Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024: Winners, Nominees, Performers, & More

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, a grand celebration of anime, has recently concluded. This event left anime fans across the globe exhilarated. This comprehensive article will provide an in-depth look at the awards, including details about the viewing platforms, the nominees, and other exciting aspects of the event. Stay tuned for a detailed journey through the biggest anime event of the year.

In Short

• The 8th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards concluded in Tokyo with “Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 2 winning 11 honors.
• The awards were presented by celebrity presenters and featured musical performances.
• The replay of the awards will be available to stream on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is an annual event that celebrates the best in anime. It recognizes excellence in various categories, including Best Animation, Best Character Design, and Anime of the Year. The awards are decided by fan voting, reflecting the preferences of the global anime community. The event is a grand spectacle featuring celebrity presenters and musical performances, and it’s eagerly anticipated by anime fans worldwide. It’s a true testament to the global popularity and cultural impact of anime.

When and Where to Watch the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024?

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 took place on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, live from Tokyo, Japan. The ceremony was held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa.

For those who couldn’t attend in person, the entire event was live-streamed on Crunchyroll’s official platform. You can still watch the awards show replay on Crunchyroll: https://crunchyroll.com/en/animeawards/.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 Nominees List

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 featured over 25 categories, encompassing various aspects of anime production. Here are some of the key categories and their nominees:

Anime of the Year 2024

• Bocchi The Rock!
• Chainsaw Man
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• Oshi No Ko
• Vinland Saga Season 2

Winner: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Best Continuing Anime Series 2024

• Attack on Titan
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
• Jujutsu Kaisen
• One Piece
• Spy × Family
• Vinland Saga

Winner: One Piece

Best New Series 2024

• Bocchi The Rock!
• Chainsaw Man
• Heavenly Delusion
• Hell’s Paradise
• Oshi No Ko
• Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

Winner: Chainsaw Man

Best Anime Film 2024

• 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

Winner: Suzume

Best Original Anime 2024

• Akiba Maid War
• Birdie Wing: Golf Girls’ Story Season 2
• Buddy Daddies
• Do It Yourself!!
• Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch From Mercury
• The Marginal Service

Winner: Buddy Daddies

Best Animation 2024

• Attack on Titan 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

Winner: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Character Design 2024

• Chainsaw Man
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
• Hell’s Paradise
• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• Oshi no Ko
• Trigun Stampede

Winner: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Best Director 2024

• Yuichiro Hayashi (Attack on Titan The Final Chapters: Special 1)
• Keiichiro Saito (Bocchi the Rock!)
• Ryu Nakayama (Chainsaw Man)
• Hirotaka Mori (Heavenly Delusion)
• Shota Goshozono (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2)
• Daisuke Hiramaki (Oshi no Ko)

Winner: Shota Goshozono (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2)

Best Cinematography 2024

• Attack on Titan The Final Chapters: Special 1
• Chainsaw Man
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
• Heavenly Delusion
• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• Vinland Saga Season 2

Winner: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Best Art Direction 2024 (New Category)

• Chainsaw Man
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
• Hell’s Paradise
• Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• Oshi no Ko
• Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

Winner: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Best Romance Anime 2024

• Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
• Insomniacs after school
• My Happy Marriage
• My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
• Skip and Loafer
• Tomo-chan Is a Girl!

Winner: Horimiya: The Missing Pieces

Best Main Character 2024

• Hitori Gotoh (a.k.a. Bocchi) from Bocchi the Rock!
• Denji from Chainsaw Man
• Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan The Final Chapters: Special 1
• Shigeo Kageyama (a.k.a. Mob) from Mob Psycho 100 III
• Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece
• Thorfinn from Vinland Saga Season 2

Winner: Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece

Best Supporting Character 2024

• Arataka Reigen from Mob Psycho 100 III
• Hange Zoe from Attack on Titan The Final Chapters: Special 1
• Kana Arima from Oshi no Ko
• Power from Chainsaw Man
• Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• Suguru Geto from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Winner: Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

“Must Protect At All Costs” Character 2024

• Anya Forger from Spy × Family
• Hitori Gotoh (a.k.a. Bocchi) from Bocchi the Rock!
• Bojji from Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
• Miri Unasaka from Buddy Daddies
• Pochita from Chainsaw Man
• Suletta Mercury from Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury

Winner: Anya Forger from Spy × Family

Best Anime Song 2024

• “Idol” by YOASOBI, from Oshi no Ko
• “KICK BACK” by Kenshi Yonezu, from Chainsaw Man
• “Seisyun Complex” by Kessoku Band, from Bocchi the Rock!
• “Suzume” by RADWIMPS feat. toaka, from Suzume
• “Where Our Blue Is” by Tatsuya Kitani, from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• “WORK” by Ringo Sheena and Millennium Parade, from Hell’s Paradise

Winner: “Idol” by YOASOBI, from Oshi no Ko

Best Score 2024

• Attack on Titan The Final Chapters: Special 1
• Bocchi the Rock!
• Chainsaw Man
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
• Oshi no Ko
• Suzume

Winner: Attack on Titan The Final Chapters: Special 1

Best Opening Sequence 2024

• “Idol” by YOASOBI, from Oshi no Ko
• “innocent arrogance” by BiSH, from Heavenly Delusion
• “KICK BACK” by Kenshi Yonezu, from Chainsaw Man
• “Song of the Dead” by KANA-BOON, from Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
• “Where Our Blue Is” by Tatsuya Kitani, from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• “WORK” by Ringo Sheena and Millennium Parade, from Hell’s Paradise

Winner: “Where Our Blue Is” by Tatsuya Kitani, from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Best Ending Sequence 2024

• “Akari” by Soshi Sakiyama, from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
• “Happiness of the Dead” by Shiyui, from Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
• “HAWATARI NIOKU CENTI (2-hundred-million-centimeter-long blades)” by Maximum the Hormone, from Chainsaw Man
• “Koi Kogare” by Milet × Man with a Mission, from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
• “Mephisto” by Queen Bee, from Oshi no Ko
• “Color” by Yama, from Spy × Family

Winner: “Akari” by Soshi Sakiyama, from Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

For the complete list of nominees across all categories, you can visit the official Crunchyroll Anime Awards website aswell.

Performers and Presenters at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024

The ceremony was hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira. It also featured a vibrant mix of presenters and performers, adding a touch of glamour and excitement to the event.

Presenters:

• Celebrity presenters: DeMarcus Lawrence (Dallas Cowboys), Mercedes Varnado (wrestler and actress), Phil Lord & Chris Miller (Academy Award-winning duo behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Joaquim Dos Santos (director, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), Megan Thee Stallion, Iman Vellani (actress, Ms. Marvel, The Marvels)
• Anime industry presenters: LiSA (Japanese singer-songwriter)

Performers:

• Hiroyuki Sawano & Kohta Yamamoto: Creators of the official 2024 Anime Awards theme song, performing it live for the first time.
• YOASOBI: Renowned Japanese pop duo.
• Shing02: Popular Japanese artist.

How Are the Winners of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Chosen?

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards winners are determined through a combination of fan voting and a judging panel. Fans have the opportunity to vote once per day for their favorites in various categories on the Crunchyroll website during the voting period.

The judging panel comprises industry experts and anime enthusiasts who evaluate the nominated works based on a set of criteria, including originality, creativity, artistic merit, and overall impact. The combined scores from fan voting and the judges’ decisions determine the final winners.

Conclusion

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 celebrated the brilliance and innovation of anime across various categories. From fan favorites like “Spy x Family” to hidden gems like “Yoru no Niji,” the awards honored the dedication and creativity of creators worldwide. While the ceremony has concluded, the enthusiasm for anime continues to flourish, inspiring fans and fostering a vibrant global community.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 – FAQs

What is the 2024 anime of the year?

The Anime of the Year 2024 at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards was “Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 2.

Where can I watch the Anime Awards 2024?

The Anime Awards 2024 can be streamed on Crunchyroll’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

How does Crunchyroll Awards work?

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are based on fan voting. Each judge submits up to five candidates per category, and the winners are chosen based on the highest number of cumulative nominations.

When was the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024?

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 took place on Saturday, March 2, 2024.