Top 5 Anime You Must Watch Before the 2024 End’s!

Introduction

Anime just swept the world off its feet, and a new year is yet to come, bringing fresh stories, characters, and animations. As 2024 knocks on the door, what better time is there than now to delve into some of the best anime currently on the block before it becomes too late to close down the year? Whether you are an anime aficionado or someone who is relatively new to the genre, these five best-selling shows have it all to ensure you put a bow on the year.

Anime is not just a genre; it’s a cultural phenomenon that spreads over the whole world. If you are its ardent fan since childhood or just a beginner who is now interested in learning the colors of this spectacle, then the end of the year is exactly the time to follow some of the best series. From energetic action-set epics to sweet, endearing stories, there are things that everyone would like. With 2023 almost coming to a close, you surely would not want to miss out on these five incredible anime which would definitely leave indelible marks, would you?

So without further ado, here are the top five anime you simply cannot miss before the year runs off!

Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)

Number one goes to Attack on Titan. This is one of the most recent anime TV series to hit the scene for a long time. The minute the manga did, in fact, deliver a bang due to an intense storyline and jaw-dropping twists makes this rollercoaster ride from start to finish.

Plot Synopsis:

In a world where people are close to being wiped off, they live behind huge walls that seem to protect them from these titans: giant humanoid creatures devouring people like cookies. Follow the story of Eren Yeager, a young man determined to rid the world from Titans after witnessing a devastating attack on his hometown.
Why You Should Watch

Suspenseful, emotional, and philosophical in questions around freedom and humanity, the show of Attack on Titan is highly suspenseful, full of emotion and profound questions on humanity.

From Eren’s journey from hero to anti-hero to the depth of incredible characters like Mikasa and Levi, the show does a great job at keeping you invested into it.

Catch up now, for when the final season winds down, there is no better time than to experience the ultimate ending firsthand.

Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)

If you haven’t watched Demon Slayer, then you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning anime to ever hit the screen.

Plot Summary:

The whole story unfolds with the plot of Tanjiro Kamado, a compassionate boy-turned-demon slayer, after his family was brutally massacred by demons, while his sister Nezuko was turned into a demon herself. Thus, he moves to find a cure for his sister while battling fearsome demons.

Why You Must Watch

Awesome Animation: Oof the fabulous studios that have acquired some of the film industry’s most beautiful animation works for themselves, Ufotable handled the animation in Demon Slayer. The anime was stunning visually.

Emotional Depths:

Much of the anime was concerned with family, sacrifice, and perseverance, and so, on those grounds, the anime leads much on an emotional pull.

Incredibly Amazing Fight Scenes:

The action scenes, particularly in the “Mugen Train” movie, are probably some of the best choreographed in any anime, which brings about fast-paced combat that blends with stunning visual effects.

Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen has quickly become a show favorite-not because it isn’t worthy of being one of the new anime series’ most prized possessions-but due to its perfect blend of action, supernatural elements, and humor.

Plot Summary:

The series center revolves around high school student Yuji Itadori, who inadvertently eats a cursed object-a rotting finger from an ancient evil spirit named Sukuna. This makes Yuji part of the world of Jujutsu sorcerers dedicated to fighting evil spirits and saving humanity.

Why You Want to Watch:

Balanced Pacing: Jujutsu Kaisen wastes no time-from the start, it pulls you into its pacy world of curses and sorcery.

With dynamic characters such as the charismatic and overpowering energy of Gojo Satoru, and the more relatable Yuji, it becomes an exciting watch.

Top-Notch Animation: MAPPA is behind the anime, bringing high-quality action scenes fluid, energetic, and impressive.

Spy x Family

If you’re looking for something a bit lighter yet with loads of action and comedy, then Spy x Family should be right up there as number one on your list.

The movie follows the story of a spy codenamed Twilight, assigned to create an imaginary family as part of his top-secret operation. It follows how this spy adopts a mind-reading daughter, Anya; marries an assassin named Yor, while concealing his true identity as a spy beneath a coat of pretending.

Why Watch:

A very rare confluence of action and wholesome family moments, bringing about a thriller that is exciting and heartwarming.

Loveable Characters:

The innocence and mischievousness of Anya, the clumsy yet deadliness of Yor, and the cool-headedness of Twilight all have something for everyone.

Creative Storytelling:

The way it goes weaving in that each family member has something up their sleeves for the others turns out to be some fun misunderstandings and big-hearted moments.

Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is one of the edgiest, most anticipated anime of the year. If you want something darker and grittier, this one is meant for you.

Plot Overview:

Young man drowning in debt merges with his pet devil, Pochita, to become Chainsaw Man—a human-devil hybrid. As Denji struggles to survive in a brutal world filled with devils, he joins the Public Safety Bureau to fight alongside other devil hunters.

Why Watch:

Dark and Gritty:

Chainsaw Man is no hero’s journey. It’s full of gruesome battles, morally grey characters, and funny moments of surprise.

Unique Protagonist:

Denji is not your run-of-the-mill hero-he often follows such simple goals as an improved life or at least being granted the dignity of being allowed to eat the contents of his stomach-and that’s uniquely relatable.

Extremely Violent Fight Scenes:

The battles in this anime are graphically gory, bloody, and at some points stunningly beautiful animation with the studio behind them being the MAPPA that has animated Jujutsu Kaisen and the final season of Attack on Titan .

What Sets These Anime Apart?

The depth of emotions that these anime bring to their stories is one of the principal factors in how captivating they can be. Whether it is through survival storylines such as in Attack on Titan or the heartwarming moments found in Spy x Family, every series offers something that, long after the credits roll, remains with you. As a matter of fact, the animation quality also plays a good role.

Ufotable, MAPPA – the two studios that are just on fire, taking the lead in the industry with the boundaries they cross and break into breathtakingly well-crafted visuals and some mind-blowing sequences of action.

Honorable Mentions

Of course, there are a few other series that might deserve some attention besides the top five must-watch anime:

My Hero Academia:

With its gripping story of young heroes, this anime keeps delighting fans with each new season.

One Piece:

Vast undertaking, but if you have the patience, there is so much fun to be had in this series that has become a cult phenomenon.

Mob Psycho 100:

Crazy, emotional and full of action, it’s one great series from One Punch Man’s creator.

Where to Stream These Anime

Stream these anime on:

Crunchyroll offers most of these shows with subs and dubs.

Funimation also brings all of these dubbed for the English-speaking fans.

It is also available with titles like Demon Slayer, Spy x Family, and more but also depends on region.
Region restriction check is essential hence it is always a good idea to confirm whether such programs are accessible in your country.

Some anime comes and goes, but the storytelling, animation, and characters deliver every time.

End 2023 on a high note with this list, as it harbours some of the best work that the genre has ever seen: there’s Attack on Titan for an intense battle; Chainsaw Man, the dark and gritty take on the newer-old favourite; and that is just scraping the surface.

So, wait for what? Snuggle up, get some snacks, and binge-watch!

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