One MAPPA anime receives 25 nominations out of 32 categories in Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The man, the myth, the legend.
The nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 have been announced, and MAPPA’s Chainsaw Man is making waves across the board.
This shonen anime has garnered an impressive 25 nominations across 32 categories, including highly sought-after awards such as Anime of the Year 2024, Best Character Design, Best Animation, and Best Cinematography.
Noteworthy are its dual nominations for Best Voice Artist Performance in Castilian and Italian language categories, showcasing the talents of Joel Gómez Jimenez (Denji), María Luisa Marciel (Power), Benedetta Ponticelli (Makima), and Mosè Singh (Denji).
Chainsaw Man dominates Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
Chainsaw Man characters Denji, Power, and Pochita are also in the spotlight, having received individual nominations.
Additionally, the anime has secured nominations in new categories — “Must Protect At All Costs” Character, Best Supporting Character, Best New Series, and Best Anime Song.
Crunchyroll reveals the winners of the esteemed awards show on Saturday,Jun 29, 2025, at Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. Fans can catch the live broadcast on Twitch and YouTube, beginning at1 a.m. PST | 9 a.m. GMT | 5 p.m. GMT+8.
Chainsaw Man is a manga series written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It follows the story of Denji, a young man struggling to make ends meet by hunting devils (demons) alongside his pet devil, Pochita, who happens to have a chainsaw protruding from the front of his head.
Denji’s life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters Makima, a devil hunter from a special division of the Public Safety Bureau.
Following a series of events, Denji becomes a devil hunter under Makima’s command, and his journey becomes intertwined with complex themes of survival, identity, and the nature of humanity in a world filled with supernatural threats.
The series is known for its unique blend of dark humor and intense action.
Best Voice Artist Performance – French
View thefull list of nominees here.
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