Last year’s anime scene brought some serious competition to the table, and 2024 has been no exception. Among the many shows that had fans glued to their screens, there were a select few that truly stood out โ anime powerhouses that managed to not only meet expectations but wildly exceed them. Let’s take a look at five of the most impressive ones.
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Demon Slayer’s Sequel Sets a New Standard for Action Anime, ‘Kimetsu no Yaiba: Keppuu, Zenitsu, and, Inosuke tanjiro to the forefront once more.’ Viewers were once again treated to some of the most thrilling fight choreography in recent memory โ and yes, that includes the return of the incredible ‘total concentration breathing technique.’ How the creators managed to raise the bar even higher than in the previous installment is beyond comprehension.
Tying for top honors in terms of sheer entertainment value was ‘Kemono Jihen.’ This dark fantasy anime took the audience by surprise with its unexpected blend of quirky humor and dark, suspenseful themes. The result was something that’ll leave you on the edge of your seat and grinning from ear to ear. With lovable characters, morally ambiguous situations, and some jaw-dropping plot twists, Kemono Jihen truly left a lasting impression on its viewers.
No conversation about this year’s standout anime would be complete without mentioning ‘Chainsaw Man.’ The brainchild of Tatsuki Fujimoto, this dark fantasy once again redefined what it means to be ‘edgy.’ With every new episode, fans found themselves cringing in their seats โ in the best way possible. After all, what other show manages to make you question everything you thought you knew about morality, all while having you come back for more?
From ‘edgy’ to ‘cute’? Enter ‘Laid-Back Camp,’ a relaxing anime that brought tranquility to the community. In the midst of all this high-octane action and drama, who would’ve thought that an anime about โ quite literally โ camping would end up stealing hearts everywhere? Following the heartwarming adventures of Rin Shima and her friends as they take in the great outdoors, this show quickly gained a following for its beautiful animation, lovable characters, and the simple joys of life.
Last but by no means least, ‘Undead King’, released early in 2024, took an oft-criticized genre and breathed new life into it โ literally. Don’t let the familiar premise fool you โ this show is far from the clichรฉd ‘overpowered anime protagonist saving the world’ fare we’ve all seen. No, in ‘Undead King,’ our hero Aoi is anything but ordinary. Not only is he dead to begin with, but he’s got the chance to turn the entire genre on its head.
With several anime titles grabbing our attention in the first half of 2024, some left an enduring mark on us. As we examine the ones we will recall throughout the year โ we have eagerly anticipated Kimetsu no Yaiba, closely followed by Kemono Jihen that, surprisingly was well received – did anyone anticipate its quirky writing would receive praise. Whether dark fantasy adventures, slice-of-life escapades, or lovable characters that somehow feel eerily real, this year’s selection of anime has something for just about everyone, and has undoubtedly left the global fanbase eagerly anticipating what is to come in the second half of 2024
