The year 2024 is coming to an end, and with it, the Japanese portal AnimeAnime! organized a vote among its users to determine which were the best anime of the year. After a long wait since the start of the voting, the site has finally revealed the results, reflecting the opinion of its users on the best anime of this 2024.
These are the best anime of 2024 according to Japan (AnimeAnime!)
1. Ranma 1/2 (2024)
- Availability: Netflix
- Estudio: MAPPA
- Premiere: October 6
- Episodes: 12 in Total (Second Season Confirmed
The recent remake of the iconic anime Ranma 1/2, based on the celebrated manga by Rumiko Takahashi, has managed to capture the attention of both new viewers and nostalgic fans of the original 80s/90s version. Although it has inevitably been the subject of comparisons with the adaptation released in 1989, this new version of Ranma 1/2 has stood out for its greater fidelity to the manga.
Also, the new version has highlighted more of the key moments between Ranma and Akane, something that fans have appreciated. By being more direct with the original story, it has made both new and old viewers enjoy this remake, giving it numerous positive ratings.
A second season for the new Ranma 1/2 anime 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
- Estudio: Drive
- Premiere: January 6
- Episodes: 12 in Total
The anime adaptation of Aya Shouto’s shoujo manga, Momochi-san Chi no Ayakashi Ouji (The Demon Prince of Momochi House), has established itself as one of the favorite series among the users of the Japanese portal AnimeAnime!
In particular, the main character Himari Momochi has received numerous accolades, either for her design or her personality. In addition, the work in the production of the series has fascinated both fans of the original manga and new audiences, who have been delighted with this animated version of Aya Shouto’s manga.
©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
- Estudio: BONES
- Premiere: May 4
- Episodes: 21 (Season 8 Confirmed)
The long-awaited seventh season of the shonen anime based on Kouhei Horikoshi’s manga, My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia), managed to thrill fans of the franchise by presenting several key moments of the original manga’s story.
From the intense battle action scenes, to the revelation of Toru Hagakure’s design as he was shown without his quirk, to the memorable encounter between Ochako Uraraka and Himiko Toga, this season was full of emotions. So much was its impact that it managed to trend on social networks multiple times.
The final season of My Hero Academia has already been confirmed and will premiere during the fall season of 2025.
© 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 only the top three of this list. Here is the detailed list of the best anime of this year, according to AnimeAnime! users.
4. Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
- Availability: Crunchyroll
- Estudio: A-1 Pictures
- Premiere: July 14
- Episodes: 12 in Total
The anime Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! has the following description: Despite not understanding much about fleeting teenage romances, Kazuhiko Nukumizu, a high school freshman, keeps wondering how he would react if his life turned into a love story. Regardless, as a self-proclaimed “background character,” Nukumizu is content to continue his life as an introvert with a negligible social life.
However, he suddenly finds himself too close to the spotlight when he witnesses his popular classmate Anna Yanami being rejected by her childhood friend in the middle of a family restaurant. Although Nukumizu wishes he could forget what he has seen and move on, Anna ends up forcibly confiding in Nukumizu, regretting her status as a childhood friend doomed to be robbed of her beloved.
Being drawn into Anna’s situation, Nukumizu soon becomes embroiled in the sentimental drama of two other girls: Lemon Yakishio, an extroverted member of the athletic club, and Chika Komari, a shy member of the literature club. Nukumizu steps out of her comfort zone and becomes an important character in the lives of too many loser 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
- Estudio: 8-bit
- Premiere: October 6
- Episodes: 14 in Total (Movie announced)
The anime Blue Lock has the following description: Yoichi Isagi nearly scored a goal that would have taken his high school soccer team to the national finals, but his split-second decision to pass the ball to his teammate cost him the victory. Bitter, confused and disappointed, Isagi wonders if the outcome would have been different had he not 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 three hundred U-18 strikers selected for a controversial project called Blue Lock.
The ultimate goal of the project is to make one of the selected players the star striker of the Japanese national team. To find the best participant, each diamond in the rough must compete against others through a series of individual and team competitions to reach the top. Putting aside his ethical objections to the project, Isagi feels compelled to claw his way to the top, even if it means ruthlessly crushing the dreams of 299 young aspiring strikers.
©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
- Estudio: Kyoto Animation
- Premiere: April 7
- Episodes: 13 in Total
The anime Sound! Euphonium has the following description: Now that Kumiko Oumae has enrolled in Kitauji High School, she hopes to forget her past. Despite her desire for a fresh start, her new friends – Sapphire Kawashima and Hazuki Katou – drag her into the school’s band club and she is forced to return to playing the euphonium.
As it stands, the band will not be able to participate in the local festival, Sunfest, let alone compete at the national level. 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 doesn’t want to repeat her high school mistakes, has second thoughts about whether they should try to qualify for nationals.
Amidst the chaos, she learns that her former bandmate, Reina Kousaka (with whom she had a bitter relationship) has joined Kitauji’s band 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
- Estudio: MAPPA
- Premiere: April 10
- Episodes: 12 in Total (Season 2 Confirmed)
The anime Oblivion Battery has the following description: Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname were once recognized as the most formidable pitcher-catcher duo in high school baseball. Known as the “General,” Kaname combined his expert strategies with Kiyomine’s explosive pitching, crushing the dreams of many starry-eyed players who hoped to one day make it to the big leagues.
Tarou Yamada, a high school freshman, is one of them. After giving up on competing, he enrolls at Kotesashi High School – an ordinary public high school with no baseball team – where he discovers that his new classmates are the legendary pair that once crushed his dreams. To make matters worse, he learns that amnesia has turned the once level-headed General into a common 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.
As Kotesashi forms a fledgling baseball club, Yamada meets other players he once admired who have also left baseball behind. Although they are now reluctant, Yamada believes that if he can convince these talented athletes to play again, it may be possible to achieve their dreams and win the national championship, as long as they can withstand Kaname’s incessant teasing.
©みかわ絵子／集英社・KADOKAWA・MAPPA
8. Dandadan (DAN DA DAN)
- Availability: Crunchyroll/Netflix
- Estudio: Science SARU
- Premiere: October 4
- Episodes: 12 in Total (Second Season Confirmed)
The anime Dandadan (DAN DA DAN) has the following description: Momo Ayase, a popular high school student, takes kindly to Ken Takakura, her socially awkward classmate, when confronted by his bullies. Ken misunderstands her intentions, believing he has made a new friend who shares his obsession with aliens and UFOs.
However, Momo’s eccentric occult beliefs fall into the realm of the supernatural; she believes that aliens do not exist. Rivalry soon ensues, as each is determined to prove the other wrong.
Despite their initial clash 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 they both develop unique superhuman abilities, they learn to make up for each other’s weaknesses, leading them to wonder if their newfound partnership may be about more than survival.
©龍幸伸／集英社・ダンダダン製作委員会
9. The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
- Availability: Netflix/HIDIVE
- Estudio: Shin-Ei Animation
- Premiere: January 7
- Episodes: 13 in Total
The Dangers in My Heart anime has the following description: Kyoutarou Ichikawa may seem like a shy and reserved high school student, but deep in his heart is a bloodthirsty killer. His ultimate wish is to see the beautiful face of his classmate Anna Yamada writhing in pain before ending her life, however, this fantasy may never come true as Ichikawa begins to see an entirely different side of Yamada.
Often seeking refuge in the library, Ichikawa frequently runs into Yamada. It is during these encounters that Ichikawa realizes that his model partner is actually an airhead who can never read the room. As they spend more time together, the boy can’t help but feel not only a sense of affection for the very girl he wishes to murder, but also a 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
- Disponibilidad: Crunchyroll
- Estudio: CloverWorks
- Estreno: 5 de Abril
- Episodios: 13 en Total (Segunda Temporada Confirmada para Abril de 2025)
The anime Wind Breaker has the following description: From an early age, Haruka Sakura became an outcast due to his unconventional appearance and lack of social skills. However, harsh treatment turned him into a skilled fighter, which is now the only thing he prides himself on. Starting at Furin High School, where it is rumored that strength is valued more than academics, Sakura has only one goal: to get first place.
Involved in a street fight the day before her matriculation, Sakura meets a group of her future high school classmates by chance. Instead of the usual rejection, they fight alongside her, proving that what the school really cares about is protecting the city of Makochi from harm – hence the students call themselves “Bofurin.” Surprised by the support and appreciation of the townspeople, Sakura finds it hard to accept their goodwill.
Although unfamiliar with the kindness they show her, Sakura must learn to overcome her discomfort when Bofurin faces formidable enemies. After experiencing the feeling of acceptance, she finds herself fighting for the good of others for the first time.
©にいさとる・講談社／WIND BREAKER Project
Other anime that failed to make the Top 10 list 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.
Tell us, do you agree with the opinion of AnimeAnime! users about the best anime of 2024? Which series do you think should be in the Top 10? Leave us your opinion in the comments!