Suffice it to say that 2024 is a banner year for animation. Next year, we are looking to do the impossible by raising the bar in a big way. Just like any other year, there are peaks, valleys, and plenty of beautiful scenery in between. With such a frame of mind Here's a progress report on highlights, lowlights, and trends from 2024 animated shows and movies.
Highlights
An animation project that seems to ignite the New Year's fire (love) is a hard-earned effort by arcane– push da pushand Looking back– The last season of. arcaneRiot Games and Fortiche's Emmy win league of legends The series highlights Netflix's extraordinary animated portfolio and proves once again that video game adaptations are far from endlessly creative. Despite the madness around arcaneBudget Definitely an exaggeration.The result of animators' spitting in the face of major executives touting AI as the future of animation.
Likewise Science Saru's meteoric rise. push da push It's hard to deny that Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu have been producing anime all fall. This is a rare phenomenon that has happened a few times before with anime such as chainsaw man and Zom 100: Death's Bucket List– despite the orange beam Reservations about promoting the showSharing this anime broadcast proved to be a very brain-intensive move. push da push It's the de facto anime to continue watching this fall. It adapts creator Yukinobu Tatsu's ongoing manga with an artistry level never seen before.
It doesn't matter if you're creative or not. Studio Durian's anime film or chainsaw man One shot of creator Tatsuki Fujimoto Looking back– It's a much-needed reminder of why art and the pursuit of it can be just as painful. Moreover, the film is highly sought after. Due to fear that it would not be released in theaters in North America, it went. to excessive efficiencyreceive Extended releaseand continue streaming Prime Video in quick succession– If that's not a testament to the power of animation in 2024, we don't know what is.
Consistently great
Just like the final leg of the relay race. The ongoing anime has held a stronghold for anime fans all over the world. Important among them are series such as one piece– Bleach: The Thousand Year Warand the newest series in The late Akira ToriyamaA long-running shonen anime series. Dragon Ball Daima–
While the aforementioned shonen shows still dominate the anime community, But so is modern anime. Oshi no Ko and Frieren: Beyond the End of the Journey It has become a staple of the zeitgeist as an exciting new direction for the genre. Their exploration of the dark side of the entertainment industry. and the life that continues after their long adventures. It will be fascinating to see what continues into 2024. We will look for them to continue raising the bar in the years to come.
Likewise, the western portfolio includes Disney and Pixar films. Moana 2 and inside out 2 It has proven that even sequels that may seem rote at first blush can still surprise viewers. DreamWorks also came out big with a surprise: an emotional rollercoaster. forest robot–
low beam
Despite the hype, 2024 has also had its share of nasties. Chief among them is Adult Swim's adaptation of Junji Ito's magnum opus. Uzumakiand the second season of intense competition Blue Lock Anime, while 2024 has had its fair share of memorable projects as well. Petard raises the trend For the name above To borrow a phrase from Bill Shakespeare.
It's easy for fans, though. to blame low quality items But it's important to acknowledge that the real reason behind the highly anticipated show's shortcomings is that Unrealistic schedules given to animators by higher-ups– These conditions forced the animator to do. Finishing the show under enormous pressureAs a result, football fans will be disappointed and Crunch for workers– Hope to see next year. More and more animators are getting the respect they deserve. and have a fever Monopoly of space without ceiling–
It would be satisfying not to mention it. Big Anime Leaks This Fall It is once again considered the brightest little light of the year. Luckily, the online community has come together to help stop the spread of the highly anticipated show. By trying to prevent fans and the animators who put all their talent into ruining the fun of the official release.
A big year for the imagination
With bright changes This year, animation has returned to its original form once again. stellar fantasy anime That's without the isekai and Reborn sequel series that have taken up too much space over the past decade. Leading the revival of fantasy anime is studio Madhouse. Very cold and trigger Delicious in the dungeon– The return of the fantasy series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation– Re: centerand Konosuba We close out the year by reminding fans of the high quality that the best in the genre still have to offer.
Lots of remakes
Hollywood isn't the only industry finding new ways to make things old and new again for a new generation of fans. Animation around the world has been riding the wave for some time, however, no shortage of remakes have been around. Which mech comes close to the manga's Rumiko Takahashi's level of acclaim? Urusei Yatsura and Ranma 1/2 Yes. Aside from the long-standing belief that female manga have sauce, These remakes also showcase the versatility of animation studios such as JoJo's Bizarre AdventureDavid Productions and Jujutsu KaisenMappa whenever they're not tasked with shonen adaptations that take themselves way too seriously. Both funny and cute And I want more remakes of Takahashi's work. now.
The end point is night.
The elephant in the room in 2024 is the fact that many anime tentpole shonen series such as My Hero Academia– Demon Slayerand Jujutsu Kaisenis about to enter the curtain of the final call, while JJK there will be More time on the clock Before reaching the last page of the manga Summary in September– My Hero Academia and Demon SlayerThe tip is visible closer. In the style of Utotable Demon SlayerThe ending of this story will be a trilogy while My Hero AcademiaThe final season of the series is scheduled to premiere next year. The show, which is about to end, not only had an undeniable influence on the anime community as a new wave of shonen. Their ending also comes with excitement over how new shows will shape the next generation of anime.
Test the water
As mentioned above, this year a new wave of animation projects has enriched the medium with unique stories that are more creative than the clichés and trends of past generations. The length of an already long report card is doubled. Here's a short list. of other items that we feel will bring something new and worthwhile in 2024:
- Go go Loser Ranger
- Kaiju No. 8
- The elusive samurai
- Shangri-La Frontier
- Globe: about the movement of the earth
- Yakuza Fiancee
- blue box
- Single level adjustment
- pharmacist diary
- happy wedding day my
- Yatagarasu: The crow does not choose its master.
- Gentry Chao vs. Underworld
- An invincible female fighter
- Ultraman Rises
- Mars Express
- robot dream
- Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
If you go through these things Be sure to let them watch over the holiday break and nod your approval at our artistic tastes and the exciting artwork on display from the above media.
All of this said, 2024 is an exciting year for animation, and 2025 is expected to raise the stakes even higher with new TV shows, sequels, and movies. exciting We've neglected to mention any animated shows or movies that you think deserve recognition. We recommend that you register as before. And take your animated gangster friends to some great things. Before we celebrate more animation in 2025.
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