Best Supernatural Anime of 2024

Following a recent breakup, popular high schooler Momo Ayase demonstrates kindness by shielding her timid classmate Ken Takakura from bullies. Takakura mistakenly interprets this act as the beginning of a friendship based on a shared obsession with aliens and UFOs, whereas Momo is a staunch believer in the occult who firmly rejects the existence of extraterrestrials. This fundamental misunderstanding ignites a rivalry, with both determined to prove the other wrong. Despite their opposing worldviews, Momo and Takakura develop an unexpectedly profound bond through supernatural battles and bizarre encounters with urban legends and paranormal entities. As they each acquire extraordinary abilities, they begin to cover for one another's weaknesses, forcing them to question if their connection transcends a mere partnership of convenience.

Following the grueling clashes with the Upper Rank Demons, the Ubuyashiki family readies the Demon Slayer Corps for a final showdown against Muzan Kibutsuji's forces. To bolster the organization for this ultimate war, a specialized training camp is established under the guidance of the surviving Hashira, the Corps' elite warriors. Each Hashira devises a unique regimen aimed at honing both their own signature abilities and the skills of the regular Demon Slayers. At the center of this preparation, Tanjirou Kamado, still recuperating from his recent battle, dedicates himself to the rigorous training alongside the Hashira. Simultaneously, his half-demon sister Nezuko undergoes evaluation by experts including Shinobu Kochou. Tanjirou's goal is to master every technique the Hashira can teach, ensuring he is completely ready for the impending conflict. His resolve remains unshaken: to be the one who brings an end to Muzan's reign of terror.

After facing off against Ichibei Hyousube, the leader of the Soul Society's Royal Guard, Yhwach pushes forward with the last stage of his ambitious plan. His goal is to eliminate the Soul King, whose presence maintains the equilibrium between Hueco Mundo, the Soul Society, and the human world, where Ichigo Kurosaki and his allies come from. Despite ongoing battles with the remaining Royal Guard, Uryuu Ishida sides with Yhwach, aiming to reshape the world according to Yhwach's vision. With renewed determination and augmented powers, Ichigo races to prevent Yhwach from accomplishing his ultimate aim and safeguarding lives across the three interconnected worlds. Yet, Ichigo's mixed lineage leaves him susceptible to Yhwach's sinister sway. In a last-ditch effort, Jirou Sakuranosuke Shunsui Kyouraku, now the newly appointed captain-commander of the Soul Society's military division, reaches out to a past adversary whose immense power might turn the tide of the war.

Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence arrives in the village of Pasloe with a load of fur pelts. Local legend speaks of an ancient agreement between a villager and the wolf deity Holo, which once ensured plentiful wheat harvests for Pasloe, though these stories have largely faded from memory over time. After finishing his business in Pasloe, Lawrence sets off toward his next destination. To his surprise, he discovers a nude young woman with animal ears sleeping among his furs. She reveals herself to be Holo, the legendary wolf deity from the old tales. Holo wishes to return to her northern homeland and convinces Lawrence, after some initial hesitation, to take her along on his travels. She offers to help their partnership by using her sharp intellect and accumulated wisdom to assist Lawrence with his trading ventures. Together, they navigate various business opportunities and face numerous challenges that test both their abilities and their deepening bond.

At True Cross Academy, Rin Okumura notices early warning signs of a looming disaster: humans are starting to see the normally invisible entities that coexist with them in Assiah. At first, Rin sees this as a chance to make a new friend, but his brother Yukio feels the growing burden of responsibility. Already managing intense studies, exorcist missions, and teaching duties, Yukio keeps quiet about his recently awakened abilities, uncertain of their full nature or consequences. As Rin and his friends concentrate on getting ready for the coming Exorcist Certification Exam, the True Cross Order discovers that an artificial gateway to the demon realm of Gehenna is being constructed. The sheer scale and technical complexity of this portal imply they are dealing with the powerful and covert Illuminati organization. Heightening the danger, the Illuminati have planted three spies inside the True Cross Order, and one of them might be among the trainee exorcists meant to protect humanity from demon attacks.

Shouzou Saitou and his wife Ine have been married for nearly sixty years. Though they never accumulated great wealth or went on a honeymoon, their love has remained unwavering. The couple lead a quiet life caring for their apple orchard and receiving visits from their loyal family. One day, while fixing an apple tree damaged by a typhoon—the same tree they planted on their wedding day—they discover a golden apple. After bringing it home and eating it together, Shouzou and Ine wake up the next morning to find themselves turned back into their youthful bodies. In their new youthful appearance, they experience fun activities like taking part in a sports festival and playing video games together. As they relive the memories of their early relationship, their passion is reignited, which also evokes romantic feelings in the younger members of their family.

In the midst of an ongoing battle where Hell's demon forces are struggling against Heaven's angelic troops, the demons resort to a drastic measure by sending Akutsu Masatora to Earth. Disguised as a high school student, Akutsu's mission is to locate a potential leader who can steer the demons towards victory. His search leads him to discover Lily Amane, a striking transfer student who appears to be the ideal candidate for his plan. Unfortunately, Lily is actually one of the angels Akutsu is meant to oppose, making his recruitment efforts potentially disastrous. Complicating matters further, Akutsu finds himself developing feelings for his intended adversary.

At Ichizu High School, two rival gangs, Minato Kai and Siguma Squad, are locked in a constant fight for dominance. Transfer student Arajin Tomoshibi wants nothing to do with their conflicts, his main goal being to find a girlfriend. His luck appears to improve when he gets seated next to Mahoro Jin, the most popular girl in class, who seems to take an interest in him. However, her overprotective older brother, Marito, the ruthless leader of Siguma Squad, makes things difficult. Arajin’s situation grows more complicated when he reconnects with his childhood friend Matakara Asamine, who is part of Minato Kai. To make matters worse, Arajin accidentally summons Senya, a legendary Honki Person and genie. Fascinated by Arajin’s strong desire to lose his virginity, Senya decides to help him. Even though Arajin typically avoids fights, Senya’s power enables him to stand up to formidable opponents like Marito. This newfound strength catches the attention of both gangs, who now try to recruit him. As a third gang emerges, escalating the territorial conflicts, Arajin finds himself pulled deeper into the growing violence.

After losing his mother at a young age, Uryuu Kamihate grew skeptical of gods and religion, seeing no worth in faith. His sole aim is to become a doctor, and he pours his efforts into studying for admission to Kyoto University. To secure a quiet place to live away from the noisy orphanage where he grew up, Uryuu takes up a housing offer from Chidori Amagami, the head priest of Amagami Shrine. In return, he will reside with Chidori’s three granddaughters—Yae, Yuna, and Asahi—who work as shrine maidens. A further condition exists: Uryuu must wed one of the sisters to secure the shrine’s legacy and eventually take over its operation. Given the conflict between Uryuu’s aspirations and the sisters’ spiritual beliefs, fulfilling this requirement seems challenging.

Responding to Queen Victoria's request, Earl Ciel Phantomhive enrolls at Weston College, a renowned all-boys public school known for its traditions and academic excellence, to locate a missing royal family member who vanished several months ago. Leveraging his noble status, the young thirteen-year-old Ciel gains admission as a student, with his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis, assuming a teaching position. Upon arrival, Ciel is surprised to find no trace of the Queen's relative within the school grounds. Additionally, securing an audience with the headmaster, potentially the only person aware of the disappearance, proves challenging. The headmaster's closest associates are the dormitory leaders known as the Prefect 4 (P4), comprising Edgar Redmond, Lawrence Bluewer, Herman Greenhill, and Gregory Violet. In order to accomplish his objective, Ciel devises plans to win over the P4 members and exploit their influence. However, the esteemed institution and its students harbor numerous concealed secrets, making his task much more complex than initially expected.

The global rise in demonic activity, driven by the Illuminati’s malevolent actions, forces the Vatican Headquarters to move up the schedule for the annual Exorcist Certification Exam, aiming to recruit more exorcists. Arriving directly from the Vatican, Lewin "Lightning" Light, one of the most formidable exorcists, comes to True Cross Academy to help prepare the students for the exam. His exceptional skill and ease in performing exorcisms reignite Ryuuji "Bon" Suguro’s motivation, which had previously waned, and unexpectedly, Lewin takes Bon on as an apprentice. Amid the escalating crisis, Rin and Yukio Okumura, twin brothers, are sent to search for the missing exorcist Shura Kirigakure. Shura is believed to be bound by an ancient contract with a powerful, immortal demon, hiding deep within the treacherous, snow-covered mountains of Aomori Prefecture.

At 28, Sumireko Ogawa, once hailed as a literary prodigy, now struggles with the harsh realities of adult life, including difficulty getting her writing published and making progress on her latest novel. As she resigns herself to the uneventful routine of working at a bookstore, her life takes an unexpected turn when she reads a verse from a peculiar book, causing her to revert to childhood. Eager to regain her creative spark and youthful vigor, Sumireko finds comfort in her newfound state. However, Ren Adashino, her colleague and an expert on the supernatural, warns that this change could be fatal if she does not read more verses from the mysterious tome. Sumireko reluctantly agrees to return to her adult form and joins Ren and his sister, Oto, in their investigations of paranormal phenomena. Despite Ren's enigmatic motives, Sumireko is determined to turn these thrilling new adventures into a successful literary career.

Having moved on to college, Koyomi Araragi—once a high school senior who aided local girls with supernatural troubles—now leaves his friends to handle new monster-related issues independently. Yotsugi Ononoki, originally a human corpse currently reanimated as a living doll, moves in with Araragi's family to care for his younger sister Tsukihi, who conceals a hidden mystical power. Assuming Araragi's role as an occult specialist, Yotsugi begins offering assistance to others in the community facing supernatural problems. Among those she aids is Nadeko Sengoku, a middle-school student recovering from her own paranormal encounter. She avoids attending school and stays home, concentrating on her aspiration to become a professional manga artist. To speed up her artistic growth, Yotsugi persuades Nadeko to generate four clones, each embodying a different aspect of her personality. But these clones rebel, fleeing into the town and causing chaos. With her identity fragmented, Nadeko starts a journey to retrieve her clones and resolve her inner conflicts.

Shintarou Tokumitsu's ordinary high school life in his compact studio apartment takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a visitor on his balcony one morning—an angel named Towa. Tasked by God with observing how humans interact, Towa is gentle and sincere, and she quickly forms a connection with Shintarou. He eventually agrees to let her stay, but sharing such a small space and concealing Towa's angelic nature from others soon proves difficult. As Shintarou grows accustomed to this new arrangement with Towa, interactions with other girls start adding further complications to their daily lives.

Private investigator Sousuke Kaburaya is struggling to make ends meet when a portal opens and Sara da Odin, an imperial princess from another dimension, falls right onto him. Not realizing this world lacks magic, Sara freely casts her powerful spells in public, causing mayhem and forcing Sousuke to help her find a way back home. With the help of manga, internet searches, and everyday Japanese conveniences, she quickly adjusts to life in Japan and becomes Sousuke's assistant. Meanwhile, Sara's personal knight, Livia de Udis, also comes through the portal but lands elsewhere. She meets a homeless person who accepts her extraordinary identity and past without questioning it. Livia rapidly adapts to her new surroundings, embracing homelessness despite her former noble status. Although Sara and Livia follow separate paths, their resilient and enthusiastic personalities leave a lasting impression on everyone they meet as they explore the many facets of Japanese life.

In "Mayonaka Punch," Masaki's NewTube career crashes when the Harikiri Sisters abruptly boot her from a live stream, flooding her with hate comments and trashing her reputation. Her solo channel flounders, leaving her future dim. Her luck pivots when she meets Live, a vampire who woke from a long slumber dreaming of Masaki and became obsessed with her. Spotting potential in this meeting, Masaki strikes a deal with Live: she will provide blood in exchange for Live's help reaching one million subscribers. Backed by the other vampires living in Live's home, they collaborate on videos aimed at restoring Masaki's lost popularity.

In the seventh season of Natsume's Book of Friends, high school student Takashi Natsume no longer regards his ability to perceive youkai as a burden. Having moved past earlier hardships, he has built strong connections with both humans and spirits. His days are enriched by significant relationships, especially with his feline guardian Madara, better known as Nyanko-sensei. Nonetheless, Natsume continues his mission to give back the names of youkai recorded in the Book of Friends, a book inherited from his grandmother Reiko. As strange new spirits keep approaching him, Natsume becomes aware that many aspects of the world still lie beyond his understanding.

On her sixteenth birthday, orphaned Himari Momochi learns that her deceased parents secretly left her a family home. Curious about her heritage, she visits the notorious, supposedly haunted residence and meets three young men: Aoi Nanamori, who claims to be the house's guardian, and his two familiars, Yukari and Ise. They allow her to stay overnight but warn her to leave the next day because of ayakashi, malevolent spirits that sometimes attack humans. Himari remains unharmed by these supernatural threats and insists on making the house her permanent home. When she discovers that Aoi became the guardian by accident and is now trapped there, abandoned by society, her resolve strengthens. Moved by his plight, she vows to free Aoi from his grim fate and persuades the trio to accept her as their new landlady. Their journey is complicated by the mysterious Kasha, who keeps sending aggressive ayakashi to the house, hinting at a darker plan concerning Aoi's future.

After losing his job and home, Mito Yamamoto falls into deep despair. His misfortune continues when he injures his hand at a cafe, and the eccentric barista Ruka Saotome tastes his blood with disgust. Feeling hopeless, Mito goes to a bridge to take his own life, but Ruka intervenes and reveals he is a vampire. Unable to drink the blood of regular women, Ruka proposes a deal: Mito will become his thrall and primary blood source in exchange for lodging and affectionate blood. However, Mito is actually female, hiding her femininity and long hair to attend the all-male Hijirigaoka Boys' High School and work part-time at the cafe with Ruka. As their bond deepens, Mito struggles more and more to keep her true identity concealed.

The first installment of the Mononoke film trilogy. When Asa and Kame both report for their inaugural day of service at the Ooku—Lord Tenshi's lavish pleasure palace that houses his harem—they quickly form a close bond. The two young women join the hundreds of other maidservants within these walls, where no man may enter, and anyone caught trespassing is immediately executed by beheading. It rapidly becomes apparent that beneath the opulent lifestyle and strictly ritualized routines of the Ooku lie dark conspiracies and cynical power struggles. Meanwhile, an enigmatic traveling potion seller, known only as the Medicine Seller, quietly works his way into the Ooku just as a strange, supernatural menace begins to emerge.

This is the continuation of Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun. The supernatural being Hanako-kun and his human helper, first-year student Nene Yashiro, maintain harmony between the spirits and the pupils of Kamome Academy. When they aren’t busy keeping the balance between the realm of the living and the world of spirits, what do they do together? Come along with Hanako-kun and Nene for their after-school adventures!

Hiiragi Yatsuse, a high school student known for his kindness and selflessness, finds it difficult to build connections with his classmates. One night on his way home, he encounters Tsumugi, a peculiar girl searching for her mother. Without any clear explanation, Tsumugi decides to stay at Hiiragi's house. With her assistance, Hiiragi manages to escape a supernatural presence that appears in his room. Tsumugi then reveals herself to be an oni. After Hiiragi sees her cherished amulet, he agrees to accompany her to the shrine where she originally obtained it. Together, they set out on a journey to find Tsumugi's mother, encountering new characters and overcoming numerous obstacles along the way.

This story continues from SHAMAN KING (2021). The action resumes in this fresh sequel to SHAMAN KING! Hana Asakura discovers that being the child of Yoh and Anna Asakura is not as great as it sounds, and his boredom leaves him craving any sort of thrill. However, when a battle lands right on his doorstep, it comes from an unexpected source—his own relatives? The conflict for dominance within the Asakura family ignites!

After being kicked out of her home by her mother because of her loud and energetic personality, high school student Nashiko Jippensha needs a new place to spend time with her friends. Fortunately, her father owns a closed mahjong parlor that proves ideal for this purpose. While cleaning the space, Nashiko discovers a talking bird that identifies itself as a mahjong spirit and encourages her to teach the game to her friends. Seeing how much everyone enjoys it, Nashiko and her friends decide to keep playing in their new hangout spot.

This compilation film brings together the three Kizumonogatari movies. During spring break, the interval between the second and third years of high school, a fateful evening sees Koyomi Araragi encounter her: Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade. Known as the Legendary Vampire, Killer of Apparitions, and King of Apparitions, she lies in a pool of her own blood, her extravagant dress soaked in red, with her arms and legs cruelly torn away. Despite this tragic state as a monster, Koyomi finds her beautiful. On the brink of death after losing her four limbs, she begs Koyomi for salvation. Following a journey through fear, chaos, and conflict, Koyomi gives his own blood to save her. Yet, upon awakening, he discovers he has been reborn as one of her vampire kin. Koyomi now wishes to revert from a vampire back to a human, but doing so requires him to reclaim all of Kiss-shot's limbs. With Meme Oshino acting as a negotiator in the middle ground, Koyomi attempts to recapture her four limbs by challenging three powerful vampire hunters. This hellish spring break, the final one of his high school life, has only just begun.

In search of his cherished companion, Wu Liuqi returns to Xuanwu Country and reencounters fragments of his forgotten past. As the hidden truths resurface, bringing with them sorrow and anger, he finds he is no longer alone in his struggle. Wu Liuqi is compelled to reconsider the essence of power, leading him to make a new choice about his destiny.

Episode 6.5 of Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season adapts the short story "Utsukushi-hime/The Princess Beauty." Long ago, approximately six hundred years in the past, a real event took place. It concerns an exceptionally lovely young woman residing in a land that has since vanished.

Aki, Ryo, and Yuta grew up together on a small island and now live as 20-year-old roommates in Tokyo’s Takadanobaba area. Their lives differ—one works part-time at a bar, another handles real estate sales, and the third studies fashion design at a vocational school—yet they remain deeply connected. That bond comes from strange beings called Touch, which they brought with them from their home island. These creatures grant them a kind of telepathic communication, letting them stay close even as their paths diverge. But this seemingly unbreakable friendship is tested when they uncover a hidden power the Touch also possesses.

Seeking answers to questions such as "How were Gaia Memories created?" and "Why did W begin fighting?", Tokime listens as Shoutarou recounts a story from the past. The narrative centers on Shoutarou's relationship with the man he respected and called his old man—his mentor, Soukichi Narumi. In the wind-swept city of Fuuto, mysterious figures known as Dopants, empowered by Gaia Memories, began to appear. Young Shoutarou worked as Soukichi's assistant at the Narumi Detective Agency, aspiring to become a detective despite being dismissed as "half-baked." Yet unaware that Soukichi secretly operated as Kamen Rider Skull, Shoutarou often felt disappointed by his mentor. One evening, the agency received a mysterious phone call, summoning them to a critical meeting. When Shoutarou followed Soukichi to deliver a "trump card" provided by the caller, what he witnessed changed everything. This is the story of Shoutarou and Philip, the solitary detective duo, and the night that marked the beginning of Kamen Rider W. All the details of that decisive moment will be revealed.

This horror anthology series employs the traditional paper-drama method of storytelling to adapt Japan's strangest urban legends into contemporary anime shorts.

After a zombie apocalypse, Mikoto Amano awakens with no memories in a strange place. She is taken in by six other young women—Ranna, Lili, Yuu, Fumika, Murumuru, and Rumina—who offer her a place to stay. But their quiet existence is disrupted when they find the man who was rescued alongside Mikoto brutally murdered. With the killer likely one of their own, everyone in the group becomes a possible victim. The story takes place within the isolated Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, a skyscraper sealed off from the outside world, where hidden secrets and perplexing mysteries come to light. As the girls grow closer, they must join forces to discover the truth behind the killing before anyone else dies.

This short horror series utilizes the classic paper drama storytelling style to showcase some of Japan's most bizarre urban legends within a contemporary anime framework.

In Tokyo's Shinjuku City, a series of strange disappearances continues to occur. Win Kirifuda arrived six months ago with no memory of his past, struggling to fit in at both school and his part-time job. At night, he hangs out in the park with friends such as Niika. His situation shifts when a new transfer student named Crysta appears, claiming to know everything about him and boldly announcing they are engaged—though her real motives are unclear. As the weird incidents persist, Win must seek the truth behind Crysta's words and recover his lost memories.

Every second matters when you're a first responder. But what if you had the power to see a flash of what's to come? Hosu is a firefighter gifted with a supernatural ability to do exactly that. There is only one drawback: it only activates when he is under intense stress in high-pressure situations. Can foreseeing events in advance assist Hosu in putting out fires before they ravage homes and lives? And will he master the use of his power at the moments he needs it the most?

The third season of Nanashi Kaidan. A cryptic man by the name of Mukuroji narrates a ghost story that remains unknown and must never be discovered—this is Nanashi Kaidan. A young girl named Bon and a boy named Koko work together to seal off the supernatural.

Mitora Ootsuchi is employed in the tourism division of Ootsuchi Town Hall, where she and her colleagues rehearse to enhance the town's appeal. While guiding visitors to locations like the Gensui River and Kozuchi Shrine, a demon beast suddenly appears. Ootsuchi and her team must fight back to safeguard their hometown.

Music video for the song Kurage by Ryuuichirou Akamatsu.