Top rated anime episodes of 2024

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• Bleach had the highest-rated episode of 2024, “Don't Chase a Shadow,” featuring an intense battle with Shunsui Kyoraku.

• Demon Slayer's “The Hashira Unite” scored the highest in the fourth season, with fascinating encounters and mysteries unfolding.

• Episode 1112 of One Piece stood out with exceptional animation and storytelling in the epic battle between Shanks and Eustass Kid.

With more anime released every year, it becomes more difficult to capture the attention of viewers. Each anime series has a unique characteristic that separates it from the rest, allowing it to gain more traction.

2024 was a big year for anime fans as many famous titles finally debuted, and, as expected, some of them surprised the audience. With many anime series releasing quality episodes, it was difficult to choose the best-rated episodes.

Only one episode from a particular series is included.

8

The newest of heroes and the oldest of heroes

IMDb Rating: 9.3

Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, or Re:Zero, returns with its third season in 2024. Fans were eagerly waiting to see Subaru and the rest of the gang in action once again.

In the seventh episode, the stakes were at an all-time high as Subaru and his friends had to find a way to take control of the towers once again. The stakes in this episode were extremely high, which sets it apart from the rest.

7

The mystery is revealed

IMDb Rating: 9.4

Kaiju no. 8's manga series was a huge hit on online reading platforms, so an anime adaptation was inevitable. The first season only had 12 episodes, but they were all great.

Secret Revealed was the most liked episode, with a rating of 9.4. The episode did a great job of showing Kafka's inner conflict. He had to choose between protecting his great secret and saving his allies. After collecting his thoughts, Kafka decided to save his friends.

6

parents

IMDb Rating: 9.6

Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Rebirth was an upgrade over the initial season in many ways. It focused on the development of the characters and expanded further into the world of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Rebirth.

The 22nd episode of Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation stood out the most because of how intense it was. It focused on the encounter between the rescue party and the Guardians of the Teleporter Labyrinth. After arriving in high spirits, they soon realize they got more than they bargained for.

5

i am here

IMDb Rating: 9.7

My Hero Academia aired its seventh season in 2024, and like all the previous ones, it was filled with some great episodes. Among the many episodes, the 19th received the highest rating.

The 19th episode of My Hero Academia featured the return of All Might, the symbol of peace. His return was crucial for the heroes who were on the back foot against one for all. For fans, seeing All Might again was emotional, so this episode is highly rated.

4

For a kinder world

IMDb Rating: 9.7

Dandadan was the standout anime of Fall 2024. The engaging story and an interesting cast of characters won the hearts of the audience, making it one of the biggest hits of 2024. Therefore, Dandadan had one of the highest rated anime episodes. 2024.

The episode that stands out the most revolves around the acrobatic Silky and Aira. The girl was on the verge of death after being eaten by the yokai. The latter's death was imminent, but the acrobatic Silky devised a plan to save him. The episode reveals the heartbreaking story of the acrobatic Silky and how she came into being.

3

laughter unity

IMDb Rating: 9.7

The fourth season of Demon Slayer may not have been as compelling as the rest, but it certainly had its moments. It picked up momentum towards the end, and surprisingly, the final episode was the highest rated in the entire season four.

Titled 'The Hashira Unite', it features the long-awaited encounter between Kibutsuji Muzan and Kagaya. This revealed some of the biggest mysteries surrounding the Ubuyashiki family. Hasira has some action scenes, which is another reason for its high rating.

2

Clash! Shanks vs. Eustace Kidd

IMDb Rating: 9.7

Given the quality of the animation, it's not surprising that One Piece ended up with one of the highest-rated episodes of the year. With so many fantastic episodes, it's hard to pick just one. But fans voted episode 1112 the most.

One Piece Episode 1112 focused on Shanks' unprecedented battle with Eustass Kid. The latter had a score to settle with Shanks, so he was ready to go all out. After using Future Sight, Shanks knew he had to stop Eustass Kid quickly. Without wasting any time, Shanks ended the fight in a single swing. Not only did the episode have great animation, but the storyboard was also exceptional. If a piece maintains its quality, it will challenge for the top spot.

1

Don't chase shadows

IMDb Rating: 9.8

The highest rated anime episode of 2024 is from the Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War anime. Since the anime's return in 2022, it has hardly put a foot wrong. This has caught the attention of many fans, many of whom have started following Bleach religiously.

Don't Chase a Shadow focuses on Shunsui Kyoraku as he tries to face Lily Barrow alone. This decision is motivated by his desire to help the Soul Reapers break through the enemy's front lines. This episode features Shunsui using her Bankai, so it's no surprise that it ended up as the best-rated anime episode of 2024.