The most impactful and unique anime films of 2024 will be lovingly remembered for the coming years, their programming consisting of exceptional original films, star adaptations and movie sequences that have exceeded fan expectations. Although to a smaller number than the series released in 2024, each of the most memorable anime films of the year showed the maximum industry capabilities - visually, emotionally and narratively. And with the first 2025 anime premieres coming, there is no better time to remember the best anime films of the past year.
The best anime movies - Top 10
10. Blue Lock: Nagi
Retrifying the events of the first season of the Sixhirou Nagi perspective, the film was both an excellent recap to prepare fans for the return of the series. Thus, a mix of soccer action, cracking comedy and drama that explored the complicated bond between Nagi and Reo. In this way, the Nagi episode mastered with mastery all the best about the franchise.
09. Trapezium
Although it never becomes as popular as some other anime subgenres, the idol theme will always have its niche considered within the community. Also, their precious ones even those who do not enjoy the genre can appreciate. One of these works is Trapezium, a tender and dramatic idol movie about the path of four ambitious girls for the musical star.
08. Lighting soil: Reawakening
For gold side, in recent years, the anime has been expanding its horizons adapting some of the best stories found on Korean web novels and Manhwas. Of this nidim this is the case of 2024 lightning soil. In short, Light Light Soling follows the story of Sung Jinwoo, a low rank hunter chosen by the system of this world to level out of its limitations.
07. DEAD DEAD DEMON'S DEDEDE DESTRATION
The works of the renowned Mangaka Inio Asano have always been considered difficult to adapt to anime due to the detailed style and narration of the author. However, Dead Demon's Dedede Destruction, 2024, proves that, in the right hands, Asano's masterpieces can come to life!
06. Bocchi the Rock!
When it comes to recap films, it is difficult for such compilations to stand out unless they add something remarkable to the source material. However, the movie duodology Bocchi The Rock! From 2024 is an exception to the rule, being an astronomical successful success and a unique experience that even fans who saw the series can enjoy what it is.
The best anime movies - Top 05
05. A Pretty Derby Musume: Beginning of a New Era
A musume is a peculiar franchise even for anime patterns-the central trick of the series makes their heroines lovely girls who passionately chase their ambitions in running. However, while its concept may be difficult to take seriously at first glance, a musume has become a captivating and serious multimedia franchise since its debut in 2018.
04. The Colors Within
At first anime has always stood out in telling kind and intimate stories that, while not trying to convey any specific message at first glance, can deeply affect viewers. So, famous for her work at Kyoto Animation on projects like Silent Voice and K-On!, Director Naoko Yamada is a virtuoso like this kind of storytelling, her latest movie- The Colors Within- being another excellent added to her distinct Filmography.
The best anime movies - Top 03
03. Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain
Spinoffs and older anime franchise sequences, especially those with classic followers as strong as Mononoke of 2007, can be difficult to hit. However, for the relief of all fans of this old school horror classic, Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain is an stellar addition to the original show, capturing the iconic charm of the series while raising it through advanced technology today .
02. Haikyuu !! Movie: The Dumpster Battle
Haikyuu !! Movie: The Dumpster Battle is an explosive return to the form for the franchise, full of intense moments of action, the dramatic narrative characteristic of the series and star animation sequences. The decisive confrontation between the protagonist team, Karasuno, and their former rivals, Nekoma, was worth the wait, now opening the doors to the climax of the story that fans have to anticipate in the final movie - which hopefully would not take so long to be released.
01. Look Back
Finally, based on Tatsuki Fujimoto , the movie Back was highly anticipated by the Mangaka fan base. Produced by a novice studio with a very complicated source material to adapt, look back, however, exceeded all expectations, becoming one of the biggest anime movie highlights of 2024.
Anyway guys, what did you think on the list? We had good release last year? Anyway, leave a comment and see you next time.
