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The results are in, and the manga and anime world is buzzing! The Les Daruma 2024 Awards, the award of Japanese pop culture, just dropped at the Japan Expo in Paris. Grab your pocky and let’s dive into the inky goodness!
Les Daruma celebrates the crème de la crème of manga and anime from the past year. Industry pros nominated, fans voted, and now we’ve got our winners. Here’s what you need to know:
Les Daruma for Best of the Best at the Japan Expo
- Best Manga: Sakamoto Days by Yuto Suzuki took home the top prize, beating out heavy hitters like “Holyland” and “Trillion Game.” Looks like it’s time to update your reading list!
- Best Anime: Frieren by MADHOUSE and directed by Keiichiro Saito claimed the crown, leaving titans like “The First Slam Dunk” and “Oshi no Ko” in its wake.
Les Daruma 2024 Anime Awards
- Best Action Anime: JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2 by MAPPA directed by Shota Goshozono roundhouse kicked its way to victory.
- Best Romance Anime: My Happy Marriage by Kinema Citrus and directed by Takehiro Kubota made us believe in 2D love all over again.
- Best Feature Film: The First Slam Dunk by Toei Animation and directed by Takehiko Inoue took home the popcorn prize.
- Best Original Score/Soundtrack: Suzume by CoMix Wave Films Inc. & STORY inc. by Kazuma Jinnouchi and RADWIMPS hit all the right notes.
- Best Opening Theme: Idol by YOASOBI in Oshi no Ko had us jamming instead of skipping.
- Best Ending Theme: Frieren‘s “Anytime Anywhere” made us stick around for the credits.
- Best Suspense Anime: The Apothecary Diaries by TOHO animation STUDIO & OLM and directed by Norihiro Naganuma had us biting our nails down to the quick.
- Best Slice of Life Anime: Frieren by MADHOUSE and directed by Keiichiro Saito showed us the beauty in the everyday.
Les Daruma 2024 Manga Awards
- Best Drawings/Artwork: Sakamoto Days by Yuto Suzuki turned pages into visual feasts.
- Best Script/Storyline: Adieu Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto wove a tale we couldn’t put down.
- Best Production: Soul Eater by Atsushi Ohkubo showed us how it’s done from cover to cover.
- Heritage Award: Shuna’s Journey by Hayao Miyazaki reminded us why classics never go out of style.
- French Touch Award: Ripper by Jeronimo Cejudo brought that “je ne sais quoi because I speak Japanese” touch to the manga world.
- Best Action Manga: Gachiakuta by Kei Urana knocked out the competition. Time to practice your action poses!
- Best Romance Manga: Blue Box by Kouji Miura stole our hearts. Who said otakus can’t be romantic?
- Best Suspense Manga: The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokomokuren kept us on the edge of our Best seats. Sleep is overrated anyway, right?
- Best Slice of Life Manga: Hirayasumi by Keigo Shinzo proved that sometimes, the ordinary can be extraordinary.
- Best New Manga: Hirayasumi by Keigo Shinzo proved that fresh ink can still make a splash.
- Best One-Shot: Adieu Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto proved that size doesn’t matter when it comes to impact.
What’s Next?
The Japan Expo continues until July 14, so if you’re in Paris, why not swing by? And for the rest of us, well, we’ve got a whole new watch and read list to tackle. Sayonara, social life!
Source: Japan Expo
Rajat, once an aspiring computer science engineer, transitioned into stand-up comedy, blending creativity with problem-solving. A huge anime and manga enthusiast, he also explores 3D design in Blender. Passionate about merging humor, design, and storytelling, Rajat is always ready to collaborate and create something unique.
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