Highlights
In 2024, hundreds of animated series in genres like Shonen, Sci-fi, Horror, Mystery, and Action began its premiere. Not every animated series that premiered in 2024 is good, but anime like Ishura, Solo Leveling, and Delicious in Dungeon are the most popular anime of this year.
Most Popular Anime in 2024
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Ishura
- Genre – Action
Ishura is an action fantasy directed by Takeo Takahashi. It started its premiere in 2024 and has 12 episodes in the first season. The Ishura story takes place in Nagan Labyrinth, a fictional city of Japan. Soujiro plays the main protagonist in the series. It is a story of Shuras who fight for the crown. The battle between Shuras and Golems led to the murder of Demon King. It’s time for the Labyrinth City heroes to kill monsters and take the crown and become the new king.
The Grimm Variations
- Genre – Anthology
- Episodes – 6
The Grimm Variations is an Original net animation from the Wit Studio. It has 6 different stories directed by 6 directors. The Grimm Variations premieres on Netflix and the story is written by Michiko Yokote. Akira Miyagawa of Star Blazers 2199 fame is the music director. The anime is based on the classic Brothers Grimm stories, and blends different genres like sci-fi, horror, psychological, and action.
Dan Da Dan/Dandadan
- Genre – Supernatural, Romantic Comedy
Dan da Dan is based on Yukinobu Tatsu’s supernatural manga series. The Dandadan anime premieres on Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Netflix. Abby Trott plays the lead role as Momo Ayase, a gyaru high school girl. Momo Ayase believes ghosts and spirits are true. She is trapped by the Serpo Aliens. When Momo Ayase doesn’t find ways to survive, she unleashes her psychokinetic powers which will her to read the minds of humans. Momo Ayase has a crush on the actor, Ken Takakura, who believes in aliens. Both study in the same high school and have different opinions. It is a battle of ego between two high school students. Okaru also gets abducted by spirits. The two use their skills to beat aliens and spirits in the world.
Delicious in Dungeon
- Genre – Cooking, Fantasy Comedy
Delicious in Dungeon is one of the top-rated anime series of 2024. It has a unique storyline. The series premieres on Netflix and is being produced by the Trigger Studio. The Delicious in Dungeon is a fantasy adventure where adventurers explore dungeons with a goal to find the Golden Kingdom. The Golden Kingdom is a dungeon where treasure and resources can be found. Laios Touden plays the lead role and the story begins when a red dragon eats his sister.
Touden has special magic skills and he embarks on a new journey with his friends. The adventurers have to slay monsters and escape traps to find the dungeon level where the sister of the leader is trapped. The anime is directed by Yoshihiro Miyajima of Darling in the Franxx and BNA fame. A season 2 for the Delicious in Dungeon anime is confirmed and it will air in 2025.
Frieren
- Genre – Fantasy, Adventure
- Episodes – 24
The Frieren anime series started its premiere in 2023 and it remains one of the best anime of 2024. Frieren is set in a fictional fantasy world and has Frieren in the main role. Frieren is an Elven Mage and her only goal is to find comrade Himmel. The Elven mage was the savior of the world who slayed the Demon King. Frieren and her gang separated 50 years back, but they have a chance to unite whenever the meteor shower makes an appearance.
When Frieren returns to the world, she is stunned seeing the change in humans. The mage also finds her comrade Himmel was killed. Frieren is again set for a journey to find the souls that fought for the humans. The Elven mage travels to the North to pay tribute to Himmel and other souls. Frieren also learns magic and her lifespan is increased. Frieren is a beautiful fantasy drama that makes everyone cry and smile. The series is directed by Keiichirō Saitō and it is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. A quote from the series is popular,
Change Someone’s Life Even in a Small Way
Bartender Glass of God
- Genre – Seinen, Drama, Slice of Life
- Episodes – 12
The Bartender Glass of God is an anime adaptation of Araki Joh’s origin manga and is one of the most popular anime shows in 2024. Ryū Sasakura, plays the titular role. Ryu is a happy-go man who enjoys his life as a bartender. He is known for his serving skills. Ryu works at the Lapin Bar as a senior bartender. He mixes the best cocktails and drinks, and serves customers to make them happy. After some months, Ryu Sasakura opened his bar named Eden Hall in the Ginza shopping district.
Ryu Sasakura impresses customers and makes everyone happy at his bar. The chairman of Hotel Cardinal visits the Eden Hall bar and he befriends Ryu Sasakura. As the story moves, the chairman tries to persuade Ryu to make him join his bar. Ryu’s special talent of serving the right drinks to customers based on their moods catches the attention of everyone.
Solo Leveling
- Genre – Portal Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Episodes – 12
The Solo Leveling is one of the best anime of 2024 in the action genre. Aleks Le portrays the main role as an E-Ranked Hunter, Sung Jin-woo. He is weak and doesn’t possess the skill to become a hunter. Sung Jinwoo gets an opportunity when he receives the System ability through a mystery program. With the new skills, Jingwoo’s dungeon rank increases and he starts destroying monsters. Sung Jinwoo is seen as the next Shadow Monarch and he embarks on a new mission to save the earth.
All episodes of Season 1 of Solo Leveling anime is out. The next season of Solo Leveling will air in 2025 and it is produced by the A-1 Pictures Studio. Shunsuke Nakashige is the director and Noboru Kimura writes the story. Solo Leveling season 2 will premiere in January 2025 and a new anime film is out. The Solo Leveling Reawakening, The anime film includes the first 2 episodes of the next season which is titled, Arise from the Shadow.
Mayonaka Punch
- Genre – Comedy
Mayonaka Punch is a hilarious tv anime directed by Shū Honma. The original anime has Ikumi Hasegawa in the main role as Masaki Sonoue. She plays the role of a Newtuber who doesn’t find success. Masaki Sonoue is the co-founder of the Hype-Girls NewTube channel, but she is sacked after a controversy. She began a new career as the main editor and crew member of the Mayonaka Punch channel. Punch meets Live, a vampire who wakes up after 20 years.
Live is the leader of a vampire group and she wishes to suck Masaki Sonoue to receive a special ability. Masaki Sonoue agrees to help Live, but with a condition. Mayonaka Punch is an intriguing fantasy adventure and it is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Fans who love comedy series can watch the Mayonaka Punch anime. Mayonaka Punch is one of the popular anime of 2024 with the best ratings from all top sites.
A Sign of Affection
- Genre – Romance
- Episodes – 12
A Sign of Attraction is based on Suu Morishita’s original manga. Yuki Itose , a 19 year old deaf girl plays the main role. She is a timid and innocent girl who studies in a university. Yuki Itose travels everywhere and enjoys her life. One day, she met Itsuomi Nagi, a 22 year old man who studies at Yuki’s university. Nagi is multilingual and he has a crush on Itose.
Yuki Itose is deaf, but communicates through sign language, text, and lip reading. Yuki Itose’s life changes when she meets Itsuomi Nagi who also helps her. As the story moves, the protagonists spend time together and develop a relationship. A Sign of Attraction is a colorful romantic anime series and one of the best shows of 2024. The series is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Muse Communication channels.
Kaiju No 8
- Genre – Sci-fi
Kaiju No 8 is a riveting sci-fi series from Shigeyuki Miya. The story takes place in a world where monsters dominate everyone. Kaiju, the new wave of monsters has become a threat in Japan. The new Japanese Anti-Kaiju Defense Force is given a mission to stop the invasion of Kaiju. Kafka Hibino is the main protagonist who becomes a Kaiju after he fails to become a member of the Defense Team. Kafka Hibino is known as the Kaiju No.8 and he is the most dangerous monster in Japan. As he story moves, Kafka uses his powers and clears the exam, and he embarks on a mission to destroy the entire Kaiju gang.
The Witch and the Beast
- Genre – Dark Fantasy
The Witch and the Beast is an epic dark fantasy anime series. The anime is directed by Takayuki Hamana and it’s available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Guideau, a mysterious beast, plays the titular role. Guideau is one of the beasts in the magical world. The world is full of magic and mages. Ashaf, the S-Ranked Mage is a member of the Order of Magical Resonance.
Ashaf and Guideau work on cases where they have to use magic and overcome witches. Guideau is the close friend of Ashaf, but his body is trapped inside a female body after a witch’s curse. Angela Anne Huell, the origin witch work in a secret place with other witches with a goal to conquer the world. The Witch and the Beast is all about the battle between witches and beasts. The protagonist has to use the magic and stop the invasion of witches in the modern world.
