Top Rated Anime Episodes 2024

Summary

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

• “The Hashira Unite” from Demon Slayer scored the highest in the fourth season with compelling encounters and mysteries.

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

With so many anime being released every year, it's getting harder to capture the audience's attention. Each anime series has a unique characteristic that sets it apart from the rest, giving it more traction.

2024 was a big year for anime fans as many famous titles finally debuted and, as expected, some of them left viewers impressed. With so many anime series releasing quality episodes, it was hard to pick the top rated episodes.

Only one episode from a particular series has been 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 for its third season in 2024. Fans were eagerly waiting to see Subaru and the rest of the gang back in action again.

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

7

Secret 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 all of them were 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 on the initial season. It focused on the development of the characters and further expanded on the world of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.

The 22nd episode of Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation stood out the most because of how intense it was. It focused on the meeting 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 its predecessors, it was filled with some outstanding episodes. Out of so many episodes, it received the 19th highest rating.

My Hero Academia's 19th episode featured the return of All Might, the symbol of peace. His return was significant for the heroes who stood back against All For One. For fans, it was emotional to see All Might again, which is why this episode is rated so highly.

4

To 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 won over audiences, making it one of the biggest hits of 2024. So it's hardly shocking that Dandadan had one of the highest-rated anime episodes of 2024.

The episode that stood out the most revolved around Acrobatic Silky and Aira. The young girl was about to die after being swallowed by the 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 Unite

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 towards the end, and unsurprisingly, the final episode was the highest-rated of all of season four.

Entitled “The Hashira Unite”, the long-awaited meeting between Kibutsuji Muzan and Kagaya is presented. 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

Collide! Shanks vs Eustace Kid

IMDb rating: 9.7

Given the quality of the animation, it's hardly surprising that One Piece ended up 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 Shank's phenomenal fight with Eustass Kid. The latter had a point 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 a single swing. Not only did the episode have excellent animation, but the storyboarding was also phenomenal. If One Piece maintains high quality, it will challenge for the top spot.

1

Don't chase a shadow

IMDb rating: 9.8

The highest rated anime episode of 2024 is from the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. Ever since the anime came back in 2022, it has hardly put a foot wrong. It 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 Little Barro alone. The decision is motivated by his desire to help the Soul Reapers cross the enemy's front lines. The episode features Shunsui using his Bankai, so it's hardly surprising that it ended up as the highest rated anime episode of 2024.