Top rated anime episodes of 2024

Summary

• Bleach had the highest rated episode of 2024, “Don't Chase A Shadow”, with an intense fight with Shunsui Kyoraku.

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

• Episode 1112 of One Piece featured exceptional animation and storytelling in an epic battle between Shanks and Eustass Kid.

With so many anime released every year, it becomes more difficult to catch the attention of the audience. Each anime series has a unique trait 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 left viewers in awe. With so many anime series releasing quality episodes, it was hard to pick the top rated episodes.

Only one episode from a given series was included.

8

The newest of heroes and the oldest of heroes

IMDb Rating: 9.3

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

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 again. The stakes in this episode were extremely high, which separates it from the rest.

7

Secret revealed

IMDb Rating: 9.4

The manga series of Kaiju No. 8 was a major hit on online reading platforms, so an anime adaptation was inevitable. The first season only had 12 episodes, but they were all outstanding.

With a 9.4 rating, Secret Revealed was the most loved episode. The episode did an excellent 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 comrades.

6

Parents

IMDb Rating: 9.6

Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation was in many ways an upgrade from the original season. It focused on character development and further expanded on the world of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.

Episode 22 of Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation stood out the most because of how intense it was. It focused on the meeting between the rescue team and the guardian of the Teleporter Labyrinth. After arriving full of spirit, they soon realize that they got more than they bargained for.

5

I'm here

IMDb Rating: 9.7

My Hero Academia aired its seventh season in 2024, and like all its predecessors, it was filled with some great episodes. Out of so many episodes, the 19th got the highest rating.

The 19th episode of My Hero Academia featured the return of All Might, the symbol of peace. His return was significant for the heroes who were on the back foot against All For One. For fans, seeing All Might again was emotional, which is why this episode is so well received.

4

Towards a Kinder World

IMDb Rating: 9.7

Dandadan was the standout anime of the fall of 2024. The compelling story and an interesting cast of characters captivated audiences, making it one of the biggest hits of 2024. So it's no shocker that Dandadan had one of the episodes top rated anime of 2024.

The episode that stood out the most revolved around Acrobatic Silky and Aira. The young woman was close to death after being devoured by Yokai. The latter's death was imminent, but Acrobatic Silky came up with a plan to save her. The episode revealed the heartbreaking story of Acrobatic Silky and how she came to be.

3

Hashira United

IMDb Rating: 9.7

The fourth season of Demon Slayer may not have been as eye-catching as the rest, but it certainly had its moments. It picked up the pace towards the end, and unsurprisingly, the final episode was the highest-rated of the entire fourth season.

Titled “The Hashira Unite”, it features the long-awaited meeting between Kibutsuji Muzan and Kagaya. It revealed some of the biggest mysteries surrounding the Ubuyashiki family. There are some action scenes involving Hashira, which is another reason for its high ranking.

2

Bump! Shanks vs Eustace Kid

IMDb Rating: 9.7

Given the quality of the animation, it's no surprise that One Piece ended with one of the highest-rated episodes of the year. With so many spectacular episodes, it's hard to pick just one. But fans voted the most for Episode 1112.

One Piece Episode 1112 focused on Shanks' phenomenal fight 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. Wasting no time, Shanks ended the fight in one blow. Not only did the episode have excellent animation, but the script was also phenomenal. If One Piece maintains its quality, it will challenge for the top spot.

1

Don't follow a shadow

IMDb Rating: 9.8

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

Don't Chase A Shadow focuses on Shunsui Kyoraku as he tries to take on Lille Barro on his own. The decision is motivated by his desire to help the Soul Reapers cross the enemy front. The episode features Shunsui using his Bankai, so it's no surprise that it ended up as the highest rated anime episode of 2024.