List of Anime Films Released in 2024 (2024)

While consecutive releases of some of the best anime have kept anime fans occupied for the past few years, it seems like this year is for anime movies. While fans can’t get enough of anime series, there’s something uniquely engaging about movies as they offer a complete narrative experience, allowing you to be part of the entire anime journey from start to finish, without the breaks of episodes or seasons.

Whether you’re eagerly anticipating the film adaptation of your favorite anime series or a completely original storyline and genre that piques your interest, the 2024 lineup of anime movies offers a diverse range of options, ensuring there’s something for every taste. Here are the top picksto keep an eye out for.

Winter 2024 Movies

Starting from the beginning of the year, anime movies that released between the month of January-March are listed below.

1. Alice and Therese’s Illusion Factory

映画『アリスとテレスのまぼろし工場』 超特報|maboroshi 1st Trailer

Release Date: January 15, 2024

Following an explosion at a factory that mysteriously freezes a town in time, a student runs into a mysterious feral child carefully hidden away. This spurs an impulse of love fueled by the frustration of their daily lives that begins to upend their world.

2. Given Movie 2: Hiiragi Mix

『映画 ギヴン 柊mix』本PV|2024年1月27日(土)公開

Release Date: January 27, 2024

Following the events of thefirst Given movie, Given Movie 2: Hiiragi Mix is mainly focused on the relationship between Hiiragi and Shizusumi and Mafuyu’s story through their eyes. The movie will be released in two parts with the first part being released on January 27, 2024 in Japan.

3. Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Release Date: February 16, 2024

Karasuno High volleyball team advances to the third round against Nekoma High, where the crows battle it out against their fated rivals, the cats.

3. Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction

DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Release Date: March 22, 2024

A giant spaceship materializing over Tokyo unravels a contentious war with seemingly harmless aliens. However, high school students Koyama and Nakagawa act unaffected, prioritizing living a normal life.

Spring 2024 Movies

Spring is expecting an incredible lineup of movies in the month of April-June.

1. Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Signpost

Release Date: April 12, 2024

The “truth” hidden in the sword cuts through the night and leads us under the moon. The treasure battle mystery unfolds as love and incidents unfold in turbulent ways, which might divide the world for good.

2. Blue Lock: Episode Nagi

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE - EPISODE NAGI - | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Release Date: April 19, 2024

Seishiro Nagi, a lazy high school sophomore whose favorite phrase seems to be “troublesome,” is discovered to have a talent for soccer by his classmate Reo Mikage, who dreams of winning the World Cup and is roped into playing soccer.

3. Trapezium

trapezium - Official Trailer

Release Date: May 10, 2024

A high school girl determined to become an idol faces obstacles in pursuing her dream but the friends she makes along the way guide her along, teaching her what her dream truly means.

4. My Oni Girl

My Oni Girl | Official Trailer | Netflix

Release Date: May 24, 2024

Hiiragi Yatsuse is a first-year high school student who struggles to make friends despite his efforts to please others. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Tsumugi, an oni (demon) girl, on a quest to find her mother in the human world. With snow falling out of nowhere, they set out on their adventure.

5. Look Back

Look Back - Official Main Trailer

Release Date: June 28, 2024

The overly confident Fujino and the shut-in Kyomoto are as different as they come. Still, a love of drawing manga brings these two small-town girls together in a heart-touching story of growing up and moving forward.

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Summer Movies 2024

Summer, spanning across the months of July-September have a wide range of genres to offer.

1. Ghost Cat Anzu

GHOST CAT ANZU | First Look Teaser

Release Date: July 19, 2024

Friendship blooms between Karin, a strong-headed girl sent to live with her grandfather, a Monk in the Japanese countryside, and Anzu, the even more unpredictable phantom feline who acts as her guardian.

2. Yamato yo, Towa ni: Rebel 3199

『ヤマトよ永遠に REBEL3199 第一章 黒の侵略』本予告 <2024年7月19日(金)上映開始>

Release Date: July 19, 2024

In 2209, a mysterious “Grand Reverse” invades Earth’s capital, defying defenses. The former Yamato crew reunites on a secret order and embarks on a dangerous journey as an unknown invader threatens humanity’s fate.

3. My Hero Academia: You’re Next

My Hero Academia Movie 4 "You're Next" - Official Trailer

Release Date: August 2, 2024

Deku and Class 1-A faces off against “Dark Might” and his followers in the final days leading up to the battle against All for One and Tomura Shigaraki.

Fall Movies 2024

Slightly uncertain on the release date, Fall, across the months of October-December will see more anime movies that are yet to be confirmed.

1. BanG Dream! Spring Sunshine, Lost Cat

劇場版「BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!」制作決定!

Release Date: October 2024 (TBD)

2. Ganbatte Ikimasshoi

劇場アニメーション『がんばっていきまっしょい』スペシャルナビゲーションPV|2024年10月25日(Fri)全国公開

Release Date: October 24, 2024

Set in Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture, Ganbatte Ikimasshoifollows the trials and tribulations of five girls who come together as members of their high school’s competitive rowing team.

More Movies Releasing

With release dates either uncertain or spread across the entire year, anime fans have more movies to look forward to, including some from the most well-loved anime of all times.

1. Bocchi The Rock!

「劇場総集編ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!」本予告|前編Re: 6月7日(金)/ 後編Re:Re: 8月9日(金) 公開!

Release Date: Spring and Summer 2024

A compilation movie.

2. Fureru

映画『ふれる。』特報 2024年秋 公開

Release Date: Autumn 2024

Fureru centers aroundchildhood friends who find a creature with mysterious powers, which pushes them to discover the bonds that tie the three of them together.

3. Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie – Walpurgisnacht: Rising

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising- | OFFICIAL TRAILER

Release Date: Winter 2024

TBD.

4. Kimi No Iro

【8/30(金)公開】「きみの色」スペシャルPV

Release Date: TBD

“I can see people’s hearts in color.” Totsuko has an extraordinary ability: she can perceive the emotions of others as vivid colors. She forms a band with a girl with beautiful colors and a boy who loves music. This story is about how three overly delicate people gather and begin to play youth.

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