14 Best Anime of 2024 That You Need to Add to Your Watch List RN
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There was a time when anime was a niche interest that way too few people truly appreciated. When streaming links were hard to come by, and English-subtitled shows were few and far between. But I'm glad to say that it is now the year 2024 and those days are looooong gone. Anime is more than alive and well. It's thriving! And this year is another great one for watching some of the best on-screen storytelling from talented Japanese artists, writers, and producers.
Whether you're an anime newbie, or a certified otaku who is absolutely obsessed—we've got you covered. The 2024 lineup includes everything from other-worldly fantasy and sci-fi, to healing and relatable slice-of-life shows, and everything else in between (including a whole new era of Pokémon). There are so many highly-anticipated releases this year, but we've managed to narrow down the roster to our favorites. Here are all of our top picks.
A Sign of Affection
Ah, yes! There's nothing like a heartfelt, beautifully-made, romance anime. This story revolves around college student Yuki Itose. She deals with all the problems all other people in her school deal with, and she also happens to be deaf. One day, while struggling on her commute, charming upperclassman Itsuomi Nagi helps her out. This meet-cute is the beginning of a pure and wonderful love story.
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Delicious in Dungeon
This epic Dungeons and Dragons-esque adventure anime is truly a feast for the eyes. In this gaming world, it's literally eat or be eaten. Laios led his party on a quest to slay a dragon. But due to their empty stomachs, they failed and his sister Falin ended up being swallowed by the creature. And so as they try embark on a mission to return to the dungeon level with the dragon in time to save Falin from digestion, they make sure that they are well-fed. So expect to see a lot of delicious food.
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Mr. Villain's Day Off
The General is a leader of an evil syndicate that plans to take over the world. His 9-to-5 involves villainous schemes, and fighting the Earth's protectors, the Rangers. But in this anime, we follow him on his day off. Just like any of us, he loves to spend his free time doing healing activities like going to the zoo to see the pandas or eating ice cream.
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BUCCHIGIRI?!
Arajin Tomoshibi reunites with an old friend. But their reunion takes an unexpected turn, and Tomoshibi finds himself entangled in a battle between powerful people involving some pretty wild magic.
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Solo Leveling
This anime is actually based on a Korean web novel. It follows the story of Sung Jinwoo, who is this video game world's weakest hunter. After being slaughtered by monsters in a high-ranking dungeon, Jinwoo came back with whole new weapon. Now he can access the System, a program only he could see. And now he's leveling up like never before. Now, he wants to find out how he got his new powers, and other secrets that lie in his world.
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'Tis Time for "Torture" Princess
As a war rages on between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde, the Army's dear Princess is captured and tortured. But the "torture" isn't quite what you would picture...
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Metallic Rouge
In a world where humans and androids coexist, chaos ensues when an android rebellion goes against the human government on Mars. It's up to an android named Rouge Redstar, and her human partner, to eliminate the nine leaders of the rebellion and restore peace and balance in their world.
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series
After Ash Ketchum finally achieved his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master last year, it's time to say goodbye to the pride of Pallet Town. Pokémon Horizons ushers in a new era in everyone's favorite anime classic, as we go on adventures with a new protagonist: Liko.
Premieres in the US on Netflix on February 23, 2024
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Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru
Grandma and Grandpa are happily leading a quiet life in the town of Aomori, harvesting apples. But in a sudden twist of fate, they suddenly find themselves reliving their youth as they transform into their younger selves.
Premieres on Crunchyroll in April 2024
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Kaiju No.8
In this version of Japan, the existence of Godzilla-like monsters called kaiju is normal. It's up to the Japan Defense Force to protect the people and keep the country safe by eliminating this huge threat. Kafka Hibino has always dreamt of being part of this organization, but instead he's cleaning up after their messes—somebody's got to do the job! But when he accidentally ingests a kaiju, he gains powers to turn into a monster himself. Now, the question is, can he use his newfound abilities to be part of the Japan Defense Force?
Premieres on Crunchyroll in April 2024
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Re: Monster
Tomokui Kanata suffers an early death, but he finds himself reborn into another world. In his new life, he is a goblin. Now, he must fight to survive and quickly adapt to this foreign environment in order to avoid dying a second time.
Premieres on Crunchyroll in April 2024
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Sand Land: The Series
This highly-anticipated anime is by Dragonball Z creator Akira Toriyama. It's set in an apocalyptic, desert wasteland, where a greedy ruler is in control of the water supply. Sheriff Rao hopes to fix this problem by enlisting the help of the king of demons' son, Beelzebub, and his assistant named Thief. Their mission is to find the Legendary Spring, facing dangers and the Royal Army along the way.
Premieres on Hulu (US) and Disney + (international) in Spring 2024
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Dragon Ball Daima
A Dragon Ball spinoff is also set to release this year. In this series, Goku and and his friends are turned small. Now, they must head off into a new, mysterious world in order to fix their little situation.
Premieres in Fall 2024
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T.P Bon
A high school student named Bon ends up joining a group of time-traveling agents. It's their job to save lives during different historical events around the world in different eras.
Premieres on Netflix in 2024
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