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About otaku mantra anime awards
What are the Otaku Mantra Anime Awards?
The Otaku Mantra Anime Awards is an event that celebrates the best of anime. It’s a way to honor amazing anime shows, characters, music, and creators that fans love.This is a fan-driven award, where anime lovers like you get to vote and decide the winners. It’s supported by anime clubs across India, making it a community celebration for everyone who enjoys anime.
When will Grand Winners be announced?
Winners in each category will be announced on Feb 16, 2025, only on OtakuMantra.com.
How are the Nominations selected?
Otaku Mantra carefully selects the nominees in collaboration with its community partners, ensuring that each category highlights outstanding works and individuals who have set benchmarks for excellence.
Categories
How are categories selected?
What are the award categories for the Otaku Mantra Anime Awards 2024?
The Otaku Mantra Awards feature a diverse range of categories including global favorites and Indian-specific achievements, each highlighting different aspects of anime artistry:
Global Categories
- Anime of the Year (Non-Sequel): Recognizing the best new anime series released in 2024 and won everyone’s hearts.
- Anime of the Year (Sequel): Honoring the most outstanding sequels of popular animes released in 2024.
- Best Male Character: Celebrating the most memorable and well-developed male character in anime.
- Best Female Character: Highlighting the female character who captured hearts and minds this year.
- Best Antagonist: Recognizing the most compelling and well-crafted villain of the year.
- Best Animation of the Year: Awarding the anime with exceptional animation quality and visual appeal.
- Best Opening Song: Honoring the best opening theme that set the tone for its anime.
- Best Ending Song: Recognizing the best ending theme song of the year which impacted everyone.
- Best Score: Celebrating the most powerful and memorable musical composition in anime.
- Most Underrated Anime: Shining a light on anime that deserves more love and attention.
- Best Romance: Honoring the best romantic storyline of the year.
- Best Slice of Life: Celebrating the anime that beautifully portrays everyday life.
- Best Sports: Recognizing the best sports-themed anime of the year.
- Best Fantasy: Awarding the best anime in the fantasy genre.
- Best Fight Sequence: Celebrating the most epic and thrilling battle scenes in anime.
- Best ONA (Original Net Animation): Recognizing the best anime released exclusively on digital platforms.
Indian Categories
- Best Anime Film Released in India 2024: Honoring the most impactful anime movie screened in India this year.
- Best Anime on Indian Television: Celebrating the anime that made a significant mark on Indian TV.
- Best Voice Acting Performance Male (Hindi): Recognizing the best male voice actor in Hindi dubs.
- Best Voice Acting Performance Female (Hindi): Honoring the best female voice actor in Hindi dubs.
- Best Voice Acting Performance Male (Tamil): Celebrating the best male voice actor in Tamil dubs.
- Best Voice Acting Performance Female (Tamil): Recognizing the best female voice actor in Tamil dubs.
Nominations Eligibility Criteria
What Is the Eligibility Period for Anime Nominations?
The eligibility period for the awards includes anime that aired between January 1 and December 31 of the current year. If an anime started airing in October 2023 and continued into January 2024, episodes from Part 2 (e.g., episodes 12/13 onward) are considered eligible for the 2024 awards.
How Many Episodes Does an Anime Need to Qualify for Nominations?
Anime must have aired at least 7 episodes within the eligible timeframe to qualify for nominations.
Are Anime Films Eligible for Nominations?
Yes, anime films that were released in Indian theaters during the eligibility period are considered for nominations.
FAQ
How can I vote for my favourite anime or artist?
Voting is simple! Visit our voting page otakumantra.com/awards, log in with your account, and select your favourites in each category. Don’t forget to hit “Submit”!
Can I nominate an anime?
Nominations for the current year are closed. Stay tuned for announcements on the nomination process for the next awards!
How are the Nominations selected?
Otaku Mantra carefully selects the nominees in collaboration with its community partners, ensuring that each category highlights outstanding works and individuals who have set benchmarks for excellence.