Anime set in a future that has passed (pre 2011)
Anime
Anime that, at the time of the release, was set at least a year into the future but with a date that has already come to pass. Also includes anime with plot-important events set in a future that has already passed, even if the anime's main setting still remains in the future.
Ran out of space on my first list https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30015 (2011-present), be sure to check that one out too!
This list contains works set in 2010 or before.
Sources:
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stories_set_in_a_future_now_in_the_past
- TVTropes https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NextSundayAD , https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture
- AniList forum thread https://anilist.co/forum/thread/65789 (used only in the case of no other sources being found)
- other sources include anime wikis, anime synopsis (on MAL or other source if mentioned) and the anime itself if a date is stated during the runtime
I'm open to any corrections and additions!
Manga, LNs and other literature set in a future now in the past: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30071
Ran out of space on my first list https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30015 (2011-present), be sure to check that one out too!
This list contains works set in 2010 or before.
Sources:
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stories_set_in_a_future_now_in_the_past
- TVTropes https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NextSundayAD , https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture
- AniList forum thread https://anilist.co/forum/thread/65789 (used only in the case of no other sources being found)
- other sources include anime wikis, anime synopsis (on MAL or other source if mentioned) and the anime itself if a date is stated during the runtime
I'm open to any corrections and additions!
Manga, LNs and other literature set in a future now in the past: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30071
![A.LI.CE](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1401/112244.jpg)
Movie, 2000,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Main story is set in 2030, but the backstory features the year 2010 when commercial space travel is available and the main character wins a shuttle trip to the Moon.
src: anime itself
src: anime itself
![Hametsu no Mars](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/7/68855.jpg)
OVA, 2005,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:1
In 2010 a manned probe on its way back from Mars explodes in the Earth atmosphere containing Martian dna
src: anime itself
src: anime itself
![Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1470/137929.jpg)
TV, 2006,
14 eps
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Set in 2010, psychic timequake occurs in 2007
src: TvTropes
src: TvTropes
![Futatsu no Spica](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/12/73986.jpg)
TV, 2003,
20 eps
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In 2010, Japan's first manned space mission fails and crashes into the city of Yigahama. In 2014 a school is established in Tokyo where high school students are trained to be astronauts for the second mission in 2027.
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Spica
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Spica
![Higashi no Eden](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/9/15033.jpg)
TV, 2009,
11 eps
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Author:8
On November 22nd 2010 Japan gets hit by ten missiles
src: anime itself
src: anime itself
![Zettai Karen Children](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/5/75581.jpg)
TV, 2008,
51 eps
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The events of the series start in 2010
src: anilist forum thread
src: anilist forum thread
![Macross](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1553/137717.jpg)
TV, 1982,
36 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Set in 2009-2012. Alien spaceship crash-lands on Earth in 1999, first contact in 2009, first space colonization fleet launches in 2012
Prequel (Macross Zero): Set in 2008, there's an unification war worldwide due to the the alien spaceship crash landing in 1999
src: anime itself
Prequel (Macross Zero): Set in 2008, there's an unification war worldwide due to the the alien spaceship crash landing in 1999
src: anime itself
![Death Note](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1079/138100.jpg)
TV, 2006,
37 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Events begin in Nov 2006, timeskip to 2012-2013. (anime only, the manga is set a couple of years earlier)
Hundreds of people die of mysterious causes one after another
src: TvTropes
Hundreds of people die of mysterious causes one after another
src: TvTropes
![Betterman](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1157/91069.jpg)
TV, 1999,
26 eps
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In 2006, the entire world is plagued by terrorist attacks. People start having mental breakdowns and killing others around them.
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betterman_(TV_series)
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betterman_(TV_series)
![.hack//Sign](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1443/94665.jpg)
TV, 2002,
26 eps
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In 2005 there's an internet reformation following a World Wide Web disaster.
The entire franchise follows these events.
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.hack
The entire franchise follows these events.
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.hack
![Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/12/21183.jpg)
TV, 1997,
49 eps
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Aliens emerge from underground in 2005.
src: anime synopsis
src: anime synopsis
![Digimon Adventure 02](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/8/20360.jpg)
TV, 2000,
50 eps
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Author:5
Set in 2002, kids hanging around with digital monsters is rather commonplace
src: anime itself
src: anime itself
![X/1999](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/7/23579.jpg)
Movie, 1996,
1 ep
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Set in 1999, Tokyo needs to be defended from higher powers
src: anime itself
src: anime itself
![Kaze no Na wa Amnesia](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1/1793.jpg)
Movie, 1990,
1 ep
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Author:8
In 1999 the world is reduced to a wasteland. The US had built a futuristic city in Las Vegas for the world expo 2010.
In 2010 there indeed was a "better city, better future" themed world expo, held in Shanghai.
src: anime itself, Wikipedia
In 2010 there indeed was a "better city, better future" themed world expo, held in Shanghai.
src: anime itself, Wikipedia
![Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/11/24151.jpg)
OVA, 1988,
7 eps
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Set in 1998–2002. Police force includes mecha
Sequel (Patlabor 2 The Movie) is set in 2002.
src: Wikipedia
Sequel (Patlabor 2 The Movie) is set in 2002.
src: Wikipedia
![Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1106/91083.jpg)
TV, 1985,
38 eps
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Set in 1996, humanity has developed interstellar travel.
src: anime synopsis
src: anime synopsis
![Giant Gorg](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/1784/97034.jpg)
TV, 1984,
26 eps
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In 1990, an island emerges out of the Pacific Ocean. An organization covers up its existence and kills anyone interested in it.
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Gorg
src: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Gorg
![Kyouryuu Daisensou Izenborg](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/13/71249.jpg)
TV, 1977,
39 eps
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Space dinosaurs conquer Earth in 1986
src: Wikipedia
src: Wikipedia