Every Anime Series Releasing in December 2024

2024 has been such an amazing year, at least for fans of anime, since many reputable animation studios like Ufotable, Production I.G., and Science SARU have cooked up some incredible narratives. In fact, long-running shows like One Piece have kept us engaged for years, but the addition of new adaptations like Wind Breaker, Kaiju No. 8, and Solo Leveling really made a significant difference.

Having said that, despite the year’s final month approaching, a few other exciting anime shows have yet to be released, and fans are growing impatient. Fret not, December is almost here, and so are the shows we’ve been looking forward to all year. With that in mind, here’s every anime series set to premiere in December 2024.

‘Beastars’ Final Season Part 1

Streaming on Netflix on Dec. 5

Beastars has established itself as one of the most popular suspense thriller anime series of all time, and the long-awaited final season is almost here, except that it will be split into two parts. Netflix has already revealed the main trailer, new voice cast, and many other details regarding the first part of the final season, which will premiere on Dec. 5.

Based on Paru Itagaki’s iconic manga of the same name, Beastars Final Season focuses on Legoshi as he decides to leave school and start living alone in the Beast Apartments following his unfortunate confrontation with Riz. At the same time, Melon, a ruthless criminal who seeks pleasure in murder, emerges, putting not only the current Beastar Yahya in pursuit but also the lives of Legoshi, Haru, and Louis in peril. Beastars will return to Netflix on Dec. 5.

‘Fate/strange Fake’

Streaming on Crunchyroll in December

It’s been nearly two decades since the war for the Holy Grail began, but the stories featuring it have taken many twists and turns, including several spinoffs from the original series Fate. Fate/strange Fake, the sequel to Fake/strange Fake: Whispers of Dawn, is the latest entry in the long-running saga that has delivered some of the most iconic films and TV shows (animated by Ufotable), including Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works and Heaven’s Feel trilogy. Crunchyroll describes the official summary of the new anime series as follows:

In a Holy Grail War, Mages (Masters) and their Heroic Spirits (Servants) fight for control of the Holy Grail—an omnipotent wish-granting device said to fulfill any desire. Years have passed since the end of the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan. Now, signs portend the emergence of a new Holy Grail in the western American city of Snowfield. Sure enough, Masters and Servants have begun to gather… A missing Servant class… Impossible Servant summonings… A nation shrouded in secrecy… And a city created as a battleground. In the face of such irregularities, the Holy Grail War is twisted and driven into the depths of madness. Let the curtain rise on a masquerade of humans and heroes, made to dance upon the stage of a false Holy Grail.

Fate/strange Fake will premiere on Crunchyroll in December, although no official release date has been set.

‘Nights with a Cat’ Season 3

Streaming on YouTube in December

Not all anime shows need to rely significantly on visuals and character designs — some say a lot with minimal drawings and Nights with a Cat is a prime illustration of such an instance. The anime, released in August 2022 as an ONA (Original Net Animation) series, is based on a webcomic of the same name by Kyuru Z. This December, the series returns for its third season, with Ayahi Takagaki, Satoshi Hino, and Atsumi Tanezaki reprising their roles as Kyuruga, Fuuta, and Pii.

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In this relaxing slice-of-life anime, Fuuta is a hard worker who returns home tired at night, but instead of simply going to bed, he takes delight in playing with his sister’s cat, Kyuruga. From enduring its bizarre mood swings to capturing a decent photo of him, Fuuta always had a difficult yet joyful time with the cat. Maybe that’s all a person needs to lead a grateful life. Nights with a Cat Season 3 will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll in December 2024, but no specific release date has been set.

‘Dan Da Dan’ Season Finale (Continuing)

Streaming now on Crunchyroll and Netflix

Dan Da Dan, the new supernatural fantasy anime, is currently vying for the Best Anime of the Year with its immaculate storytelling and outstanding animation. In particular, the recent episodes have been simply incredible, delivering heartwrenching backstories that connect the viewer on an emotional level. Even though the anime has only been out for about two months, the most awaited finale of the first season is slated for December 19, 2024, which will determine whether it outperforms other anime shows such as Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling, and Demon Slayer Season 4.

For those unaware, Dan Da Dan is the story of two fated souls: Momo and Okarun, the former having recently broken up with her boyfriend while the latter being her socially awkward schoolmate. Their first encounter leads to a conflict of beliefs, with Momo believing in ghosts, thanks to her grandmother’s early teachings, while Okarun is a fervent believer in UFOs and Aliens. As they both attempt to prove each other wrong, they’re thrown into a world filled with aliens, ghosts, and a whole lot of other strange supernatural phenomena. Dan Da Dan is now available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.