It’s that time of the year when you’re in your pajamas, listening to holiday songs while sitting in your cozy bed with a cup of coffee by the window. You can make it even better by watching some great anime series or movies and thus, we have prepared a selection of the best anime to watch in December 2024. Find out the list below!
Note: The following list of the top anime is presented in no particular order.
Best anime in December 2024
Beastars
Beastars, popular for its unique art style and concept featuring anthropomorphic animals, is entering its final season—Season 3. It will adapt chapters 100 to 193 from its manga and will focus on Legoshi’s journey after leaving school as he faces a world full of danger.
It’s one of the most anticipated anime right now, with Season 3 Part 1 debuting on Netflix on December 5 and Part 2 set to release in early 2025.
Nights with a Cat
If you’re a cat lover, this anime series is perfect for you! Nights with a Cat highlights the heartwarming bond between an owner, Fuuta-kun and his pet cat, Kyuruga, who was brought into his life by his sister. Packed with a ton of cute and funny surprises, the show captures the charm of their everyday moments.
Season 3 is set to release on December 4 on Crunchyroll and its teaser showcases Kyuruga always being there for Fuuta-kun, just like our beloved pets, giving us a lot of “aww” moments to remember.
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Looking for an anime movie set during Christmas? The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya might be just what you need! A few days before Christmas, Kyon, the protagonist, wakes up to find that the entire world around him has changed.
His friends no longer remember him and his club, the SOS Brigade, doesn’t exist. He then receives a message from an alien counterpart of Yuki, a member of the SOS Brigade, asking him to find keys for a program that will send him back to his world.
This is where his adventurous journey begins where he meets aliens, time travelers and more. You can watch The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya on Crunchyroll and its runtime is approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes.
DAN DA DAN
It’s no exaggeration to say that DAN DA DAN is one of the best anime series released in 2024. For the past seven weeks, it has consistently held a spot in the top three anime on the Anime Trending Charts and is still going pretty strong. The series is set to run until December 19 with no confirmation about its Season 2 yet.
So, if you haven’t watched this supernatural fantasy masterpiece full of mysteries and action yet, don’t wait another day and jump right into it on Crunchyroll.
Inazuma Eleven Movie: The Legendary Kickoff
Another cool movie on the list, it follows the story of Endou Mamoru as he leads his school’s soccer team with a goal in his mind i.e. to win the Football Frontier for Raimon Junior High.
After defeating tough opponents, they reach the tournament finals, where they are up against their toughest rival yet—Zeus Junior High. Endou is one step away from achieving his dream, but will he be able to take his team to victory?
Find out about it in Inazuma Eleven Movie: The Legendary Kickoff, releasing on December 27 in Japan; however, the global release date is yet to be announced by OLM Studio.
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Featuring the love story of two boys, Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard? is a movie adaptation of the manga by the same name. Adachi, a virgin boy, gets a surprising gift on his 30th birthday in the form of the ability to read people’s minds by simply touching them.
This newly found power accidentally leads to the beginning of a romantic relationship with his colleague Kurosawa, who secretly harbors feelings for him. Find out where this discovery leads both of them in the movie offering a perfect blend of romance and comedy, hitting Japanese theaters on December 13.
We hope you enjoy these recommendations and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you next year.
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