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2024 gave anime fans plenty of new gems that deserved to be celebrated.
2024 proved to be a standout year for anime, delivering a treasure trove of unforgettable series that captivated fans both young and old all over the world. From breathtaking animation and innovative storytelling to long-awaited adaptations and thrilling original works, this year had something special to give every anime lover out there. Here are our favourite titles released in 2024:
A Sign of Affection
Number of episodes: 12
Yuki Itose is a deaf girl who doesn’t let her disability prevent her from being an independent university student. A chance meeting with the enigmatic and mysterious Itsuomi Nagi however, proves that there is more to the world than her little bubble, and that inspires her to want more for herself.
Bartender: Glass of God
Number of episodes: 12
Miwa Kurushima and her colleague Yukari Higuchi are tasked by the chairman of their hotel to search for a highly skilled bartender who is capable of crafting the ultimate drink known as the “Glass of God.”
Dan Da Dan
Number of episodes: 12
High schoolers Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura find themselves embroiled in both the supernatural and the occult when they discover the existence of aliens and ghosts, and must do what it takes to keep themselves and everyone around them safe from the threats these extraterrestrial and supernatural entities may pose.
Delicious in Dungeon
Number of episodes: 24
A ragtag group of adventurers composed of Laios, Chilchuck, Marcille, and Senshi are on a mission to save their fellow party member from the belly of a ferocious red dragon, but must also find ways to keep themselves full with so little gold in their pockets. The solution? Cooking and eating every monster they face in the dungeons!
Girls Band Cry
Number of episodes: 13
Nina Iseri, a 17-year-old aspiring university student, struggles to adjust to life in Tokyo until she encounters her favorite guitarist, Momoka Kawaragi, by chance. Inspired by their shared love for music, Nina joins Momoka in forming a band, recruiting three other unique members along the way. Together, the five girls navigate personal struggles and industry challenges, driven by their unwavering passion for music and their dreams.
Metallic Rouge
Number of episodes: 13
After defeating alien Usurpers, humanity enslaved androids called Neans, with Proto-Neans like Rouge Redstar possessing unique powers. Rouge and her partner, Naomi, hunt criminal Proto-Neans known as the Immortal Nine who threaten humanity’s safety. As a murder investigation implicates Rouge however, the pair uncover hidden truths that put everything they know to be true into question.
Kaiju No.8
Number of episodes: 12
Kafka Hibino has long dreamed to become a member of the Kaiju Defense Corp, but he finds himself stuck playing the role of a ‘sweeper’, someone who cleans the remains of Kaijus after being eradicated. However, circumstances find Kafka in the position of being possessed by a parasite-type Kaiju, giving him the power to transform into a powerful and sentient monster.
Solo Leveling
Number of episodes: 12
The story of Solo Leveling features an alternate-reality earth where portals called gates begin to appear, unleashing monsters immune to conventional weapons into the world, and giving rise to hunters with superhuman abilities. Among them is Sung Jin-Woo, an E-rank hunter known as the weakest of the hunters. However, after surviving a deadly dungeon, Jin-Woo gains access to a mysterious system that offers him incredible power… but at perilous costs.
The Elusive Samurai
Number of episodes: 12
Tokiyuki Houjou, a young and carefree noble skilled in evasion, loses his family to a coup and nearly gives up on life. However, guided by the enigmatic priest Yorishige, who foresees his heroic future, Tokiyuki finds a new lease on life and uses his talent for escape to survive, vowing revenge for his lost clan.
Wind Breaker
Number of episodes: 13
Haruka Sakura, an outcast turned skilled fighter, enrolls at Furin High, a school where strength rules supreme. Expecting rejection, he is surprised when his future classmates, the "Bofurin," fight alongside him to protect their town. Learning to accept their kindness, Sakura begins fighting not just for himself, but for those around him as well.
