There’s no doubt that 2024 is shaping up to be an exhilarating year for anime, with many exciting new releases already on the horizon. Notable continuations like Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, and Haikyuu!! are set to return, promising a thrilling experience for fans of all types of anime.
In the remaining six months of 2024, several highly anticipated new anime series are about to debut, including Dandadan. This year is particularly packed with exciting new installments from popular franchises that have been dormant for a few years.
Below is a list of the top 10 exciting new anime series set to debut in 2024 that you won’t want to miss. Let’s see if any of your favorite titles are included!
10. Blue Exorcist Season 4
It’s important to acknowledge that the Blue Exorcist franchise and its characters have evolved over the years, but it remains a must-watch series. After a long break, this anime will return in January of this year. Now, it is set to make a comeback in October with the new arc titled Beyond the Snow Saga. With stunning visuals planned for this upcoming season, fans can expect an emotional ride as the story unfolds between brothers Rin and Yuki.
9. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 (DanMachi)
The new season will premiere in October on HIDIVE. While the exact release date is still under wraps, we have been introduced to new main characters, including Syr Flova, who will join Bell and Hestia in their adventures.
8. Blue Lock Season 2
Blue Lock Season 2 is set to premiere in Fall 2024, likely in October. The story will continue from the previous season, showcasing Isagi and his teammates as they compete against stronger rivals to secure their place on the Japanese National Team.
7. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
The plot of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest picks up after the events of the previous season, with Zeref and Acnologia having been defeated. However, our heroes soon discover that new dangers still lurk ahead. The anime is scheduled to release on July 7.
6. Kimi ni Todoke Season 3
Though the release date for the third season is yet to be announced, this beloved series may be making a comeback towards the end of 2024. Kimi ni Todoke follows the life of Sawako Kuronuma, a girl misunderstood due to her resemblance to Sadako from The Ring. With the support of Shouta Kazehaya and her friends, she gradually emerges from her shell.
5. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
This series has captivated audiences since its debut in 2016 and has become a staple in the anime community. Season 3 is highly anticipated to return in October, although the exact release date remains unconfirmed.
4. Dragon Ball Daima
This isn’t just another installment in the Dragon Ball franchise; it marks one of the latest works from the legendary creator Akira Toriyama.
3. Tower of God Season 2
Season 2 will follow the arc of the Return of the King, focusing on the new main character, Ja Wangnan, as he helps Viole navigate the challenges of climbing the 20th floor of the tower. This season is set to return on July 7.
2. Oshi no Ko Season 2
Picking up after the events of the first season, this anime will follow Aqua as he joins the cast of a theater production adapted from a popular manga, searching for the true identity of his biological father. Oshi no Ko Season 2 is set to premiere in Summer 2024, with the first episode scheduled for July 3.
1. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Part 3
Bleach TYBW Part 3 has been confirmed to feature an extended introduction about the highly anticipated battle between the main character Yhwach and the Squad Zero leader, Ichibe. Fans can expect to see Ichigo and his friends diving into the Soul King’s palace, where imminent danger awaits.
