Highest Rated Anime Episodes Of 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 unfolding.
• 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 releasing every year, grabbing the attention of the audience gets more difficult. Every anime series has a unique trait that separates it from the rest, allowing it to gain more traction.

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

Only one episode from a particular series has been included.

8

The Newest of Heroes and the Most Ancient of Heroes

IMDb Rating: 9.3

Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, or simply Re:Zero, returned with its third season in 2024. Fans were eagerly waiting to see Subaru and the rest of the gang back in action once again.

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

7

Secret Revealed

IMDb Rating: 9.4

Kaiju No. 8’s manga series was a major hit on online reading platforms, so an anime adaptation was inevitable. The first season only had 12 episodes, but they were all outstanding.

With a rating of 9.4, 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 big secret and saving his allies. After collecting his thoughts, Kafka decided to rescue 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 encounter between the rescue party and the Teleporter Labyrinth’s guardian. After arriving in high spirits, they soon realize that 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 previous ones, it was filled with some outstanding episodes. Out of so many episodes, the 19th scored the highest rating.

My Hero Academia’s 19th episode featured the return of All Might, the symbol of peace. His return was significant to the heroes who were on the back foot against All For One. For fans, seeing All Might again was emotional, which is why this episode is rated so highly.

4

To A Kinder World

IMDb Rating: 9.7

Dandadan was the standout anime of Fall 2024. The compelling story and an interesting cast of characters won over the audience, 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 on the verge of death after being devoured 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 into existence.

3

The Hashira Unite

IMDb Rating: 9.7

The fourth season of Demon Slayer might not have been as eye-catching as the rest, but it certainly had its moments. It picked up the pace towards the end, and unsurprisingly, the final episode was the highest rated in the entirety of season four.

Titled ‘The Hashira Unite,’ it features the long-awaited encounter between Kibutsuji Muzan and Kagaya. It unraveled some of the biggest mysteries surrounding the Ubuyashiki family. There are some action scenes involving the Hashira, which is another reason for its high ranking.

2

Clash! Shanks vs. Eustass Kid

IMDb Rating: 9.7

Given the quality of the animation, it is hardly surprising that One Piece ended with one of the highest-rated episodes of the year. With so many spectacular episodes, it is hard to pick just one. But fans voted for Episode 1112 the most.

One Piece Episode 1112 focused on Shanks’ phenomenal battle with Eustass Kid. The latter had a score to settle with Shanks, so he was ready to go all out. After using Future Sight, Shanks knew that he had to stop Eustass Kid quickly. Without wasting any time, Shanks ended the fight in a single swing. The episode not only had excellent animation, but the storyboard was also phenomenal. If One Piece keeps up its 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 returned in 2022, it has hardly put a foot wrong. It has drawn 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 Lille 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 as the best-rated anime episode of 2024.