Anime

Makeine and Oshi no Ko Lead Japan’s Top Anime of 2024

24
Oshi no Ko (anime)

As 2024 comes to a close, anime fans in Japan have ranked their favorite series of the year. The list, published by Animate Times, includes both new shows and returning favorites. The top 10 picks reflect a mix of popular genres and fan-favorite franchises.

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Tops the List The most popular anime of 2024 is Oshi no Ko Season 2. This idol-focused drama continues the story of Aqua Hoshino, who is determined to find his mother’s killer in the entertainment industry. The series gained even more attention with a live-action drama adaptation that broke streaming records on Amazon Prime Video.

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Coming in second place is Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, a romantic comedy based on a light novel. The story follows a high school student who gets involved with a group of “losing heroines” after one of them is rejected by her crush. The series, which aired in 2024, quickly became a fan favorite.

Other Top Anime of 2024 Other popular series include Dandadan, Mashle Season 2, and Oblivion Battery. Dandadan, which mixes comedy, action, and supernatural elements, has become a hit both in Japan and internationally. Mashle Season 2 and My Hero Academia Season 7 also made the list, showing the continued love for these long-running Shōnen Jump series.

Here’s the full list of Japan’s top 10 anime of 2024:

  1. Oshi no Ko Season 2
  2. Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
  3. Dandadan
  4. Mashle Season 2
  5. Oblivion Battery
  6. The Elusive Samurai
  7. Delicious in Dungeon
  8. My Hero Academia Season 7
  9. The Dangers in My Heart (Season 2)
  10. Blue Lock Season 2

These series have captured the hearts of fans in Japan and around the world, making 2024 a memorable year for anime lovers.

Written by
Sazid Kabir

I've loved music and writing all my life. That's why I started this blog. In my spare time, I make music and run this blog for fellow music fans.

Related Articles

Solo leveling jiju Island
Anime

Solo Leveling Wins Big at Anime Awards—Is It Worth the Hype?

If you’re not watching Solo Leveling, now might be the time. The...

Solo Leveling
Anime

‘Solo Leveling’ Wins Anime of the Year at 2025 Crunchyroll Awards

‘Solo Leveling’ has been named Anime of the Year at the Crunchyroll...

One Punch Man
Anime

One-Punch Man Manga Delayed Until July Amid Ongoing Redraw Controversy

Fans of One-Punch Man will have to wait a little longer to...

Solo leveling jiju Island
Anime

Solo Leveling Season 3: 5 Things That Are Officially Confirmed

Solo Leveling is one of the most loved anime series worldwide. The...