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What’s the best thing I can watch in the anime section this 2024? The medium has begun to fill with new masterpieces, classics, and shonen, so it can be overwhelming, especially with sequels out and bound.
We’ve made a pick for the best three (3) anime shows below. That way, there’s no need to exhaust one’s brain cells. We’ve put in the legwork to give a spectrum of series. We’ve made this guide for the best anime shows to watch in 2024 to provide examples of why the medium remains beloved. However, it’s also another reason why you should broaden your horizons.
The Best Anime So Far This 2024!
Attack On Titan
Ever experienced watching something boring and finding yourself looking at your automatic watch? It’s based on a manga series Hajime Isayama produced. The premise of the series is that humanity fights a constant war against the monstrous Titans that are outside the walls of civilization.
After his mother dies at the hands of a Titan, a boy named Eren makes the decision to annihilate Titans and fight back. The body horror and count make Game of Thrones blush and moments of action, horror, and gore.
In contrast to other anime for its power to change and transform thanks to the plot twist, this man vs. monster narrative widened and became an exploration in man’s morality, revenge, and sins; now that the show has closed, it has become essential viewing for anime fans.
What’s Great:
- The complexity of its themes
- It’s extensive
Why Watch:
- The soundtrack
- The lead performances (Yuki Kaji and Yui Ishikawa)
- The growth of the protagonists
Watch this if you:
- Love Game of Thrones
- Don’t have a problem with gore
- Liked Monster
- Enjoyed Death Note
- Are into philosophical themes
Dungeon Meshi (Delicious in Dungeon)
Dungeon Meshi, inspired by Baldur’s Gate 3, takes place in a fantasy world where people explore large dungeons to combat mysterious beasts and seek out treasure. It follows a group of adventurers who cook and eat the monsters for survival. Although humorous and lighthearted, it is now easy to watch on Netflix, and is bound to make you hungry – even if the chances are, they might be eating something insane. The way they eat? The appetite twists and turns in Dungeon Meshi – an anime with a fun twist!
What’s Great:
- The characters
- Marcille and Falin’s relationship
- Senshi’s fanservice
- The tributes and references to Baldur’s Gate and D&D
- Its light-hearted nature
Why Watch:
- The dub script
- The laughter
- The animation itself
Watch this if you:
- Want something light-hearted
- Enjoy comedies
- Love Baldur’s Gate
- Are a D&D enthusiast
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Magical anime battles and Lord of the Rings fantasy marry in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End! A thousand-year-old elven mage sets forth on a journey and reunites with her fellow heroes years after they were able to defeat the Demon King. Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe made the manga this anime was baked on.
Even though Frieren is able to defeat the great enemy, her fellow heroes are ravaged by the true unstoppable force: time itself. She mourns her friend’s loss, Himmel – and continues her journey. This is a true must-see.
What’s Great:
- The sense of tragedy
- It goes beyond the expected fantasy tropes
- A one of a kind tragic love story between Himmel and Frieren
- Himmel’s characterization
- Frieren’s depth and characterization
- The character development
Why Watch:
- Fern and Stark’s dance
- Seeing the Clocktower scene animated
- The fights and battles
- The voice acting!
- The OST
Watch this if you:
- Enjoy Lord of The Rings
- Played a lot of Baldur’s Gate
- Are a sucker for tragic love stories
- Enjoy action and fantasy
Wrapping Up
This 2024 birthed a lot of great selections. However, these check off the marks. These all go beyond the action, writing, and visuals. We hope this list enthralls people who want to start anime!
