Chainsaw Man and Suzume Garner Prestigious 2023 Saturn Award Nominations

The 2023 Saturn Awards nominations were announced on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, unveiling nominations for Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume and Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man. Suzume was nominated for Best Animated Film, while Chainsaw Man’s television adaptation was nominated for Best Animated Television Series or Special.

It is noteworthy that Suzume and Chainsaw Man are the only anime nominated in their respective categories, underscoring their exceptional quality. Although the Blade Runner: Black Lotus anime series was nominated for Best Animated Series last year, it did not emerge as the winner.

Chainsaw Man and Suzume seemingly set up for success in the 2023 Saturn Award nominations

The Saturn Awards recognize outstanding achievements in science fiction, horror, and fantasy films and television shows, chosen by a committee. Shinkai’s Suzume and Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man stand out as top animated works in these genres, adding excitement for fans with their nominations.

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Suzume and Chainsaw Man are the sole anime offerings in their categories, but face significant competition. Suzume is up against Elemental, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Chainsaw Man is competing with Gremlins: Secrets of Mogwai, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, Harley Quinn, My Adventures with Superman, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Wars: The Bad Batch. It is clear that Shinkai and Fujimoto’s creations have strong competitors in their categories.

The 2023 Saturn Awards will be held at the Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4, 2024. It is still unknown whether the ceremony will be streamed, and if so, where the stream will be accessible for viewers worldwide.

Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man started as an original manga series that first appeared in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in December 2018. The series continued until the end of its first part in December 2020. In July 2022, the series began its second part and moved to Shueisha's digital Shonen Jump+ catalog. A television anime adaptation of the first part premiered in October 2022 and ran for 12 episodes until December 2022.

Meanwhile, Shinkai’s film Suzume made its debut in Japanese theaters in November 2022, followed by an international release throughout 2023 through Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures, and Wild Bunch. It has now become the fourth highest-grossing Japanese film of all time internationally and the tenth highest-grossing Japanese film domestically. Stay updated on all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as we move further into 2023.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of anime and manga, I am thrilled to see Chainsaw Man and Suzume receive well-deserved recognition through their nominations for the prestigious 2023 Saturn Awards. These nominations are a testament to the exceptional quality and impact of these works within the science fiction, horror, and fantasy genres.

Chainsaw Man, with its captivating storyline, unique characters, and stunning animation, has captivated audiences worldwide. The anime adaptation has faithfully brought Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga to life, delivering an exhilarating viewing experience. Suzume, on the other hand, showcases Makoto Shinkai's mastery of storytelling and breathtaking visuals, taking viewers on an emotional journey filled with wonder and heart. The fact that these two anime stand as the sole representatives of their respective categories further highlights their exceptional nature.