The year 2024 is coming to an end, and with it, the Japanese portal Anime! He organized a vote among his users to determine which were the best anime of the year. After a time of waiting since the beginning of the votes, the site has finally revealed the results, reflecting the opinion of its users about the best anime of this 2024.
These are the best anime of 2024 according to Japan (AnimeAnime!)
1. Ranma 1/2 (2024)
- Availability: Netflix
- Study: MAPPA
- Premiere: October 6
- Episodes: 12 total (second season confirmed)
The recent remake of the iconic anime Ranma 1/2, based on the famous manga of Rumiko Takahashi, has managed to capture the attention of both new viewers and nostalgic fans of the original version of the 80s/90s. Although inevitably it has been the subject of comparisons with the adaptation released in 1989, this new version of Ranma 1/2 He has stood out for his greater fidelity to the manga.
The new version has also highlighted the key moments between Ranma and Akane, something that fans have appreciated. Being more direct with the original story, it has achieved that both new and old viewers enjoy this remake, giving them numerous positive reviews.
a second season for the new anime of Ranma 1/2 It was announced and new updates will be released soon.
©高橋留美子・小学館／「らんま1/2」製作委員会
2. The Demon Prince of Momochi House
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Study: Drive
- Premiere: January 6
- Episodes: 12 total
The anime adaptation of the Shoujo manga of Aya Shouto, , Momochi-san Chi No Ayakashi Ouji (d)The Demon Prince of Momochi House), has established itself as one of the favorite series among users of the Japanese portal Anime!.
In particular, the protagonist Himari Momochi He has received numerous praise, either for his design or for his personality. In addition, the work on the series’ production has fascinated both the fans of the original manga and new audiences, who have been delighted with this animated version of the manga de Aya Shouto.
©2023 . 硝音あや/Kadokawa/百千さん家のあやかし王子製作委員会
3. My Hero Academia Season 7
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Study: Bones
- Premiere: May 4
- Episodes: 21 (eighth confirmed season)
The long-awaited seventh season of the Shonen anime based on the manga of Kouhei Horikoshi, , My Hero Academia (d)Boku no Hero Academia), managed to excite the fans of the franchise by presenting several key moments in the history of the original manga.
From the intense action scenes in the battles, through the reveal of the design of Toru Hagakure Showing himself without his Quirk, until the memorable encounter between Ochako Uraraka and Himiko Toga, This season was full of emotions. So much was its impact that it managed to be a trend on social networks on multiple occasions.
the final season of My Hero Academia It has already been confirmed and will be released during the fall 2025 season.
© . 堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒ . ーローアカデミア製作委員会
These are just the top three on this list. Below, we present the detailed list of the best animes of this year, according to users of Anime!.
4. Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Study: A-1 Pictures
- Premiere: July 14
- Episodes: 12 total
the anime Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! It has the following description: Despite not understanding much of fleeting romances between teenagers, Kazuhiko Nukumizu, a first-year high school student, continues to wonder how he would react if his life became a love story. In spite of everything, as a self-proclaimed “background character”, Nukumizu is content to continue his life as an introvert with an insignificant social life.
However, she suddenly finds herself too close to the spotlights when she witnesses how her popular classmate Anna Yanami is turned down by her childhood friend in the middle of a family restaurant. Although Nukumizu wishes she could forget what she has seen and move on, Anna ends up entrusting to Nukumizu by force, lamenting her status as a childhood friend condemned to be robbed from her beloved.
Seeing himself dragged into Anna’s situation, Nukumizu soon finds himself involved in the sentimental drama of two other girls: Lemon Yakishio, an extroverted member of the Athletics Club, and Chika Komari, a shy member of the club of Literature. Nukumizu leaves her comfort zone and becomes an important character in the lives of too many losing heroines.
©雨森たきび／小学館／マケイン応援委員会
5. Blue Lock Season 2
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Study: 8-bit
- Premiere: October 6
- Episodes: 14 in total (film announced)
the anime Blue Lock It has the following description: Yoichi Isagi was about to score a goal that would have taken his institute soccer team to the national final, but the decision to pass the ball to his teammate in a fraction of a second cost him the victory. Bitter, confused and disappointed, Isagi wonders if the result would have been different if he hadn’t made the pass. When the young striker returns home, an invitation from the Japanese Football Union awaits him. Through an arbitrary and biased decision-making process, Isagi is one of the three hundred U-18 strikers selected for a controversial project called Blue Lock.
The ultimate goal of the project is to convert one of the selected players into the star striker of the Japanese team. To find the best participant, each rough diamond must compete against others through a series of individual and team competitions to reach the top. Leaving aside his ethical objections to the project, Isagi feels obliged to make his way to the top, although this means crushing the dreams of 299 young aspiring forwards mercilessly.
©金城宗幸・ノ村優介・講談社 . ／「ブルーロック」製作委員会
6. Sound! Euphonium 3
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Study: Kyoto Animation
- Premiere: April 7
- Episodes: 13 total
the anime Sound! Euphonium It has the following description: Now that Kumiko Oumae has enrolled at the Kitauji Institute, he hopes to forget his past. Despite her desire to start from scratch, her new friends – Sapphire Kawashima and Hazuki Katou – drag her to the school band club and is forced to play the Bombardino again.
As the band is, they will not be able to participate in the local festival, Sunfest, much less compete nationwide. The band’s new advisor, Noboru Taki, gives them a choice: they can relax and have fun, or practice hard and try to enter the Nationals. Kumiko, who does not want to repeat his mistakes in high school, has doubts about whether they should try to qualify for the nationals.
In the midst of the chaos, she learns that her former bandmate, Reina Kousaka (with whom she had a bitter relationship) has joined the Kitauji gang club. Under the pressure of Noboru’s strict training, Kumiko and her bandmates must learn to overcome their struggles and find success together.
©武田綾乃・宝島社／『響け！』製作委員会
7. Oblivion Battery
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Study: MAPPA
- Premiere: April 10
- Episodes: 12 total (d)According to confirmed season)
the anime Oblivion Battery It has the following description: Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname were once recognized as the most formidable launcher-receiver duo in school baseball. Known as the “General”, Kaname combined his expert strategies with Kiyomine’s explosive releases, crushing the dreams of many star-eyed players who hoped to reach the Major Leagues one day.
Tarou Yamada, a first-year high school student, is one of them. After resigning from competing, she enrolled at the Kotesashi Institute – a regular public institute without a baseball team – where she discovers that her new classmates are the legendary couple who once destroyed their dreams. To make matters worse, he learns that amnesia has turned the once sensible general into a vulgar class clown. Having lost all interest in baseball, Kaname drags a disappointed Kiyomine to Kotesashi simply because the school is close to where they live.
While Kotesashi forms a fledgling baseball club, Yamada meets other players he once admired and who also left baseball behind. Although they are reluctant now, Yamada believes that if he can convince those talented athletes to play again, it may be possible to achieve their dreams and win the national championship, as long as they can endure Kaname’s incessant jokes.
©みかわ絵子／集英社・Kadokawa・Mappa
8. Dandadan (Dan Da Dan)
- Availability: Crunchyroll/Netflix
- Study: Science Saru
- Premiere: October 4
- Episodes: 12 total (second season confirmed)
the anime DANDATE (d)Dan Dan Dan) It has the following description: Momo Ayase, a popular high school student, is kind to Ken Takakura, his socially clumsy classmate, when facing his thugs. Ken misunderstands his intentions, believing he has made a new friend who shares his obsession with aliens and UFOs.
However, Momo’s eccentric occult beliefs are situated in the realm of the supernatural; She believes that aliens do not exist. The rivalry does not take long to emerge, since each one is determined to prove that the other is wrong.
Despite their initial confrontation over their opposing beliefs, Momo and Ken strike up an unexpected but intimate friendship, a bond forged in a series of supernatural battles and strange encounters with urban legends and paranormal entities. As both develop unique superhuman abilities, they learn to make up for each other’s weaknesses, leading them to wonder if their newfound partnership can be more than just survival.
©龍幸伸／集英社・ダンダン製作委員会
9. The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
- Availability: Netflix/HIDIVE
- Study: Shin-Ei Animation
- Premiere: January 7
- Episodes: 13 total
the anime The Dangers in My Heart It has the following description: Kyouutarou Ichikawa may look like a shy and reserved high school student, but at the bottom of his heart is a bloodthirsty killer. His last wish is to see the beautiful face of his classmate Anna Yamada twisting in pain before ending his life, however, this fantasy may never come true, since Ichikawa begins to see a totally different side of Yamada.
Often seeking shelter in the library, Ichikawa frequently runs into Yamada. It is during these encounters that Ichikawa realizes that her fellow model is actually a hollow head that never knows how to read the room. As they spend more time together, the boy can’t help but feel not only a feeling of affection for the same girl he wants to kill, but also the desire to protect her at all costs.
Is it possible that this sudden change in Ichikawa’s perspective will lead to something else?
©桜井のりお（秋田書店）／僕ヤバ製作委員会
10. Wind Breaker
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Study: CloverWorks
- Premiere: April 5
- Episodes: 13 in total (second season confirmed for April 2025)
the anime Wind Breaker It has the following description: From an early age, Haruka Sakura became an outcast due to her unconventional appearance and her lack of social skills. However, the hard treatment made him an expert fighter, who is now the only thing he is proud of. Starting at the Furin Institute, where it is rumored that the strength is valued more than the studies, Sakura only has one goal: to get first place.
Involved in a street fight the day before her enrollment, Sakura meets by chance a group of her future high school classmates. Instead of the usual rejection, they fight by their side, proving that what really matters to the school is to protect the city of Makochi from harm – hence the students call themselves “Bofurin”. Surprised by the support and appreciation of the people of the town, Sakura has a hard time accepting her good will.
Although not familiar with the kindness they show her, Sakura must learn to overcome her discomfort when Bofurin faces formidable enemies. After experiencing the feeling of acceptance, he finds himself fighting for the good of others for the first time.
©にいさとる・講談社／Wind Breaker Project
Other animes that have not been able to join the list of the first 10 positions include Oshi No Ko Season 2, , Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc, , KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Season 3, , Blue Box, , chillin in another world with level 2 super cheat powers, among other series that are part of the Top 20.
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