It’s a new month, and we’re back with a brand-new list of the best anime to watch in May 2024.

The days are getting warmer, and what could be better than sitting inside your home and starting a new anime adventure or finishing the anime series you’re watching?

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May is one of the most anticipated months, featuring some of the biggest anime releases of the year. So, without wasting any time, let’s jump straight into our recommended anime series that should make it onto your wishlist.

Note: The following list of the top anime series is presented in no particular order.

The best anime series watchlist for May 2024

Best anime: My Hero Academia

Star and Stripe from My Hero Academia
Credit: Bones

My Hero Academia fans, it’s time to glue yourselves to your screens and binge-watch Season 7, releasing on May 4.

This season will focus on the newly introduced North American hero, Star and Stripe, and will feature the battle against All For One. 

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We won’t speculate too much to avoid spoiling anything for you, as the launch is not too far away. However, if you’ve never watched My Hero Academia, it’s still not too late to start—just be sure to steer clear of spoilers on the internet and from your friends.

Best anime: Whisper Me a Love Song

Himari from Whisper Me a Love Song
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Released in April 2024 and still ongoing, Whisper Me a Love Song is as charming and romantic anime series as its name suggests.

It features a simple and sweet plot centered on the love story of two girls, Yori Asanagi and Himari Kino.

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Yori, who is Himari’s senior, impresses Himari with her voice from the very first day of school when Himari sees Yori performing with a band. 

When Himari shares her admiration, Yori mistakenly interprets it as romantic feelings. However, Yori soon finds herself genuinely falling for Himari, marking the beginning of a beautiful love story.

Best anime: Demon Slayer

Stone Hashira from Demon Slayer
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Demon Slayer is entering its fourth season, featuring the Hashira Training Arc, and will adapt chapters 128 to 136 of the manga.

According to the synopsis in the book, we will see Tanjiro training to become a Hashira, a high-ranking member of the Demon Slayer Corps. 

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His goal is to battle Muzan Kibutsuji after the intense training and save his sister Nezuko. You can catch a glimpse of what Demon Slayer Season 4 has in store for us in the trailer below.

Best anime: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

Rudeus Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation -- best anime series May 2024
Credit: Studio Bind

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were born again? This is exactly what happens to a 34-year-old man after he dies in a truck accident.

He’s reborn as Rudeus Greyrat in the fantasy world with magical abilities and sets out to fulfill all his desires of living the perfect life he always dreamed of. 

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The series will make you laugh while giving valuable life lessons and exploring the essence of true fulfillment. So, if you have kids, you should definitely make them watch it.

Best anime: Blood of Zeus

Heron from Blood of Zeus
Credit: Powerhouse Animation Studios

After receiving a massively positive response from the community, Blood of Zeus is renewing for Season 2.

Set in the mythical ancient Greece era, it showcases the heroics of Heron, a common man who later discovers that he is the son of Zeus, the God. He then goes on a quest to save the earth from demons and fulfill his destiny. 

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Blood of Zeus Season 2 will be released on May 9, and you have enough time to watch its first season if you haven’t already since it has only eight episodes.

Best anime: Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy

Makoto from Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy -- best anime
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Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy will remind you of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and yes, it’s similar but even better. It follows the story of Makoto Misumi, who is sent to the goddess to become a hero.

However, she finds Makoto ‘hideous’ and sends him to another world with the ability to understand every language except human. 

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While Makoto makes a ton of new friends, he still misses his people on Earth. With his newly gained powers, his goal is to fulfill this desire with the help of his fellows.

Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy is highly praised for its character development and plot progression. Currently in its second season, it’s the perfect fantasy show to watch this month.

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