One of the busiest months of the year for anime releases is almost here, and so is the spooky season! Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or just looking to enjoy Halloween with some thrilling horror shows, now is the perfect time to sit back on your couch and indulge yourself in anime series of different genres.
However, If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the vast number of options available, we’ve put together a list of the six best anime series to watch in October 2024 for you!
Note: The following list of the top anime series is presented in no particular order.
October’s must-watch anime series
Best anime: Blue Lock
After two years, Blue Lock is finally returning for its second season on October 5, and fans are sure to stay glued to their screens once it airs. If you haven’t watched this popular series yet, it follows the story of Isagi Yoichi, a high school forward invited to a special program created by their coach, Ego Jinpachi.
This program, called Blue Lock, is designed to provide intense training to help Japan win the World Cup after a series of losses. Isagi finds himself among 299 other forwards from various teams, all isolated with one goal: to become the world’s greatest, most egotistical striker.
Best anime: Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga
Looking for something to watch during Spooktober? Then Blue Exorcist is the one for you! Its upcoming season, Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga, will air on October 5 and will take you to the next chapter of the story. Rin and his friends have defeated the Impure King; however, upon returning to True Cross Academy, they find another challenge awaiting them.
Lucifer of the Illuminati has infiltrated the school festival, announcing his goal to revive Satan and merge the human and demon realms. You can check out the official trailer for Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga below:
Best anime: Dragon Ball DAIMA
Dragon Ball fans, Toei Animation has a treat for you! Dragon Ball DAIMA will take you back to the childhood of Goku and his friends, as they become kids again because of a conspiracy. Now, in order to fix this, they will have to travel to a whole new mysterious world, where they begin a new adventurous journey.
So, gather your childhood friends—it’s time to binge-watch one of the most beloved anime franchises of all time! Dragon Ball DAIMA is set to release on October 11, and the official trailer is out now.
Best anime: Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is finally releasing on October 10 and will continue the story after the Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider trilogy takes place. The protagonist, Lara Croft, parts ways with her friends to go on a more dangerous solo adventure.
However, one day, she receives the news of a powerful Chinese artifact getting stolen by a thief that can be quite perilous in the wrong hands. Thus, she has to return home and go into the depths of forgotten tombs to recover the artifact.
Best anime: DAN DA DAN
If you’re looking for something supernatural this Halloween but don’t want it to be too scary, DAN DA DAN is the perfect choice. It offers a balanced mix of spookiness, comedy, and action. The story follows two high school students, Momo and Okarun, who have opposing beliefs—Momo believes in ghosts but not aliens, while Okarun believes the opposite.
The twist? Whenever they clash, they’re transported to a mysterious world filled with ghosts, aliens, and awakened powers, shaking their core beliefs. DAN DA DAN will be available for you to enjoy on October 3.
Best anime: Days with My Stepsister
Days with My Stepsister features the storyline of Yuuta Asamura and his stepsister, Saki Ayase. After talking to each other, they both decide to keep their distance from each other as they never learnt to rely on someone else and were unsure of how to treat one another. However, as they spend more time together, they gradually start coming closer to each other and eventually, turn into friends.
Days with My Stepsister is a wholesome comedy anime series and not only this, but to make it more interesting, Studio Deen has also teased that Yuuta and Saki’s relationship can also take a romantic turn in the future.
We hope you enjoy the above-listed anime series; we’ll be back next month with a fresh list for you!
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