The six best anime series to watch in March 2024 -- you'll love these!

Did you watch too much romantic anime with your lover during Valentine’s month and want to refresh your mind with something new? We’ve got you covered with a list of the best anime series you can watch in March 2024 across multiple genres like comedy, adventure, horror, and more. 

Whether you’re a casual anime watcher or a die-hard fan, these anime series will keep you on the edge, and you’ll end up binge-watching them. So, grab some snacks and get ready for a fun anime marathon.

Editor’s note: The following list of the top anime series is presented in no particular order.

The best anime series watchlist for March 2024

Best anime: Pokemon Horizons: The Series

• Where To Watch: Netflix

Released on March 7, 2024, on Netflix, Pokemon Horizons: The Series brings a new era to the storyline of the franchise by introducing new protagonists, Liko and Roy. If you are a longtime fan of the series and are in doubt whether the series will still be interesting after we let Ash go, we assure you that it only becomes better.

The series offers a perfect blend of action and storytelling that will make you laugh and cry. Not only this but the transition of the spotlight from Ash to the new heroes is done beautifully by paying tribute to the long journey that will stay in the hearts of fans forever. Trust us, you don’t want to miss the intense battle of Ash and Leon.

Best anime: The Dangers in My Heart

• Where to watch: Prime Video

Yes, we know we said that we have a list for those who are seeking a break from romantic anime. However, what if someone still wants to watch some light-hearted romantic comedy? The Dangers in My Heart is a perfect pick for those.

Currently in its second season, The Dangers in My Heart focuses on adolescent life and schoolyard romance. The protagonist of the series, Kyotaro Ichikawa, is an average student from the outside; however, he has a dark desire to see his classmate Anna Yamada suffer before ending her life. 

However, his life takes a turn when he interacts with her, who helps him discover his loving side and ignites a spark in him.

Best anime: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

• Where to watch: Netflix and Crunchyroll

When anime is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is thrilling animation and action. Critically acclaimed for traditional 2D and modern CG animation techniques, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai tells the story of Dai, who is the only human on Delmurin Island. 

He lives peacefully with monsters; however, his life takes a turn after Hadlar, the Dark Lord, gets revived. Next, you witness him grow as a hero and go up against the Dark Lord to put him to rest.

Best anime: The Apothecary Diaries

• Where to watch: Prime Video and Crunchyroll

The Apothecary Diaries was a part of our list of best anime to watch in January as well and even after two months, it has kept its place intact in the list. From suspense to bubbly moments, this series delivers plenty of emotions to fans.

It features Maomao, a young girl who works as an apothecary but is sold to the Imperial Palace to work as a servant after being kidnapped. However, a big mystery case awaits her as she gets to know about the emperor’s ill children. 

Utilizing her pharmacist skills and detective mind, she cracks up the truth and ends up becoming an integral part of the royal court. 

Best anime: Dark Gathering

• Where to watch: Netflix

Watching a horror anime series alone at night is an adventure in itself and Dark Gathering will take on a spine-chilling one. It depicts the story of Keitarou Gentouga, a college freshman who attracts spirits, both good and evil. His right hand is cursed because of a horrifying encounter with a spirit and hence, he is forced to wear a glove on it all the time. 

To move on from the incident, he becomes a private tutor and meets his first student, Yayoi Houzuki, who possesses the ability to look into the spirit world. As she gets to know about Keitarou’s connection to spirits, she convinces him to help her rescue her mother’s soul from an evil spirit after her parents died in an accident. 

Best anime: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

• Where to watch: Prime Video and Crunchyroll

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, soon after release, made it to MyAnimeList’s top anime list of all time with a 9+ rating. The series showcases the life of the protagonist, Frieren, following the victory of her group of heroes against the Demon King. 

After the grand win, she travels the world to expand her magical knowledge. However, when she comes back after fifty years, she is overwhelmed with guilt for not spending time with her aging friends.

After bidding farewell to her friend Himmel, who passed away, she goes on a journey with a kid named Fern and a young fighter named Stark where she reflects on her past where she didn’t spend time with her friends.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has won multiple awards for its unique approach to storytelling and teaches a valuable life lesson.  

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