Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 clinches top honors at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 witnessed a highly anticipated moment as Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 emerged victorious in the Anime of the Year category, solidifying its position as a fan-favorite series of the year.
Anime fans were eagerly awaiting the announcement of Anime of the Year 2024 at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. This award had already caused controversy by not including One Piece and Attack on Titan in the nominations.
The winner of Anime of the Year 2024 at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards was Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, beating out Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc and Vinland Saga season 2. This final award of the night was presented by Megan Thee Stallion.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, winner of Anime of the Year 2024 at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
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The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 took place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 6 pm JST in Tokyo. The highlight of the event was the Anime of the Year award, with many presenters and stars eagerly anticipating it.
Renowned Grammy-winning recording artist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion had the honor of presenting the award. Megan, known for her passion for anime and cosplaying, even dressed up as Gojo the day before the Anime Awards.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, directed by Shota Goshozono and produced by Studio Mappa, received the Anime of the Year 2024 award. One of the producers accepted the award on behalf of the second season. Goshozono had also previously won the Best Director award.
For the 13th time that evening, Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 was nominated, excluding the non-Japanese voice actor nominations. It marked the ninth victory for the series. Additionally, the show took home awards for Best Action Anime, Best Opening and Ending Theme Sequences, and Best Supporting Character for Satoru Gojo.
Other Nominations and more
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There were six anime nominated in this category:
Oshi no Ko (Studio – Doga Kobo)
BOCCHI THE ROCK! (Studio – Cloverworks)
Chainsaw Man (Studio – MAPPA)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc (Studio – Ufotable)
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 (Studio – MAPPA)
Studio Mappa received three nominations in this category. Oshi no Ko was nominated for the 10th time, Vinland Saga season 2 for the fifth time, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc for the ninth time.
It was surprising to see that Attack on Titan: Final Season and One Piece were not nominated for the Anime of the Year 2024 category, despite their incredible success in 2023. However, it is important to note that the awards mostly focus on the first half of the year.
Editor's P/S:
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 generated buzz with its controversial nominations, excluding popular titles like "One Piece" and "Attack on Titan." However, the crowning of "Jujutsu Kaisen" season 2 as Anime of the Year sparked mixed reactions. The series's dominance at the awards, with 13 nominations and nine wins, reflects its critical acclaim and popularity. Yet, some may question if it truly outshined other contenders like "Demon Slayer" or "Vinland Saga."
The absence of "One Piece" and "Attack on Titan" from the nominations highlighted the awards' focus on the first half of the year. This decision may have disappointed fans of these long-running series, but it also allowed for the recognition of lesser-known but equally deserving anime. Overall, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 provided a platform to celebrate the diversity and brilliance of the anime industry, even if its choices sparked some debate.
