The Boy and the Heron and Suzume Nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars
Suzume and The Boy and the Heron, two remarkable films by Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki respectively, have earned their well-deserved spots as contenders for the prestigious 2024 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the complete list of eligible films for the 2024 Oscars, including Suzume and The Boy and the Heron. These two films are potential contenders for the Best Picture category, although their actual nomination is yet to be decided.
It's important to note that the inclusion of Suzume and The Boy and the Heron on the list does not guarantee their nomination for the category. In fact, they are just two out of 265 films eligible for consideration. Additionally, there are other anime films and works related to Japanese creators or franchises within the eligible films.
Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume, Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron can be nominated for 2024 Oscars
Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume and Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron have emerged as two of the most successful films of 2022 and 2023, with the former being in theaters in both years. Their potential eligibility for the 2024 Oscars is generating a lot of excitement, as both films have a strong chance of receiving nominations in their respective categories.
While The Boy and the Heron and Suzume are the most prominent films linked to Japanese creators or franchises out of the 265 mentioned, they are not the only ones. Other notable films include Godzilla Minus One, Gran Turismo, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and YOSHIKI: Under the Sky.
Godzilla Minus One has made history by being shortlisted for the Visual Effects category at the Academy Awards, the first time a Japanese film has achieved this recognition. Additionally, Joe Hisaishi, who composed the music for Miyazaki's film, has also been shortlisted for the Music (Original Score) category for his outstanding work on the film. Unfortunately, YOSHIKI: Under the Sky was eligible for the Best Documentary category but did not make the now-published shortlist.
Shinkai and Miyazaki's films are among the 33 titles eligible for the Animated Feature category at the Academy Awards. Other eligible anime films include Blue Giant, The First Slam Dunk, and Lonely Castle in the Mirror, as well as the Super Mario Bros. Movie. The final nominees for all categories will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with the awards ceremony set for Sunday, March 10, 2024. At the 95th Academy Awards, no anime films received nominations, despite INU-OH, Drifting Home, and Goodbye, Don Glees! being eligible that year.
Be sure to keep up with all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as 2024 progresses.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled to see two of my favorite anime films, Suzume and The Boy and the Heron, being recognized for their excellence and potentially contending for the prestigious 2024 Oscars. Both Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki are legendary directors who have captivated audiences worldwide with their storytelling and breathtaking animation. The inclusion of their films on the list of eligible contenders is a testament to the growing global appreciation for anime and Japanese cinema.
The fact that Suzume and The Boy and the Heron are among 33 titles eligible for the Animated Feature category further highlights the strength and diversity of anime in the international film industry. It's exciting to see anime films gaining more recognition and competing alongside other animated works from around the world. I believe that both Suzume and The Boy and the Heron have a strong chance of receiving nominations, and I eagerly await the final announcement of the nominees in January 2024.
