2023 was indeed a fantastic year for anime enthusiasts, with shows like “The Apothecary Diaries,” “Oshi No Ko,” “Vinland Saga,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” and “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” becoming fan favourites. 2024 has also begun with a bang, featuring the highly anticipated “Solo Leveling” and many more exciting releases. As the Spring season draws to a close next month, several eagerly-awaited series and fan favourites have already arrived. These Spring 2024 anime shows, with their epic battles, compelling stories and stunning animation, are sure to thrill audiences and leave them craving more.
Must-watch Spring 2024 Anime
It is confirmed that Spring 2024 will not disappoint us. This list provides a mix of popular anime genres, such as action, fantasy, drama, slice of life, and more.
1. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3
“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” has returned with its third season. Satoru Mikami, an Earthling, was murdered and reincarnated as a slime, the weakest of all monsters in a world full of powerful beings. Now known as Rimuru, he continues to grow strong and forms a deep brotherly relationship with the notorious Storm Dragon, Veldora. He builds his own monster kingdom, Tempest, and rules it as a benevolent Demon Lord.
The third season continues with Rimuru and his allies’ adventure and their struggles against the Falmuth kingdom and other Demon Lords.
| Release Date | Animation Studio | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | Eight Bit | Crunchyroll |
2. Wind Breaker
This is a brand-new anime series that deserves all the love. The story revolves around Haruka Sakura, the first-year high school student at Furin High School, infamous in town for delinquents. Struggling to fit in due to the school’s rough and chaotic environment, Haruka feels isolated. However, everything changes when he meets the members of Bofurin.
The series combines elements of drama, action, and slice-of-life and focuses on serious themes like the search for identity and friendship. It is somewhat similar to the famous series “Tokyo Revengers.”
| Release Date | Animation Studio | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | Clover Works | Crunchyroll |
3. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 2 part 2
A big name among Isekai fans, “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” is back with its highly anticipated part 2 of its second season. The series follows a 34-year-old jobless man who was reincarnated in a magical world with all his memories intact. In this new world, he is named Rudeus Greyrat and has an immense aptitude for magic. He meets his first magic teacher, Roxy Migurdia, a travelling mage who helps Rudeus hone his magical skills.
In the first season, Rudeus and Eris (his friend) are teleported to the Demon Continent by a catastrophic mana disaster. The second season continues with Rudeus and Eris trying to return back to the human world. In their journeys, they meet many allies and face many hardships that lead to their character development.
| Release Date | Animation Studio | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2024 | Studio Bind | Crunchyroll |
4. Viral Hit
“Viral Hit” is another exciting addition to the Spring 2024 anime lineup, adapting the popular webtoon “How to Fight ”. The series follows the story of a high school student, Yoo Hobin, who is constantly bullied in his school. While trying to face his bullies, Hobin stumbles on a Newtube channel that teaches viewers how to fight, which finally leads him into the world of internet fame and martial arts.
He starts recording himself while facing his bullies using the fighting techniques he learned from Newtube, gaining internet fame and money. The series is full of action, drama, and comedy while also addressing social issues like bullying.
| Release Date | Animation Studio | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | Okuruto Noboru | Crunchyroll |
5. Kaiju No. 8
“Kaiju No. 8” is a famous shonen manga created by Naoya Matsumoto. Its anime adaptation came out this Spring. The story is set in a world where humanity is threatened by monsters known as ‘Kaiju.’ Our protagonist, Kafka Hibino, dreams of joining the Defense Force, an organisation responsible for facing kaiju. But he fails the entrance exam multiple times and can only join Monster Sweeper, the clean-up crew.
One day, when a powerful kaiju attacks the city, Kafka’s bravery and quick thinking give him a chance to become a member of the defence force. As he joins the ranks of the Defense Force, Kafka discovers a mysterious ability that allows him to merge with kaiju remnants, granting him superhuman powers. With his unique power, Kafka sets on the mission to become a formidable warrior while hiding his monstrous secret. The anime is full of thrilling fight scenes and emotional storytelling, making it somewhat similar to “Chainsaw Man”.
| Release Date | Animation Studio | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Production I.G. | Crunchyroll |
6. Demon Slayer Season 4
One of the most awaited anime series of Spring 2024, “Demon Slayer,” has arrived with its fourth season. The story is about Tanjiro, a boy who lost everything to demons. The fourth season is set to adapt the “Hashira Training arc,” where Tanjiro, his friends Inosuke and Zenitsu, and his half-demon sister Nezuko go through rigorous training with the Hashiras to prepare for the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji.
| Release Date | Animation Studio | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | Ufotable | Crunchyroll |
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