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10 Must-See New Anime Movies in 2024

Written by Sera Serinda A

This year, like the ones before, is packed with amazing anime movies from all sorts of genres. Some are from famous movie franchises that we already love as series, and others are brand new titles.

These movies are a treat for fans who've been eagerly waiting for their favorite stories to hit the big screen. Curious to know what's new in anime movies this year? Here's the scoop, straight from Showpoiler, just for you.

1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba To The Hashira Training

Year 2024
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Cast Akari Kito Natsuki Hanae Hiro Shimono Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
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Fans of "Demon Slayer" must be excited to see what's next for Tanjirou, the demon hunter, and his demon sister, Nezuko. The excitement is especially high after Nezuko's transformation into a demon who can withstand sunlight at the end of the last arc.

The movie starts with Tanjirou undergoing intense training to become a Hashira, mentored by the Stone Hashira, Himejima.

The news about Nezuko's unique immunity to sunlight is a big deal for both the Demon Hunter Corps and the demons. The Hashiras now realize that Muzan, the demon king, is after Nezuko and is plotting a new battle to capture Tanjirou's sister.

That's why the Demon Hunter Corps insists on tough training for Tanjirou. They want him to be able to always protect Nezuko and ultimately defeat Muzan. Along with showing Tanjirou's training, the film also recaps the main events of the previous arc, helping the audience reconnect with the ongoing story of "Demon Slayer."

2. Haikyu!! Movie: Battle at the Garbage Dump

Year 2024
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Cast Ayumu Murase Kaito Ishikawa Yûichi Nakamura Yuki Kaji
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After a few years of hiatus, the Haikyu!!! production team surprised fans with new news in late 2023, announcing the release of Haikyu!!! Movie: Battle at the Garbage Dump. The movie marks the beginning of the end of the Karasuno High School volleyball team's story, with another movie to follow.

After a friendly match, the Karasuno High School volleyball team prepares to face Nekoma High School in the third round of the Harutaka tournament in Miyagi prefecture. This match, famously known as the "crow vs cat in the rubbish bin" battle, promises to be a legendary one.

Hinata will be reunited with Kenma, whom he defeats in a training match. Now, Hinata wants to prove his progress in his team and become an equal opponent to Nekoma's volleyball team. How will this legendary match play out?


3. Spy X Family Code: White

Year 2023
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Cast Atsumi Tanezaki Takuya Eguchi Saori Hayami Kenichirō Matsuda
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Loid "Twilight" Forger is feeling that his Operation Strix was moving too slowly. So, he jumped at the chance to enter the Stella Star cooking contest at Eden Academy. He convinced his boss to let him continue the mission.

Twilight sets out to teach Anya, his fake daughter, how to make snacks from the Frigis region, a favorite of the Eden Academy principal. He even goes on a trip with his fake family to capture the snack's authentic flavor.

But things get complicated when Anya eats a chocolate she finds in a suitcase on their train. This chocolate contains a secret that could endanger world peace. Suddenly, the mysterious group that owns the suitcase kidnaps the Twilight princess.

"Spy X Family Code: White" is a nice surprise for fans of the Forger family, created by Tatsuya Endou. Although it follows a familiar plot formula, the story has brand-new stories wrapped in fresh comedy, making it highly entertaining.

4. The Imaginary

Year 2023
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Cast Kokoro Terada Rio Suzuki
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This anime movie is adapted from a book by A.F. Harrold and Emily Gravett, and it's brought to life by Studio Ponoc.

The story is about Amanda Shuffleup and her special friend, Rudger. Rudger isn't just any friend – he's an imaginary one, invisible to everyone except Amanda. To her, he's a true friend who's always there.

One day, there's a man named Mr Bunting who arrives at Amanda's house. He hunts imaginary creatures, and he's after Rudger. Mr Bunting believes eating these creatures gives him power.

Scared and alone, Rudger runs away. He ends up in The Town of Imaginaries, a place where forgotten imaginary friends live. This makes Rudger wonder – has Amanda forgotten about him?

5. Maboroshi

Year 2023
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Cast Junya Enoki Misaki Kuno Reina Ueda
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Masamune Kikuiri is just an ordinary high school student until his town faces a strange crisis. An explosion at a steel factory isolates the town and stops time within its borders.

Nobody gets older, and they can't change anything. They're stuck living the same day over and over, hoping things will go back to normal.

One day, Masamune's classmate, Mitsumi, takes him to the site of the explosion. There, they meet a mysterious girl named Itsumi. Mitsumi asks Masamune to look after Itsumi, but this leads to a complicated love triangle that shakes up the whole town.

Anime lovers are looking forward to this movie, especially with the involvement of Mappa studios. Despite its complicated plot, the movie impresses with its stunning visuals, making it a must-watch for anime lovers who appreciate beautiful animation!

6. Komada - A Whisky Family

Year 2023
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Cast Saori Hayami
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Despite its simple theme of food and family heritage, the anime film features popular voice actors such as Kensho Ono, Saori Hayami, Kikuo Inoue, Yuuichi Nakamura, and Kenyuu Horiuchi. The movie tells the story of one woman's struggle to preserve her family's traditions.

Rui has just took over her family's small whisky distillery, Komada. For three generations, her ancestors have managed the distillery, but they ended production of their famous whisky a few years ago due to some problems.

To revive the business, Rui encounters many challenges, one of which is the loss of his family's whisky recipe. Not only that, she also struggles to get financial support to restart production. On top of that, a large company is trying to buy the distillery. Rui's only hope is to reunite with his family members to protect their family heritage.

7. Pole Princess!! Movie

Year 2023
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Cast Rio Tsuchiya
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Hinano Hoshikita is dealing with the tough news that her favorite Planetarium, run by her grandmother for many years, might have to close. Hinano cherishes this place and its memories and doesn't want to let it go.

One night, Hinano is stunned by a woman gracefully dancing on a pole. Watching her perform sparks an idea to save the planetarium. Hinano and her friends decide to put on a unique and amazing pole dance show right there.

The movie follows Hinano and her friends as they explore the world of pole dancing. They practice hard, filled with passion and teamwork, overcoming challenges and cheering each other on.

"Pole Princess! Movie" is more than just eye-catching dances and impressive moves. It's a heartwarming story of a girl's fight to save something dear to her, showing her dedication and love.

8. Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning

Year 2023
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Cast Arthur Lounsbery Ayaka Asai Fukujuro Katayama
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"The Beginning" is a follow-up to the Digimon Adventure movie "Last Evolution Kizuna" and wraps up the story of Digimon Adventure 02. In this anime, the DigiDestined (the chosen kids) meet a guy named Lui Owada, who says he's the very first DigiDestined.

The adventure kicks off in 2012 when a huge Digitama, like a giant egg, shows up in the sky over Tokyo. Daisuke Motomiya and the other DigiDestined rush to help Lui, who somehow falls from Tokyo Tower. Lui claims to be the original DigiDestined, but oddly, he doesn't have a Digimon partner.

Long ago, Lui met a Digitama that hatched into Ukkomon, a Digimon with the power to make wishes come true. Ukkomon gave Lui the first-ever Digivice and made everyone treat him like he was special.

But Lui soon realizes that his wish to be a solo hero caused trouble. His dream has put the other DigiDestined in danger, as they have to fight Ukkomon.

9. The Concierge

Year 2023
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Cast Natsumi Kawaida
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Picture a unique department store, but instead of selling clothes or furniture, it sells rare relics from extinct animals. And guess who shops there? Not people, but animals! That's the fun idea behind the anime movie "The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store."

The story follows Akino, a new saleswoman at the store. She's brave and always ready to help, and she has to figure out how to serve her animal customers.

But the movie is more than just about helping customers. It's about friendship, understanding others, and being thankful for what we have. The animals in the movie face different challenges, and Akino learns to help them with kindness and wisdom.

"The Concierge" is not just meaningful, it's also really fun to watch. The animation is stunning, and the cute characters are sure to keep your eyes on the screen.

10. City Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust

Year 2023
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Cast Akira Kamiya
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Ryo Saeba's story continues in "City Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust". Ryo, who now runs a secret detective agency called City Hunter, keeps the original art style of the series while enhancing it with sharper and smoother graphics.

In this movie, Ryo is faced with the shadows of his past as he goes on a new mission to uncover the secrets behind an invention by the Zoltic Company. This invention is a biotechnology product that promises to transform ordinary soldiers into superhumans on the battlefield.

Interestingly, the product is marketed as an upgraded version of Angel Dust, the same drug that tragically ended the life of his colleague, Hideyuki Makimura.

Despite the haunting memories, Ryo still wants to complete this mission alongside his partner, Kaori Makimura. Together, they dive into a world full of intrigue and danger.

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