The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and as usual, Google has released its annual "Year in Search" list, revealing the most-searched anime of the year. And to the delight of animation fans, the anime category has gained prominence in Japan!
- Konosuba returns with 2 episodes on Blu-ray and in theaters
- My Hero Academia explodes in sales and breaks historic record!
According to Google, the most searched anime in 2024 was Mashle: Magic and Muscles . This title, which follows the story of a magic-less boy in a magical world, topped the list.
1. Mashle: Magic and Muscles
In a world where magic is everything, Mash Burnedead is a muscular boy with no magical powers. Despite this, he decides to enroll in a school of magic and, with his immense strength, faces challenges and breaks stereotypes.
2. Dandadan
A fun and supernatural blend that follows the story of two teenagers, Ken and Momo, one who believes in ghosts and the other in aliens. Their lives intertwine in unexpected ways when they discover that both worlds exist and are closer than they imagined.
3. Kaiju. No. 8
In a world where giant monsters threaten humanity, Kafka Hibino , an ordinary man, transforms into a kaiju to protect the people he loves. The series explores themes of identity, resilience, and the meaning of being human.
4. My Deer Friend Nokotan
5. The Elusive Samurai
6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
7. Blue Box
8. Dragon Ball Daima
9. Oblivion Battery
10. Delicious in Dungeon
It's worth highlighting the presence of classics like Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball Z, demonstrating that certain anime continue to win over new fans. Furthermore, the animated film HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle ranked fourth among the most searched films in Japan, demonstrating the series' popularity.
Mashle: a global phenomenon
However, Mashle's success wasn't limited to Japan. The anime's opening theme song, "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" by the band Creepy Nuts, was the second most searched song worldwide through Google's music recognition feature (humming search).
And there's more! The death of legendary Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama placed the mangaka third among the most searched public figures of the year. The creator of Mashle, however, wasn't left behind: the series boosted his sales, which increased tenfold compared to the average prior to the anime's second season.
Ready to binge?
Finally, with such a diverse list, there's sure to be a 2024 anime for every taste. Have you chosen your favorite to watch over the holidays? Also, share in the comments which anime caught your attention the most and let us know if you've already seen any of them!
