by The new future TV “ABEMA” will broadcast the “Japan Anime Trend Awards 2024,” one of the most significant anime awards in Japan, on the “Anime SPECIAL Channel” from 7 p.m. on December 26th. The winner has been decided to be Dandadan.
ABEMA, the new TV of the future, will broadcast the Japan Anime Trend Awards 2024, one of Japan’s most significant anime awards, on the Anime SPECIAL channel from 7 p.m. on December 26th. During the program, ABEMA will hold the Japan Anime Trend Awards Ceremony, where the winners will be announced in each category after rigorous judging based on data compiled by major media. The Japan Anime Trend Award winner has now been decided to be Dandadan.
The “Japan Anime Trend Awards 2024” will look back on the trends of 2024 and also introduce popular works for 2025. The main MC will be Haraichi’s Iwai Yuuki, and the sub-MC will be Adachi Rika. Guests include Tenshinhan Taro, Tokui Sora, Hamada Tatsuomi, and other anime-loving celebrities.
This time, the Anime News Award went to “Oshi no Ko,” the Anime Song Award went to “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born (Creepy Nuts),” the Anime Goods Award went to “Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku Pashakore,” and the Anime Marketing Award went to
“Shikanokokonokokoshitantan.” Finally, the Japan Anime Trend Award, given to the work that symbolizes 2024, was announced to be won by “Dandadan.”
“Dandadan” also won the Opening Animation Award for “Otonoke,” sung by CreepyNuts. The ending theme, “TAIDADA,” sung by Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. has been viewed over 14.01 million times, and the song’s popularity is also a factor in winning the Trend Award.
The series has been highly praised in many areas, including the collaboration of a star-studded cast of voice actors, powerful action scenes, and high-quality animation. Episode 7, “To a Gentle World,” has received a massive response on social media, with many people expressing their overwhelming enthusiasm for the show. This
hugely popular anime series of fall 2024, which both original and anime fans have highly praised, has been awarded the Trend Award.
Wakayama Shion, the voice actress for Ayase Momo, appeared in a comment video to express her gratitude for the award and said, “As a fan, I love this work so much, so I am pleased that so many people have come to watch it. On behalf of the cast and staff, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported us. Thank you so much. The second season will begin airing in July 2025, so please continue to support ‘Dandadan.'”
