The Summer 2024 anime season is slowly fading out as one series after another airs their final episode for the season. That said, the Fall 2024 anime season is already lurking around the corner. The lineup is certainly packed. Not only are there many exciting returning series, but many new series are worth keeping an eye on. Furthermore, the lineup has good enough variety to cater to different kinds of viewers.
Without further ado, here are some interesting new anime series airing this coming season.
Dan Da Dan
A bizarre blend of sci-fi, supernatural, and comedy,Dandadanhas already made waves with its manga’s unique take on alien encounters and ghostly battles. The anime adaptation,led by Science Garu, should bring the visually dynamic and fast-paced story to life.
The story follows two high schoolers, Ken Takakura and Momo Ayase, who are at constant odds about which belief is real: the occult or cryptids. However, things take a weird turn when both of them turn out to be correct, and both are plunged into the world of the other’s belief. With Takakura literally losing his balls, the two must now navigate these new discoveries and retrieve the boy’s family jewels.
The anime will air its pilot episode on October 3.
Blue Box
Blue Boxcombines sports and romance into a heartwarming story about passion and dreams. Taiki, a high school badminton player, has a crush on his senior, Chinatsu, who’s a basketball star. When they end up living together, their slow-burn romance begins to bloom alongside their athletic ambitions.
Blue Boxis adapted from the manga of the same name, which is currently published in Weekly Shonen Jump. Interestingly, it’s the same magazine that publishes hit manga series likeOne Piece,Naruto,Bleach, and many more. Despite not being an action-adventure,Blue Boxis currently one of its top earners.
Same withDandadan,Blue Boxwillstart airing on October 3.
Uzumaki
Junji Ito’sUzumakiis one of the most highly anticipated horror adaptations in years. Despite his cute and amicable personality, Junji Ito is a master when it comes to horror.Uzumakiis one of his many works.
As its title suggests,Uzumaki— which literally translates to “spiral” — focuses on the strange and terrifying spiral patterns that begin to overtake a small town. What starts as an unusual phenomenon leads to a series of horrific events.
From what we’ve seen in the trailers,Uzumaki‘s anime adaptation seems to maintain the grotesque, atmospheric tension that the manga is known for.Uzumakiwill be an eight-episode series with itsfirst episode coming out on September 28, making it the perfect anime to watch during Halloween!
Trillion Game
Adapted from the popular manga by Riichiro Inagaki and Ryoichi Ikegami,Trillion Gametells the story of two ambitious young men, Haru and Gaku. Wanting to afford anything they desire, the duo aims to earn a trillion dollars through their unorthodox and daring methods. With a good mix of comedy, drama, and absurdity,Trillion Gameshould be on your watchlist.
The anime will start airing on October 3 and willcontinuously air for half a year.
Negative Positive Angler
For those looking for something offbeat,Negative Positive Anglerdelivers a mix of fishing, life lessons, and unexpected character development. It’s a Kadokawa original anime that will be directed by Yutaka Uemura, who also worked onSaga of Tanya the Evil.
The story will follow the debt-riddled college student Tsunehiro Sasaki. To make matters worse, his doctor informed him that he only had two more years to live. One day, he fell into the sea as he was trying to escape his debtors. Hana, a fishing enthusiast, saved Sasaki and introduced him to fishing.
Much like many other series on this list,Negative Positive Angleris coming out on October 3.
Dragon Ball DAIMA
TheDragon Balluniverse is expanding once again withDragon Ball Daima. It follows a similar plot direction asDragon Ball GT, though not necessarily the same. InDaima, Goku and the gang are turned into younger versions of themselves. They must explore a new world to find the solution to their little dilemma. As such, the series will have a chibi art style, reminiscent of the original series.
Other than the fact that it isDragon Ball,Daimais the lastDragon Ballproject Akira Toriyama worked onbefore his untimely passing. The anime will premiere on October 11.
Ranma 1/2 (Remake)
The return ofRanma 1/2, the classic martial arts and gender-bending comedy, has caused a stir among longtime anime fans. Originally a hit in the 90s, this anime remake will be introducing a new generation of fans to Rumiko Takahashi’s classic manga.
It follows the adventures of Ranma Saotome, a skilled martial artist who, after falling into a cursed spring, transforms into a girl whenever he’s splashed with cold water. Hot water reverses the effect, but the transformation creates endless comedic chaos in his life. Ranma also deals with romantic entanglements, particularly with his fellow martial artist and fiancée Akane Tendo.
Studio MAPPA will be behind the remake’s animation. Furthermore, the first episode is coming out on October 5.
365 Days to the Wedding
Adapted from Tamiki Wakaki’s manga serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits,365 Days to the Weddingis a lighthearted office rom-com with a unique twist.
The story follows Takuya Oohara and Rika Honjouji, two coworkers at a travel agency who are desperate to avoid a transfer to a remote branch in Siberia. Their solution? Pretend to be engaged, as the company is only considering single employees for the move. Although they barely know each other, they must now convince their boss and colleagues that they’re genuinely in love.
The premise alone sets up many comedic opportunities. But whether365 Days to the Weddingcan execute it well remains unknown, which is why it should be added to your Fall 2024 anime watchlist.365 Days to the Weddingwillair its pilot episode on October 3.
