Ohayo gozaimasu, you magnificent otaku overlords! We are here today to bankai your brains faster than Ichigo can say “Getsuga Tenshou”! It’s time to dive into Netflix’s 2024 anime lineup! This year’s selection is as thrilling as Luffy activating Gear Five and more intense than Ichigo’s first Hollow transformation. From shōnen epics that’ll make you shout “Plus Ultra!” to mysteries deeper than the truth behind One Piece, Netflix is serving up a smorgasbord of animated awesomeness that would make even the Hashira sit up and take notice.
So, whether you’re a seasoned otaku who’s been following the straw hat crew since East Blue, or a newcomer just learning what it means to go beyond, this list is your treasure map to anime gold. We’re talking about shows that’ll have you more hooked than Naruto on ramen, more excited than Asta getting a new sword, and more emotionally invested than Tanjiro’s quest to turn Nezuko human again. Grab your ninja headbands, channel your inner Pirate King, and let’s explore the anime wonders that’ll be making waves faster than Inosuke charges into battle. Plus Ultra!
Best Anime on Netflix In 2024

Demon Slayer
Holy sword-swinging samurai, Jesus! Prepare to have your mind blown by Demon Slayer, the anime that’s hotter than a demon’s breath and more addictive than Inosuke’s abs! This isn’t your grandma’s feudal Japan, unless your grandma’s into epic battles, supernatural powers, and enough family drama to make the Kardashians look tame. Imagine a world where breathing is a superpower, swords have personalities, and demons are running amok like it’s an all-you-can-eat human buffet. That’s the crazy, beautiful chaos of the Demon Slayer!
But wait, there’s more! Our hero Tanjiro isn’t just fighting to save humanity; he’s on a mission to win the “Brother of the Year” award by turning his demon sister back into a human. Along the way, he collects a squad of misfits so bizarre they’d make the Avengers look like a boring book club. You’ve got Zenitsu, who’s basically a human fainting goat with lightning powers, and Inosuke, a feral boy who thinks shirts are for losers and boar heads are the height of fashion. Together, they slice through demons faster than a hot knife through butter, all while serving up more emotional punches than your favorite soap opera. Buckle up, weebs, this anime is wilder than a rollercoaster built by caffeinated squirrels!
Jujutsu Kaisen
Hold onto your cursed energy, as we dive into the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, where eating fingers is a gourmet experience and domain expansions are just fancy ways of redecorating! Our boy, Yuji Itadori, went from being a regular high schooler to hosting the world’s worst roommate, Sukuna, faster than Gojo can say “hollow purple.” Now he’s juggling cursed techniques, high school drama, and a demon inside him that’s crankier than Nanami on a Monday morning. It’s like having a part-time job, except instead of flipping burgers, you’re flipping curses (and occasionally your sanity).
But hey, at least Yuji’s got a squad crazier than Gojo’s fashion sense! There’s Megumi, whose idea of “letting the dogs out” involves summoning shadow beasts that’d make Cerberus run with its tails between its legs. Nobara’s out here treating curse-breaking like it’s a spa day, nailing those evil spirits with more sass than her hammer. And let’s not forget Gojo, the man who thinks being a teacher means traumatizing students and looking fabulous while doing it. Between Todo’s bizarre bromance standards, Panda’s existential crises, and Inumaki’s limited-vocabulary struggles (Salmon, anyone?), it’s a wonder they have time to fight curses at all. Jujutsu Kaisen: where the power of friendship meets the power of “what the heck did I just watch?”
One Piece
Ahoy, couch sailors get ready to go on the most ridiculous seafaring adventure since Columbus mistook America for India! One Piece is the anime equivalent of a all-you-can-eat buffet where the food fights back. Follow Monkey D. Luffy, a boy with dreams bigger than his stomach (and that’s saying something) as he stretches his way to becoming the Pirate King. Along for the ride is a crew so dysfunctional they make the Addams Family look like the Brady Bunch: a swordsman with the directional skills of a broken compass, a navigator who’d steal the gold fillings from your teeth, a cowardly sniper whose lies are taller than Boa Hancock in heels, and a love-struck chef who’d flirt with a mermaid even if she was half-shark (wait, that actually happened).
As they sail the Grand Line, a sea so treacherous it makes the Bermuda Triangle look like a kiddie pool, our heroes face off against marines, rival pirates, and the occasional island-sized sea king (because regular-sized sea monsters are SO last season). The villains are a rogues’ gallery of weirdos, from a sand-man with moisture issues to a flamingo-coat-wearing maniac with a string fetish. And let’s not forget the all-powerful World Government, proving that even in a world of pirates, bureaucracy is the real enemy. So hoist the Jolly Roger, practice your best “MEAT!” battle cry, and join the crew. Just remember: in One Piece, the real treasure is friendship… and a seemingly endless supply of devil fruits that turn you into everything from a giraffe to a jacket. Yes, a jacket.
My Hero Academia
Welcome to the wacky world of My Hero Academia, where superpowers are as common as bad hair days and high school drama comes with a side of saving the world! Follow Izuku Midoriya, a quirkless wonder who’s about as powered-up as a potato battery, as he stumbles into the chance of a lifetime. Gifted with a superpower that threatens to turn him into human spaghetti every time he uses it, Izuku enrolls in UA High, a school where the dress code includes spandex and cape-coordination is an elective.
At UA, Izuku joins a class of misfits with powers ranging from the awesome to the absurd. There’s the human sparkler whose one temper tantrum away from becoming a fireworks display, a girl who can defy gravity but not her own nausea, and a kid who’s part Pikachu, part walking battery. Together, they navigate the perils of heroics, hormones, and homework, all while facing off against villains who clearly skipped the “How to Be Evil 101” class. With more plot twists than a pretzel factory and emotional moments that’ll have you ugly-crying into your All Might body pillow, My Hero Academia proves that even in a world of superpowers, the greatest strength is… friendship. (And also punching really, really hard.)
Haikyuu!!
Dive headfirst into the zany world of Haikyuu!!, where volleyball is less a sport and a more high-flying circus act with a side of teen drama! Hinata, our vertically-challenged hero with springs for legs and enough enthusiasm to power a small city. Watch him bounce into Karasuno High’s volleyball team like a human ping-pong ball, ready to spike his way to glory or face-plant trying. It’s time to serve up some laughs and receive the ridiculousness! Despite being shorter than your average garden gnome, Hinata’s determined to become the next “Little Giant” of volleyball. He’s paired with Kageyama, a setter with a personality as warm and fuzzy as a cactus, but with tosses so precise they could thread a needle in midair.
Watch as this ragtag team of underdogs (or should we say undercrows?) takes on volleyball titans with names like “Iron Wall” and “Grand King.” From receives that leave more bruises than a paintball war to serves that break the sound barrier, Haikyuu!! serves up action faster than a vending machine in a heatwave. With enough dramatic slow-mo shots to make The Matrix jealous and inner monologues longer than a CVS receipt, you’ll find yourself cheering for every point like it’s the last slice of pizza. So grab your kneepads, perfect your “Nice receive!” shout, and get ready to jump higher than your doctor recommends. Haikyuu!! is here to spike your funny bone!
Dr. Stone
Imagine a world where science is your superpower, and a petrified humanity needs a genius with crazy hair to save the day. Senku Ishigami, the teenage Einstein with a knack for turning rocks into rockets (well, almost). In Dr. Stone, this whiz kid, wakes up after 3,700 years of beauty sleep to find Earth has become one giant statue garden. But fear not! Armed with his encyclopedic brain and a tendency to cackle maniacally, Senku sets out to rebuild civilization one beaker at a time.
From crafting cola to building cell phones, Senku’s scientific shenanigans are a rollercoaster of “Holy cow, that actually worked!” moments. Along the way, he recruits a muscle-bound himbo, a bubbly airhead, and a village full of stone-age simpletons who think science is sorcery. Together, they face off against the brawny but brainy Tsukasa, who’d rather keep humanity in the Stone Age (talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place). With explosions, exhilaration, and equations galore, Dr. Stone proves that in the battle between brains and brawn, a well-timed “That’s exhilarating!” can save the day.
Black Clover
Magic is everywhere in the kingdom of Clover, but Asta’s got about as much magical talent as a rock. In a world where even kids can conjure butterflies, our hero’s special power is… shouting. Really, REALLY loudly. But hold your horses! This pint-sized powerhouse makes up for his magical deficit with biceps that could crush melons and a determination that would make a mule look flaky. When he receives his grimoire (magic book for the newbies), it’s blacker than a moonless night and emptier than his magic reserves. Talk about drawing the shortest straw in the magical lottery!
Asta’s journey kicks into high gear when he joins the Black Bulls, a squad of magical misfits who treat collateral damage like an Olympic sport. Led by a booze-loving, shirt-allergic captain, this chaotic crew turns every mission into a comedy of errors. Watch as Asta swings his comically oversized anti-magic sword, canceling spells left and right while bellowing about becoming the Wizard King. It’s like watching a chihuahua trying to lead a wolf pack, impossibly ridiculous, yet oddly inspiring. With rivals who become besties faster than you can say “plot twist,” a love interest who’s about as warm as an ice cube, and enough magical hijinks to make your head spin, “Black Clover” proves that in a world of spells and sorcery, sometimes the real magic is the friends we yell at along the way!
FAQ
I’ve heard One Piece is super long. Why should I start it?
Trust us, you’ll get hooked. It’s this crazy adventure with the weirdest crew ever. We’d join the Straw Hats in a heartbeat!
What makes My Hero Academia stand out?
Superpowers everywhere, but it’s really about the underdogs. Deku’s journey from zero to hero gets us every time.
What’s so cool about Dr. Stone?
It’s like Bill Nye meets the apocalypse. Senku makes science badass, and you actually learn stuff while laughing your butt off.

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