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Anime Awards 2023 Winners: Anime of the Year and Full List

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Gagnants des Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2023

 

Note: If you’re reading this before the show, stay tuned! We’ll be adding each of the category winners as they’re announced during the live show in a few hours.

 

The votes have been counted, the judges have been heard and the orange carpet has been rolled out. At an incredible event hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, the winners of the 2023 Anime Awards have officially been revealed!

 

It was a stacked eligibility year for the Anime Awards, with the Anime of the Year category representing some of our favorite series, including Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc, Lycoris Recoil, Ranking of Kings Cour 2, and SPY x FAMILY.

 

The 2023 Anime Awards start on March 4 at 1:30 a.m. PT / 3:30 a.m. CT / 4:30 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

 

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Anime of the Year

This is the show that sets the standard for anime over the last year, towering over all others. Its compelling story, beautiful artistic execution, unforgettable characters all combine in a unique way to create a masterpiece that deserves singular recognition. Whether the show was an unexpected hit, or delivered on fans’ high expectations, Anime of the Year represents absolute excellence.

 

Winner: TBA

Nominees:

 

Best Original Anime

An original anime is not adapted from source material; it is entirely a unique creation. While that itself is an accomplishment, these shows also present an impactful and entertaining story that elevates the title to another level.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Anime Character Design

This category celebrates artists who have either created iconic anime characters or breathed life into one from other sources like manga or light novels. Thanks to their understanding of design principles, great character designers can tell a story from how someone is drawn, while the legendary ones create characters you recognize by their silhouette.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Animation

Here we recognize anime that are visually stunning in the ways they bring their stories to life. No matter the style of animation, these shows provide a visual feast for viewers to enjoy, immersing audiences into previously unimaginable worlds.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best New Anime Series

While countless new anime are created each year, this category honors the series and spin-offs that stand out. These instant classics possess something unique that keep viewers transfixed and passionately awaiting season two.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Continuing Anime Series

Sustaining excellence is no small feat, particularly when it comes to anime. Considering all the creativity, effort, and planning that goes into one season, the ability to hold a fan’s attention year after year is worthy of celebration.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Anime Opening Sequence

Through striking visuals and irresistible music, a great opening sequence sets the table for what’s to come. Whether it’s creating a quirky mood for an off-beat rom-com, or striking a dark and serious tone for suspense, a memorable opening has as much creativity and passion as the show it introduces.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Anime Ending Sequence

Similar to the opening, an unforgettable ending sequence pairs design and music to delight and surprise. Often a place where the art style can be taken in entirely new directions, a great closing sequence lets viewers catch their breath and enjoy small moments with a character.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Anime Score

A vital part of an unforgettable anime is the original music composed for it. A well-crafted score adds another dimension of depth and emotion to any scene with compositions that are not only tightly associated with an anime, but can also stand alone as masterpieces of music.

 

Winner: TBA

Nominees:

 

Best Anime Film

Here we celebrate non-episodic anime with runtimes longer than a standard episode, whether they were released in theaters, on home video, or online. The best of the best live up to the hype, leaving fans wondering where the time went.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Anime Song

This category recognizes a vocalist, instrumental, soloist, duo, group, or collaborative recording played during any part of an anime series. These are the songs that get stuck in your head, make you want to sing along, or give you a rush of emotion.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Anime Director

 

To paraphrase Hayao Miyazaki, “An anime is a reflection of its director.” Of central importance, directors work behind the scenes, conveying their vision and imagination to animators, making critical decisions, and managing the creative aspects of production.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Main Anime Character

Whether hero, anti-hero, or villain, a main character is the face of their series. But it’s not just their personalities or characteristics that make them beloved, it’s their well-developed stories and the journeys they take us on that make them worthy.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Supporting Anime Character

This category celebrates sidekicks like they were number one. Supporting characters come in all shapes and sizes, but the best among them are able to shine as bright as their main character counterparts when called upon.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best “Must Protect at All Costs” Anime Character

These are the characters that make the world feel like a kinder, more special place. Whether they’re an earnest protagonist who always gets back up or a pure hearted cinnamon roll who holds a group together, these characters remind us that there are some things in life worth protecting.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Action Anime

This category rewards a show that has action at its core. These titles should leave the audience with their hearts pounding, their palms sweaty, and everyone gasping for breath at the mind-blowing sequences that were depicted.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Comedy Anime

Whether they catch you off guard with a unique point of view, or the dialogue seems crafted by a stand-up comedian, these are the shows that make you laugh out loud and have your side hurting by the end.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Drama Anime

These anime convey something essential about the human experience. Their mastery of building and relieving tension sets fans on the edge of their seats, feeling all their feelings, compelling them to invest deeply in the characters and their stories.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Fantasy Anime

Best Fantasy is all about imagination, creativity, and a bit of magic. These shows don’t just take us to other worlds, they craft deep, original universes full of mythical creatures where even the smallest detail is fueled by ideas that previously were unthought.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Romance Anime

A great romance can thaw the heart of the coldest cynic. These captivating stories draw us in and remind us of the best part of being alive. With their hopeful messages, these shows find a way to make you believe in the power of love.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Voice Acting Performance (Japanese)

Renowned voice artists not only breathe additional life into design, they also re-envision what a character sounds like in a different language. Through their command of tone and the emotions their voices elicit, these talented artists add depth, transforming anime characters into anime icons. This award will be honored to voice actors across Japanese.

 

Winner: TBA

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Best Voice Acting Performance (English)

This award will be honored to voice actors across English.

 

Winner: TBA

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Did your predictions take home the prize? Let us know in the comments! 

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