Attack on Titan Final Season dominates Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
Attack on Titan Final Season emerges victorious in multiple categories at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, including Best Drama Anime Series and Best Score (Music) in an Anime Series. Despite facing competition, the series showcases its impact and popularity among fans.
Attack on Titan Final Season: Dominating the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
Attack on Titan Final Season has emerged victorious in multiple categories at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, solidifying its impact and popularity among fans. With its gripping storyline, intense drama, and exceptional writing by Hajime Isayama, the Final Season has once again proven its dominance.
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One of the categories where Attack on Titan Final Season excelled was Best Drama Anime Series. The series consistently delivers intense and emotional moments, captivating audiences since its debut in 2013. The Final Season reached new heights of drama, securing the title of Best Drama Anime Series for the second consecutive year, surpassing strong contenders like Vinland Saga and Oshi no Ko.
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Attack on Titan Final Season also triumphed in the category of Best Score (Music) in an Anime Series. Known for its powerful and memorable music, composed by Hiroyuki Sawano, the Final Season introduced the talented Kohta Yamamoto to the team, resulting in a stunning soundtrack that perfectly complemented the intense and emotional moments of the show. This collaboration earned the series the Best Score (Music) award for the second year in a row, surpassing notable contenders like Chainsaw Man and Demon Slayer.
Missed Opportunities: Attack on Titan Final Season’s Losses
While Attack on Titan Final Season achieved success in several categories, it faced some losses as well. Despite its long-running and impactful storyline, the series didn’t win the Best Continuing Anime Series award. The impressive 24-year run of One Piece secured the prize for the second consecutive year, leaving Attack on Titan Final Season behind. Other nominees in this category included Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family, and Vinland Saga.
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Attack on Titan Final Season also fell short in the Best Animation for an Anime Series category, losing to Demon Slayer for the third consecutive year. Although the Final Season had exceptional animation quality, Demon Slayer’s animation continued to impress the judges, granting it the award once again. Other nominees in this category included Chainsaw Man, Mob Psycho 100 season 3, and Trigun Stampede.
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Furthermore, Yuichiro Hayashi, the director of Attack on Titan Final Season, couldn’t secure the win in the Best Director for an Anime Series category. Shouta Goshozono won for his direction in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2. Despite the outstanding direction of Attack on Titan Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 showcased unique and impactful directing choices that led to Goshozono’s victory.
Attack on Titan Final Season also missed out on the Best Cinematography for an Anime Series award, losing to Teppei Ito for his work on Jujutsu Kaisen season 2. The category recognized the efforts of directors of photography, and while Attack on Titan Final Season’s Shigeki Asakawa was nominated, Ito’s work on Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 stood out to the judges.
Recognition and Impact: Attack on Titan Final Season’s Nominations
Despite not winning in all categories, Attack on Titan Final Season’s nominations and victories highlight its impact and popularity among fans. The series’ emotional storytelling, powerful score, and stunning animation have made it a standout in the anime industry. As MAPPA Animation Studios received nominations in 26 out of the 32 categories, it is clear that the studio had a remarkable year in 2023, delivering top-notch anime series across the board. The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 celebrated the best in anime, showcasing the talent and creativity of the industry.
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