For anime lovers, 2024 has been quite rewarding so far; thanks to the exceptional releases in the past four months such as Solo Leveling, Blue Exorcist season 3, Black Butler and Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy season 2.
The April lineup treated fans and enthusiasts with new releases like Re: Monster and Kaiju No.8 along with new seasons of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 and Konosuba season 3.
Similarly, May promises a slew of highly anticipated releases — like Demon Slayer season 4 and My Hero Academia season 7 — that will keep the fans entertained and wanting more.
From slice-of-life anime movies to action-filled series, the upcoming lineup of May 2024 has something for everyone. Scroll away!
All the upcoming anime releases of May 2024
My Hero Academia (season 7)
My Hero Academia‘s seventh season covers the Star and Stripe (chapters 329–334), U.A. Traitor (chapters 335–342) and the first parts of the Final War arc of the manga series.
Season 7 will see the arrival of Star and Stripe, America’s number one Pro Hero, to fight Tomura Shigaraki at All Might’s request. As the U.A. High students and the remaining Pro Heroes gear up for the ultimate showdown against the villains of the Paranormal Liberation Front, one of Izuku’s classmates is unmasked as the traitor.
While the young hero students grapple with the moral dilemma of saving their enemies, the Pro Heroes unite to strategise on dismantling the villains’ forces in the impending battle that will decide the world’s destiny.
Release date: 7 May
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture
The hit-anime series Code Geass is back with another movie, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture, split into four parts with the first part releasing in May, the second part in June and the third and fourth in July and August, respectively.
The anime film’s storyline follows two brothers who once hailed from Hokkaido during the Kowa era’s seventh year. Ash, the older sibling, possesses remarkable athletic prowess and exceptional skills in piloting Knightmares. On the other hand, Rozé, the younger brother, excels in gathering intelligence and displaying strong leadership qualities.
Together, they embark on a daring mission to rescue Empress Sakuya from the clutches of the Neo Britannian Empire.
Release date: 10 May
Trapezium
If you adore pop idols or singers, Trapezium might tick off all your interests. What makes it even more interesting is that the plot is based on a manga series of the same name written by a former idol Kazumi Takayama from the Nogizaka46 girl group.
The upcoming anime movie follows the story of a young girl named Yū Higashi, who dreams of becoming a famous idol. To achieve her lifelong dream, she establishes four guidelines for herself — abstaining from social media, refraining from having a romantic partner, avoiding drawing attention at school and befriending attractive girls from all across the world.
Release date: 10 May
Demon Slayer (season 4)
Demon Slayer season 4 will witness the highly anticipated Hashira Training arc, encompassing chapters 128 to 136 of the original manga series.
Fans can expect Tanjiro to seek guidance from the Stone Hashira, Himejima, who aims to ready him for the impending battles. The training regimen to ascend as a Hashira within the Demon Slayer Corps is quite tough. Meanwhile, the demon lord Muzan relentlessly hunts for Nezuko’s whereabouts and continues his pursuit of Ubuyashiki.
Release date: 12 May
Blood of Zeus (season 2)
Blood of Zeus will be returning this May with season 2, continuing the tale of Zeus’ demigod son Heron. The first season was added to Netflix’s anime collection in October 2020, which saw Heron save Olympus and Earth from a demonic army.
After four years, the anime series will continue from where it left off, with Zeus’s son embarking on new adventures to thwart the demonic army and uncover the secrets of his ancestry. With Seraphim being given a second opportunity by Hades following his demise at the hands of Heron, he will likely seek vengeance in this new season.
Release date: 15 May
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf is an all-new anime series set to premiere on Netflix, this May. If you love martial arts, this upcoming anime is ideal for your next binge-watch! Baku Yumemakura’s serial novel Garouden, the brand-new series will open gates to the world of intense action sequences through underground martial arts medium.
Juuzou, haunted by his troubled history, is caught up in an underground fighting championship. With his excellence in the Takemiya-ryuu martial arts, he must confront powerful fighters and battle his inner demons. Meanwhile, he must also contend with a hefty bounty of three million yen placed on his head and the relentless pursuit of a detective.
Release date: 23 May
My Oni Girl
My Oni Girl is all set to premiere on Netflix, this May. Oni refers to a type of demon in Japanese mythology. So, if you love supernatural stories with a blend of slice-of-life, you are in for a ride!
Hiiragi, a first-year high school student, ardently wants to be accepted by others. Consequently, he struggles to refuse any requests made by others and often finds himself unable to fulfil these requests successfully. However, one summer day, his path crosses with Tsumugi, an oni girl who has landed in the human world in search of her mother.
Tsumugi’s carefree and independent nature stands in stark contrast to Hiiragi’s people-pleasing tendencies. Will they be able to help each other out?
Release date: 24 May
(Hero and feature image credit: IMDb/Demon Slayer and Trapezium)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Which is the best anime series to be released in May 2024?
Demon Slayer season 4 and My Hero Academia season 7 are the most anticipated anime series releasing in May 2024.
