Spring is likely the most exciting month for anime fans because, while a roster of new releases is brought out each season, spring lineups are often filled with anticipated sequels and unexpected anime adaptations. Furthermore, the weekly episodes running since the beginning of the year add to the fun, making it the year’s most rewarding season.
The previous spring season saw the release of Dr. Stone, Demon Slayer, Hell’s Paradise, and many other popular titles, and the trend will continue this year. In addition to some eagerly anticipated anime adaptations of popular isekai manga, there are sequels to popular series like Konosuba. So, without further ado, here is a list of every anime that will be released in April 2024.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3
Streaming on Netflix Apr. 5
Despite the somewhat goofy-sounding title, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is one of the best isekai anime of all time, with solid storytelling and stunning visuals to back up its escapades. In 2021, the anime delivered one of the strongest second seasons in isekai history, with Rimuru Tempest evolving into a True Demon Lord.
In Season 3, Rimuru formally becomes the Demon King in front of several races at the Nation Festival. At the opposite end, Hinata, the leader of the Holy Knights, is on her way to Tempest, hoping to put an end to Rimuru’s tyranny. Season 3 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will be available on Netflix starting Apr. 5.
Re: Monster
Streaming on Crunchyroll Apr. 5
Re: Monster is an upcoming isekai anime based on Kogitsune Kanekiru’s manga of the same name. As one of the most anticipated anime series of 2024, it tells the story of Tomokui Kanata, who is reincarnated into a fantasy world following his untimely demise. While being reborn in a magical world could be wonderful, it may not be as great as it seems because he’s born as the weakest goblin named Goburou. How will Goburou survive in this new world with just a status system that provides an edge despite overwhelming disadvantages? Re: Monster is streaming on Crunchyroll on Apr. 5.
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Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Season 3
Streaming on Crunchyroll Apr. 10
Fans of Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!, who miss the dynamic of Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness, can now rest assured, knowing that the highly anticipated third season will be released in April. In the previous season, the gang accomplished the seemingly impossible by defeating Hans, a powerful minion of the Demon King. Despite their victory, Kazuma and the others are still thrown out of the town for destroying the majority of its infrastructure.
In Season 3, Kazuma has had enough and resolves to become a monk, evading his purpose of slaying the Demon King. However, when a princess requests to hear about the adventures of their dysfunctional party, they decide to give it another go. Konosuba‘s third season will be available to stream on Crunchyroll beginning Apr. 10.
Kaiju No. 8
Streaming on Crunchyroll Apr. 13
The anime medium offers an inexhaustible supply of Shonen demographic stories, the majority of which are hugely successful manga series that have sold millions of copies in both Japan and overseas. Kaiju No. 8 is one such Shonen manga that will be adapted into an anime in April. When grotesque kaiju monsters appeared all across Japan years ago, the country was almost wiped out until the nation’s strongest fighters banded together and formed the Defense Corps to combat the beasts.
Kafka Hibino, a sweeper who disposes of the remains of the defeated monsters, has given up on his dream of joining the Defense Corps. However, a fateful encounter with a parasite-type kaiju transforms him into a humanoid monster, granting his lifelong dream a second shot. Kaiju No. 8 will contain 12 episodes and is scheduled to air on Crunchyroll on a weekly basis starting on Apr. 13.
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Whisper Me a Love Song
Streaming on HIDIVE Apr. 14
Citrus, Bloom Into You, and Adachi to Shimura are examples of anime series with excellent LGBTQ+ representation. They feature fantastic relationships and beautiful stories that keep the audience pleased throughout the series. Whisper Me a Love Song is a similar Yuri manga that’s seen similar acclaim, and it’s finally receiving an anime series.
During the freshman opening ceremony, Yori Asanagi, who has little experience in relationships, receives a love confession from Himari Kino, a junior. However, only after reciprocating her feelings does she realize that Himari’s love was meant to be for her music, not her personality. Despite the turn of events, Yori is determined to make Himari fall for her, but will her impassioned efforts prove successful or unrequited? Whisper Me a Love Song will be released on HIDIVE on Apr. 14.
While the aforementioned anime series are among the most anticipated titles set to release in April 2024, here is a list of every other exciting anime you can look forward to:
- Train to the End of the World (Apr. 1)
- Gods’ Game We Play (Apr. 1)
- Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf (Apr. 2)
- The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases (Apr. 2)
- Laid-Back Camp Season 3 (Apr. 4)
- A Condition Called Love (Apr. 4)
- The Irregular at Magic High School Season 3 (Apr. 5)
- Wind Breaker (Apr. 5)
- An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride (Apr. 5)
- The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3 (Apr. 7)
- Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (Apr. 7)
- Sound! Euphonium Season 3 (Apr. 7)
- Vampire Dormitory (Apr. 7)
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 (Apr. 8)
- Chillin’ in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (Apr. 8)
- Date A Live Season 5 (Apr. 10)
- Viral Hit (Apr. 11)
- The Misfit of Demon King Academy II Part 2 (Apr. 13)
- Black Butler: Public School Arc (Apr. 13)
- Shadowverse Flame: Arc-hen (Apr. 13)
- The New Gate (Apr. 14)
