In 2024, many anticipate anime series will be broadcast, and lots of new anime movies are about to be released in theaters. Anime fans have an exciting year ahead with the latest installment of the annual movie series and new anime films adapted from manga. Additionally, highly anticipated work has been delayed from last year to this year.

Unlike anime series, the films’ charm lies in the ability to enjoy them in a single shot. Although some movies are sequels to series, many are created to be experienced as standalone anime movies.

So, what anime movies will be released in 2024, and which ones should you watch? Here, is the list of the top 2024 anime movies, which involve brand-new animations and remakes of previous works. Please use this list as a guide to watching new anime movies.

Many movies will premiere in theaters in Japan and be released soon in your country, or they will be concurrently accessible worldwide on streaming sites. Let’s participate in cutting-edge anime!

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1. Kimi no Iro

A well-known contender for the best anime movie in 2024 is Kimi no Iro (きみの色), produced by Naoko Yamada, recognized for the K-On! Series beginning in 2009 and the 2016 movie A Silent Voice. While her many earlier works were developed under Kyoto Animation, this time Kimi no Iro is a partnership between Science SARU and Naoko Yamada. The excellence of this production team was recently demonstrated with the 2022 anime series, “The Heike Story.” The screenplay is by Reiko Yoshida, who is recognized for Violet Evergarden. The narrative focuses on a high school girl who can see people’s emotions as colors. She usually gives priority to others’ moods over her feelings. It explores her challenges in life, the individuals she encounters, and how she finds hope.

Release Date: August 30, 2024

2. Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction

A common trend in the anime industry today is the transformation of popular manga into anime. In the spring season of 2024, the famous sci-fi manga Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction (デッドデッドデーモンズデデデデデストラクション) by Inio Asano is turned into a two-part anime movie. While Inio Asano’s manga has a devoted core fandom, this marks the initial instance that one of his works, Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, is being converted into anime. The film is guided by Tomoyuki Kurokawa, who has experience adapting the manga Break of Dawn into an anime film in 2022. The story rotates around high school girls Kadode and Ouran, who bask in their daily life in a world invaded by aliens. It’s an unusual anime movie that mixes the tension of this remarkable situation with lighthearted comedic elements.

Release Date: March 22 and April 19, 2024

3. Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie — Wapurgisnacht: Rising (劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉) is considered one of the best anime movies of 2024 by anime fans. Since it first came out in 2011, Puella Magi Madoka Magica has been loved worldwide as a dark fantasy anime series. Even though there were three movies in 2012 and 2013, fans have been waiting for a sequel. Walpurgisnacht: Rising is the long-awaited next part, with Akiyuki Shinbo as the main director and Yukihiro Miyamoto as the director, just like before. The story of main characters Madoka and Homura isn’t finished yet. It’s interesting to see how people will react to this movie, as it might change how they see the whole series.

Release Date: Winter, 2024

4. Fureru

The most awaited anime film of 2024, since its release announcement in December 2023, has been Fureru (ふれる。), set to premiere in the fall of 2024. This drama film blends slice-of-life with fantasy elements. It’s directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai, who’s well-known for the touching series Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. Their previous work together was the 2019 movie Her Blue Sky, which depicted a rural slice-of-life with surreal elements, focusing on a group of young people. Fureru is predicted to follow a similar structure, and there is much anticipation about the kind of compelling story it tells. The production is managed by CloverWorks, one of the most dynamic studios currently.

Release Date: Autumn, 2024

5. Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Signpost

This year, the big screen welcomes back the annual detective mystery film series. Building on the triumph of the 2023 movie Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Signpost (名探偵コナン 100万ドルの五稜星) is the 27th film in the long-standing Detective Conan movie series. In Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Signpost, the emphasis is not merely on the main character Conan but also on two key characters of the series: the cryptic Kaito Kid and Heiji Hattori. This movie is eagerly anticipated among fans and is set to be a momentous episode that complements the manga and its ongoing anime series since 1994. The movie prominently highlights the Goryokaku in Hakodate, Hokkaido, as its symbolic setting, adding a unique and picturesque backdrop to the thrilling mystery.

Release Date: April 12, 2024

6. Umamusume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era

The first movie in the series, Umamusume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era (ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 新時代の扉), is coming to theatres in May 2024. Umamusume: Pretty Derby began in 2018, and its latest third season aired in 2023. As a continuation of this, the anime film is in the works. This remarkable anime series features horsegirl characters personifying famous historical racehorses and has been successful as a social game. Although the Umamusume series has portrayed different characters as the protagonists each season, this latest movie will concentrate on the newly highlighted horsegirl character Jungle Pocket. She endeavors to rise and improve alongside her contemporaries and rivals such as Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe.

Release Date: May 24, 2024

7. Trapezium

This year observes the birth of the greatest anime movie about idols, crafted by idols. It’s Trapezium (トラペジウム) and is a spotlight in the anime film industry in 2024. Trapezium, set to premiere in May, is inspired by a novel written in 2018 by Kazumi Takayama, a former member of the popular idol group Nogizaka46. The story, vividly portraying the youth of its characters with a sense of transparency, is ideally suited for animation by CloverWorks, and it’s gratifying to see this production come to life. It’s a coming-of-age tale that follows ten years in the life of a girl, Yu Azuma, who aspires to be an idol. The story commences as she seeks to find partners in her quest to realize her dream.

Release Date:May 10, 2024

8. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 4)

Continuing from last year, the recent mega-hit series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃) is likely to be considered one of the best anime of 2024 as well. Since the original manga by Koyoharu Gotouge was concluded in 2020, the conclusion of the anime adaptation has been widely anticipated. So far, three seasons and one anime movie have been released, but the fourth season, featuring the Hashira Training Arc (柱稽古編), is scheduled to come in the spring of 2024. Before that, a movie combining the last episode of the third season and the first episode of the fourth season will be released as a world tour starting on February 2, 2024. Additionally, Tanjiro and his comrades, fighting against even fiercer demons, obtain new powers through training under the Hashira, the most accomplished swordsmen.

Season: Spring of 2024

9. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Season 2 Part 2)

Last summer, the brilliantly executed Isekai fantasy anime Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (無職転生 〜異世界行ったら本気だす〜) reaffirmed its excellence and is set to return as soon as the spring season of 2024. Based on the light novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which wrapped up in 2022, the anime adaptation began in 2021 and captivated numerous followers. The second season aired in 2023 with a total of 13 episodes, including Episode 0, which portrays Rudeus’s reunion with his childhood friend. Plenty are keen on Rudeus’s further ventures, and an additional 12 or 13 episodes are scheduled to start airing this April. With the original story still holding many tales, it’s projected to stay a central anime series throughout the 2020s, making it a valuable watch for those yet to see it.

Season: Spring of 2024

10. The Dangers in My Heart (Season 2)

Have you watch the first season of The Dangers in My Heart (僕の心のヤバイやつ)? The initial 12 episodes broadcasted in 2023, enthralling many with its romantic comedy world. And then, directly the following year, the second season is meant to be broadcast. The original work is a manga by Norio Sakurai, a moderately new series that began serialization in 2018. It emphasizes the day-to-day life of a sombre second-year middle school boy, Ichikawa, and a lively, beloved female student, Yamada. In the first season, the two got somewhat closer, but the essence is that it’s not solely about teenage romance. It’s captivating to observe how their bond will continue to bloom.

Season: Winter of 2024

Conclusion

Buckle up, anime fans! 2024 is shaping up to be epic for animated movies. The films mentioned are just a sneak peek — a treasure trove of amazing stories waits to be discovered.

Grab your popcorn, get cozy, and prepare to be swept away to fantastical worlds. It’s gonna be an unforgettable year for anime!