Summary
Being the biggestanimeconvention in the United States,Anime Exponever fails to be filled with amazing news for fans of the medium worldwide, and this year was no different. From shocking series renewals, unexpected announcements and greenlit projects, there was something for everyone this year.
Held in Los Angeles, the event was attended by thousands and featured many key industry professionals, such as executives from popular animation studios, voice actors, and represntatives from big publishers.
There was a lot of excitement as to what this event would produce, and it seems to have surpassed expectations and drove many into a frenzy.
10 Biggest Jump Festa 2024 Announcements
Jump Festa is one of the biggest annual events for shonen manga and anime. This year was no different, and delivered huge news for the community.
10Blue Box Hits Netflix This Fall
Animated by Telecom Animation
Blue Boxis a amjor, ongoingShonen Jumpmanga that was greenlit for an anime recently, and it’s been announced that the upcoming series will be available exclusively on Netflix. This is a great acquisition for the service that will add to the platform’s diversity, and is yet another of the upcomingShonen Jumpthat will be on Netflix going into late 2024 and 2025, alongside other big hitting series likeSakamoto DaysandDandadan.
9Trigun Receives An Unexpected Sequel
Animated by Studio Orange
The reboot of the classic series,Trigun,Trigun Stampedewhich aired in 2023, solidified itself as one of the best anime from that year thanks to Studio Orange’s crisp animation style, and it’s no surprise whatsoever that a sequel would eventually be greenlit.TitledTrigun Stargaze, this installment will officially be the final partof the series. At the moment, only the confirmation was announced, and details such as the plot, staff and release date are still unknown, but fans should expect the same quality that mesmerized them in the first season.
Trigun Stampede
Cast
Based on the original work by Yasuhiro Nightow, Trigun Stampede is a new imagining of the classic Trigun anime/manga series now being done by Studio Orange. Set on a planet called “No Man’s Land,” Humanity struggles to survive in an American wasteland-styled world with harsh conditions and even harsher people. One man, Vash the Stampede, A.K.A. the Human Typhoon, brings accidental ruin wherever he goes due to the massive bounty on his head. What people learn, however, is that this so-called dangerous man is an exceptionally skilled gunfighter who refuses to take lives. In Stampede, Vash travels the land searching for his violent twin brother, Millions Knives.
8Crunchyroll Secures A Slew Of Anime
The streaming service is only growing as time goes on
During the Crunchyroll panel, it was announced that the platform had acquired several highly anticipated anime series for future release, as well as releasing official trailers and promotional materials for those upcoming titles. Of their major announcements during the industry panel,they confirmed the acquisition ofDr. Stoneseason 4,Black Butler - Emerald Witch Arc,Blue Lockseason 2,The Apothecary Diariesseason 2, andLink Click.
7Sword Art Online Returns This Fall
Animated by A-1 Pictures
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Onlineseason 2 has not had any major development since it was announced in March during AnimeJapan 2024, but the drought has finally been broken and fans won’t have to wait much longer.The new season is scheduled to air in October 2024, airing alongside other anticipated series such asBlue Lock,DandadanandDragon Ball Daima. Although a deviation from the original series,Gun Gale Onlineis still very much worth checking as the countdown to the premiere starts.
Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online is an anime series that follows protagonist Kirito as he and thousands of others become trapped in a virtual reality MMORPG where death in the game means death in real life. Kirito must navigate this perilous and immersive world to find a way to escape, facing numerous challenges and building alliances along the way. The series explores themes of survival, friendship, and the blurring line between reality and fantasy.
6Blue Exorcist Will Be One Of 2025’s Biggest Highlights
Animated by Studio VOLN
Blue Exorcistfans can’t seem to stop winning as it makes its big industry comeback, as the anime has received a new season before the next one has even aired. With theBeyond the Snow Sagaairing during October 2024,Aniplex confirmed that a new season that will cover The Blue Night Saga will air in January 2025, with back-to-back releases. Since the anime came back in early 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, the production has seemed to be moving smoothly, and thus, there will be less waiting between each new season.
Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist is an anime series that follows Rin Okumura, a teenager discovering he is the son of Satan. Determined to challenge his demonic heritage, Rin enrolls at True Cross Academy to become an exorcist and protect the world from demonic forces. The show explores themes of identity, family, and the battle between good and evil with a mix of action and supernatural elements.
5Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Receives An Anime
The fan-favorite manhwa is finally getting an animated adaptation
With the most popular manhwa such asSolo Leveling,Tower of GodandNoblessereceiving anime adaptations, it was high time that a giant such asOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointreceived the same treatment. Although not as popular as its peer from the same studio, it is just as action-packed and has an arguably better story. The anime is still in theearly phases of development as it was confirmed to be in production, but fans should be excited about this upcoming series.
4Witch Hat Atelier’s Long Awaited Update Is Finally Here
Animated by Bug Films
Witch Hat Atelieris an underrated masterpiece even in the fantasy genre, and while an anime was confirmed a while ago, it took some time to receive an update. Confirmed to air in 2025, Witch Hat Atelier receives a gorgeous trailer that made excitement soar. From the studio behindZom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead,this series will be another chance for Bug Films to make its presence felt in the industry. It’s also been confirmed that the upcoming series will be streaming on Crunchyroll.
3A Trailer For Solo Leveling Season 2 Was Released
Production onSolo Leveling’s second season is progressing very quickly, much to the delight of fans, and although no release date was given yet, it shouldn’t be too long given the anime has already received a trailer. With Jinwoo now very powerful, the scale and stakes of the series will be much higher and more exciting.Season 2 might have great animation, butthe improved additions it will receive according to the producerwill definitely be interesting for fans of the original story.
Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program after surviving a brutal monster attack. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Jinwoo embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his powers and the dungeon that altered his fate.
2Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War’s Third Cour Is Finally Here
Animated by Studio Pierrot
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Warhas been making waves with each new installment as the anime barrels towards the finish line, and cour 3 will be a must-watch when it airs this fall.A new trailer, as well as the opening and ending songs were officially revealed, and it seems that this season has the potential to be the best animated one yet.With more original scenesbeing added to cour 3, and the climax of the war almost here,Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Warenters its second half this coming fall.
Bleachwas also confirmed to receive a game, titledBleach: Rebirth of Soulscourtesy of Bandai Namco that marks the franchise’s first return to console since the release ofBleach: Brave Soulsin 2016.
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is a sequel series to the popular anime from creator Tite Kubo. This anime follows Ichigo and his friends as they investigate why people are disappearing while trouble arises in the Soul Society. The first season was released in 2022 and has been critically acclaimed since its beginning.
1Fire Force Was By Far the Most Shocking Announcement
Animated by David Productions
Unlike the other anime announced at AX 2024, where fans knew some sort of updates were coming,Fire Forcewas unexpected and kept hidden from fans. Season 3 of the series has been long overdue since the end of the prequel in 2020, and the final arcs of the series were confirmed.The first part ofFire Forceseason 3 will be released in April 2025, and the second and final installation of the anime will arrive in January 2026. This incredibly violent and beautifully animated series from the creator ofSoul Eateris easily one of the most popular series of the past decade, and it will finally be completed soon.
Fire Force
Fire Force is set in year 198 of the Solar Era in Tokyo, where special fire brigades combat spontaneous human combustion, transforming people into Infernals. Shinra Kusakabe, nicknamed Devil’s Footprints, joins Special Fire Force Company 8 and investigates a fire that killed his family, amid growing threats from a faction creating Infernals.
