In a stunning turn of events at the 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in 2024, the highly acclaimed anime Chainsaw Man found itself in the unfortunate position of breaking a record, surpassing the previous holder, Ranking of Kings, for the most losses at the awards ceremony, with an astounding 19 losses.
The tale of Chainsaw Man’s defeat seemed to be intricately woven with the threads of its own success, as the series garnered an unprecedented 25 nominations, the highest in the history of the awards.
The nomination list, unveiled in January, set the stage for Chainsaw Man’s potential triumph.
However, despite its overwhelming critical acclaim, the anime faced a challenging journey, with judges’ votes contributing significantly, making up 70% of the final verdict, as per Crunchyroll’s protocol consistent with previous editions in 2023 and 2022.
Remarkably, amidst the sea of losses, Chainsaw Man emerged victorious in the category of Best New Series, marking a significant achievement for the series.
Chainsaw Man Won Two Awards at the Crunchyroll Awards
“Best Dub Voice Actor”
“Best New Series”Awards that CSM Should’ve Won
“Best Opening”
“Best Character Design”
“Best Ending”
“Best Cinematography” pic.twitter.com/kqhoNEfgDj— Delta (@Chainsawpedia) March 2, 2024
The accolades didn’t stop there, as the anime secured wins in multiple voice actor performance categories. Joel Gómez Jimenez received recognition for Best Voice Actor Performance in Castilian, Ryan Colt Levy in English, Mosè Singh in Italian, and Emilio Treviño in Latin Spanish, all for their respective roles in bringing the character Denji to life.
Despite the setbacks at the awards, Chainsaw Man enthusiasts have ample reason to be optimistic about the series’ future.
The announcement of the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie has generated considerable excitement among fans.
Additionally, the manga series has ventured into a new arc, teasing the potential return of a beloved character introduced in Part 2.
Animated by MAPPA and led by the directorial vision of Ryu Nakayama, Chainsaw Man’s success is further attributed to the brilliant screenplay by Hiroshi Seko and the captivating musical score crafted by Kensuke Ushio.
The series, available for streaming on Crunchyroll, unfolds the story of Denji, a young devil hunter bound to the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita, in a tale of resurrection, betrayal, and the ownership of the Devil’s heart.
In the grand tapestry of anime, Chainsaw Man may have faced a setback in the awards arena, but its narrative journey continues, promising fans an enticing and evolving storyline to look forward to.
