Below is a non-comprehensive list of events associated with and affecting Japanese television in 2024.
Events Date Event Source January 3 Fairy Tail voice actress Aya Hirano announces her marriage to Kamen Rider Amazons actor Masashi Taniguchi. January 25 Shinji Aoba is sentenced to death for the 2019 Kyoto Animation arson attack after he was found guilty on September 5, 2023. March 9 Kamen Rider W actor Masaki Suda announced the birth of his first child with To Give a Dream actress Nana Komatsu. March 30 The 2023–24 Formula E World Championship was held at 2024 Tokyo ePrix. April 1 During April Fool's Day, it was announced in commemoration with the original anime series' 20th anniversary that a new Sgt. Frog anime series is in the works. April 7 The 2024 Formula One World Championship was held at 2024 Japanese Grand Prix. June 25 A new anime adaptation project for the Magic Knight Rayearth franchise has been announced. July 26–11 August The 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Paris, France. August 28 - September 8 The 2024 Summer Paralympics was held in Paris, France. September 4 As announced, Tokyo MX will add a new programing block as well as schedule changes for its other anime timeslots, such as moving and expanding its weekday "Kids' Anime" timeslot from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00-8:57 p.m., starting in October.September 30 As revealed in a press conference in Tokyo, Nippon Television has announced that an April 2025 live action television project will be halted, according to a report by Sponichi Annex, following the death of the Sexy Tanaka-san manga's creator Hinako Ashihara in January. October 5 Ahead of the premiere of the Dragon Ball Daima anime series, the Japanese voice actor for Dragon Ball character Yamcha has been replaced for the first time in 38 years. October 6 The 2024 MotoGP World Championship was held at 2024 Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix. November 29 NNN/NNS core affiliates, Yomiuri TV, Chukyo TV, The Sapporo Television Broadcasting and Fukuoka Broadcasting System Corp. announced their intentions to merge and integrate their operations under a holding company known as Yomiuri Chukyo FS Broadcasting Holdings.December 27 Kyohei Iida, former member and founder of Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ theme song performing group Kis-My-Ft2, and Junya Tanaka file a lawsuit in Clark County, Nevada against the Johnny & Associates talent agency about the sexual abuse of late founder Johnny Kitagawa. As announced by Toei Animation, the Moon World Colony Championship arc is confirmed as the Run for Money: The Great Mission anime's final arc, started from November 17, 2024. December 31 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War voice actors Yumi Uchiyama and Yūsuke Kobayashi announce their marriage on New Year's Eve.
Ongoing ShowTypeChannelFirst aired/Japanese periodSource NHKNHK Amateur Song ContestTalent showNHK-G, NHK World PremiumMarch 15, 1953 (TV)ShowaWith MotherKidsE-TV, NHK World PremiumOctober 5, 1959ShowaNintama RantarōAnimeNHKApril 10, 1993HeiseiOjarumaruAnimeNHKOctober 5, 1998HeiseiUtaconMusicNHK-G, NHK World PremiumApril 12, 2016Heisei Nippon Television Network SystemShōtenComedyNippon TelevisionMay 15, 1966ShowaSoreike! AnpanmanAnimeNippon TelevisionOctober 3, 1988ShowaDowntown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!Game showNippon TelevisionOctober 3, 1989HeiseiDetective ConanAnimeNNSJanuary 8, 1996Heisei Fuji Network SystemMusic FairMusicFuji TVAugust 31, 1964ShowaSazae-sanAnimeFuji TVOctober 5, 1969ShowaFNS Music FestivalMusicFNSJuly 2, 1974ShowaChibi Maruko-chanDuring this anime's broadcast in 2024, titular character Momoko "Maruko" Sakura had her voice actress replacedAnimeFuji TVJanuary 8, 1995HeiseiOne PieceAnimeFuji TVOctober 20, 1999Heisei TV TokyoNinjalaAnimeTV TokyoJanuary 8, 2022ReiwaYu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!AnimeTV TokyoApril 3, 2022ReiwaPokémonAnimeTV TokyoApril 14, 2023Reiwa TV AsahiSuper Hero TimeTokusatsuTV AsahiSeptember 28, 2003HeiseiCrayon Shin-chanAnimeTV AsahiApril 13, 1992HeiseiDoraemonAnimeTV AsahiApril 15, 2005HeiseiMusic StationMusicTV AsahiOctober 24, 1986Showa TBSSASUKESportsTBSSeptember 26, 1997HeiseiCount Down TVMusicTBSApril 7, 1993Heisei
New series and returning shows Show Network Premiere Finale Status SourceGushing over Magical GirlsTokyo MXJanuary 3, 2024March 27, 2024Series EndedThe Demon Prince of Momochi HouseTokyo MXJanuary 6, 2024March 23, 2024Series EndedPon no MichiTBSJanuary 6, 2024March 23, 2024Series EndedTales of Wedding RingsTokyo MXJanuary 6, 2024March 23, 2024Season EndedDear RadianceNHKJanuary 7, 2024December 15, 2024Series Ended7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!Tokyo MXJanuary 7, 2024March 24, 2024Series EndedBanished from the Hero's Party (Season 2)Tokyo MXJanuary 7, 2024March 24, 2024Series EndedFluffy ParadiseTokyo MXJanuary 7, 2024March 24, 2024Series EndedThe Dangers in My Heart (Season 2)TV AsahiJanuary 7, 2024March 31, 2024Season Ended'Tis Time for "Torture," PrincessTokyo MXJanuary 9, 2024March 26, 2024Season EndedThe Foolish Angel Dances with the DevilTV TokyoJanuary 9, 2024March 26, 2024Series EndedDoctor EliseTokyo MXJanuary 10, 2024March 27, 2024Series EndedShaman King: FlowersTV TokyoJanuary 10, 2024April 3, 2024Series EndedDelusional Monthly MagazineTokyo MXJanuary 11, 2024March 28, 2024Series EndedIsekai Onsen ParadiseTokyo MXJanuary 12, 2024March 29, 2024Series EndedUrusei Yatsura (Season 2)Fuji TVJanuary 12, 2024June 21, 2024Series EndedBucchigiri?!TV TokyoJanuary 13, 2024April 6, 2024Series EndedUltraman New Generation Stars (Season 2)TV TokyoJanuary 27, 2024June 22, 2024Season EndedWonderful Pretty Cure!TV AsahiFebruary 4, 2024January 26, 2025Ending 2025Bakuage Sentai BoonboomgerTV AsahiMarch 3, 2024February 9, 2025Ending 2025The Tiger and Her WingsNHKApril 1, 2024September 27, 2024Series EndedTrain to the End of the WorldTokyo MXApril 1, 2024June 24, 2024Series EndedSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise WolfTV TokyoApril 2, 2024September 24, 2024Season EndedLaid-Back Camp: Season 3AT-XApril 4, 2024June 20, 2024Season EndedNijiyon Animation (Season 2)Tokyo MXApril 5, 2024June 21, 2024Series EndedThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 3)Nippon TVApril 5, 2024September 27, 2024Season EndedAstro NoteTokyo MXApril 5, 2024June 21, 2024Series EndedThe Irregular at Magic High School (3rd season)Tokyo MXApril 5, 2024June 28, 2024Season EndedA Salad Bowl of EccentricsTBSApril 5, 2024June 21, 2024Series EndedWind BreakerTBSApril 5, 2024June 28, 2024Season EndedGirls Band CryTokyo MXApril 6, 2024June 29, 2024Seried EndedThe Idolmaster Shiny ColorsTV TokyoApril 6, 2024June 22, 2024Season EndedHighspeed EtoileTBSApril 6, 2024June 22, 2024Series EndedStudio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel IncludedTokyo MXApril 6, 2024June 22, 2024Series EndedGo! 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Loser Ranger!TBSApril 7, 2024June 30, 2024Season EndedMission: Yozakura FamilyTBSApril 7, 2024October 6, 2024Season EndedThe FableNippon TVApril 7, 2024September 29, 2024Season EndedShinkalion: Change the WorldTV TokyoApril 7, 2024February 2, 2025Ending 2025https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/shinkalion-change-the-world-reveals-second-trailer-and-release-date/ar-BB1jsKSyHimitsu no AiPriTV TokyoApril 7, 2024March 30, 2025Ending 2025Rinkai!Tokyo MXApril 9, 2024June 25, 2024Series EndedOblivion BatteryTV TokyoApril 10, 2024July 3, 2024Season EndedThe Many Sides of Voice Actor RadioTokyo MXApril 10, 2024June 26, 2024Series EndedBlack Butler: Public School ArcTokyo MXApril 13, 2024June 22, 2024Season EndedKaiju No. 8TV TokyoApril 13, 2024June 29, 2024Season EndedWhisper Me a Love SongTV AsahiApril 13, 2024December 29, 2024Series EndedMy Hero Academia (Season 7)Nippon TVMay 4, 2024October 12, 2024Season EndedDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training ArcFuji TVMay 12, 2024June 30, 2024Season EndedShy (Season 2)TV TokyoJuly 1, 2024September 24, 2024Series EndedOshi no Ko (Season 2)Tokyo MXJuly 3, 2024October 6, 2024Season EndedRed Cat RamenTBSJuly 4, 2024September 19, 2024Season EndedSenpai Is an OtokonokoFuji TVJuly 5, 2024September 27, 2024Series Ended2.5 Dimensional SeductionTokyo MXJuly 5, 2024December 13, 2024Season EndedThe Café Terrace and Its Goddesses (Season 2)TBSJuly 5, 2024September 20, 2024Series EndedGrendizer UTV TokyoJuly 5, 2024September 28, 2024Series EndedUltraman ArcTV TokyoJuly 6, 2024January 18, 2025Ending 2025Quality Assurance in Another WorldTBSJuly 6, 2024September 28, 2024Series EndedDungeon PeopleTBSJuly 6, 2024September 28, 2024Series EndedSakuna: Of Rice and RuinTV TokyoJuly 6, 2024September 28, 2024Series EndedPlus-Sized ElfTokyo MXJuly 7, 2024September 22, 2024Series EndedMy Deer Friend NokotanTokyo MXJuly 7, 2024September 22, 2024Series EndedFairy Tail: 100 Years QuestTV TokyoJuly 7, 2024January 5, 2025Ending 2025Wistoria: Wand and SwordTBSJuly 7, 2024September 29, 2024Season EndedShōshimin: How to Become OrdinaryTV AsahiJuly 7, 2024September 15, 2024Season EndedKamen Rider GavvTV AsahiSeptember 1, 2024Currently airingContinues 2025https://twitter.com/trademark_bot/status/1788586668385255699Baby Assassins Everyday!TV TokyoSeptember 4, 2024November 20, 2024Season EndedOmusubiNHKSeptember 30, 2024March 28, 2025Ending 2025Let This Grieving Soul Retire!Tokyo MXOctober 1, 2024December 24, 2024Season EndedTying the Knot with an Amagami SisterTV TokyoOctober 2, 2024March 25, 2025Ending 2025Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Season 3)TV TokyoOctober 2, 2024March 26, 2025Ending 2025Blue BoxTBSOctober 3, 2024March 27, 2025Season EndedDandadanTBSOctober 4, 2024December 20, 2024Season EndedMagilumiere Co. Ltd.Nippon TVOctober 4, 2024December 20, 2024Season EndedRurouni Kenshin: Kyoto DisturbanceFuji TVOctober 4, 2024March 21, 2025Ending 2025Blue Lock (Season 2)TV AsahiOctober 5, 2024December 28, 2024Season EndedTōhaiTBSOctober 5, 2024April 5, 2025Ending 2025Mahō Tsukai ni Narenakatta Onna no Ko no HanashiTBSOctober 5, 2024December 21, 2024Series EndedBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (Part 3)TV TokyoOctober 5, 2024December 28, 2024Season EndedThe Idolmaster Shiny Colors (Season 2)TV TokyoOctober 5, 2024December 21, 2024Series EndedThe Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (Season 2)TBSOctober 6, 2024December 29, 2024Season EndedRanma ½ (2024 series)Nippon TVOctober 6, 2024December 22, 2024Season EndedParty kara Tsuihō Sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyō ni TsukiTV AsahiOctober 6, 2024December 22, 2024Series EndedPuniru Is a Cute SlimeTV TokyoOctober 6, 2024December 23, 2024Season EndedLove Live! Superstar!! (Season 3)NHK-EOctober 6, 2024December 22, 2024Series EndedYou Are Ms. ServantTV AsahiOctober 6, 2024December 22, 2024Series EndedDragon Ball DaimaFuji TVOctober 11, 2024February 28, 2025Ending 2025Goodbye, Dragon LifeTBSOctober 11, 2024December 27, 2024Series EndedShangri-La Frontier (Season 2)TBSOctober 13, 2024March 30, 2025Ending 2025The Blue Wolves of MibuNippon TVOctober 19, 2024March 29, 2025Ending 2025Wing-ManTV TokyoOctober 22, 2024December 25, 2024Series EndedRed BlueTBSDecember 18, 2024February 12, 2025Ending 2025
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