Day In Anime & Manga

This tumblr posts about significant events in anime and manga history from the year 2000 and before (with some exceptions). Events include when a manga begins serialization, an anime premieres, or when an important figure is born. Profile pic by @fendyd3n

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Today in Manga History

August 7th, 1981 The first Applause series begins serialization in Margaret. It would later get a part 2 and part 3 in 1985 and 1997 respectively. Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi

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Today in Manga History

August 1st, 1968 Chichi no Tamashii begins serialization in the first issue of Shonen Jump Written and illustrated by Hiroshi Kaizuka

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Today in Manga History

August 1st, 1968 Kujira Daigo begins serialization in the first issue of Shonen Jump! The series appears on the cover in the top left. At this time, Shonen Jump was biweekly instead of weekly. Written and illustrated by Sachio Uemoto

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Today in Anime History

July 23rd, 1993 The Oedo wa Nemurenai! OVA is released. Based on the manga by Keiko Honda

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Today in Manga History

June 5th, 1999 D no Fuuin begins serialization in Margaret Written and illustrated by Kei Kusunoki

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Today in Manga History

May 27th, 1979 Otasuke Hito Hashiru! begins serialization in Margaret Written and illustrated by Hikaru Yuzuki

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Today in Manga History

April 5th, 2000 Parfait Tic! begins serialization in Margaret. The series ran for 22 volumes and was adapted into a Taiwanese drama in 2010. Written and illustrated by Nagamu Nanaji

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March 25th, 1999 Akane-chan Overdrive begins serialization in Margaret. The series is unique because it is an ecchi series in a mainstream shoujo magazine. Written and illustrated by Mizuki Kawashita

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Today in Manga History

March 20th, 1992 Hana Yori Dango, or Boys Over Flowers, begins serialization in Margaret. The series is one of the best selling shoujo series of all time, and was adapted into an anime as well as several live action series. It also received a sequel/spin off in Shonen Jump+ in 2015. Written and illustrated by Yoko Kamio

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Today in Manga History

January 20th, 1991 Oedo wa Nemurenai! begins serialization in Margaret Written and illustrated by Keiko Honda

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Today in Anime History

July 29th, 1989

The beloved Ghibli film, Kiki’s Delivery Service, premieres. The film was a huge financial success in both Japan and America with its Disney dub. It won several awards in both countries as well.

Based on the novel by Eiko Kadono

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July 29th, 1990

The Robin Hood anime,  Robin Fuddo no Daibōken, premieres.

Produced by Ippei Kuri

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Today in Manga History

July 29th, 1999

Survibee begins seriallization in Weekly Shonen Jump

Written and illustrated by Tsunomaru

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July 29th, 1992

The first Zetsuai 1989  OVA is released. The series as a whole is considered a gateway for Western yaoi fans.

Based on the manga by Minami Ozaki

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July 27th, 1970

Dokonjō Gaeru begins serialization in Weekly Shounen Jump

Written and illustrated by Yasumi Yoshizawa

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July 27th, 1971

Samurai Giants begins serialization in Weekly Shounen Jump

Written by Ikki Kajiwara and illustrated by Ko Inoue

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Today in Anime History

July 26th, 1986

The original Gall Force movie premieres. The franchise has since spawned several OVAs and movies. It also features character designs by Kenichi Sonoda

Directed by Katsuhito Akiyama