2023 has been a successful year for the anime and manga industry. Despite many remarkable releases and announcements for new anime set to be released in 2024, there are still plenty of manga yet to receive an anime adaptation. These manga have captivating stories, a great cast of characters, and interesting powers. They deserve to have their stories turned into anime, and there’s hope that 2024 might be the year they finally receive the adaptation they deserve.
7 Oyasumi Punpun
MyAnimeList Rating: 9.01
Oyasumi Punpun is a top slice-of-life manga series that delves into the life of a boy navigating through various issues, such as depression, love, death, and family. Its detailed exploration of these themes sets it apart from other manga. Despite its acclaim, the manga has yet to receive an anime adaptation. However, there's hope among fans that this will change in 2024.
6 Kagurabachi
MyAnimeList Rating: 7.86
Kagurabachi is a new manga series that quickly gained popularity after its 2023 serialization. With its potential, it could make for an outstanding anime adaptation if sales continue to impress. Although it has not released many chapters yet, it could be in contention for an anime adaptation in 2024.
5 Vagabond
MyAnimeList Rating: 9.25
Vagabond is highly rated and cherished by many, making it a strong contender for an anime adaptation. Adapting its exceptional story and artwork into an anime might be challenging, but with the talent in the industry, giving Vagabond the anime it deserves in 2024 is not impossible.
4 20th Century Boys
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.95
Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys is adored by readers and is expected to be a major success if it receives an anime adaptation. With its remarkable storytelling, there's a strong chance that a studio will pick it up in 2024.
3 Steel Ball Run
MyAnimeList Rating: 9.30
Steel Ball Run is renowned for its captivating story and action, making it a strong contender for an anime adaptation in 2024.
2 REAL
MyAnimeList Rating: 8.94
If Takehiko Inoue's REAL receives an anime adaptation in 2024, it would certainly be well-received by fans, considering its impressive sales and the author's track record of success.
1 Berserk
MyAnimeList Rating: 9.47
A potential anime adaptation of Berserk in 2024 would be a long-awaited opportunity to do justice to the legendary series and satisfy the passionate fan base that has been eagerly anticipating a worthy adaptation.