The Nippon Anime Awards to Launch in 2027

TOKYO, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) announced on November 2 (Monday) at the finale of TOKYO ANIME NEXT’s Main Event, held at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, that its new anime awards, launching in 2027, will be called the Nippon Anime Awards. The AJA also unveiled the award’s slogan, “Moving Frames. Moving Hearts. Moving the World.”, along with the event date and venue of the inaugural ceremony.

The Nippon Anime Awards celebrates the people behind the works who are making an impact on the world and is an award that helps shape the future of anime. The inaugural ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 21, 2027, at SGC HALL ARIAKE in Ariake, Tokyo. In collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the event will also feature initiatives to create new business opportunities in the anime industry and develop the next generation of talent. Through these efforts, the AJA aims to further promote anime culture and open up new opportunities for future generations.