An Overview of the /r/anime Community's Annual Anime Awards Nominations for 2022

Every year, the /r/anime community holds its annual anime awards ceremony to celebrate the best anime titles and films of the year. This year, the nominations for the awards were recently revealed, and fans are already buzzing about the list of contenders for Anime of the Year and Best Movie.

The nominees for Anime of the Year are Chainsaw Man, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Kaguya-sama: Love is War Ultra Romantic, SPY x FAMILY, Do It Yourself!!, Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit, Lycoris Recoil, Ranking of Kings, Bocchi the Rock!, and Akebi's Sailor Uniform. Meanwhile, the nominees for the Best Movie category include Laid-Back Camp The Movie, Revue Starlight The Movie, Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night, The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie, Dozens of Norths, Girls und Panzer das Finale Part 3, INU-OH, and The Girl from the Other Side.

It's worth noting that eligibility for films is determined based on the Japanese home video release date, rather than the theatrical run. This means that while INU-OH, which screened in Japan in 2022, is eligible, Suzume and One Piece Film Red are not.

The Reddit's Anime Awards have a panel of jury members for each award who are tasked with viewing all of the nominees before casting their votes. The awards are broken down into four major categories: the "Main" awards, the "Genre" awards, the "Production" awards, and the "Character" awards. Each category has 8-10 nominations, half of which are determined by the jury and the other half by public vote. Moreover, each individual award has a winner from both the jury selection and the public vote.

In addition to recognizing the best anime and best film of the year, the awards also honor the best in various categories such as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Suspense, Animation, Background Art, Character Design, Cinematography, OST, Voice Actor, OP, ED, Dramatic Character, Comedic Character, Cast, Short Film, and Short Series. Over 50 TV anime titles from 2022 are represented across the categories.

The /r/anime's Anime Awards project started in 2016, and a livestream version followed two years later. With over 6.3 million subscribers, the subreddit continues to be a popular gathering place for anime fans. It's worth noting that Crunchyroll also announced its nominees for its seventh annual Anime Awards last week, with SPY x FAMILY, Attack on Titan, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Lycoris Recoil, Demon Slayer, and Ranking of Kings all nominated for Anime of the Year.

In conclusion, the /r/anime community's annual anime awards ceremony is an exciting event that celebrates the best anime titles and films of the year. With a diverse range of nominees across numerous categories, there's something for every type of anime fan to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of action-packed adventure, heartwarming romance, or humorous slice-of-life stories, there's sure to be a nominee that catches your eye.