15+ Most Memorable Anime Moments Ever Seen (2024 Edition)

2023 is getting ever closer to coming to an end for the anime community, industry, and life itself.

With so many memorable anime moments in 2023 from:

Shounen.
Isekai.
Supernatural.
Action.
Psychological.

And other genres, let’s focus on some highlights worth mentioning

Here’s a list.

Non Ranking Order:

Table of Contents

1. Muzan’s entrance (Demon Slayer 2024)

Demon Slayer in general isn’t one of the greatest Shounen anime in terms of quality content, but it’s decent. Still, despite this is does manage to pump out some of the most memorable scenes thanks to its high quality aniamtion.

The scene in the 2024 arc for DS where Muzan finally finds who he’s looking for is a memorable moment for a lot of reasons.

#1 his intentions, #2, what it means for the Hashira, and #3 – what it represents in the overall story.

Of course, the scene looked cinematic which is why it’s mentioned at all.

2. Akane’s response to Aqua (Oshi No Ko S2)

“I’ll help you kill them.” – Akane

Aqua and Akane are having a conversation after Aqua expresses some of his deepest feelings relating to his mother, Ai Hoshino, her death, and the fact he’s after the killer.

When they’re both out on the balcony together he mentions this to see what his response would be, and she turns cold for a moment and essentially says she has no problem helping him do the honours.

Aqua is genuinely shocked and isn’t the type to be shocked too often.

Their relationship for many reasons (plot twists and all) blossoms even further into the 2nd season of Oshi No Ko!

3. Darkness Lalatina’s confession to Kazuma (Konosuba S3)

Darkness Lalatina, in a “vulnerable” moment, while sitting on the bed, decides to confess to Kazuma and lets her guard down in ways that can only be described as wholesome and innocent (compared to her masochism in general).

Kauma is surprised by this but decides to give a dumb response to her confession, and that becomes a point fo conversation among fans (and memes) on the internet.

This is a parody series so the shoe fits, but it shows a new side to Lalatina and the fact she is into him at all in a genuine way.

4. Uryuu Ishida proves his loyalty by blasting Ichigo (TYBW The Conflict)

Uryuu and Ichigo have had a sort of complex relationship since the early days of Bleach. They worked together out of necessity, but then it became a friendship and a brotherhood.

While they clashed with their differing personalities, they had aligning goals and morals in the grand scheme of things.

This changes when Uryuu learns the truth of his history a s a quincy and the soul reapers, and in 2024 he proves his “Loyalty” to Yhwach by blasting a hole in Ichigo near the grounds of the soul king.

Ichigo foolishly fights to knock some sense into him, which falls on deaf ears obviously. It marks an important point in their friendship that takes an official turn for the worst.

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5. Freya’s brainwashing (Danmachi S5)

Freya has been revealed to be a stalker to the highest level. Many plot twists were revealed this season, and the big surprise of one of the “girls” at the tavern being linked to Freya, followed by the brainwashing, was a big moment.

All in the name of toxic love and the desire to have BELL all to herself, like a cougar chasing “young fresh men” to snack on.

Where’s Keyauru when you need him?

6. Jellal’s “other” side to Erza (Fairy Tail 100 Year Quest)

Fairy Tail 100 Year Quest has had its moments but I wouldn’t say it has been anything crazy apart from Natsu’s brother who is also the son of Igneel. But Jellal’s behaviour when under the control of the white mage was out of this world.

The same can be said of other characters, but still.

Jellal is one of my favourite characters and while I feel the comedy was played out a bit, it’s still a clear memorable moment everyone talked about.

7. Aira hugging scene (Dandadan)

Aira, the pink haired girl from Dandadan who is like a worse version of Kokomi Teruhashi is the epitome of “believing your own bullshit”.

That aside, her appearance and foolishness does lead to the big fight and of course, the emotional episode of episode 7.

The hugging scene is admittedly not just dramatic, but a “moment” and one that was done very well with its emotional storytelling.

8. Ochako Uraraka and Toga Himiko Scene (My Hero Academia S7)

Ochako and Himiko get to have their talk once again, which Ochako forced onto Toga and it ended up becoming a highlight for the 7th season.

I wasn’t feeling season 7 all that much compared to season 6, but it had its memorable moments for 2024 and this was one of them.

Toga finally opening up to someone and wearing her emotions for Ochako to see without holding back. It was a nice scene.

9. Bakugo’s “death” (My Hero Academia S7)

Bakugo’s “death”. The way DEKU reacted to seeing Bakugo laying on the floor, on top of everyone else when Shigaraki pierced Bakugo, speaks to the reaction of fans (those who didn’t read the manga).

The despration to bring him back to life, while facing off with Shagaraki who seems impossible to beat, was one of the anime’s most intense moments and a worthy 2024 moment.

10. Jushiro Ukitake’s shocking reveal (TYBW The Conflict)

Jushiro Ukitake shocked everyone, even Kisuke who seems to know everything, when he revealed the mark and the fact he had the power to be a stand in for the soul king.

His backstory as well with the soul king or a piece of it was well done.

The struggle to fight against Yhwach makes Jushiro not just an OG as he has already proven, but an especially memorable moment and episode.

11. Reinhard vs Sirius (Re:Zero S3 Part 1)

Reinhard vs Sirius surprised a lot of ReZero anime fans, including myself. The fact that Siriuis was able to take punches, attacks, or anything from Reinhard and still be able to stand and smile speaks volumes to how strong she is.

It made his moments with Sirius all the more dramatic when it seemed as if the battle had been won, only for everyone to die including Subaru and he returned by death yet again because he failed when everyone seemed to be working out.

Relevant: Subaru Natsuki Character Analysis: THIS Is Why He’s A Top Tier Protagonist

12. My Deer Friend Nokotan episode 1 entrance

Nokotan cannot be stopped by drywall (via My Deer Friend Nokotan) pic.twitter.com/C63tSSPstB
— Crunchyroll (@Crunchyroll) August 3, 2024

The first episode of Nokotan was well played, and well made. It’s an introduction that was unexpected since it’s a slice of life type of anime, but given the main character has antlers, I thought it was a little creative.

The comedy reminds me of Nichijou, but besides episode 1 and its memorable moments, the anime isn’t much to talk about.

13. Reinhard and Subaru Entrance (Re:Zero S3 Part 1)

Reinhard and Subaru kick down the door to Regulius Corneas’s palace. Right in the middle of Emilia’s speech and right in the middle of their argument during a marriage ceremony.

The moment is only brief and it begs for more action, but it is enough to make an impact.

14. I Parry Everything Episode 5

Episode 5 of this simplistic anime series sees Noor “parry” a frog demon in the hopes of protecting the boy, who ironically was controlling the creature with Noor knowing.

After Noor finally defeats the creature and “saves” the boy in his eyes, the irony is his misunderstood actions indirectly save the boy in ways even the boy couldn’t have predicted.

The fight, the action, the drama, the poison, all of it was memorable despite the anime having a very simple plot and simple battles in general.

15. Hibino Kafka gets exposed (Kaiju No.8)

Hibino Kafka is a KAIJU and a very powerful one. A Kaiju enters his body one night in the hospital and his life changes forever.

As a soldier and given his work, he can’t reveal he’s a Kaiju but circumstances get intense and the only way to save everyone is to transform and reveal to everyone that he is indeed a Kaiju.

The repercussions of his actions are intense, and more of this will be seen in the 2nd season.

His “exposed” moment has a lot of emotions mixed all into one.

16. “Kill yourself” (Frieren)

Frieren’s battle with the so called powerful demon who has been around for a while seemed impressive. But once Frieren turned the tables and showed the world how powerful she was and what she was capable of, everything changed.

All it took was the words “Kill yourself” and the battle ended with the demon doing just that thanks to the reversal of her own spell that failed to work against Frieren the slayer.

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