by With the spread of video distribution services, Japanese anime has become popular in Japan, and at the same time, it has become enjoyed by people worldwide. I think this was the year when the number of anime fans increased more than ever before, with anime fans such as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and “Oshi no Ko” leading the way. The excitement from the famous works currently airing continues, and a strong lineup of anime is scheduled to air in the future.
From the vast number of anime scheduled to be broadcast in 2024, we will focus on Jump works that are must-sees. I want to introduce some anime.
The long-awaited performance of the “pillars”! “Pillar Practice Edition” of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” First of all, let’s introduce the “Pillar Practice Edition” of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” by Koyoharu Gotoge, which we can’t wait to start airing in the spring. Following the emotional finale of the “Swordsmith’s Village Edition,” the “Hashira Training Edition” tells the story of a “pillar” who boasts a different level of combat power in the Demon Slayer Corps and is given training.
The “pillars” who have rarely appeared in the past will appear as the center of the story, and the content will allow you to explore the charms of various characters, so there is no doubt that SNS will be very excited with the activities of each fan’s favorite character.
However, since the “Hashira Training Edition” in the original work is relatively short at seven episodes, I wonder if many parts not depicted in the manga will be added or if the final chapter will be “Hashira Training.” It will be interesting to see if the beginning of the “Infinite Castle Arc” will be touched upon and how it will develop as an anime.
Friday’s “Jump +” unwavering champion! “Kaiju No. 8”
Next, let’s introduce “Kaiju No. 8”, which will start broadcasting in April. This work is set in Japan, where monsters are a common natural disaster.
The story begins when the main character, Kafka Hibino, is busy disposing of the corpses of slain monsters. Still, something happens, and he acquires the ability to transform into a beast. One of the appeals of this work is not only the powerful battle scenes that contain elements of subjugation against the overwhelming threat of monsters but also the passionate spirit of the humans who take on the monsters.
The story focuses on the pasts of characters other than the main character and their reasons for fighting, and the deadly battle that takes place based on these facts is sure to get you excited. The production is being handled by Production I.G., which has worked on famous science fiction anime such as Ghost in the Shell and PSYCO-PASS, so we can expect a lot of attention to detail and three-dimensional battle scenes.
