Among the winners of Filmarks Awards 2024, Kaiju No. 8 was crowned Best Anime Series of 2024, while the movie Look Back won Best Anime Film.
The Filmarks Awards 2024, hosted by one of Japan’s largest media review sites, celebrated this year’s best in a total of nine categories, including movies released in 2024, TV dramas and anime broadcast or streamed, as well as outstanding actors and directors.
Kaiju No. 8, based on Naoya Matsumoto’s hit manga, has captured the hearts of anime fans worldwide. The story follows Kafka Hibino, a man who turns into a kaiju and joins the Japan Defense Force to fight monstrous creatures. Its thrilling action, deep characters, and meaningful themes have made it a standout anime this year.
The anime, which started airing on April 13, 2024, received praise for staying true to the original manga and delivering high-quality animation. Winning this award shows how much fans and critics alike loved this series and how important it has become in the anime world.
Meanwhile, Look Back, a touching anime movie, took home the award for Best Anime Film. Directed by Hiroyuki Okiura and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, the movie tells the emotional story of two young manga artists chasing their dreams. Its heartfelt narrative and beautiful animation earned it recognition as one of the best anime movies of the year.
Filmarks, known for its user-driven ratings, uses reviews and engagement data to decide its awards. The victories of Kaiju No. 8 and Look Back reflect the passion and support from anime fans everywhere.
These awards honor not just the creators but also the growth of anime as an art form. With exciting stories and innovative visuals, anime like Kaiju No. 8 and Look Back continue to set new standards and captivate audiences worldwide.
For fans, these titles are must-watches that showcase the creativity and emotional depth anime can offer. As we celebrate their success, the anticipation for future works from these creators is only growing. The Filmarks Awards highlight these achievements and promise more amazing stories to come in the anime world.
Source: Filmarks (one of the largest movie, drama and anime review services in Japan)
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