April 8:

Manga serialization

• 1996 – The Vision of Escaflowne by Yuzuru Yashiro begins serialization in Asuka Fantasy DX

Film releases

• 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