The spring 2024 anime season has managed to surprise fans around the world with its extensive collection of high-quality anime. With several underrated additions as well as those which have surpassed expectations, let us take a look at the best among the varied collection of shows this season:
5. Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers
- Studio: J.C. Staff
- Episodes: 12
Banaza is a regular merchant who has been summoned to the magical kingdom of Klyrode to fight against the army of demons. After finding that he has no features of a hero, he is abandoned in a corner of this world. However, upon hitting level 2, he gets a cheat skill that can change the power balance of this world. This is a fun isekai series with an OP protagonist and a cute romantic relationship.
Season 2 Expectations: The next season of the anime will focus more on its lighter side while exploring the relationship between Fenrys and Banaza. It will also see the hostilities between humans and demons get more severe as Banaza will be forced to take a decision regarding how to end the war.
4. Re: Monster
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Studio Deen
Tomokui is a man who faced an untimely death and has been reincarnated into a fantasy world as a weak goblin. With the name of Goburou, he soon finds that he has the ability to grow stronger just by eating. Through this, the protagonist keeps leveling up in order to survive in this treacherous world while protecting all those he holds dear. With several mature themes, a dependable and cool MC as well as extensive world-building featuring multiple species, fans will find this to be a welcome change in Isekai anime.
Season 2 Expectations: With the threat of humans and other enemies looming over his loved ones, Gorous decides to explore the rest of the world with trusted companions. After getting involved with the royal princess and the threat of battle both within the royal palace and outside it, there is no shortage of drama for the MC.
3. Whisper Me a Love Song
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Yokohama Animation Lab, Cloud Hearts
Yori is a reserved musician who gets a confession from a cheerful underclassman named Himari. After accepting her, she soon finds that Himari has fallen in love with her music rather than Yori herself. With renewed resolve, she decides to make Himari open her heart and truly fall in love with her. This is a sweet love story featuring two adorable protagonists whose growth as a couple is very enjoyable to experience.
Season 2 Expectations: The series will continue exploring the relationship of its protagonists as they learn to deal with each other’s emotions and grow closer. Along with school events and fireworks festivals, it will also focus on the growth of Yori’s band and the internal struggles of each side character.
2. Go! Go! Loser Ranger
- Episodes: 12
- Studio: Yostar Picture
The monster army keeps attacking Earth every Sunday, but the heroic dragon keepers always show up to save the day. Despite seeming like this on the outside, in reality, the monster army was defeated several years ago and have been forced to face the heroes in order to help grow their popularity. Fed up with the status quo, a monster named D decides to infiltrate the opposing camp and finally get revenge for his race. With a unique perspective on good and evil as well as a fascinating action story of standing up against superheroes, this is one of the most underrated anime of this year.
Season 2 Expectations: After successfully disguising himself as a ranger, Sentōin D carries out his duties investigating monsters along with his squad. At the same time, he continues working on a way to get closer to the dragon keepers and assassinate them. Staying this active while hiding his own identity will be no simple task for the MC.
1. Wind Breaker
- Episodes: 13
- Studio: CloverWorks
Haruka Sakura is an outcast who joined Furin High School with the objective of beating up everyone and rising to the top. To his surprise, he finds that the students of the school are delinquents who work together to protect the peace of the town and its people. While initially unable to understand this, he gradually grows to share the feeling while fighting not just for himself but also for the town he opened his heart to. Wind Breaker is an exciting action anime with fluid animation and a story filled with heart and emotion. The characters are very memorable and the protagonist’s development is a sight to enjoy.
Season 2 Expectations: Season 2 will see Haruka, Umemiya and the rest of the school face their greatest obstacle as former members of the school who were feared for their strength launch an all-out attack. While they wish to protect the town they love, will our beloved characters have enough strength to fight back against these formidable antagonists?
