season boasted 88 shows, with Comedy being the most frequent genre.
Kingdom
視聴中 WATCHING NOW
Kingdom
2012 · 15 years ago
Fifteen years after its premiere, the historical action anime Kingdom continues to captivate audiences. Its compelling narrative of ambition and warfare keeps viewers engaged.
3,686 Watching now
Kingdom
系譜 FRANCHISE
Kingdom
2012 · 15 years ago
Next chapter: Kingdom Season 2
+1 2 entries
Revue Starlight: The Movie
隠玉 HIDDEN GEM
Revue Starlight: The Movie
2021 · 6 years ago
Released 6 years ago, Revue Starlight: The Movie is a highly-rated but underappreciated gem with fewer than 11,500 ratings. This musical drama film continues the story of the Seisho Music Academy's Stage Girls.
8.5 Score
A Traveller's Diary
最終回 FINALE
A Traveller's Diary
2003 · 24 years ago
The fantasy adventure ONA A Traveller's Diary concluded its run 24 years ago. This series followed a young boy's journey through a magical world.
7.0 Score
Hatena Illusion
最終回 FINALE
Hatena Illusion
2020 · 7 years ago
The supernatural comedy romance Hatena Illusion concluded its 12-episode run 7 years ago. The series followed a young boy who inherits a mysterious mansion filled with secrets.
5.4 Score
Today's Edition June 4, 2027 · 11 stories ·
15-year milestone · Lead Story

Kingdom Premiered 15 years ago

Premiered on this day Kingdom 2012
Kingdom
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ActionHistoricalMilitarySeinen
15
years ago
2012
aired
★7.9
Score

Fifteen years ago, the ambitious historical seinen anime Kingdom premiered, adapting Yasuhisa Hara's sprawling manga epic. The series follows the journey of a young slave named Shin, who dreams of becoming the greatest general in the land of Qin.

Kingdom's blend of intense military action, political maneuvering, and personal ambition resonated with viewers, establishing it as a benchmark for historical anime. Its detailed world-building and focus on character development continue to draw fans into its millennia-spanning narrative.

Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga Premiered on this day

Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga

7 years ago ★ 7.5

The intense martial arts ONA Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga debuted 7 years ago, continuing the legendary underground fighting saga. This installment featured a brutal tournament with fighters from around the globe.

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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