Get ready for an epic anime journey! We're counting down the most captivating and groundbreaking series that defined 2024. From thrilling isekai adventures to mind-bending mecha battles, this year had it all. Join us as we explore the cream of the crop in animation, storytelling, and unforgettable characters.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at the very best anime this year had to offer.
00:16Number 10, Solo Leveling
00:24Since the day this adaptation was announced, fans of the Korean webtoon never stopped hyping
00:29it up, and I guess we should have believed them. Solo Leveling is the ultimate power
00:34fantasy, but somehow that isn't a detriment, as it takes the concept of a bland fella becoming
00:40overpowered and crafts an actually compelling narrative. Jinnu's second chance at life
01:01after being mercilessly chopped down is full of horrifying creatures, even worse humans,
01:07and challenges we still can't believe he got past. Needless to say, we are eagerly
01:12waiting for our cue to arise when Season 2 drops.
01:21Number 9, Brave Bang Bravern
01:33We live in an age where we seldom see brand new mecha anime series. Bravern not only scratches
01:39that itch, but also made a name for itself among the titans of the genre, just not in
01:45the most conventional way. Easily the most hilarious anime series of the year, we see
02:03the hapless Isami get in the cockpit of this absurd, sentient mecha. Though he may not
02:09want to, he's now the only hope humanity has left, as well as the apple of Bravern's
02:15eye. Packed to the brim with hysterical references and radical mecha action, Bravern is the perfect
02:21first quencher for the mecha anime drought we're facing.
02:34Number 8, Mashoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2
02:44Is there any surprise this one cracked the list when it's a constant mainstay on our
02:49best isekai and fantasy videos? After all the drama that happened in the academy, Rudeus
02:54must once again venture out after receiving a letter from his father requesting help.
03:10In order to rescue his beloved teacher Roxy after she was separated from Paul's party,
03:16he must enter a deadly dungeon. But word is, that's also where his mother was last sighted.
03:22If you've seen Mashoku's previous seasons, then you know this one brings the laughs,
03:27tears, and slick combat. And if you haven't, what the hell are you waiting for? Hop on
03:32already.
03:37Number 7, Look Back
03:44In just one hour, Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto was able to present something so
03:50profound that it will linger in your heart for years to come. Look Back is a deeply personal
03:55film which speaks volumes to any artist who has ever struggled with the idea of not being
04:00enough. While we can't get too deep into the specifics of this anime without spoiling
04:11it, be warned that it is an emotional gut punch which has of course very much become
04:16Fujimoto's trademark style. Its success, despite its tight runtime, could very well
04:21usher in a new era of short-form anime movies, and we welcome that idea with open arms.
04:34Number 6, ReZero Starting Life in Another World Season 3
04:45ReZero's second season was admittedly a bit of a mixed bag. It introduced some great
04:51characters and dropped some compelling lore, but it was a little slow and confusing compared
04:57to its previous entry. So, when season 3 dropped with an hour and a half first episode, we
05:03were a little hesitant, but my god was it worth it. ReZero has undoubtedly returned
05:10to form with a season that has dialed up the action and drama to an astounding degree.
05:22Subaru and the gang shift locations to a city surrounded by water, and as tranquil as that
05:27might sound, it is not. They're having to contend with the absurdly powerful Sin Archbishops
05:34of the Witches' Cult, who have taken the city hostage until the witches' remains
05:39are surrendered. This here is what Peak Isekai looks like.
05:48Number 5, Dandodan Where on earth do we start with this one?
05:58Dandodan is truly something else. When a girl who believes in ghosts butts heads with a
06:03boy who believes in aliens, an unlikely friendship is formed. But it doesn't exactly lead these
06:09two to the safest of places. Dandodan sees the two get into all sorts of terrifying trouble,
06:15from facing off with sumo-stomping Martians to clashing with a pecker-pinching grandma
06:20yokai. Yes, it is as bizarre as it sounds, but it's got enough heart and soul to not
06:33come across as the try-hard, lol-random type of humour. And we'd be remiss not to mention
06:38anime's new top-ranking gilf, Seiko. Good lord.
06:50Number 4, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
06:56Almost 20 years after its last instalment concluded, Gundam SEED has finally returned
07:01and it honestly feels like it never left. Freedom is the most unapologetic crowd-pleaser
07:07of a movie, and in an age of media trying to rug-pull or subvert its audience's expectations,
07:14that is such a welcome surprise. Hiroyamato's life is once again turned upside down when
07:20Lackus is kidnapped by the Foundation, who have very devious intentions. Sounds simple,
07:26and it is. But it just works so damn well. The mecha action is genuinely some of the
07:39best in the Gundam franchise, and being reacquainted with all your favourite characters again is
07:44an absolute treat. If you had the opportunity to watch it in cinemas, among other Gundam
07:49diehards, you likely had the time of your life.
07:57Number 3, Delicious in Dungeon
08:03How on earth do you take the premise of eating monsters in a dungeon, and somehow weave a
08:08story that gripped the entire anime community? Well, just ask this game-changing series.
08:15Shinmeshi's cast of Marseille, Leos, Senshi, and Chilchuk must brave the lunatic magician's
08:21demonic structure in order to save their party member before she is unceremoniously digested
08:26by the wicked dragon. Since they lost all their moolah in the previous scuffle, they
08:31have to make do with surviving off the creatures that dwell within, oftentimes with mouth-watering
08:37results. But it's not all about the food. Delicious in Dungeon is a strongly written
08:51fantasy in spite of its gimmick. Trust me when I say there is a good reason why Dungeon
08:56Meshi was the most cosplayed thing at every convention I went to this summer.
09:21Ever since returning in 2022, bleach has been an absolute force of nature in the anime world.
09:27While we thought we had reached its peak, somehow Season 3 has reached even greater
09:32heights. Following on from last season, which saw a dazzling display from the Royal Guard,
09:38Ichigo faces his most dramatic struggle to date when he takes on his former ally, Uryuu
09:48Ichigo. Couple that with the fact that we finally got to see the return of everyone's
09:59favourite scoundrel, Aizen, and you have a season of bleach that is the total package.
10:10Before we get to our number one pick, here's an egregious amount of honourable mentions.
10:15Dragon Ball Daima. It's not the Moro arc that we wanted, but it's still fun as hell.
10:24The Dangers in My Heart Season 2. One of the greatest romance of the modern anime scene.
10:39Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc. While many have said this is the weakest
10:45entry in the series so far, Demon Slayer never truly disappoints.
10:54Konosuba God's Blessing on This Wonderful World 3. Kazuma is up to his old dirty tricks,
11:00and we can't look away.
11:11Classroom of the Elite 3. The mind games continue in another awesome instalment.
11:30My Hero Academia Season 7. The Great War is underway, and we've only scratched the surface.
11:42One Piece Fan Letter. A short story that really captures the spirit of One Piece, and will
11:47likely have you tearing up.
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12:18Oshinoko Season 2. The first season of Oshinoko sent shockwaves through the anime world as
12:33it explored the dark side of the entertainment industry in Japan. But they were just getting
12:38started.
12:39Mako's quest for revenge against the man who caused the death of his mother and idol
12:43continues in this season, which focuses on his time working on a stage production. Sounds
12:49pretty bleak on paper, but the execution of this arc was absolutely masterful. Somehow
12:55the folks at Dogakobo were able to convince us that we were sat inside that theatre watching
13:00the play in real life. That's to say nothing of the bombshells drop between and after the
13:10actual performance. We still get chills just thinking about some of them and we are chomping
13:15at the bit for more to drop in 2025.
13:27But what is your favourite anime of 2024? Let us know in the comments below.
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