Spring season brought along highly anticipated anime sequels and fresh faces making for an exciting release. Some anime were an immediate favorite, while some had little to nothing to offer, disappointing many fans. Here is a list of top 5 best and worst spring anime 2024:
5 Spring Anime That Were Loved This Season
Long-loved anime sequels did not disappoint, while new releases also earned their places at the top.
1Demon Slayer Season 4: Hashira Training
Despite its initial challenges, Demon Slayer, despite its filler-filled and slow-paced episodes, managed to redeem itself as it approached the end of the season. The Hashira Training arc, though somewhat stagnant, was carried to a stellar climax by the beloved characters, with the beginning of the end on the precipice.
2Kaiju No. 8
Highly anticipated from the start, Kaiju No. 8 was as well received as expected, maybe even more so. With the manga already being highly popular, the anime did not disappoint either manga-readers or anime-onlys. Kaiju No. 8 saw a steady rise in popularity since day one and only continued on its rise to success.
3Wind Breaker
Another popular manga turned anime, Wind Breaker, was highly anticipated and met all expectations. The animation, soundtrack, and characters contributed to the anime becoming a hit. With fresh characters and new dynamics, it quickly became a fan favorite.
4KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3
Already a beloved series, KonoSuba’s success is a testament to the strength of its fan community. The third installment, despite the underwhelming spin-off, managed to exceed the expectations of its loyal fans, standing out among other highly anticipated releases.
5My Hero Academia
With the final war ending in the manga and the final war just beginning in season 7 of My Hero Academia anime, fans have mixed emotions of wanting to relive all the pain. However, the new, improved animation and iconic manga moments coming to life made them bite. My Hero Academia is also on a steady rise to success this spring.
5 Spring Anime That Did Not Live Up To The Hype
Season 3 of anime seems to be cursed considering all the third anime installments that were rather disappointing. Some new anime also could not match expectations.
1A Condition Called Love
Despite being one of the most popular shoujo manga currently, A Condition Called Love could not make its place in people’s hearts. The anime adaptation failed to capture the essence of the manga, with some of the most beloved scenes being cut out. This, alongside the less-than-stellar animation, contributed to the watchers losing interest.
2The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3
Initially a massive hit in Japan, its popularity became the downfall of the series. The third season of The Irregular at Magic High School, which was highly anticipated, failed to live up to the expectations set by the previous seasons. The disappointment of the fans was palpable, as the mediocre animation and a slow-paced plot with little to no action scenes that originally won fans over have contributed to the less-than-stellar reception of the third season.
3That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3
Being a critically acclaimed isekai anime, the decline with the release of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 has been surprising. The slow-paced plot, which focuses more on world-building than action, is testing the patience of many. Despite all the meeting episodes being crucial to the plot, the story is still too slow to hook anyone.
4Spice and Wolf
Reboots are always a hit or miss and unlike Hunter x Hunter and Fruits Basket, Spice and Wolf was a miss through and through. The original anime has a special place in many hearts. However, the reboot didn’t have the same effect and only came across as a money-desperate ploy.
5The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Part 2
The first season of The Misfit of Demon King Academy was incredibly popular, while in contrast, the second season went downhill really fast. Bland and confusing storyline, with things happening out of nowhere, and everything being all over the place, the second season has been incredibly disappointing, leaving the audience feeling the lack of coherence.
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