The year 2024 is coming to an end and, as usual, Google 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 gained prominence in Japan!
- Konosuba returns with 2 episodes on Blu-ray and in theaters
- My Hero Academia explodes in sales and breaks historic mark!
According to Google, the most searched anime in 2024 was Mashle: Magic and Muscles . This title, which follows the story of a boy who has no magic in a magical world, reached the top of the list.
List of the 10 most searched anime of 2024 in Japan:
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 enter a magic school and, with his extraordinary 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. Thus, 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. Although the series explores themes such as identity, overcoming 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 is worth highlighting the presence of classics such as Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball Daima, showing that certain animes continue to win new fans. Furthermore, the animation 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 was not limited to Japan. The anime's opening song, “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” by the band Creepy Nuts, was the second most searched song using Google's music recognition feature (humming search) worldwide!
And there's more! The death of the legendary creator of Dragon Ball, 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 its sales, which rose 10 times compared to the average prior to the second season of the anime.
Ready to marathon?
Finally, with such a diverse list, there is sure to be a 2024 anime for every taste. And you, have you already chosen your favorite to watch on vacation? Furthermore, share in the comments which anime caught your attention the most and tell us if you already know any of them!
