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CG animation quality and viewership are on the rise with hit series like Beastars and Dorohedoro.
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CG animation remains a niche market due to limited studios, but high-quality series like Kamierabi and Kengan Ashura stand out.
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From Gundam to Sandland, a variety of CG animations offer unique storytelling and top-notch visuals.
Full CG animation has increased significantly in recent years, both in quality and viewership. Gone are the days when CG animation was dismissed as inferior to traditional animation. With the latest hit series Beastars, Trigun Stampede, and Dorohedoro, To name a few, CG animation has established itself as one of the mainstream animations, attracting more and more fans from all over the world.
That said, CG animation still remains a niche project. After all, there are only a few CGI animation studios in the world (the most notable being Studio Orange), and they can only produce a handful of animations each year. 2024 was a particularly lonely year for CGI animation, with barely a dozen series produced. However, some of those series are among the best anime of the year.

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Kamierabee Season 2
Bizarre yet exciting battle royale story
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Japanese Title: KamiErabi GOD.app Season 2
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Release date: October 3, 2024
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MyAnimeList Score: 6.21
Kamierabi GOD.app
This strange yet interesting animation was born from the mind of Yoko Taro. Gamers may recognize that name as the man behind the iconic game. Nier: Automata. Those familiar with his work will know that the story will be very complex and the visuals will be overly stylized. If it sounds attractive Kamierabee Give it a try.
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Mobile Suit Gundam Requiem for Revenge
One of the best Gundam series in years
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Japanese Title: Kidou Senshi Gundam: Fukushuu no Requiem
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Release date: October 17, 2024
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MyAnimeList Score: 6.45
story Mobile Suit Gundam Requiem for Revenge It's the story of a squadron of elite Jakku fighters called the Red Wolf Squadron as they try to defend the European front from a merciless counterattack by the Earth Federation. From the chaos of war on the front lines to secret undercover missions, this short series has everything fans want from a classic Gundam series.
Requiem for revenge It's actually a pretty divisive series. Many die-hard Gundam fans hate this series. But other longtime readers and viewers like what this book brings to the table. It's a refreshing and exciting experience to see how scary the Gundam is through the eyes of Zeon soldiers. And for fans who are tired of seeing angsty teenagers as protagonists, it's nice to see a proper adult soldier in command.
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Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac – Battle Sanctuary Part 2
The battle against the Gold Saints continues
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Japanese Title: Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya 3rd Season
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Release date: April 1, 2024
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MyAnimeList Score: 6.47
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac – Battle Sanctuary Part 2 This is the second part of the second season. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac Series, a reinterpretation of the original work saint saiya From the 1980s. The second season focuses on the fight between the Bronze Saints and the mythical Gold Saints to save Athena. This second part begins with Seiya's brave battle in the House of Scorpio.

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text saint seiya is one of the most iconic action fantasy series to grace the world of animation. Those who watched the original series may have some reservations about the whole CG Seiya thing. But the improved and dynamic action sequences are undeniable. Stunning, fast-paced visual effects capture the majestic cosmic energy and shining armor of these saints.
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Sandlands: The Series
An expanded version of Akira Toriyama's short story
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Japanese title: SAND LAND: THE SERIES
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Release date: March 20, 2024
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MyAnimeList Score: 7.51
story sandland It tells the story of Rao, a stoic and upright old man who seeks to find clean water in the wasteland. Accompanying him on his journey are the lively, kind, and naive Prince of the Demon World, Beelzebub, and his old, cowardly advisor, a thief.
sandland It is based on the short manga of the same name by Akira Toriyama published in 2000. It was made into a movie in 2023. After seeing the overwhelming response from fans, they decided to expand this story into a full season of the animated series. The first six episodes are a retelling of the film with a few additional scenes, while the seventh episode features an entirely new story written by Toriyama himself. Unfortunately, this legendary cartoonist passed away on March 1, 2024, before the series was released.
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Kengan Ashura Season 2 Part 2
The duel to find the strongest martial artist continues.
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Japanese Title: Kengan Ashura 2nd Season Part 2
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Release date: August 15, 2024
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MyAnimeList Score: 7.85
similar saint Seiya, This is the second part of the second season. Asura Kengan. The story revolves around a martial artist named Omar who becomes part of a secret society of wealthy people who resolve their differences through duels. However, rather than a duel between two CEOs, it is the martial artists who fight on their behalf. As in the first season, audiences also see Oma attempt to dominate this cruel and ruthless underworld.
Ashurakengan It is an animation adaptation of the manga of the same name, Yabako Sandrovich, drawn by Daromeon. The first season was actually an original animation produced exclusively for Netflix. As a result, fans loved it so much that they decided to make a second season. However, this time the rights to the international stream belong to Crunchyroll.
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Beastars Final Season Part 1
Legosi's Battle for Love and the Future
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Japanese Title: BEASTARS Final Season
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Release date: December 5, 2024
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MyAnimeList Score: 7.99
In many ways, the final season Beastars It is the culmination of everything that has happened so far. This is the part where Legoshi begins to seriously think about his future. As Legosi and Haru's relationship enters uncharted territory, the connection between predator and prey is questioned. The series also introduces its most enigmatic villain, a hybrid animal named Melon.

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story Beastars It may seem simple and straightforward at first, but as the audience gets deeper into the story, they will realize how nuanced and complex the world and characters of this story really are. The second part of the second season is scheduled to premiere in 2025, but there is no official release date yet.
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Girls Band Cry
A touching and relatable story about music and friendship.
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Japanese title: Girls Band Cry
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Release date: April 6, 2024
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MyAnimeList Score: 8.39
Girls Band Cry This is the story of Nina Iseri, a high school dropout who decided to leave her hometown and forge a new path in Tokyo. Unfortunately, her first day in Tokyo was marred by an accident. She misses her train stop, closes in on her new apartment, and holds on to a phone with a dead battery. However, a chance meeting with singer-songwriter Momoka Kawaragi changes the trajectory of Iseri's life forever. This is the story of how they form a band and how their journey to stardom begins.
Girls Band Cry is one of the most amazing animations of 2024. There is no shortage of stories about bands and music in the world of animation. However, there is something incredibly human and relatable about this story. Girls Band Cry. Of course, CG animation may seem unfamiliar to those who are used to watching short animations, but it won't take long for viewers to look past the visuals and focus on the beautiful and touching story.

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