Summary
2023 was a very successful year for the anime and manga industry. Throughout the year, there were many incredible releases that earned a great deal of recognition. Many new anime were also announced that are set to be released in 2024.
However, there are still plenty of manga out there that have yet to receive an anime adaptation. They have excellent stories, a great cast of characters, and interesting powers. They deserve to have their stories turned into anime, but for now, no studio has announced that they will be giving the manga what they deserve. While there are plenty of titles without an anime, these in particular need an adaptation in 2024.
June 15, 2025
Slice-of-life, Coming-of-age, Drama
Oyasumi Punpunis one ofthe best slice-of-lifemanga series. It does not have any insanely powerful characters; instead, it focuses on the life of a boy, dealing with various issues. It follows his development from childhood until the point he becomes an adult.
Oyasumi Punpunexplores many themes, including depression, love, death, and family. Most manga do not cover these themes in detail, which is whyOyasumi Punpunis head and shoulders above the rest. Despite the acclaim, the manga has not received an anime adaptation. However, fans will be hoping that will change in 2024.
July 24, 2025
Action
Kagurabachiis a new manga seriesthat started serializing in 2023, but it gained an incredible amount of traction in next to no time. The series soared to the top of the rankings onManga Plus, with hundreds of people tuning in to read the chapter every week.
The manga has great potential, which, if utilized properly, will make for an outstanding anime adaptation. While the manga has not released many chapters yet, if the sales from the first volume are impressive, thenKagurabachiwill be in contention to receive an anime in 2024.
June 17, 2025
History, Martial Arts
Vagabondis one of the highest-rated manga onMyAnimeList. It is considered by many to be Takehiko Inoue’s magnum opus. The story is excellent, and the artwork is simply outstanding. The series started serializing in 1998 but went on an indefinite hiatus in 2015. Since then, not a single chapter has been released, but fans still hope that it will change someday.
For now, there are no rumors about this series getting an anime adaptation, as it is hard to replicate the style of the author. If some studio does pick it up and fails to deliver, it might get a lot of backlash from the viewers. But there are so many talented people in the industry now that it is not impossible to giveVagabondan anime that it needs in 2024.
Jul 11, 2025
Mystery, Sci-fi
Naoki Urasawa is one of the few authors who has written multiple critically acclaimed series. Two ofhis works,MonsterandPluto, have been successfully adapted into anime, leaving only20th Century Boys.
It is adored by the readers, and they want the series to receive an anime adaptation.20th Century Boysis remarkable in every regard, so the anime will definitely be a major success. In fact, there is a strong chance that a studio will pick it up in 2024.
July 10, 2025
Fantasy, Adventure
Steel Ball Runis the seventh installment inJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Following the events ofStone Ocean, the manga took a new direction.The story ofSteel Ball Runis set in a different universe, and it features new characters.
This particular part is renowned for its story and action. The readers feel that they are being taken on a journey through the Wild West. In addition to the story, the cast is exceptional as well. The main characters have a certain depth to them, which makes them more realistic and relatable. Since the last part came out in 2022, chances are thatSteel Ball Runwill get an anime in 2024.
June 03, 2025
Sports
Takehiko Inoue has been responsible for creating three outstanding manga series, one of them beingREAL,which is a sports manga. It began serializing in 1999 and, so far, has released over 10 volumes. It has sold more than 15 million copies, which is extremely impressive.
REALis a sports manga that not only focuses on playing a sport but also covers the psychological aspects linked to it. Considering Inoue’sSlam Dunkis popular to this day, there is no doubt that ifREALgets an anime, fans won’t hesitate to show their love for it. A possible adaptation in 2024 would definitely be a welcome decision.
July 27, 2025
Dark Fantasy
Berserkis the most well-known seinen manga series of all time. It was written by the legendary Kentarou Miura, who put in a great deal of effort to make sure that the manga would be successful. One would think that a manga with the popularity ofBerserkwould already have a solid anime.It has two adaptations, but they haven’t lived up to the mark.
It is understandable that undertaking such a massive task is not easy, but most fans believe that any studio can do a good job if it is dedicated to the story. With the series still as popular as ever,Berserkis a manga that should get an anime adaptation in 2024.
