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Crunchyroll Anime Award For Best Character
The Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Character is fictional character awards given at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards since its 1st Crunchyroll Anime Awards, inaugural edition in 2017. It is given for the best anime characters from the previous year. Winners are determined through a combined voting process by judges and public voting. Originated as four individual characters awards (Best Protagonist, Best Antagonist, Best Boy, and Best Girl) until 2022, all of which will be consolidated into two categories: Best Main Character and Best Supporting Character, while introducing a new category "Must Protect At All Costs" Character, an award recognizes characters that evoke strong protective instincts in viewers due to their vulnerability or endearing qualities, inspire a strong desire to safeguard them at all costs. ''Spy × Family (TV series), Spy x Family'''s Anya Forger won the award multiple times, 1 for Best Supporting Character and 3 for "Must Protect At All Costs" Character in cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1st Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 1st Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held on January 28, 2017, honoring excellence in anime from 2016 in anime, 2016. The awards were first announced by Crunchyroll in December 2016. The voting period was open from January 3 to 10. The results were announced on January 11 except for the Crunchyroll Anime Award for Anime of the Year, Anime of the Year award, which was announced live on January 28 from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Party in San Francisco. Crunchyroll reported that 1.8 million votes from around the world were submitted, with the majority of them coming from the United States. It is the only edition that implemented the "Most Popular Other". Records ''Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress'' dominated the list of nominees, with a total of nine nominations including the Crunchyroll Anime Award for Anime of the Year, Anime of the Year. ''Mob Psycho 100'' followed the lead with eight nominations, including the Anime of the Year. ''Yuri on Ice'' won all of its seven nominations, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polygon (website)
''Polygon'' is an American entertainment website created by Vox Media covering video games, movies, television, and other popular culture. At its October 2012 launch as Vox Media's third property, ''Polygon'' sought to distinguish itself by focusing on the stories of the people behind video games and long-form magazine-style feature articles. The site was built over the course of ten months by eight co-founding editors which included the editors-in-chief of the gaming sites '' Joystiq'', '' Kotaku'' and '' The Escapist''. Vox Media produced a documentary series on the founding of the site. In May 2025, ''Polygon'' was sold to Valnet. History Vox Media (2012–2025) The gaming blog ''Polygon'' was launched on October 24, 2012, as Vox Media's third property. The site grew from technology blog ''The Verge'', which was launched a year earlier as an outgrowth of sports blog network ''SB Nation'' before Vox Media was formed. Vox Media's chief executive officer, Jim Bankoff, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chainsaw Man (TV Series)
is a Japanese anime television series produced by MAPPA and based on the manga series ''Chainsaw Man'' by Tatsuki Fujimoto. ''Chainsaw Man'' was directed by Ryū Nakayama from scripts by Hiroshi Seko, with Makoto Nakazono as chief episode director and Tatsuya Yoshihara as action director, as well as character designs by Kazutaka Sugiyama and demon designs by Kiyotaka Oshiyama. The series' music was composed by Kensuke Ushio. Production was entirely funded by MAPPA itself as opposed to following the same production committee format as most other anime. The series originally aired on TV Tokyo from October 12 to December 28, 2022 in Japan. Crunchyroll streamed the series outside of Asia. Medialink obtained the licensing for Southeast Asia. A sequel film titled, '' Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc,'' will be released by Toho on September 19, 2025. Synopsis Denji, a young man who shares his life with Pochita, a chainsaw demon, is forced to survive by killing demons an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denji (Chainsaw Man)
is the protagonist of the Shonen, shonen manga series known as ''Chainsaw Man'' by Tatsuki Fujimoto. He is a human teenager with the ability to transform into the Devil-human hybrid known as by pulling a cord on his chest, thanks to a near-death experience in which his companion, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil List of Chainsaw Man characters#Pochita, Pochita, fused with him and became his heart. As a Public Safety Devil Hunter, Denji is hired by Tokyo Special Division 4 leader Makima to fight alongside its members in their battle to kill the Gun Devil, all the while pursuing his own personal interests. Denji is the main protagonist of the series' first part, the Public Safety arc, and one of the two protagonists (with Asa Mitaka) of its second part. The character was largely praised by critics, many taking note of how his character's simple goals contrasted with other Shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' protagonists' lofty ideals. His backstory and the relationships Denji forms with other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Piece (1999 TV Series)
''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation that premiered on Fuji Television in October 1999. It is based on Eiichiro Oda's manga series of the same name. The story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old young man whose body gained the properties of rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit. With his crew, named the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy explores the Grand Line in search of the world's ultimate treasure known as the "One Piece" in order to become the next King of the Pirates. Since its premiere in Japan more than 1,100 episodes have been aired, and later exported to various countries around the world. Series overview Voice cast and characters Production Release In October 2024, it was announced that the anime series would go on hiatus until April 2025, and that a remastered and re-edited version of the " Fishman Island" story arc would air in the show's timeslot during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monkey D
Monkey is a common name that may refer to most mammals of the infraorder Simiiformes, also known as simians. Traditionally, all animals in the group now known as simians are counted as monkeys except the apes. Thus monkeys, in that sense, constitute an incomplete Paraphyly, paraphyletic grouping; alternatively, if apes (Hominoidea) are included, ''monkeys'' and ''simians'' are synonyms. In 1812, Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Étienne Geoffroy grouped the Ape, apes and the Cercopithecidae group of monkeys together and established the name Catarrhini, "Old World monkeys" ("''singes de l'Ancien Monde''" in French language, French). The extant sister of the Catarrhini in the monkey ("singes") group is the Platyrrhini (New World monkeys). Some nine million years before the divergence between the Cercopithecidae and the apes, the Platyrrhini emerged within "monkeys" by migration to South America likely by ocean. Apes are thus deep in the tree of extant and extinct monkeys, and any ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held at the Main Banquet Hall of the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. It was hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, who hosted the previous ceremony. Anime released in full or partially between October 2022 and September 2023 are eligible for nominations for this edition. This edition featured 32 categories, most of which are presented in the previous ceremony and include industry awards for Best Cinematography and Art Direction for the first time, as well as the return of Best Slice of Life from 2018. Categories and the list of judges were revealed on December 5. Nominees were revealed on the first day of public voting, January 17. Voting closed on January 27. Presenters for the ceremony on March 2 was announced on January 17, and included American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, Canadian actress Iman Vellani, and Japanese singer LiSA, with Sony Group Corporation CEO Kenichiro Yoshida giving opening remarks. Winners and nomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 In Anime
Events in 2023 in anime. Releases Films A list of anime films that was released in theaters between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Television series A list of anime television series that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Original net animations A list of original net animations that will debut between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Original video animations A list of original video animations that will debut between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Deaths January *January 13: Hitoshi Yoshioka, Japanese light novelist (''Idol Defense Force Hummingbird, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, Yōseiki Suikoden''), dies at age 62. February *February 5: Takako Sasuga, Japanese voice actress (voice of Monomi in the ''Danganronpa'' franchise, Akubi in '' Hakushon Daimao'', Hata-bō in ''Osomatsu-kun'', Twink in ''Princess Knight, Tarao Fuguta in Sazae-san,'' Hajime in ''Tensai Bakabon''), dies at age 87. *February 13: Leiji Matsumoto, Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Dress-Up Darling
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It was serialized in Square Enix's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Young Gangan'' from January 2018 to March 2025, and has been compiled in 14 volumes . An anime television series adaptation produced by CloverWorks aired its first season from January to March 2022. A live-action television drama adaptation aired on MBS's ''Dramaism'' programming block from October to December 2024. A second season to the anime series is set to premiere in July 2025. By May 2024, the manga had more than 11 million copies in circulation, and has been generally well-received by critics. Premise Wakana Gojo's passion for crafting hina dolls causes him to hide his interests due to social trauma. However, when his beautiful and popular classmate Marin Kitagawa discovers his talent, she sees beyond his apparent idiosyncrasies and encourages him to create cosplay costumes. With Marin's support, Wakana steps out of his seclusion and begins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Spy × Family Characters
''Spy × Family'', a manga series written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo and later adapted to an anime with the same name, features a cast of characters who live in an alternate version of Cold War Germany. The story is set in two fictional neighboring countries: Westalis and Ostania, which are loosely based on East Germany and West Germany. The two countries recently established a fragile peace after a war. The plot follows the Forger family, which consists of Loid, Yor, Anya, and Bond Forger. They create a "pretend family", staying together in unconventional circumstances for their ulterior motives and secrets. Loid Forger, whose real identity is the Westalian master spy codenamed Twilight, adopts an orphan telepathic girl named Anya and marries an Ostanian professional assassin Yor Briar; later, they adopt Bond, a precognitive dog, into their care. The Forger family members, for the most part, are not aware of each others' secrets, but they accept the falsehood of their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edgerunners
is a cyberpunk original net animation (ONA) miniseries based on the video game ''Cyberpunk 2077'' by Polish studio CD Projekt Red. The series was animated by Japanese animation studio Trigger under the supervision of CD Projekt and premiered on Netflix in September 2022. Set in the ''Cyberpunk'' universe created by Mike Pondsmith, the anime serves as a prequel to the game and takes place about a year before the events of ''Cyberpunk 2077''. Upon its release, ''Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' received critical acclaim, with praise directed at its characters, animation, and worldbuilding. In October 2022, CD Projekt had initially announced that the anime would not be receiving a second season and stated that, while they were open to collaborating with Trigger for future projects, ''Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' had always been planned as a standalone work. However, in September 2024, Netflix had released a teaser regarding a collaboration between Netflix Animation, CD Projekt, and ''Cyberpunk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lycoris Recoil
is an original Japanese anime television series created by Spider Lily and . It was produced by A-1 Pictures and aired from July to September 2022. Set in Tokyo, ''Lycoris Recoil'' follows two young orphaned teenage girls named Chisato Nishikigi and Takina Inoue, who were recruited in the Direct Attack organization to carry out assassinations under the "Lycoris" program while they work at a local café and perform various tasks such as childcare, shopping, and teaching classes. A manga adaptation by Yasunori Bizen began serialization in Media Factory's manga magazine '' Monthly Comic Flapper'' in September 2022. A spin-off light novel, titled ''Lycoris Recoil: Ordinary Days'', written by Asaura and illustrated by Imigimuru, was published under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko in September 2022 as well. A stage play adaptation of the series was performed in January 2023. An original net animation, titled ''Lycoris Recoil: Friends are thieves of time'', was released from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
