Ninja Scroll
1993 · 34 years ago
This landmark R-rated anime film is a masterclass in action and atmosphere. Its visceral storytelling and unforgettable characters set a new bar for adult animation.
7.6 Score
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On This Day in Anime
Premieres, finales and forgotten gems tied to today — plus what fans are watching right now.
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Hetalia Axis Powers: Paint it, White!
2010 · 17 years ago
The beloved comedy series Hetalia Axis Powers got its first feature film 17 years ago. This movie sees the nations of the world unite against an alien invasion.
7.0 Score
Utawarerumono OVA
2009 · 18 years ago
This 3-episode OVA expanded on the world of Utawarerumono eighteen years ago. It delves deeper into the fantasy world established by the original series.
7.2 Score
Typhoon Noruda
2015 · 12 years ago
This award-winning sci-fi drama debuted 12 years ago. Typhoon Noruda explores a world grappling with supernatural phenomena and its impact on everyday life.
6.2 Score
Violence Jack: Slumking
1986 · 41 years ago
The first installment of the Violence Jack OVA trilogy, Slumking, premiered 41 years ago. This brutal OVA is known for its extreme gore and bleak post-apocalyptic setting.
5.3 Score
Ninja Scroll
1993 · 34 years ago
♪ Somewhere, Far Away, Everyone is Listening to a Ballad · Ryouhei Yamanashi
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2017 · 10 years ago
Ten years ago, the Spring 2017 anime season delivered a wide array of shows, including major hits like Attack on Titan Season 2 and My Hero Academia Season 2.
Ninja Scroll
1993 · 34 years ago
This seminal samurai action film, released 34 years ago, continues to captivate audiences. Its blend of historical fantasy and intense combat remains a draw for new and old fans alike.
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Ninja Scroll
1993 · 34 years ago
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Kiniro no Corda: Secondo Passo
2009 · 18 years ago
The romantic school drama Kiniro no Corda: Secondo Passo wrapped up its two-episode run eighteen years ago. The series follows a group of students at a music academy.
7.1 Score
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Released 34 years ago, Yoshiaki Kawajiri's Ninja Scroll carved a permanent place in anime history. This gory, action-packed samurai epic follows Jubei Kibagami as he battles a coven of demonic ninjas. Its mature themes, stunning animation, and brutal combat sequences made it a cult classic and a gateway film for many Western fans into the world of anime.
Ninja Scroll's legacy endures through its sheer impact. It proved that anime could be a medium for intense, adult-oriented storytelling, influencing countless action series and films that followed. Fans still revisit it for its fluid fight choreography and its dark, compelling narrative, cementing its status as a timeless masterpiece.
Premiered on this day Hetalia Axis Powers: Paint it, White!
The beloved comedy series Hetalia Axis Powers got its first feature film 17 years ago. This movie sees the nations of the world unite against an alien invasion.