#DUNGEON MESHI

Studio Trigger's adaptation of Ryoko Kui's beloved manga is the rare series that succeeds entirely on its own terms — a fantasy story about eating monsters that turns out to be one of the deepest explorations of life, death, and ecology the genre has produced.

2024 was a genuinely exceptional year for anime. We rank the best series, films, and moments of the year — and explain why 2024 may be remembered as a golden period for the medium.