Making this list of 5 Best Upcoming Anime of Fall 2024 was such a conundrum.
The summer of 2024 attracted a lot of eyes with anime releases like NieR: Automata Ver1.1a – Cour 2 and Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian.
But with the leaves changing color, the fall season is now upon us and it just adds to the charm of what has already been a really mesmerizing year for the anime world. The reality is production houses work a lot smarter and harder these days to give us weebs, the best experience possible.
The Fall of 2024 has quite the lineup itself, but instead of you people wasting your time to research the really good ones, we at Anime Cultivated have prepared this list of “5 Best Upcoming Anime to look forward to” for you guys.
A lot of research went into it, and keeping in mind various metrics – the storytelling, animation, character development etc., we have come up with the following list:
5. Dan Da Dan
Release Date: 3rd October 2024
Streaming On: Netflix and Crunchyroll
Now Dan Da Dan has a lot of hype behind it, with the manga selling over 3 million copies, the entire anime world is waiting for its on-screen adaptation.
We have seen plenty of anime featuring ghosts and aliens, but this one brings both together, which opens up a world of chaos and intriguing possibilities.
The story revolves around two characters who cannot seem to agree—one believes in ghosts, while the other is convinced that aliens are real. To their surprise, they discover that both exist, leading to a dramatic meltdown, the start of a new relationship, and so much more. Grit your teeth as Dandadan is going to hit you hard come 3rd October 2024.
It will be streaming on both Crunchyroll, as well as Netflix. See, it is a big deal, confirm that with this trailer:
4. Ranma 1/2
Release Date: 5th October 2024
Streaming On: Disney Plus & Hulu
We are set to get a reboot of this jaw jarring Action-Rom-Com anime Ranma 1/2. For those who do not know, Ranma 1/2 was originally released in 1989 and was a worldwide hit with the Manga also selling more than 55 million copies.
The story follows Ranma, a martial artist who, during a training trip to Jusenkyo, China falls into cursed springs. As a result, cold water transforms Ranma into a girl, while hot water turns him back into a boy—until the next splash of cold water, of course. All this just adds a lot of fun to the fact that Ranma’s father Genma promised to a fellow martial arts practitioner of his, Soun, years ago that they will get their children married to each other’s. The mayhem caused and humour make Ranma 1/2 a total blast!
To get a feel of what’s to unfold, check this trailer out.
3. Blue Lock Season 2
Release Date: 5th October 2024
Streaming On: Crunchyroll
The highly anticipated second season of Blue Lock is finally here! This anime takes a unique approach to football, setting it apart from others in the genre. While classics like Captain Tsubasa are well-known, many other excellent football anime, such as Giant Killing and Days, which focused on core football tactics to win games and on friendships respectively, have flown under the radar. It may be because they were too detail oriented and lacked that pop/ X factor to become mainstream.
Blue Lock has transformed the football/soccer anime landscape with its captivating plot, memorable characters, and stunning animation which actually appeals to the non-footballing audience as well.
The story revolves around an organization called Blue Lock, which aims to find Japan’s best forward/striker, believed to be the key to unleash the best version of Japan in world football. A hundred exceptional strikers enter intense simulations and competitions, with only the top player emerging victorious. A tale of wonderful strategies, skills and lots of fun.
Check out this thrilling trailer.
2. Dragon Ball Daima
Release Date: 11th October 2024
Streaming On: Crunchyroll
The fifth installment of the evergreen Dragon Ball franchise is upon us, and it brings a brand-new story that promises something special. The late Akira Toriyama revealed that “Dragon Ball Daima” is different from the usual Dragon Ball series. Here, Goku and his friends find themselves shrunk down into tiny little beings due to an enigmatic conspiracy. To expose the reasons behind this and return to their original forms, they will venture into an unfamiliar world. There are a lot of unknowns here at -play.
Toriyama has also mentioned that this anime will reveal secrets about the Dragon Ball universe that fans will find intriguing.
The series will start streaming on October 11, 2024, and the first episode will feature an extra 10 minutes, as noted by Comicbook.
Get ready for this riveting adventure, you can watch it on Crunchyroll. Till then, satisfy yourselves with this official trailer.
1. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3
Release Date: 5th October 2024
Streaming On: Disney Plus & Hulu
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 takes the top spot on our list of “5 Best Upcoming Anime of Fall 2024”.
Well, Bleach has been a part of our daily lives, as kids we used to discuss its episodes so much. It is both exciting as well as a bit sad that we are slowly moving towards its conclusion. The third part of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will be releasing on streaming Platforms Disney Plus and Hulu on the 5th of October 2024.
The Thousand Year Blood War Arcs have indeed transformed the series and taken it up a notch with the animation and the fight scenes, the story that unfolds involving the fight between the Quincies and the Soul Reapers is nothing short of spectacular.
The last thing that we saw was the Quincy King Yhwach supposedly losing to Ichibei of Squad Zero, but is that really it? It feels like there is a lot more in store for all of us to look forward to, especially with this latest trailer of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3.
Let us know in the comments if you agree with our list of best upcoming anime of 2024.
