Crunchyroll, one of the top places to watch anime online, just announced the winners of its 2024 Anime Awards.
This event happens every year and celebrates the best anime shows, characters, and creators. It’s a big deal for anime fans all over the world.
This year’s event was a big deal, with lots of famous people from the anime world attending.
One of the biggest stars at the event was musician Megan Thee Stallion. She loves anime and even wore costumes from two different anime shows during the awards.
Other celebrities from Hollywood, like Iman Vellani from Ms. Marvel and Finn Wolfhard from Ghostbusters, also showed up, showing how popular anime is worldwide.
Fans get to vote for their favorites, and this year, there were a record-breaking thirty-four million votes. Let’s take a look at who won what?
The winners were announced during the ceremony, which you can watch online for free.
Recent: Top 10 Anime Characters with the Biggest Fanbase! Who’s the Favorite?
Here’s a table listing the winners of the Anime Awards 2024:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Action | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
| “Must Protect At All Costs” Character | Anya Forger |
| Best New Series | Chainsaw Man |
| Best Drama | Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters |
| Best Fantasy | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc |
| Best Ending Sequence | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 (Akari by Soshi Sakiyama) |
| Best Main Character | Monkey D. Luffy |
| Best Cinematography | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
| Best Supporting Character | Satoru Gojo, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
| Best VA Performance (English) | Ryan Colt Levy, Chainsaw Man |
| Best VA Performance (Japanese) | Yuichi Nakamura, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
| Best Comedy | Spy x Family Season 1 Cour 2 |
| Best Opening Sequence | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Hidden Inventory/Premature Death |
| Best Original Anime | Buddy Daddies |
| Best Animation | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc |
| Best Character Design | Sayaka Koiso & Tadashi Hiramatsu, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
| Best Continuing Series | One Piece |
| Best Art Direction | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc |
| Best Romance | Horimiya: The Missing Pieces |
| Best Slice of Life | Bocchi The Rock! |
| Best Score | Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters Special 1 |
| Best Anime Song | Idol by Yoasobi, Oshi No Ko |
| Best Film | Suzume |
| Best Director | Shota Goshozono, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
| Anime of The Year | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 |
Best Action – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
The action in JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 was absolutely electrifying! Congrats for taking home the award for Best Action! #AnimeAwards pic.twitter.com/7OHIk0ekFK
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
“Must Protect At All Costs” Character – Anya Forger
Unquestionably, Anya Forger from SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2 has truly captured everyone hearts!! Congratulations on winning the award for “Must Protect At All Costs” Character! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/MMZZQVdljD
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best New Series – Chainsaw Man
Congratulations to the winner of Best New Series, Chainsaw Man! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/UXrw9rlzyq
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Drama – Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters
Every emotion was on full display with Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1! A heartfelt congratulations on winning Best Drama! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/TjKGru7ndj
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Fantasy – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Transporting us to a world beyond our imagination, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc wins Best Fantasy at the #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/3J3p4J51CA
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Ending Sequence – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 (Akari by Soshi Sakiyama)
The ending sequence of JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 Hidden Inventory / Premature Death was truly exceptional! Congratulations to Akari by Soshi Sakiyama for winning the Best Ending Sequence #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/baDF2G9GCQ
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Main Character – Monkey D. Luffy
ONE PIECE’s Monkey D. Luffy won Best Main Character at the 2024 #AnimeAwards!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/675C3GPA2p
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Cinematography – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Capturing the essence of visual storytelling, congratulations to JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 for winning Best Cinematography at the #AnimeAwards!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/sRXjAyIhBR
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Supporting Character – Satoru Gojo, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Congratulations to Satoru Gojo from JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 on winning the Best Supporting Character! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/fat7SePvkd
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best VA Performance (English) – Ryan Colt Levy, Chainsaw Man
The 2024 #AnimeAwards winner for Best VA Performance (English) goes to @ryancoltlevy for their role as Denji in Chainsaw Man!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/WfuIYKoeIf
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best VA Performance (Japanese) – Yuichi Nakamura, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Captivating audiences with impeccable delivery and emotional depth, Yuichi Nakamura is honored with the Best VA Performance (Japanese) award for their role as Satoru Gojo in JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/yPEkH9jRDx
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Comedy – Spy x Family Season 1 Cour 2
It had us laughing from start to finish. The Best Comedy award goes to SPY x FAMILY Season 1 Cour 2! Congratulations! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/3Iw96TDsPj
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Opening Sequence – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Hidden Inventory/Premature Death
This opening from JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 Hidden Inventory / Premature Death completely captivated audiences worldwide! Big congratulations to Where Our Blue Is by Tatsuya Kitani for claiming the Best Opening Sequence at the 2024 #AnimeAwards!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/ChPw3EEat1
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Original Anime – Buddy Daddies
Discovering an entirely fresh narrative leaves an unforgettable impression!! Congratulations to Buddy Daddies, the 2024 #AnimeAwards winner for Best Original Anime!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/1HM3Ia9fLL
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Animation – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Elevating the art of animation to breathtaking heights, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc is honored with the Best Animation! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/f560w3jtdU
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Character Design – Sayaka Koiso & Tadashi Hiramatsu, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
The award for Best Character Design goes to JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/6uhfMniA7I
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Continuing Series – One Piece
ONE PIECE takes home the award for Best Continuing Series! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/eQzZvdnBvV
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Art Direction – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
A triumph in visual storytelling, congratulations to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc for winning the Best Art Direction! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/O1kiypoh4T
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Romance – Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
Heartstrings were truly touched! Congratulations to Horimiya: The Missing Pieces for winning Best Romance at the #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/kvB8fCrx6L
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Slice of Life – Bocchi The Rock!
With its unique perspective on everyday experiences, BOCCHI THE ROCK! wins Best Slice of Life at the #AnimeAwards!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/pz2oqgK00f
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Score – Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters Special 1
For its unparalleled musical composition that perfectly complements its storytelling, Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 1 takes home the award for Best Score at the 2024 #AnimeAwards!
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/tynNQbFtgz
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Anime Song – Idol by Yoasobi, Oshi No Ko
Capturing the essence of its series, Idol by YOASOBI from【OSHI NO KO】wins Best Anime Song at the #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/pGYlZgVzII
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Film – Suzume
A journey that captivated audiences worldwide, Suzume takes home the award for Best Film! #AnimeAwards
✨ More: https://t.co/UWLN84bvZ6 pic.twitter.com/kk22YpvVSC
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Director – Shota Goshozono, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Congratulations to Shota Goshozono for taking home the award for Best Director at the 2024 #AnimeAwards! pic.twitter.com/ToG2qhFME0
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Anime of The Year – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Anime of the Year goes to JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2! #AnimeAwards 🏆 pic.twitter.com/MEPOu5gA9d
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
The Anime Awards 2024 highlighted the amazing talent in the anime world. Congratulations to all the winners for their incredible work!
Let’s keep supporting and enjoying the diverse stories and creativity that make anime so special for fans everywhere.
