Imagine anime as a bustling metropolis, brimming with vibrant neighborhoods representing diverse genres and studios. Now, picture the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 as a glittering gala, inviting only the most renowned residents from each district. But hold on a minute, who decides which streets get paved with gold and which alleys remain shrouded in shadow?
Let’s peek behind the curtain of nominations and see which anime are basking in the spotlight:
A sneak peek into Crunchyroll anime awards 2024 nominationsÂ
Anime of the Year
- BOCCHI THE ROCK!
- Chainsaw Man
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
- Oshi no Ko
- Vinland Saga Season 2
Best Continuing Series
- Attack on Titan (Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc)
- Jujutsu Kaisen (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2)
- One Piece
- SPY x FAMILY (SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2)
- Vinland Saga (Vinland Saga SEASON 2)
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Best New Series
- BOCCHI THE ROCK!
- Chainsaw Man
- Heavenly Delusion
- Hell’s Paradise
- Oshi no Ko
- Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
Best Film
- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
- Blue Giant
- Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-
- PSYCHO-PASS: Providence
- Suzume
- The First Slam Dunk
Best Original Anime
- Akiba Maid War
- BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls’ Story- Season2
- Buddy Daddies
- Do It Yourself!!
- Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch From Mercury
- The Marginal Service
Best Animation
- Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
- Chainsaw Man
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
- Mob Psycho 100 III
- Trigun Stampede
Best Action
- Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1
- BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation
- Chainsaw Man
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
- One Piece
How does this nomination process for Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 work?
Certain nominations might make you feel like “How come it’s here?” To clarify such doubts, here is how the nominations are selected, and how one of them will end up winning in its category.Â
Act One:Â
A panel of esteemed anime industry professionals, from animators and producers to journalists and critics, cast their ballots. Each judge nominates up to five contenders in each category, however, the basis for selection of the anime solely depends on the judge’s personal choice. These diverse voices create a broad initial pool of nominees, ensuring that hidden gems and niche favorites get a chance to shine.
Act Two:Â
Once the judges’ nominations are tallied, the top six contenders in each category emerge, ready to face the ultimate test – the audience vote. For a week, Crunchyroll users worldwide can cast their ballots, as the audience is the ultimate judge, allowing them to vote directly makes the selection process more fair. This democratic approach empowers fans to champion their beloved underdogs and potentially upset the established order.
Conclusion
These are just a taste of the diverse nominees gracing the Crunchyroll Anime Awards stage. But are these popular picks truly representative of the year’s best anime, or are hidden gems being overlooked? The answer to this question depends on how these anime are nominated for their potential victory. While these may not be the anime you were expecting to be nominated, these could surely be the ones that captured the experts’ heart. Stay tuned to receive updates on who wins what.
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