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 stood out in Japan!
- Konosuba returns with 2 episodes on Blu-ray and in theaters
- My Hero Academia explodes in sales and hits a historic milestone!
According to Google, the most searched anime in 2024 was Mashle: Magic and Muscles . This title, which follows the story of a boy without magic 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 who possesses no magical powers. Despite this, he decides to enroll in a magic school and, with his superhuman strength, faces challenges and breaks stereotypes.
2. Dandadan
A fun and supernatural mix that follows the story of two teenagers, Ken and Momo, one who believes in ghosts and the other in aliens. Their lives become unexpectedly intertwined 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 such as identity, overcoming adversity, 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 Daima, showing that certain anime continue to win over new fans. Furthermore, the anime HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle ranked fourth among the most searched films in Japan, proving the series' popularity.
Mashle: a global phenomenon
However, Mashle's success wasn't limited to Japan. The anime's opening theme, "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" by the band Creepy Nuts, was the second most searched song worldwide using Google's music recognition feature (humming search)!
And there's more! The death of the legendary Dragon Ball creator, Akira Toriyama, placed the mangaka in third place among the most searched public figures of the year. The creator of Mashle, however, was not left behind: the series boosted his sales, which increased tenfold compared to the average before the anime's second season.
Ready to binge-watch?
Finally, with such a diverse list, there's sure to be a 2024 anime for everyone. And you, have you already chosen your favorite to watch during the holidays? Also, share in the comments which anime caught your attention the most and tell us if you've already seen any of them!
