The best CG animation of 2024, ranked

summary

• The quality and viewership of CG anime is increasing with successful series such as Beastars and Dorohedoro.

• CG anime is still in a niche due to limited studios, but quality series such as Kamirabi and Kangan Ashura stand out.

• A diverse range of CG anime, from Gundam to Sand Land, offer unique storytelling and top-notch visuals.

Full CG anime has grown significantly in recent years, both in terms of quality and viewership. Gone are the days when CG anime was dismissed as inferior to traditional animation. With recent successful series like Beastars, Trigun Stampede, and round and round To name a few, CG anime has earned its place among mainstream anime and has attracted a growing number of fans from around the world.

That being said, CG anime is still a niche project. After all, there are only a handful of CGI anime studios in the world – the most notable being Studio Orange – and they can only produce a handful of anime each year. 2024 was a lonely year for CGI anime, and almost a dozen series were produced. However, some of those series are among the best animated series of the year.

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Kamirabi season two

A strange yet fascinating battle royale story

• Japanese Title: KamiErabi GOD.app Chapter 2

• Release date: October 3, 2024

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.21

KamiErabi GOD.app It is a story about a handful of people who are chosen as candidates for “God”. These people received the invitation through a strange application that suddenly appeared on their phones. Just like the first season, viewers follow Guru, a high school boy and a candidate for “God”, who is still trying to come to terms with the fact that he has been thrown into a battle royale game with no way to escape.

This strange yet charming anime comes from the mind of Yoko Taro. Gamers may recognize the name as the man behind the iconic game Nier: Automata. Those familiar with his work know that the story will be very complex and the visuals will be super light. If it sounds appealing, give it a go Arabic palate an exam

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance

One of the best Gundam series in recent years

• Japanese title: Kidou Senshi Gundam: Fukushuu no Requiem

• Release date: October 17, 2024

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.45

The story of Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance It revolves around a squadron of Zakko fighters called the Red Wolf Squadron, who are trying to defend the European front against the relentless counterattacks of the Earth Federation. From chaotic frontline combat to a covert infiltration mission, this short series has everything fans could possibly want from a proper Gundam series.

A lament for revenge It is actually a divisive series. Many avid Gundam fans hate this series. However, other long-time readers and viewers love what he brought to the table. Seeing how terrifying a Gundam can be through the eyes of Zeon soldiers is a refreshing and interesting experience. And for fans tired of seeing angsty teenagers as main characters, it's nice to see a proper adult soldier take the reins.

5

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac – Battle Sanctuary Part 2

The battle against the gold saints continues

• Japanese title: Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya Season 3

• Release date: April 1, 2024

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.47

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac – Battle Sanctuary Part 2 The second part is the second season of the series Saint CIA: Knights of the Zodiac Serial, retelling of the original version Saint Saya From the 1980s, the second season focuses on the battle between the Bronze Saints and the legendary Golden Saints to save Athena. This second part begins with the courageous battle of the CIA in the house of the Scorpion.

original CIA tradition It is one of the most iconic fantasy action series that has ever beautified the world of anime. Those who have watched the original series may have reservations about full CG Seiya. However, it is impossible to deny the improved and highly dynamic action sequences. The blinding and fast visual effects depict the magnificent cosmic energy of these saints and their shiny armor.

4

Sandy Land: Series

An extended version of Akira Toriyama's short story

• Japanese title: SAND LAND: THE SERIES

• Release date: March 20, 2024

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.51

The story of sandy ground It revolves around a stoic and upright old man named Rao who wants to find a source of clean water in a wasteland. Accompanying him on his journey is the energetic, kind and naive prince of the demon realm, Beelzebub, as well as his old and cowardly advisor, the thief.

sandy ground It is based on Akira Toriyama's short manga of the same name that was published in 2000. This movie received a movie adaptation in 2023. Seeing the warm reception from fans, they decided to expand the story into a full season of the anime series. The first six episodes are retellings of the movie with a few extra scenes, while the seventh episode tells an entirely new story written by Toriyama himself. Unfortunately, the legendary mangaka passed away on March 1, 2024, before the series aired.

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Kangan Ashura season 2 episode 2

The duel continues to find the most powerful martial artist

• Japanese title: Kengan Ashura 2nd Season Part 2

• Release date: August 15, 2024

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.85

similar to CIA tradition This is the second part of the second season of the series Kangan Ashura The story revolves around a martial artist named Ohma who becomes part of a secret society of rich people who settle their differences through a duel. However, instead of a duel between two CEOs, those fighting on their behalf are martial artists. Just like in the first season, the audience will witness Ohma's attempt to dominate this cruel and ruthless underworld.

Kangan Ashura is an anime adaptation of a manga of the same name, Yabaku Sandwich, drawn by Daroon. The first season was actually an original anime made exclusively for Netflix. As it turns out, fans loved it so much that they decided to create a second season. This time, however, the international streaming rights go to Crunchyroll.

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Episode 1 of the last season of Beastars

Lagosian battle for love and future

• Japanese Title: BEASTARS Final Season

• Release date: December 5, 2024

• MyAnimeList Rating: 7.99

In many ways, the last chapter monsters It is the culmination of everything that has happened so far. This is the part where Lagosi seriously thinks about his future. Legosi and Haru's relationship enters uncharted territory that makes them question the relationship between predator and prey. The series also introduces its most mysterious villain, a hybrid animal named Melon.

The story of monsters It may seem simple and straightforward at first, but the deeper the audience dives into the story, the more they realize how subtle and complex the world and characters of this story really are. The second part of the second season is scheduled to debut in 2025, although there is no official release date yet.

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Crying group of girls

An inspiring and relatable story of music and friendship

• Japanese title: Girls Band Cry

• Release date: April 6, 2024

• MyAnimeList Score: 8.39

Crying group of girls The story is about Nina Iseri, a high school dropout who decides to leave her hometown and forge a new path in Tokyo. Unfortunately, his first day in Tokyo is marked by accidents. He misses his train station, gets locked out of his new apartment, and is stuck with a phone with a dead battery. However, a chance encounter with a singer-songwriter named Momoka Kawaragi changes the course of Iseri's life forever. This is the story of how a band comes together and begins their journey to stardom.

Crying group of girls It is one of the most surprising anime of 2024. The anime world has no shortage of stories about bands and music. However, there is something incredibly human and relatable about the story Crying group of girls. Sure, its CG animation may look unfamiliar to those who have watched slice-of-life anime before, but it won't take long for viewers to look past the visuals and focus on the beautiful and inspiring story.