Although 2024 will leave us returns of highly anticipated IPs, there will also be room for the debut of a handful of new franchises
Each new year of anime can be divided into two distinct ideas: the return of animes that have already succeeded, and the premiere of animes that can succeed. Today, I am going to focus on the seconds, and it seems like an appropriate time to start talking about the new animes that will debut in 2024 and that will certainly catch the eyes of many. Keep in mind that JUMP Festa 2024 is held in mid-December and the scene may change from how I present it, but initially these are the animes that need to be talked about.
Solo Leveling
Possibly the most anticipated new anime of 2024, and it can perfectly instantly become a global reference. The “Solo Leveling” manhwa is already one of the most successful in the entire history of its sector, and the action and drama component of its story is one that will surely captivate many from the first moment. Come on, if you are worried because you don’t know what action anime to watch in 2024, Jin-Woo’s story of going from the worst monster hunter of them all to the most powerful of them is one that will leave you with constant excitement.
- When it premieres: January 2024.
- Animation studio: A-1 Pictures (Mashle, NieR: Automata, 86).
Dungeon Meshi
In the context of fantasy, entering a dungeon means entering an area where there will easily be all kinds of dangers in the form of monsters… but also great rewards. Well, in the case of “Dungeon Meshi” we have to change the term ‘great’ to ‘juicy’, and what stands out most in this anime is that We will see its protagonists hunt dungeon creatures and then cook them and turn them into delicious delicacies. Come on, if you have been enjoying animes like “Campfire Cooking in Another World”, have no doubt that “Dungeon Meshi” will be something that you will thoroughly enjoy.
- When it premieres: January 2024.
- Animation studio: Trigger (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Promare).
Yubisaki to Renren (A Sign of Affection)
And if you are one of those who lives for romance anime, don’t worry because in 2024 you will have the premiere of something that looks as good as “Yubisaki to Renren.” What makes this romantic story special? Well, its protagonist presents the disability of having lost the sense of hearing, which obviously greatly complicates their social interaction with all those who do not master sign language. Luckily, “Yubisaki to Renren” introduces a story in which the protagonist meets a boy who will know how to deal perfectly with this reality.
- When it premieres: January 2024.
- Animation studio: Ajia-do (Kakushigoto, Revenger).
Metallic Rouge
Why is “Metallic Rouge” an anime you should watch out for in 2024? Well, it is not because it comes from any specific anime or manga, but because it is about an original work by Studio BONES, the team that adapts “My Hero Academia” but has also come up with other original projects such as “SK8: the infinity.” In the case of “Metallic Rouge” we will follow Rouge, an android that must eliminate 9 artificial humans that threaten the world government. That is to say, there will be action and science fiction galore in this anime.
- When it premieres: January 2024.
- Animation studio: BONES(My Hero Academia, Bungou Stray Dogs, Mob Psycho).
Bucchigiri?!
MAPPA is a company that is in a very gray area today, but that does not mean that they should cross out everything they have ahead of them. “Bucchigiri?!” it’s an anime completely original that seems to have 2 very interesting elements: action and truly unique designs. If the studio is in good shape by then and leaves behind everything that is happening around season 2 of “Jujutsu Kaisen”, maybe with “Bucchigiri?!” give us one of the most interesting action shows of all of 2024.
- When it premieres: January 2024.
- Animation studio: MAPPA(Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man).
Kaiju No. 8
“Kaiju No. 8” has been one of the most promising and successful manga in all of JUMP for a few years now, and with the void left by “Shingeki no Kyojin” at this point, it really has a golden opportunity to occupy an important position in the anime industry from the beginning. Because in fact, Just like in “Shingeki no Kyojin,” the “Kaiju No. 8” anime will feature a squad of elite fighters tasked with destroying powerful monsters.and as in “Shingeki no Kyojin” we will have a protagonist who will end up achieving the power to transform into one of those dangerous creatures he had sworn to destroy…
- When it premieres: April 2024.
- Animation studio: Production IG. (Heavenly Delusion, Ao Ashi).
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Roshidere)
And in case “Yubisaki to Renren” doesn’t seem like the only potential romance story of 2024, then “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” is something to keep in mind. The title explains quite a bit what the story is about: The protagonist is a half-Russian and half-Japanese girl who is incredibly beautiful., which causes everyone to create a certain distance by not knowing exactly how to deal with her. Nevertheless, A classmate will be the only one who acts normally around her, to which she will react with expressions in Russian… which it turns out that the boy can understand. Curious, romantic and fun.
- When it premieres: April 2024.
- Animation studio: Doga Kobo (Oshi no Ko, Shikimori-san).
Wind Breaker
And if you like the “Tokyo Revengers” vibe with the teenage street gangs but you would like the story to be even more action and less science fiction, then “Wind Breaker” may be for you. Because indeed, in this anime we will find a protagonist with a single objective: be the strongest of all schools. Another great candidate to be one of the most outstanding action animes of everything that premieres next year.
- When it premieres: April 2024.
- Animation studio: CloverWorks(My Dress-Up Darling, Bocchi the Rock!).
blue box
These last two animes that I will mention do not have a confirmed premiere in 2024 at the time of writing the article, but their debut seems very likely for the second half of the year. That said, “Blue Box” has its adaptation confirmed and aims to be one of the best slice-of-life romance on the scene, also with some hints of spokkon (sports) that can make it enjoyable even for those not so interested in romance. Come on, if you want another romantic option, don’t hesitate to give “Blue Box” a chance, because its manga is already one of the most successful in its genre.
- When it premieres: Unknown.
- Animation studio: Unknown.
Dandadan
“Dandadan” is a manga that has been on everyone’s lips for a couple of years, and its readers desperately NEED an anime. At the time of writing the article the adaptation has not been confirmed, but as “Blue Box” aims to be one of the protagonists of JUMP Festa 2024. That said, “Dandadan” It will automatically catapult you to the best action, sci-fi, and power anime that you will find across the industry landscape.. It is unique, it is its own and it is prepared to occupy one of the leading positions in the industry. Do not hesitate.
- When it premieres: Unknown.
- Animation studio: Unknown.
And for my part that would be it. Again, there are undated animes and things like “Blue Box” and “Dandadan” are a bit of an asterisk at this point, but as for the rest of the alternatives, they should be some of the strongest releases that 2024 leaves us. And again It should be emphasized that These are just the NEW animes debuting next yearso along with the returns of other franchises that already know success, we will end up with a year of anime left that will do just fine.
