2023 has been marked by significant successes in the anime and manga industry, with several notable works gaining widespread recognition and acclaim. Additionally, there have been announcements regarding new anime set to debut in 2024.
Currently, many captivating manga are awaiting their transition into anime adaptations. Below are 7 manga that are set to be adapted into anime in 2024:
7. Oyasumi Punpun
“Oyasumi Punpun” is a manga that makes a profound impact through its unique narrative style and emotional depth. The story focuses on the life of a young boy from childhood to adulthood, exploring themes such as depression, love, death, and family dynamics, providing a more nuanced perspective on common tropes in the genre.
6. Kagurabachi
“Kagurabachi” is a newly launched manga that gained popularity rapidly since its debut in 2023. It has been topping the Manga Plus rankings, indicating significant potential for an anime adaptation. With its strong initial sales, there is a high likelihood that “Kagurabachi” will be adapted into an anime in 2024.
5. Vagabond
“Vagabond” is highly rated on MyAnimeList and is considered a masterpiece by Takehiko Inoue. Despite having been on hiatus since 2015, the manga maintains a loyal fanbase. Adapting it into an anime poses several challenges due to its unique artistic style, but with the industry’s growing talent, there is hope for an adaptation in 2024.
4. 20th Century Boys
“20th Century Boys,” created by Naoki Urasawa, is a renowned manga currently awaiting its anime adaptation. Following the success of his previous works “Monster” and “Pluto,” the anticipation for “20th Century Boys” is particularly high.
3. Steel Ball Run
“Steel Ball Run” is the seventh part of “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” continuing the events of “Stone Ocean” and introducing new characters. With its gripping narrative and intense action sequences, there is a strong possibility that “Steel Ball Run” will be adapted into an anime in 2024, especially after the success of the previous anime installment released in 2022.
2. REAL
“REAL,” created by Takehiko Inoue, is a sports manga that began serialization in 1999 and has published over 10 volumes. With over 15 million copies sold, it stands out not only for its focus on sports but also for its exploration of the psychological struggles of its characters.
1. Berserk
“Berserk” is a legendary seinen manga created by the renowned Kentarou Miura. Despite the significant popularity of the original work, previous anime adaptations have not fully captured the essence of the series. With the current capabilities of animation studios in producing high-quality adaptations, fans remain hopeful for a new “Berserk” anime adaptation in 2024 that will do justice to the original material.
