Crunchyroll, a pivotal platform in the anime industry, has unveiled the nominees for its 8th annual Anime Awards, slated for 2024. This event, renowned for honoring the best in anime creation, including artists, musicians, and voice actors, showcases the year’s most acclaimed anime releases both in streaming and theaters. Fans globally are invited to participate in the public voting process, which is now live on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards website (https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2024/1/17/anime-awards-2024-nominees-full-list).
This year’s awards boast a diverse array of nominees, covering various categories from “Anime of the Year” to “Best Voice Actor.” Notable nominations include “Bocchi the Rock!”, “Chainsaw Man”, and “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith’s Village.” The awards also recognize continuing series like “Attack on Titan” and “ONE PIECE”, along with new series and animated features.
Adding glamour to the event, Crunchyroll has announced an impressive lineup of domestic and international presenters. These include Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion, award-winning actress Iman Vellani, renowned singer LiSA, and various other prominent figures from entertainment and the anime community.
Crunchyroll President Raul Plini expressed excitement about showcasing the world’s top anime creators and celebrating the genre’s global appeal. The ceremony, hosted by Sally Amagi and John Kabila, will also feature an opening address by Kenichiro Yoshida, CEO of Sony Group Corporation.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 promises to be a festival of anime excellence, uniting fans and creators alike. The results will be announced in a grand ceremony in Tokyo on March 2nd, 2024, and will be broadcast worldwide. Sony Music Solutions Inc. will support the event management, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees and viewers.
