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April 8:

Manga serialization Film releases
 * 1996 – The Vision of Escaflowne by Yuzuru Yashiro begins serialization in Asuka Fantasy DX
 * 2000 – Ghiblies (TV short film, NTV)

Television series and specials
 * 1971 – Wandering Sun begins airing on Fuji TV
 * 1981 – Dr. Slump: Arale-chan begins airing on Fuji TV
 * 1984 – Super Dimension Century Orguss finishes airing on MBS
 * 1985 – Alpen Rose begins airing on Fuji TV
 * 1985 – Bumpety Boo begins airing on NHK
 * 1991 – Armored Police Metal Jack begins airing on TV Tokyo
 * 1995 – Soar High! Isami begins airing on NHK
 * 1998 – Brain Powerd begins airing on WOWOW
 * 1998 – Princess Nine begins airing on NHK
 * 1998 – Sentimental Graffiti begins airing on TV Tokyo
 * 1998 – Weiß Kreuz begins airing on TV Tokyo
 * 1999 – A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve begins airing on TV Tokyo
 * 2000 – Sakura Wars begins airing on TBS
 * 2007 – Lucky Star begins airing on Chiba TV