AJA Names Nippon Anime Awards, Sets November 2027 Debut
The Association of Japanese Animations will hold the inaugural Nippon Anime Awards on November 21, 2027, at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo. The organization revealed the name, date, and venue on November 2 during the closing event of Tokyo Anime Next, a four-day program held alongside the Tokyo International Film Festival and its TIFFCOM market. AJA president Kazuko Ishikawa presented the concept line, "Moving Frames. Moving Hearts. Moving the World." The awards will recognize outstanding anime productions and the artists behind them, with the stated goal of reaching audiences in Japan and abroad. AJA plans to work with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on programs for new business opportunities and emerging talent. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike sent a message pledging the metropolitan government's continued support for anime and the people who make it. Categories, eligibility rules, and the voting and selection process were not disclosed at the announcement.