Spring is a season of relaxation, and what could be better than enjoying some of the best anime series and having a little vacation of your own? Whether you’re a fan of action-packed shonen adventures, heartwarming romance, or mind-bending psychological thrillers, there’s an anime out there to suit your taste.
So, grab your favorite drink and snacks, and choose a sunny spot as we take you on a ride through the seven best anime you can watch in April 2024.
Note: The following list of the top anime series is presented in no particular order.
The ultimate anime series watchlist for April 2024
Best anime: KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
Anime and games share a special connection, and KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! illustrates this by showcasing the story of Kazuma, an average high school student and gamer. One day, on his way home, Kazuma dies in an accident and meets Aqua, a goddess in the afterlife.
She asks him to either go to heaven or to defeat the Demon King in a fantasy world she created. Being a gamer, Kazuma chooses the second option and takes Aqua with him on his real-life RPG adventures.
KonoSuba Season 3 will be released on April 10. Until then, you can enjoy its first two seasons with your kids or other gamer friends, so you’ll be ready to binge-watch Season 3 as soon as it arrives.
Best anime: Death Note
- Where to watch: Netflix
If we were to choose one of the best Psychological thriller anime of all time, Death Note would definitely make the list. Even if you don’t watch anime, you must have already heard about it and seen its memes and merch on the internet or in various stores.
Light Yagami, a Japanese high school student, finds a mysterious notebook called the Death Note, which is the highlight of the series. The notebook has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it. While Light Yagami wants to use it to create a world without criminals, he ends up becoming a mass murderer.
A detective known as L tries to catch him and the series then showcases the mental battles played out between the two. Death Note is highly praised for its story progression, character development, suspense, and multiple other aspects. So, whether you are a seasonal anime watcher or new to it, you should NOT miss it.
Best anime: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
- Where to watch: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Prime Video & YouTube
Want to see something as weird as your dreams? That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is the show for you. Mikami Satoru, a 37-year-old man unhappy with his life, is killed by a robber and wakes up as a slime as Rimuru Tempest in a fantasy world and hence the name.
He soon discovers that he has magical abilities that help him battle against monsters as he uncovers mysteries and secrets about the world and his own existence. The series is entering its third season on April 5 and what could be better than watching one of the best fantasy series that will make you laugh during your spring break?
Best anime: The Dangers In My Heart
- Where to watch: Prime Video
It’s the season of cherry blossoms, and watching The Dangers In My Heart is a treat you won’t want to miss. Staying at the top of the charts almost every week, this series gives us a look into the life of Kyotaro Ichikawa, a sadistic student who harbors dark fantasies about his classmate Anna Yamada, wishing for her suffering and death.
However, as he gets to know her, he unexpectedly ends up falling in love and the story takes a romantic turn. Season 2 of The Dangers In My Heart has recently concluded and watching it while sitting in your garden will be one hell of a ride.
Best anime: Death Parade
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Hulu & Prime Video
Based on the short film Death Billiards, Death Parade will teach you some important life lessons and boasts one of the most unique storylines in this entire list. The series explored the real-world belief that after death, individuals either go to heaven or hell based on their actions during their lifetime.
Death Parade portrays the same concept but in a playful manner where people are sent to Quindecimto participate in games that determine their fate. Whether they win or lose will be decided by the mysterious white-haired bartender and arbiter named Decim. The series will make you reflect on yourself and your life and will encourage you to be a better version of yourself.
Best anime: My Hero Academia
- Where to watch: Netflix & Crunchyroll
After a long wait, Season 7 of My Hero Academia is all set to release on May 4 and now is the perfect time to watch its previous seasons to refresh your memory before diving into the new episodes. Even if you have never watched it before, you can literally spend the whole month catching up on all its seasons, ensuring you won’t feel left out when your friends are discussing it.
In the world of My Hero Academia, everyone has powers except the protagonist, Izuku Midoriya. Despite this, his dream is to become one of the strongest superheroes. His dream comes true when he gains the powers of the strongest superhero, All Might. He then enrolls in a prestigious training school where he makes friends and faces villains alongside them.
We hope you enjoy binge-watching the above-listed anime series, and we’ll be back next month with a fresh list for you!
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