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The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) has announced the Nippon Anime Awards, a new awards programme that will begin in 2027. The announcement was made at Tokyo Anime Next on November 2 in Tokyo. The inaugural ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, November 21, 2027, at SGC HALL ARIAKE in Ariake, Tokyo.
The awards will recognise anime productions and the people who work on them, with the AJA aiming to celebrate Japanese animation’s history and culture while supporting its future. The programme is being organised in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Alongside the awards, the initiative will include efforts to create business opportunities for the anime industry and support the next generation of talent.
The announcement took place during the event’s Main Event, which featured two parts. The first was a discussion titled “The Appeal of Japanese Anime, Loved Around the World,” featuring comedian Toshiyuki Itakura of the duo Impulse, Shoko Nakagawa and Sally Amaki of 22/7. The second part featured performances by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mai Kuraki, Nami Nakagawa and Ai Higuchi. The performances brought scenes from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Detective Conan to life.
The AJA says the Nippon Anime Awards will honour outstanding anime and recognise the achievements of people across the industry. The association was formed in May 2002 and represents animation companies in Japan. Its stated purpose includes supporting the sustainable development of the animation industry, as well as domestic and international exchange.
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