Top 10 Manga: The most eagerly awaited anime of 2024

Between Shonen, Seinen and Shojo... The world of manga is so varied, and every year brings its share of new releases for anime fans. Among the hundreds of works published each year, it can be difficult to spot the nuggets that will mark the year. That's why we've selected for you the top manga releases for 2024.

We've selected the treasures of tomorrow for you. Perhaps the successor to One Piece who knows... Whether you're a true otaku or new to the world of manga, this selection is your compass for the months ahead!

1. The Witch and The Beast: Witch hunt!

We begin this top manga anime 2024 with The Witch and the Beast. The manga plunges readers into a fantasy world where witches hold the power to cast curses that are almost impossible to lift.

The manga follows the adventures of Guideau, a wild-eyed young woman who's a bit impulsive and a bit of a hothead. She's accompanied byAshaf, a classy, mysterious character who never lets go of his coffin... Yes, yes, a real coffin. These two work for the Order of Magical Resonance. Their mission? To track down the witch who has cast a spell on Guideau. This unlikely duo investigates magical mysteries and crimes. Along the way, they challenge preconceived ideas about witches, ladies often seen as do-gooders.

And look out, for 2024, the animated series is coming! It's sure to cause a stir, and put The Witch and the Beast back in the spotlight. With characters who have everything it takes to become iconic and a universe where magic rubs shoulders with mystery, the anime will take us on a journey to the heart of vengeance, justice and human relationships. All sprinkled with fantasy. Action, mystery, excitement... It's heavy stuff, very heavy stuff for manga fans!

2. Mashle Season 2: Muscles versus Magic

Already included in our top manga to watch in 2023, Mashle is likely to make many people happy in the months to come. The series follows Mash Burnedead, a tough guy without a shred of magic in a world where magic is the norm. Hidden away in the forest, Mash builds muscles of steel to stand up to the wizards. When his identity is revealed and his peaceful life threatened, Mash begins his journey to become a Divine Visionary. A title so influential that society would be forced to acknowledge his existence.

At theEaston Magic Academy, Mash is the odd one out and finds himself competing with the kingdom's magical elite. Without the essential skill to survive in Easton, magic, he already seems to be at a disadvantage compared to his classmates. However, Mash is determined to achieve his goals using only his fists, and to earn the prestigious title of Divine Visionary.

Mashle season 2, scheduled for January 2024, will kick off with theExecution arc, following the consequences of Mash's secret revelation. He will face a judgment, a crucial turning point in his journey.

According to rumors, the season will cover several other important arcs. Among them:

• Divine Visionary Selection Exam arc where Mash strives to become a Divine Visionary
• The Tri-Magic-Athalon-Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc promises cataclysmic events, pitting Mash against his most formidable foe.
• The Eclipse arc, which will focus on Mash and his friends' training to face Innocent Zero once again.

3. A Sign Of Affection : Love without words...

A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren) was a nice surprise for us, who didn't know this manga, so it's naturally in our top anime manga 2024. Created by suu Morishita, the manga landed in 2019 in Kodansha's Dessert magazine and since then, 9 volumes have been published. And guess what? In 2024, animation takes over the story for a TV series.

We follow Yuki Itose, a deaf student who lives in her own silent world. Her life is turned upside down when she meets Itsuomi Nagi, the silver-haired polyglot. Itsuomi, not one to be impressed by Yuki's disability, opens the doors to a new world for her.

This manga took us through a ton of emotions, and is acclaimed for its breathtaking drawings. Nominated for the Kodansha Manga Award, it even took the grand prize at the An An manga award.

With its animated adaptation in 2024, A Sign of Affection is likely to enter a new visual and narrative dimension, making the story even more immersive and touching. It's a journey through the themes of disability, communication andlove. A must for those looking for a romance that is at once sweet, bitter and terribly human.

4. Konosuba Season 3:  Madness and fantasy

Good news for Konosuba fans: the series will be back in 2024! And it's not for nothing that it features in our selection of anime to watch. Kazuma and his gang, Aqua the zany goddess, Megumin the explosive and Darkness the masochistic crusader, continue their adventures in this parallel world.

Since his ridiculous death, Kazuma has found himself leading this crazy group. Rather than defeat the Demon King, they're looking for a quiet corner... but, of course, nothing goes according to plan.

The series, born in 2016, mixes adventure, fantasy and, above all, a healthy dose ofsatirical humor. It pokes fun at RPG clichés and fantasy worlds, while endearing us to these characters in laugh-out-loud situations. Konosuba 3 promises laughter and absurd twists and turns.

5. Spice and Wolf: Back to the Middle Ages

Spice and Wolf follows the story of Kraft Lawrence, a 25-year-old traveling merchant in a fantasy world inspired by Europe. His path crosses that of Holo, a 600-year-old wolf deity with a whimsical streak. Together, they set off on their adventures, forging stronger bonds with each new adventure.

It's a series with a gift for blending love, friendship and trust, exploring the complex dance between humans and Mother Nature. Truly, this is the kind of manga you get hooked on at Cartoon Toi !

And hold on to your hats, 2024 could well be the year of Spice and Wolf! An animated adaptation and a new manga are on the way. For the manga adaptation, Studio Passione is in charge, with Takeo Takahashi directing. It promises to delight long-time fans and, above all, win over new ones.

6. Classroom of the Elite Season 3: A well-kept secret

Classroom Of The Elite takes place in a top-notch high school run by the government's big bosses. We follow Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a character as brilliant as he is enigmatic, who chooses the losers' class. Rest assured, it's all part of a strategy to unlock the school's secrets.

This manga is a competitive psychological thriller! The series pushes the kids to excel, both in the fishbowl and emotionally. The mix ofstrategic intrigue and character development creates palpable tension.

Season 3, scheduled for January 2024, promises to be even crazier. With stunning animations and enhanced visual quality, the Lerche studio promises to deliver some heavy, heavy stuff. Classroom Of The Elite 3 is the chapter not to be missed, with maximum stakes and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for manga aficionados who love smart, strategic storytelling.

7. Oshi No Ko Season 2: In the spotlight!

A small surprise in our top manga 2024, Oshi No Ko is a total immersion in the entertainment industry, as seen through the eyes of Ai and Aqua Hoshino. This manga is an emotional rollercoaster, with the ups and downs of their careers, their trials and tribulations and their triumphs. In recent chapters, revelations have been made about Ai Hoshino 's past, including her entry into the B-Komachii group and her connection with Hikaru Kamiki.

What we love about this manga is how it juggles drama and suspense. The characters are chiseled with finesse, plunging us into the intricacies of showbiz. Each chapter, especially those on characters like Tsukuyomi, brings its own surprises.

And for 2024, season 2 of Oshi No Ko promises to be the anime not to be missed. With its brutal but real approach to the world of entertainment, combined with a solid narrative and super-authentic characters, this is the kind of manga that can captivate manga fans looking for something real and addictive.

8. Kaiju No 8: Monster in spite of himself

Kaiju No 8, or Monster #8, is Naoya Matsumoto's work, in which kaiju, large monsters, wreak havoc in Japan. Kafka Hibino, the protagonist, after ingesting a kaiju, acquires the ability to transform himself into one of these monsters. To keep an old promise, he joins the anti-kaiju troop, even if his new form is rather... risky.

When we read Kaiju No 8, we loved the way the human struggle with the supernatural is tackled. Our Kafka, from everyman to hyper-powerful kaiju, gives a nice twist to the genre.

2024 is the big jump for Kaiju No 8 in series, animated by Production I.G and Studio Khara. It promises to boost the story with top-notch action and characters. Fans of adventure, action and metamorphosis, don't miss Kaiju No 8!

9. Blue Lock Season 2: En route to the golden ball

Blue Lock is the brainchild of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura. This manga is about soccer, but not only that! Imagine: a program called Blue Lock to create the world's most egotistical and talented striker. Ego Jinpachi, the mystery coach, is at the helm. The hero is Yoichi Isagi, a high-school student who dreams of becoming world number one.

Blue Lock has already sold 28 million copies and won a Kodansha Manga Award. This manga, which we've already told you about on Cartoon Toimixes fierce competition and personal quest.

For season 2 of Blue Lock, scheduled for 2024, it's going to be sport! After Kunigami's shock departure, it's sure to shake up Isagi. Fans can expect an adaptation of volumes 12 to 23 of the manga, with a focus on eliminating players to form the Blue Lock Eleven. Expect intense competition and character development in keeping with the spirit of the original manga.