CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARD 2023
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARD PRE SHOW
THE SHOW WILL BEGIN SOON
Classical awards theme song plays. The graphic words appear on the blue background.
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ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARD PRE SHOW
Two hosts sit in a studio, a Caucasian woman in a red dress on the left of the screen, and an Asian man in a black suit on the right of the screen. A sign reading "CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS" displays the center of the background. The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
ON SCREEN TEXT: #AnimeAwards on the lower left corner,
Lauren Moore
"Welcome to the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The best celebration of anime for fans and creators."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
ON SCREEN TEXT: LAUREN MOORE on the lower left corner, TIM LYU on the lower right corner
Tim Lyu
"We're Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore of Crunchyroll. And we're here in Tokyo at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa to share a few special announcements and additional awards exclusively for you. Our live stream viewers at home before the main show kicks off in just a few moments."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Things have just wrapped up on the orange carpet and we'll be heading over to the main stage shortly where our guests are taking their seats as we speak. We have an incredible show in store for you tonight. This is the 7th Annual Anime Awards presented by Crunchyroll."
"But notably, it's our first time bringing the event here to Japan. We'll finally get to honor our favorite creators and talent in person and see them accept their awards on stage tonight. Thank you to everyone who submitted millions of votes to help honor the best of the best in anime. We'd love to know where you're watching from tonight, so let us know in the chat."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Yeah, so we are streaming live on YouTube and Twitch and I know there's a bunch of you guys co-streaming as well, so shout out to everyone joining us right now."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Where are you guys watching from?"
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Specifically right now? Where are you guys?"
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Texas."
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Lyu
"Texas?"
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Anyone in Texas?"
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Lauren and I are right now in Bay area. Anybody from the Bay?"
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"It's Tim's area."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"How about our homeland."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Our homeland? Anyone watching from the Caribbean?"
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Korean? I don't think so."
"Australia. How about Australia?"
"Sydney. Parramatta."
"New South. What?"
"Parramatta? New South Wales."
"Anybody? Anybody? Nope."
"Keep moving on. All right."
"Before our hosts, Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, take the main stage. Let's jump straight into some special awards and like all other anime awards, these are voted on by official judges and you, the fans. Lauren, are you ready?"
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Let's do this."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Let's begin."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"All right, first up, the category that brought us heart tugging characters this year from adorable Esper to tiny resilient members of the Shadow Clan, the Must Protect at All Costs Character. And I know people feel very strongly about this one."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"I'm the people."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"He's the people."
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. SPYxFAMILY's character Anya Forger is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: "MUST PROTECT AT ALL COSTS" CHARACTER
ANYA FORGER
SPY X FAMILY
WIT STUIDO
CloverWorks
Moore
"And the Anime Award goes to Anya Forger from SPY x FAMILY by WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Up next, the parts of an anime that can set the tone for the entire season. We're excited to announce the Anime Awards for the Best Opening and Ending Sequences."
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. ATTACT ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2 key visual poster is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST OPENING SEQUENCE
"THE RUMBLING"
ATTACT ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
MAPPA
Musician: SiM
Storyboard and Direction: Takashi Kojima
Moore
"So for the Best Opening Sequence, the Anime award goes to "THE RUMBLING" by SiM from ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2, MAPPA."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"For Best Ending Sequence, the Anime Award goes to"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. SPY X FAMILY key visual poster including Loid, Yor, Anya is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST ENDING SEQUENCE
"COMEDY"
SPY X FAMILY
WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks
Musician: Gen Hoshino
Storyboard and Direction: Atsushi Nishigori
Moore
"Comedy by Gen Hoshino from SPY x FAMILY, WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Next, announcing the awards for the Best Voice Artist performance to incredible talent across the following languages For the Best Voice Artist Performance in Japanese."
"The winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2's character Eren Jaeger is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(JAPANESE)
YUKI KAJI
Eren Jaeger
ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
MAPPA
Moore
"Yuki Kaji as Eren Jaeger in ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2, MAPPA."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"And for the Best Voice Artist Performance in English, the winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS's character David Martinez is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(ENGLISH)
ZACH AGUILAR
David Martinez
CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS
Trigger
Moore
"Zach Aguilar as David Martinez in CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS, Trigger."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"For Best Voice Artist Performance in Castilian. And the winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. JUJUTSU KAISEN 0's character Yuta Okkotsu is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(CASTILIAN)
JAIME PEREZ DE SEVILLA
YUTA OKKOTSU
JUJUTSU KAISEN 0
MAPPA
Moore
"Jaime Perez de Sevilla as Yuta Okkotsu in JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, MAPPA."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Continuing the awards for amazing performances across different languages for Best Voice Artist Performance in French, the winner is, silent, drum roll, please."
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. RANKING OF KINGS's character Bojji is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(FRENCH)
BRIGITTE LECORDIER
BOJJI
RANKING OF KINGS
WIT STUDIO
Lyu
"Brigitte Lacordier as Bojji in RANKING OF KINGS, WIT STUDIO."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"For Best Voice Artist Performance in German. The winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. JUJUTSU KAISEN 0's character Yuta Okkotsu is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(GERMAN)
NICOLAS ARTAJO
YUTA OKKOTSU
JUJUTSU KAISEN 0
MAPPA
"Nicolas Artajo as Yuta Okkotsu in JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, MAPPA."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"For Best Voice Artist Performance in Portuguese. The winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. SPY X FAMILY's character Anya Forger is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(PORTUGUESE)
NINA CARVALHO
ANYA FORGER
SPY X FAMILY
WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks
Lyu
"Nina Carvalhoas Anya Forger in SPY x FAMILY, WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"For Best Voice Artist Performance in Spanish. The winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. KIMETSU NO YAIBA ENTERTAINMNET DISTRICT ARC's character Gyutaro is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(SPANISH)
ALEJANDRO OROZCO
GYUTARO
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMNET DISTRICT ARC
ufotable
Lyu
"Alejandro Orozco as Gyutaro in DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC, ufotable."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"For Best Voice Artist Performance in Arabic. The winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. HUNTER X HUNTER's character Gon Freecss is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(ARABIC)
AMAL HAWIJA
GON FREECSS
HUNTER X HUNTER
MADHOUSE
Lyu
"Amal Hawija as Gon Freecss in HUNTER x HUNTER, MADHOUSE."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"For Best Voice Artist Performance in Italian. The winner is"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. JUJUTSU KAISEN (COUR 1)'s character Maki Zen'in is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST VA PERFORMANCE
(ITALIAN)
ELISA GIORGIO
MAKI ZEN'IN
JUJUTSU KAISEN (COUR 1)
MAPPA
Lyu
"Elisa Giorgio as Maki Zen'in in JUJUTSU KAISEN (COUR 1), MAPPA."
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"A big congratulations to all the winners so far."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Yeah, seriously, a lot of talent right there. Really, really cool."
Moore
"And if you're just joining us, we are here in Tokyo for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, where the main show is just moments away, where Tim and Lauren from Crunchyroll and we're sharing some special awards directly to you, our livestream viewers, as our event guests take their seats."
"Now, before we deliver our next set of awards, Crunchyroll games and CAPCOM have an exclusive announcement for "Street Fighter: Duel." Right now, fans are collecting over 40 fan favorite characters and fighting it out in the franchise's first ever mobile RPG on iOS and Android. Now a new fighter in boss is on the way in a monster sized collaboration. Let's take a look."
The video plays ruins in the jungle. The screen turns in black. The face of a monster in the dark with a purple light. The screen turns black again. A howling monster. Text on black background.
ON SCREEN TEXT: STREET FIGHTER DUEL X MONSTER HUNTER
Howling monster. The screen goes black. A game character fighting. The screen turns black again. The game character carrying a weapon.
ON SCREEN TEXT: GIIREN DRAGOB SLAYER
STREET FIGHTER
Street Fighter's characters go to battle with monsters. The screen goes black. The logo of the game title on the left side of the screen. Street Fighter characters on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: STREET FIGHTER DUEL X MONSTER HUNTER
COMING SOON!
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Back to the studio, and the man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Ooh, can't wait to play that now. Not about games. Let's get back to the Anime Awards."
Lyu
"Best Drama category has a huge range. We're honoring anime that took us from a four year old living on alone at home to a body mod obsessed cyberpunk city."
"The Anime Award for the Best Drama goes to"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. ATTACT ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2's character Eren Jaeger is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST DRAMA
ATTACT ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
MAPPA
Lyu
"ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2, MAPPA."
Back to the studio, and the man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"We're celebrating the action anime that changed the game this year. The best of the best in fights,chases and high adrenaline moments. Hoo ha. That kept us at the edge of our seats."
"For Best Action the Anime Award goes to"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC's key visual poster is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST ACTION
DEMON SLAYER:
KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
ufotable
Lyu
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC, ufotable."
Back to the studio, and the man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Oh, a huge congratulations from Crunchyroll and anime fans worldwide."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"And finally, before we head to the main stage, the awards for Best Supporting Character, Best Main Character and Best New Series selected by our judges along with you, the fans."
"So for Best Supporting Character, the Anime Award goes to"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. SPY X FAMILY's character Anya Forger is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST SUPPORTING CHARACTER
ANYA FORGER
SPY X FAMILY
WIT STUIDO
CloverWorks
Moore
"Anya Forger in SPY x FAMILY, WIT STUDIO in CloverWorks."
Back to the studio, the woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"Next, the Best Main Character and the Anime Award goes to"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2's character Eren Jaeger is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST MAIN CHARACTER
EREN JAEGER
ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
MAPPA
Moore
"Eren Jaeger in ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2, MAPPA."
Back to the studio, the woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"And without further due, here is the Best New Series and the Anime Award goes to"
The colorful graphic lines on a blue background. SPY X FAMILY key visual poster including Loid, Yor, Anya is shown on the left. The name of the award category, the winner, the name of the work, and the name of the studio are listed on the right side of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST NEW SERIES
SPY X FAMILY
WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks
Moore
"SPY x FAMILY, WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks."
Back to the studio, and the man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"What a great first season! Congratulations to all of our winners. Thank you all at home for voting. The full list of winners will be available on Crunchyroll.com after the show wraps up. And we actually have one more special announcement for you at home. I am very excited to share some big news on behalf of Crunchyroll."
"In partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Crunchyroll has added music to our service, providing even more content for subscribers. The content is rolling out on the service right now. You can search for iconic anime decent artists including LiSA, Aimer, Hiroyuki Sawano and many more. We have over 3000 videos, including full length concerts and music videos as well as artist pages. So please enjoy your music along with your anime on Crunchyroll and let us know what you think. You'll like it. I like music. I listen to music."
An graphic with a blue effect on the live video is played. Logo placed in the center.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Crunchyroll x SonyMusic
YOUR FAVORITE SONY MUSIC ARTISTS
ARE NOW ON CRUNCHYROLL!!
(Crunchyroll x Sony Music
Count down. 3, 2, 1, 0)
The word LiSA appears in the center and quickly disappears. Then LiSA's live video is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: LiSA
Gurenge
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The word YOASOBI appears in the center and quickly disappears. Then YOASOBI's live video is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: YOASOBI
In The Night
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The word Aimer appears in the center and quickly disappears. Then Aimer's live video is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Aimer
RE: I AM
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The word Hiroyuki Sawano appears in the center and quickly disappears. Then Hiroyuki Sawano's live video is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Hiroyuki Sawano
Tranquility Feat. Anly
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The word PENGUIN RESEARCH appears in the center and quickly disappears. Then PENGUIN RESEARCH's live video is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: PENGUIN RESEARCH
WILD BLUE
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The word EGOIST appears in the center and quickly disappears. Then EGOIST's live video is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: EGOIST
The Everlasting Guilty Crown
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The word Soma Saito appears in the center and quickly disappears. Then Soma Saito's live video is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Soma Saito
memento
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The screen switches to orange background with logo and text
ON SCREEN TEXT: WATCH NOW
Crunchyroll
MUSIC FROM YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS NOW AVAILABLE
MORE MUSIC
COMING SOON
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Back to the studio, the woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"All right, Tim, are you ready?"
The man in the black suit begins to speak.
Lyu
"Oh, I'm ready."
The woman in the red dress begins to speak.
Moore
"All right, let's head inside where our industry guests are ready for our hosts, acclaimed TV presenter Jon Kabira and actress, singer and member of 22/7, Sally Amaki to everyone watching from home, thank you for joining us."
"The 7th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards is about to begin."
The screen turns in black.
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Dramatical orchestral music plays. On the black screen, shining golden graphic bands stretch from the right to the left.
ON SCREEN TEXT: FROM THE
HEART OF JAPAN
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As the golden bands disappears, green ivy graphic grows from the left to the right of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CONNECTING FANS
AROUND THE WORLD
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As the green ivy graphic disappears, a graphic line of blue aurora stretches from the left to the right of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CELEBRATING
50 SHOWS
CELEBRATING
30 ANIMATION STUDIOS
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As the blue auroral graphic line disappears, a golden graphic line extends from the left to the right of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: 18 MILLION
VOTES CAST
IN NEARLY 200 TERRITORIES
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As the golden line disappears, green, blue, red, and golden lines extend from both ends of the bottom of the screen to form a single line.
ON SCREEN TEXT:BY THE
GREATEST FANS
IN THE WORLD...
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The music stops and the screen goes black. Ambient music plays.
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A Caucasian man is speaking in German in the center of the screen. Then it changes to an image of an anime convention with many visitors. Flags from all over the world.
Caucasian Male
"Anime has changed the world a lot having become part of the pop culture. not only in Asia, but all over the world."
Hispanic twin brother is speaking in Spanish in the center of the screen. The image changes to that of an anime convention with many visitors.
Hispanic Male Twins
"The world is hard to change, but anime has done the impossible. More and more people are discovering these life-changing stories."
In the background of an animated convention, a black man speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Male
"For a lot of people that never really felt like they had anywhere to go, It's given us a place where we can go and be ourselves."
In the background of an anime convention, a black man speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Male
"I'm gay and it really helped me like come out."
In the background of an anime convention, a Caucasian Woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Caucasian Female
"I'm completely accepted as who I am, authentically, wholly as myself."
A Caucasian man is speaking in German in the center of the screen against the windows of a wall.
Caucasian Male
"In a sense, I also became braver. I've also learned that it's okay to be weak."
In the background of an anime convention, a black woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Female
"Anime has changed my life by just giving me more confidence, especially as someone who was very much a wallflower growing up."
In the background of an anime convention, an Asian woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Asian Female
"When I was little, I grew up with a very strict family and it made me kind of feel like I couldn't be myself. Once I was able to go to conventions was when I realized that I don't have to pretend to be anything. I can just be myself at cons."
In the background of an anime convention, a Hispanic man speaks in Spanish in the center of the screen.
Hispanic Male
"The most important thing the anime means to me is love."
In the background of an anime convention, a Hispanic man speaks in Spanish in the center of the screen.
Hispanic Male
"The happiest moment anime has given me? The moment when I met my wife."
In the background of an anime convention, a Hispanic man speaks in Spanish in the center of the screen.
Hispanic Male
"It has encouraged me to dream. To believe that things can be achieved with hard work."
In the house, a Caucasian woman is speaking in German in the center of the screen in front of a microphone.
Caucasian Female
"Anime was absolutely my entire childhood. Yeah, my entire childhood, and also actually my adolescence and my adulthood. You want to see something sweet, you want to see something exciting, you want to see something cool, you want to see something that thrills you, or you want to see something that relaxes you."
In the background of an anime convention, a Caucasian man speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Caucasian Male
"Honestly, storytelling is amazing."
In the background of an anime convention, an Asian woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Asian Female
"I really do appreciate the artist and the makers."
In the background of an anime convention, a Hispanic woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Hispanic Female
"The songs are so beautiful. The animation is so beautiful, the emotions, so present."
In the background of an anime convention, a Caucasian woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Caucasian Female
"The art design, the plots. There's really touching moments in anime that make it seem so relatable."
In the background of an anime convention, a black man speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Male
"It gives you something that you don't get from reality television. It's just a beautiful thing to see. And I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world."
In the background of an anime convention, a black woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Female
"Anime is going to keep on going and I don't care about 90 years old. I'll still be watching it and my grandkids going to watch it."
In the background of an anime convention, a black man speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Male
"Kids grow up and be happy. They love it. We love growing up. You couldn't ask for anything more than this."
In the house, a Caucasian man is speaking in German in the center of the screen in front of a microphone.
Caucasian Male
"Anime has never really lost its magic for me."
In the background of an anime convention, a black man speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Male
"Anime means new beginnings."
In the background of an anime convention, a black man speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Male
"I'm going to be an anime fan for life."
In the background of an anime convention, a Caucasian man speaks in German in the center of the screen.
Caucasian Male
"I truly believe that I'll never stop being a fan."
In the background of an anime convention, a black woman speaks in English in the center of the screen.
Black Female
I will always love anime. Me and anime are together forever.
In the background of an anime convention, an Asian man speaks in the center of the screen.
Asian Male
Xie Xie anime.
A Caucasian man is speaking in the center of the screen against the windows of a wall.
Asian Male
Danke anime.
Hispanic twin brothers is speaking in the center of the screen.
Hispanic Male
Muchas gracias anime.
A Caucasian man is talking in the center of the screen in the garden.
Caucasian Male
Merci anime.
Caucasian Female
Danke anime.
In the room, a Caucasian woman is speaking in the center of the screen.
Asian Female
Thank you anime.
In the background of an anime convention, A Hispanic man speaking in the center of the screen.
Hispanic Male
Gracias anime.
In the background of an anime convention, A Caucasian woman speaking in the center of the screen.
Caucasian Female
Spasiba anime.
12 people are speaking simultaneously on a 12-split screen.
All
Thank you anime.
32 people are speaking simultaneously on a 32-split screen.
All
Thank you anime.
50 people are speaking simultaneously on a 50-split screen.
All
Thank you anime.
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The screen switches to the main awards venue. Logo in the center.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
A woman and a man hosts come up from the center of the stage. In front of the stage, many guests sit at round tables, and dressed in formal attire. The round tables have food, wine, and other beverages. Many gorgeous chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Back of the end stage, there is a very large LED panel showing the logo of this ceremony, "CRHUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS."
(Applause)
Sally Amaki is wearing a beige off-the-shoulder dress, and sanding at the center left on the stage. Jon Kabira in a tuxedo and bow tie standing center right. The logo "CRUNCHYROLL ANIME AWARDS" appears in large letters on the LED panel at the back of the stage.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SALLY AMAKI
JON KABIRA
Sally Amaki
"Hello everybody. I'm Sally Amaki. I'm so thrilled to be here with Jon Kabira for this fantastic salute to the anime fans."
Jon Kabira
"The pleasure is all mine. Thank you so much. A big welcome to all Nice to see you all."
Amaki
"Hello everyone."
Kabira
"A big welcome to all the fans watching out there around the globe. We are so excited. For the first time ever, we are bringing you Anime Awards from Japan. We're here at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, where we've achieved something unprecedented."
"Tonight we've gathered some of the biggest names in anime in one room. The world has changed so much over the last few years, so now more than ever, it's vitally important that the creators and artists who dream up so many of our favorite anime understand the influence they have on the fans around the world, and how much they've done to brighten people's lives."
Amaki
"Like so many of you, anime is an important part of my life, and being a big fan myself, I'm honored to be a part of this thriving community. The people presenting the awards tonight are stars from all over the world and all walks of life, from athletes to actors, mega influencers to major directors to comedians and content creators. Everyone here tonight considers themselves huge anime fans and are ready to celebrate."
Kabira
"This year creators have reached new levels of their incredible talent. So let me tell you, determining the recipients of each award was no easy feat."
Amaki
"No, it wasn't. I'm certainly glad it wasn't up to me. Passionate anime fans from all over the world voted for their favorites. 18 million votes were cast overall and determined the Grand Winners."
Kabira
"Ok, so let's get to the reason we're all here tonight celebrating the anime that has inspired, thrilled, entertained and completely wowed us this year. Let's kick off this big night with someone who has always supported the anime industry and the art of storytelling."
Kabira
"No one knows how important it is to change hearts and minds through the power of creativity and technology more than the Chairman, President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, Kenichiro Yoshida."
The awards theme music plays, and Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman, President and CEO of Sony Group, comes from the center of the stage. At the same time, Amaki and Kabira descend from the stage. Mr. Yoshida is greeted with applause by the attendees.
（♪♪♪）
Mr. Yoshida, dressed in a tuxedo and bow tie, stands in front of the microphone stand and begins his speech.
Kenichiro Yoshida
"Good evening, everyone. I'm Kenichiro Yoshida, CEO of Sony Group. Welcome to the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. This year marks the 7th year of this award that honors the achievements of anime works and creators through voting of anime fans. Many of the stories and characters that evoke empathy, including more than 50 TV and theatrical titles by over 30 studios selected for these awards, were born here in Japan. We are thrilled and honored to be able to host a global celebration of anime here in Japan, with our creators, our fans who are joining through Crunchyroll's livestream, and our partners who are here with us tonight. Anime has become an entertainment with a global cultural force."
"Currently, nearly 300 million fans around the world are enjoying anime on streaming services. This is nearly double to what it was 2 years ago, and the anime fan communities are growing at this very moment."
"At Crunchyroll, we are also contributing to spreading the "Kando" of anime to the world, together with our partners. Entertainment has the power to connect people. And we feel that there is social significance in expanding "Kando." But this is not possible without the passionate people behind anime. I would like to express my sincere respect for the creative community who lead us to the world of dreams that exceed our imagination and give us the pleasure of experiencing them. And lastly, this award is only possible because of the fans who have voted in over 200 countries and regions. We would like to thank each and everyone of you for your whole-hearted support. Your energy is our driving force, to expand the "Kando" of anime. I feel extremely grateful to be able to share the magnificence of anime with everyone tonight."
"Thank you very much, please enjoy the show."
Mr. Yoshida walks off the stage with the music.
(♪♪♪)
The LED panel on the stage dim blue, and countless red, blue, and white self-luminous CG graphic spheres are appeared. Amaki stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
Amaki
"Thank you, Yoshida-san. Such inspiring words for tonight."
"Okay. Fasten your seatbelts. it's time for our first award. The presenter is an entertainer, an entrepreneur and when it comes to anime, there's no way around it if you've watched his YouTube channel, you already know he's definitely a superfan."
"Here to present the award for "Best Original Anime." Please welcome, the one and only ROLAND."
Pop music plays. ROLAND come up from the left side of the stage wearing black laced boots and black leather pants. He is wearing a black tuxedo jacket, long blond hair, and sunglasses. He walks to the microphone stand and begins his speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ROLAND
(♪♪♪)
ROLAND speeches in English.
ROLAND
"Thank you very much for coming to here. I hope all have a good time and enjoy drinking together."
ROLAND speeches in Japanese.
ROLAND
"Hello, everyone. In Japan and around the globe. My name is ROLAND. You may be wondering why I'm here. I love anime and I disguised myself and appeared in Akihabara. And I love very original anime stories. And it is my honor to be presenting the Original Best Anime Award. Though, here are the nominees for Best Original Anime."
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ORIGINAL ANIME
NA
"BEST ORIGINAL ANIME"
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: LYCORIS RECOIL
NA
"LYCORIS RECOIL"
One of the scenes from LYCORIS RECOIL is shown. On the left of the screen is Chisato in a red kimono. On the right, Takina is wearing a school uniform and carrying a school bag on her back. Chisato holds Takina's hand as she introduces herself.
Mika
"You two will be partners starting today. Be nice to each other."
Takina
"So she is..."
Chisato
"So she's..."
Chisato
"Nice to meet you partner! I'm Chisato!"
Takina
"I'm Takina Inoue. Nice to meet -"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: VAMPIRE IN THE GARDEN
NA
"Vampire in the Garden."
Digest scenes from Vampire in the Garden is shown. Momo is reaching with her hand for falling Fine.
Momo
"Why did you teach me the song?"
Fine
"Let's Promise."
Fine
"That we'll create an Eden just for us."
Momo
"No, Fine!"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: YUREI DECO
NA
"YUREI DECO"
One of the scenes from YUREI DEKO is shown. Berry in the pink dress is standing in the town.
Berry
"It's been a while since I went out last, so I may as well change my Deco for the town."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: THE ORBITAL CHILDREN
NA
THE ORBITAL CHILDREN
Digest scenes from ORBITAL CHILDREN is shown.
ON SCREEN TEXT: This incident... is not coincident.
Konoha
"A comet is coming."
Toya is talking. The smiles of his friends.
Toya
"I'll make sure you all make it home to Earth alive."
Toya
"Let's go."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BIRDIE WING
-GOLF GIRLS'STORY-
NA
"BIRDIE WING
-GOLF GIRLS'STORY-"
Eve swings powerfully. Aoi is surprised at the Eve's swing.
(Sound of golf swing)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: HEALER GIRL
NA
"HEALER GIRL"
Ria is singing on a grassy field. The wind rises as she sings. Kana and Sonia are surprised by it.
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ORIGINAL ANIME
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. ROLAND stands in front of the microphone stand.
ROLAND
"Well and the award winner within my head and okay, let me take my time to open up this envelope.
And the Anime Award goes to"
"LYCORIS RECOIL"
The awards music plays and Mr. Shingo Adachi comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST ORIGINAL ANIME
LYCORIS RECOIL
(♪ Applause)
ROLAND handed the trophy to Mr. Adachi.
(♪ Applause)
Mr. Adachi stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a dark brown suit and a gray hat and will give his acceptance speech.
Shingo Adachi
"I never expected that for me to be standing here in front of you. I was not mentally ready, but I'm very excited."
"So you know the competitors are so strong and a very good work as well. So but I would like to thank you to all the judges and people on the jury. And when it comes to the original anime, what you have to do is to start from zero and it is so stressful and very competitive. No matter what you work you do
you do from scratch and you do it over and over again. And that would give... that is a very good experience, a very good opportunity for any creator. any people who are involved in the anime, especially the original of anime."
"So I really hope that there would be a movement to reach to people support the creators of the original anime and grow them."
"Thank you."
Mr. Adachi walks off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
The LED panel on the stage dim blue, and countless red, blue, and white self-luminous CG graphic spheres are appeared. Kabira stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
Kabira
"To present the award for Best Character Design is a very talented actress and member of the pop idol group Nogizaka46."
"Please welcome, Haruka Kaki."
Pop music plays. Haruka Kaki appears from the left side of the stage. She is wearing a white dress with a lace cape and white heels. She walks to the microphone stand and begins her speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: HARUKA KAKI
(♪♪♪)
Haruka Kaki
"When it comes to anime, the most inspiring characters are the ones that are so unique you can recognize them immediately just from a small detail. Maybe it's their posture, their smirk, an iconic hairstyle or the unmistakable way they wield their weapon. Just one look at how they're drawn and you immediately understand their full story. That's the gift of great artistry."
"Here are the nominees for the Best Character Design."
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST CHARACTER DESIGN
(♪♪♪)
NA:
"BEST CHARACTER DESIGN"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS
NA
"CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
David
"East-peasy. Plan C's my pick."
Rebecca
"OK."
Julio
"No Backdoor swoop-in? Why?"
Rebecca
"Know yourself out, get to it."
Julio
"Hey! Wait! Don't leave me!"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE STONE OCEAN
NA
"JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE
STONE OCEAN"
Jotaro stands and slowly turns around.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SPY x FAMILY
NA
"SPYxFAMILY"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
Loid
"What?"
Loid
"This isn't working...I just don't understand this irrational behavior."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: RANKING OF KINGS
NA
"RANKING OF KINGS"
Digest scenes of RANKING OF KINGS is shown.
Kage
"Bojji... Bojji... Bojji... Bojji... Bojji... Bojji..."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
NA
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
Battle scene. Tanjiro, Senjiro, and Inosuke are screeming.
(Screaming voice)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: MY DRESS-UP DARLING
NA
"MY DRESS-UP DARLING"
Gojo is looking at Marin, and Marin is smiling at Gojo.
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST CHARACTER DESIGN
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. Kaki stands in front of the microphone stand.
Kaki
"And the Anime Award goes to"
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
"Congratulations."
(♪ Applause)
The awards music plays and Mr. Katsuyuki Konishi comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST CHARACTER DESIGN
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
（♪♪♪）
Kaki handed the trophy to Mr. Konishi.
(♪ Applause)
Mr. Konishi stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a black suit and will give his acceptance speech.
Katsuyuki Konishi
"Hi, everyone. I'm not really used to standing in front of you like this greater audience I'm in charge of Tengen Uzui. My name is Konishi."
"When you think about a character is obviously and all those characters are very beautiful. And their facial expressions and the artistry works and every detail is so carefully designed. It is not only beautiful,
but also you can see the spirit and personalities of each character. And that's the reason why we are standing here today."
"So it is a very small greetings, but that's it from me. So I'm a voice actor and so I'm not really involved in animation as the animators but I promise to bring this award to them."
"Thank you."
(♪ Applause)
Kaki and Mr. Adachi walks off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
The LED panel on the stage dim blue, and countless pale colored self-luminous CG graphic spheres are appeared. Amaki stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
Amaki
"To present the award for Best Animation is a comic actor who has played so many of our favorite anime characters that when we hear his voice we don't know if we should laugh or fight him in an epic battle."
"Please welcome, Kendo Kobayashi."
Rock music plays. Kendo Kobayashi appears from the left side of the stage. Kobayashi dressed in a tuxedo and bow tie walks to the microphone stand and begins her speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KENDO KOBAYASHI
(♪♪♪)
Kendo Kobayashi
"Hallo. Animation is more than drawing or painting, it's a visual feast for the eyes, no matter what the style is, the rules of the real world can be broken and put back together in ways never imagined. All the great creators in this room know that great leaps forward in innovation and visually stunning artistry only happen when someone takes a big risk."
"And tonight proves that taking big risks earns big rewards not only do they gain a passionate fan following worldwide, but also the respect of everyone in the anime community."
"Here are the nominees for Best Animation."
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
(♪♪♪)
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ANIMATION
NA
"Best Animation"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS
NA
"CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS"
Maine fighting countless enemies.
(Sound of gunfight)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
NA
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
Tengen and Senjuro fight with shouting.
(Sound of sward battle)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SPY X FAMILY
NA
"SPY X FAMILY"
A scene from SPY x FAMILY. A man is standing under a pedestrian bridge. Loid jumps off from the bridge and knocks the man out.
Man
"First, I'm gonna treat myself to the finest meal and,"
(Sound of jump)
(Sound of man down and groans)
Loid
"A filthy swine like you deserves nothing more than the foulest meal."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
NA
"ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2"
The battle scene of Eren fighting with the titans.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: RANKING OF KINGS
NA
"RANKING OF KINGS"
The battle scene of Bojji fighting with his enemies.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: AKEBI'S SAILOR UNIFORM
NA
"AKEBI'S SAILOR UNIFORM"
Akebi jumps at fully bloomed cherry blossoms on a street.
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ANIMATION
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. Kendo Kobayashi stands in front of the microphone stand.
Kendo Kobayashi
"Well. And the Anime Award goes to"
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
The awards music plays and Mr. Yuma Takahashi comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST ANIMATION
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
(♪ Applause)
Kendo Kobayashi handed the trophy to Mr. Takahashi.
(♪ Applause)
Kendo Kobayashi
"Congratulations."
Yuma Takahashi
"Thank you."
Mr. Adachi stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a black suit and will give his acceptance speech.
Takahashi
"Ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much. So my name is Yuma Takahashi. I'm a producer for the DEMON SLAYER and the DEMON SLAYER our franchise. We are planning to have a world tour. Not only to the fans in Japan, but outside of Japan."
"And we are blessed with this opportunity to meet fans from the world outside of Japan. And I visited to France and Germany recently and met the local fans actually. And I'm sure that all those people I met in those countries who supported us and helped us to win this award and their loyal support is increased not only for us, but also the voice actors and all the people who are involved in creation of anime."
"I'm going to pass this trophy to my team members."
"Thank you very much."
Kendo Kobayashi and Mr. Takahashi walks off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
The LED panel on the stage dim blue, and countless pale colored self-luminous CG graphic spheres are appeared. Kabira stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
Kabira
"Now, here to present the award for Best Continuing Series, please welcome two titans of American Football professional athletes Aiden Hutchinson and Juju Smith-Schuster."
Pop music plays. Aiden Hutchinson, Juju Smith-Schuster and an interpreter appear from the left side of the stage. Hutchinson is in a purple suit with black embroidery top and bottom. Smith-Schuster is in a black top and bottom suit. The interpreter wears a gold dress and gold heels. Hutchinson and Smith-Schuster walk to the microphone stand and begin their speeches.
ON SCREEN TEXT: AIDAN HUTCHINSON
JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER
(♪♪♪)
Hutchinson, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Aiden Hutchinson
"Here's the truth for everyone out there. Athletes around the world love anime. We're huge fans."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with a hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Smith-Schuster, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Juju Smith-Schuster
"That's right. Nothing gets us hyped up for a game more. Why? It's all about those high-octane fighting scenes. Watching warriors push their bodies to the limit, overcome adversity, and ultimately defeat evil.
Like when we play against you guys."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Hutchinson, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Hutchinson
"I think you have that backwards. Our team destroys like ninjas."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Smith-Schuster, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Smith-Schuster
"Well, let's agree to disagree on that. No matter what sport you play, I think we can agree that athletes understand discipline."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Hutchinson, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Hutchinson
"And it takes an incredible amount of discipline, creativity, effort and planning to make one season of an anime series that all the fans love, so the ability to continue this kind of excellence season after season is something worthy of celebrating."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Smith-Schuster, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Smith-Schuster
"It's like winning the big championship game and then coming back next year and winning it again."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Hutchinson, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Hutchinson
"Here the nominees for Best Continuing Series."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST CONTINUING SERIES
(♪♪♪)
NA
"Best Continuing Series"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
NA
"ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2"
One of the scenes from ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2 that titans fight each other.
(Sound of titans'groan)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
NA
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
The appearance scene of Tanjiro, Senjuro, and Inosuke.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-
NA
"KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-"
Kaguya standing behind Miyuki on the sofa. Kaguya recalls the words from Ai.
Ai
"Next time, why don't you ask him out yourself?"
Kaguya
"Me..."
Kaguya
"That's never going to happen! I'd be mortified!"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE
STONE OCEAN
NA
"JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE
STONE OCEAN"
Cujoh attacks an enemy with his STAND while shouting.
Cujoh
"The air is blowing you back toward me!"
Cujoh
"ORA! ORA! ORA! ORA! ORA!"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ONE PIECE
NA
"ONE PIECE"
Luffy declares that he and his friends behind him will defeat Kaido.
Luffy
"I'm gonna go..."
Luffy
"...take down Kaido!"
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY
OF THE SCORCHING SUN
NA
MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY
OF THE SCORCHING SUN
Nanachi is talking on the back of a dinosaur.
Nanachi
"Let's go, Belaf. This is our first and final audience with royalty!"
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST CONTINUING SERIES
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. Hutchinson and Smith-Schuster stand in front of the microphone stand.
(♪♪♪)
Smith-Schuster, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, announces the winner.
Smith-Schuster
"An Anime Award goes to,"
ONE PIECE.
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
The awards music plays and Mr. Tatsuya Nagamine comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST CONTINUING SERIES
ONE PIECE
(♪ Applause)
Hutchinson handed the trophy to Mr. Nagamine.
(♪ Applause)
Mr. Nagamine stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a black suit and will give his acceptance speech.
(♪ Applause)
Tatsuya Nagamine
"Thank you very much. Thank you very much, everyone. This is incredible. I've been nominated many times but I was never selected to be the winner. Our staff and our team members got together to bring in the great story ONE PIECE, but the staff members and actors may not have been expecting this honor."
"And this is a great encouragement. I want to bring this great news to my staff members and I want to expand the fans of ONE PIECE so that they can appreciate the great strength of this story. We continue to support this series."
"Thank you very much."
Hutchinson, Smith-Schuster and Mr. Nagamine walks off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
The LED panel on the stage dim blue, chandeliers CG graphics are appeared. Amaki stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
Amaki
"Valentine's Day was just a few weeks ago but every day is Valentine's Day when you have love in your heart. So let's keep the spirit of the holiday all year long by announcing the nominees for Best Romance."
"Here to do that she's a WWE Superstar and he's one of the stars of "Cobra Kai." Please welcome. Two massive fans of anime, Zelina Vega and Jacob Bertrand."
Pop music plays. Zelina Vega, Jacob Bertrand and the interpreter appear from stage left. The interpreter is wearing a gold dress and gold heels. Vega is in a red dress and Bertrand is in a black suit with the GUCCI and Adidas logos on the jacket. Vega and Bertrand walked to the microphone stand and started her speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ZELINA VEGA
JACOB BERTRAND
(♪♪♪)
Vega, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers her speech.
Vega
"A truly great love story can captivate us like nothing else. When it comes to romance, these are the anime that remind us that love's flame can thaw the coldest heart."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Bertrand, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Bertrand
Oh oh.
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
(Audience laughing)
Bertrand, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Bertrand:
"Well, here are the nominees for Best Romance."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ROMANCE
(♪♪♪)
NA
"Best Romance"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-
NA
"KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-"
Miyuki takes off his hat and speaks her how much he likes Kaguya.
Miyuki
"Do you get it, Shinomiya?"
Miyuki
"This is.. How I feel about you."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DRESS-UP DARING
NA
"MY DRESS-UP DARING"
BGM is playing. Gojo and Marin are running together and holding hands each other. Gojo's cheeks are flushed red. Marin turns around and talks to Gojo.
(♪♪♪)
Marin
"Let's go, Gojo-kun!"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SHIKIMORI'S NOT JUST A CUTIE
NA
"SHIKIMORI'S NOT JUST A CUTIE"
BGM plays. Izumi, dressed in school uniform, run and calls Shikimori's name. Shikimori turns around when he called her name.
Izumi
"Shikimori-san!"
（♪♪♪）
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CALL OF THE NIGHT
NA
"CALL OF THE NIGHT"
BGM plays. Kou and Nazuna are kissing.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: LOVE AFTER WORLD DOMINATION
NA
"LOVE AFTER WORLD DOMINATION"
Fudo and Desmi are sitting alone on the Ferris wheel, and they are holding their hands.
Fudo
"I was so uncomfortable on this ride until now."
Fudo
"But now, I hope I never touch the ground again."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KOMI CAN'T COMMUNICATE
(2ND SERIES)
NA
"KOMI CAN'T COMMUNICATE
(2ND SERIES)"
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ROMANCE
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. Vega and Bertrand stand in front of the microphone stand.
(♪♪♪)
Bertrand, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, announces the winner.
Bertrand
"Okay. And Anime Award goes to"
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Bertrand, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, announces the winner.
Bertrand
KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-
The awards music plays and Ms. Aoi Koga comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST ROMANCE
KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-
(♪ Applause)
Vega handed the trophy to Ms. Koga.
(♪ Applause)
Ms. Koga stands in front of the microphone stand. She is wearing a long reddish‐brown colored dress. She gives her acceptance speech.
Aoi Koga
"Thank you. I played Shinomiya. My name is Koga, the voice actress. I thank you very much for such an honor. Such a great prize award. KAGUYA-SAMA story, spread the Japanese romance. Japanese boys and girls'dreams and how they relate to each other. And it is sometimes funny, but sometimes sad. It is filled with drama more and our it works to execute the stories. Akasaka guided us with character building and staff members that worked very hard to create this amazing story. And as creators, we put our love, our passion to this story. I thank all my members and our great fans."
"Thank you to you all for supporting us."
Ms. Koga, Vega, and Bertrand walks off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
A wide-angle view of the awards venue. Announcements are made by the venue narrator.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Coming up... KOHTA YAMAMOTO performs "Ashes on the Fire"!
(♪♪♪)
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
BE RIGHT BACK
NA
"Coming up. KOHTA YAMAMOTO performs "Ashes on the Fire" from ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 1. And Finn and Nick Wolfhard present the award for Best Fantasy."
"Plus, Kendo Kobayashi, Zelina Vega, Sawa Suzuki, Robert Rodriguez, Justin Lin and more, when the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards returns."
(♪♪♪)
NA
"It will be for about one minute. Before we resume, please get back to your seat."
(♪♪♪)
The LED on the stage shows the logo of the awards. Amaki and Kabira stand between round tables where guests are seated.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
Amaki
"Welcome back to the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Now, put your hands together for a special musical performance here to commemorate the dark fantasy ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON and SEASON 1's achievement of "Anime of the Year" at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2022."
Kabira
"This is KOHTA YAMAMOTO performing the score that he composed, "Ashes On The Fire."
The venue goes dark. The next moment, the stage LEDs show an image of flames. In the back center of the stage, drums, guitar, bass, violin play the song. KOHTA YAMAMOTO playing keyboard in the center of the stage. The stage LEDs show anime of the ATTACK ON TITAN.
(Instrumental song)
KOHTA YAMAMOTO bows to the guests at the end of the performance.
(♪ Applause)
Amaki stands in front of the LED display showing the logo of the awards.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
Amaki
"As you have seen, tonight is not just a celebration of all the incredible creators of anime but also the army of fervent fans across the world fans who live, breathe and dream anime fans who energize this world with their loyalty and love of the artform."
"I'm so sorry."
"I probably can go, so smoothly..."
"Throughout the night, we'll visit a few anime fans and hear their story first-hand. Take a look."
The screen goes dark. Next, in the room, a video of a Caucasian man wearing a white sweater and glasses speaking in French plays.
ON SCREEN TEXT: AZIZ
FRANCE
Aziz (from France)
"As a teenager, I was looking for role models, influences that I could look up to. There were incredible scenes with emotion, in certain movies. When I discovered anime, thanks to my older brother, I discovered emotional moments, very powerful moments where I told myself,"
`This is what I want to be.'
"This moment, this quote, it defines me perfectly That's how I recognized myself in the anime and more specifically, in some anime characters."
"I was very introverted when I was a kid. Even though I was surrounded by people, there was this thing inside me that couldn't come out."
`Will my friends like this version of me?'
`Will I be appreciated if I show all the potential, all that I want to show?'
"In the end, I realized that my friends, my real friends, accepted me and liked me even more. If a character on the screen can do it, why can't!? Let's try, let's try."
"Guys, I suggest you try too.
It's worth it."
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. Kabira is standing in front of the microphone stand in the center of the stage. The CG image of chandeliers is projected on the stage LED.
Kabira
"Here to present the award for Best Fantasy from the new anime film "Goodbye Don Glees" Nick Wolfhard and from the worldwide juggernaut "Stranger Things" Finn Wolfhard."
Pop music plays. Nick Wolfhard, Finn Wolfhard, and the interpreter appear from stage left. The interpreter is wearing a gold dress and gold heels. Finn is wearing a navy-blue blazer with a white sweater and khaki pants. Nick is in a navy-blue suit. They walk to the microphone stand and starts his speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: FINN WOLFHARD
NICK WOLFHARD
(♪♪♪)
Finn, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Finn Wolfhard
"We have same in a family. Brothers who watch anime together, talk about anime so much that it's genuinely concerning."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Nick, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Nick Wolfhard
"Yeah, I don't think that's a saying, but it's definitely the truth. And when we're not binging and bonding over anime, we're recruiting new fans. We're always ready to recommend our favorites."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Finn, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Finn
"No storyline is too outlandish. No setting is too surreal. Creators have us in the palm of their hands, and that's why we love it so much."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Nick, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Nick
"From magical kingdoms to the land of demons and vampires, here are the nominees for Best Fantasy."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ROMANCE
NA
"Best Fantasy"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: RANKING OF KINGS
NA
"RANKING OF KINGS"
BGM plays. Bojji is fighting with a titan with a sword.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY
OF THE SCORCHING SUN
NA
"MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY
OF THE SCORCHING SUN"
Shockwaves run through the forest.
(Sound of shockwaves impact)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
NA
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
Tanjoro is fighting with his Japanese sword.
Tanjiro
"Striking Tide... Turbulent!"
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: OVERLORD IV
NA
"OVERLORD IV"
Ainz is fighting with his enemy on the grass field.
(♪♪♪)
Ainz
"What?"
(♪♪♪)
Ainz
"Wall of Skeleton!"
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: THE CASE STUDY OF VANITAS
NA
"THE CASE STUDY OF VANITAS"
Vanitas'arm is shining as blue.
Vanitas
"Luna, lend me your strength."
（♪♪♪）
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION
SEASON 1, 2ND COUR
NA
"MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION
SEASON 1, 2ND COUR"
Rudeus is frightened. Eris runs with a yell. She stabs the enemy with her sword, but is stopped and becomes impatient.
(Rudeus being frightened)
(Eris shouting)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST FANTASY
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. Finn and Nick stand in front of the microphone stand.
(♪♪♪)
Finn and Nick, standing in front of the microphone stand, announces the winner.
Finn & Nick
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
The awards music plays and Mr. Katsuyuki Konishi comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST FANTASY
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
(♪ Applause)
Nick handed the trophy to Mr. Konishi.
(♪ Applause)
Mr. Konishi stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a black suit and will give his acceptance speech.
Katsuyuki Konishi
"Hello. This is a second time for me to step up to the stage and I'm thinking about what I should talk to you now."
"Well. First of all, everyone, anime fans from all over the world, thank you very much for voting for KIMETSU NO YAIBA DEMON SLAYER. So I think that this year KIMETSU NO YAIBA really moved a people all over the world."
"And you know, we talked about the stories about people's connections, the relationships and bonds between the characters and also the strength of heart of Tanjiro. And I think that probably convey the message about, you know, the importance of living your life."
"Thank you very much."
Finn, Nick and Mr. Konishi walk off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
The LED panels show CG graphic of chandeliers. Amaki stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
Amaki
"To present the award for Best Comedy, please welcome back Kendo Kobayashi."
Pop music plays. Kendo Kobayashi appears from stage left. He is wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie. He walks to the microphone stand and begins his speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KENDO KOBAYASHI
(♪♪♪)
Kendo Kobayashi:
"Hello everyone, again. Great anime humor is like a bad clam it doesn't matter who you are, where you live or what language you speak, it affects us all the same way and sometimes all day. But unlike bad clams, we'll gladly eat up the humor and ask for more afterwards. These outstanding anime series we
celebrate tonight are universally funny, so it's only appropriate that the whole world honors them."
"Here are the nominees for Best Comedy."
（♪♪♪）
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST COMEDY
NA
"Best Comedy"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SPY X FAMILY
NA
"SPY X FAMILY"
Loid found and pointed Anya where she hides. Anya was hiding behind a trash can. Anya was hiding under the stairs. Anya was hiding in the ceiling.
Loid
"You there! Do you really think I don't see you?"
Loid
"There!"
Loid
"There!"
Anya, hiding in the ceiling, is glad with a twinkle in her eye that Loid was trying to find her.
Anya
"Papa is so good at finding me."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-
NA
"KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-"
(♪♪♪)
Kaguya and Miyuki are fighting while holding a cake. When Yuu intervenes and mediates between them, he is punched.
Yuu
"As of now, we've received one blow apiece."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: UNCLE FROM ANOTHER WORLD
NA
"UNCLE FROM ANOTHER WORLD"
BGM plays. A digest scene of UNCLE FROM ANOTHER WORLD. And Elf voiceovered.
(♪♪♪)
Elf
"Don't be mistaken."
Elf
"You're indebted to me."
Elf
"I suggest you repay me on your hands and knees for the rest of your life."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: YA BOY KONGMING!
NA
"YA BOY KONGMING!"
Komei wearing digital signage-style glasses makes peace signs with both his hands.
Komei
"I picked there up at Donki earlier!"
Eiko was shocked.
Eiko
"You look so lame!"
Komei shows off his digital signage-style glasses proudly.
Komei
"Let's use some accessories to stand out a bit."
Eiko flapping both hands.
Eiko
"You already stand out more than enough!"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: MY DRESS-UP DARLING
NA
"MY DRESS-UP DARLING"
Tight angle of Marin's smile face.
Gojo
"You're smiling too much!"
Marin bounces and rejoices in front of Juju
Marin
"Juju-sama, you are the epitome of cuteness! I can't deal!"
Marin
"I'm super sorry for touching your face."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KOTARO LIVES ALONE
NA
"KOTARO LIVES ALONE"
When the front door of my apartment is opened, Kotaro is standing there and holding a box of tissues.
Kotaro
"I'm sorry to disturb you."
Kotaro
"My name is Sato. I moved into room 203 next door."
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST COMEDY
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. Kendo Kobayashi stands in front of the microphone stand.
(♪♪♪)
Kendo Kobayashi, standing in front of the microphone stand, announces the winner.
Kendo Kobayashi
"And, the Anime Award goes to"
"SPY x FAMILY."
The awards music plays and Mr. Kazuhiro Furuhashi comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST COMEDY
SPY X FAMILY
(♪♪♪)
Kendo Kobayashi handed the trophy to Mr. Furuhashi.
(♪♪♪)
Mr. Furuhashi stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a darker blue jacket and a lighter blue pants and will give his acceptance speech.
(♪♪♪)
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
"I'm living in Tokyo, but I don't meet these famous people so often."
Mr. Furuhashi bowed to Kendo Kobayashi.
Furuhashi
"This is a great honor. So it's about a story. This is the Comedy Award, isn't this? I did that. We've got."
"And people all around the globe voted for our story. I'm not so experienced with comedy building, but
thanks for your support, we were able to build this story. And this is a unique work that we do we enjoy it. And I'm actually a bit nervous on this big stage. And then. I am quite a bit older and I think this might be the peak of my career, but thank you very much for this memorable moment."
"Thank you very much."
(♪ Applause)
Kendo Kobayashi and Mr. Furuhashi walks off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
A wide-angle view of the awards venue. Announcements are made by the venue narrator.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Coming up... Yuki Kajiura performs "Homura"!
NA:
"Straight ahead, Yuki Kajiura performs a hit song from DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC. And who will take home the Anime Award for Best Score? Plus, Hunter Schafer, Robert Rodriguez, Justin Lin, Valkyrae and Sykkuno and more. This is the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards."
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
BE RIGHT BACK
(♪♪♪)
The LED on the stage shows the logo of the awards. Amaki and Kabira stand between round tables where guests are seated.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
Amaki
"Welcome back. Now, from one of the most popular manga of all time to a juggernaut anime series, film, and fan favorite, DEMON SLAYER has taken the world by storm."
Kabira:
"Here to perform the special version of "Homura," hit theme song to "DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: Mugen Train," please welcome famed composer and music artist, Yuki Kajiura."
The venue goes to dark. Next, the venue lights come back on, and the LEDs on the stage are showing images of " DEMON SLAYER THE MOVIE: Mugen Train." At the back of the stage are the drummer, guitarist, and bass player. In front of them, Mr. Kajiura, wearing a red jacket, plays the piano on stage. All four female singers, KAORI, KEIKO, YURIKO KAIDA, Joelle from FictionJunction, are wearing black and white dresses.
(♪♪♪)
(Applause)
Kajiura, sitting at the piano, is giving a speech with a hand-held microphone.
Yuki Kajiura
"Congratulations on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. I'm honored for the invitation. As LiSA could not perform today, we performed as the special version of the song on her behalf, I hope you enjoyed our performance."
Kajiura stands up and bows with the four female singers.
(Applause)
The screen goes to black.
And, a video shows a Hispanic woman talking in a room. She begins to speak in Spanish.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ANDI
MEXICO
Andi (from Mexico)
"I was a very shy girl, I didn't like to make friends. But thanks to anime, I made a few friends with many things in common. I gradually started to meet new people. Also, conventions for me were like, another degree of openness, because with cosplay you basically have to characterize another person. It's taught me to not close myself to the world."
The video shows footage of an anime convention.
"I was at a convention in Merida, and a very pretty girl came up to me and asked for a photo and the first thing I noticed was how well she was put together."
The video shows the Hispanic woman talking in a room.
"Her hair looked very pretty, I liked everything about her. And then I told her,"
`Hey, what beautiful hair you have!'
"And then she got teary-eyed. Later on, she told me that my comment was inspiring to her because she had been bullied a lot. And then she told me that she was going to support me in my cosplay career."
The video shows another footage of an anime convention.
"It was very moving and would not have happened If I hadn't been cosplaying at an anime convention, in an environment full of people who like anime."
The video shows the Hispanic woman talking in a room.
"That was one of the most beautiful moments."
The video shows the Hispanic woman drawing a design.
"Thanks to anime, I decided to take manga drawing classes. And it inspired me to study graphic design.
The inspiration is definitely from there."
The screen changes to the awards venue. Kabira is standing in front of the microphone stand in the center of the stage. A CG graphic of chandeliers is projected on the LED on the stage.
Kabira
"Now our next presenter is such a huge fan of anime, she inspired the producers to make her character in the hit show `Euphoria'a big anime fan too. Listen to these other accomplishments she's the voice of Ruka in the English version of the anime film `Belle.'And she can next be seen starring in the highly anticipated film, `The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and `Snakes'."
"Joining us remotely to announce the award for Best Score, here is actress and artist Hunter Schafer."
The screen goes dark. A video plays showing a Caucasian woman in a black jacket on the screen. She smiles and begins to speak in English.
ON SCREEN TEXT: HUNTER SCHAFER
Hunter Schafer
"Hi, everyone. And a big hello to all the anime fans all around the world. I wish I could be there in person, but I'm thrilled that I can at least be with you virtually to present this next award, which combines two things I admire anime and music. A good musical score can enhance a story, drive a narrative, heightened emotion, and in some cases tell you how you should feel."
"The nominees for Best Score are."
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST SCORE
NA
"Best Score"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
NA
"ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2"
A titan is running around the city, rampaging. All sudden, another titan beats him down.
(Sound of Titan's groan)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
NA
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
A screen is passing through the town of the entertainment district with blasting speed.
(♪♪♪)
Tengen
"The Entertainment District where demons reside."
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS
NA
"CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS"
BGM plays. Maine stands on the roof top of the building alone.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SPY X FAMILY
NA
"SPY X FAMILY"
Jazz music plays. A man speaks to Lloyd from behind him.
Man
"Good day, or perhaps good evening, Twilight."
Man
"We thank you for completing that mission so quickly."
Man
"How goes Operation Strix?"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY
OF THE SCORCHING SUN
NA
"MADE IN ABYSS: THE GOLDEN CITY
OF THE SCORCHING SUN"
Marulk and his friends look down at the shinning hole in the ground.
Marulk
"It's really here."
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: YA BOY KONGMING!
NA
"YA BOY KONGMING!"
Eiko sits on the bed in her room and sings and play a guitar. And Komei weeps while he listens to her sing.
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST SCORE
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. The video showing the Caucasian woman opens an envelope with the winners is written and announces the winner.
Schafer
"And the Anime Award goes to"
"ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2"
The screen changes to the awards venue. Kabira stands in front of a microphone stand.
(♪ Applause)
The awards music plays and Mr. KOHTA YAMAMOTO and Mr. Hiroyuki Sawano come up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST SCORE
ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
(♪ Applause)
Kabira handed the trophy to Mr. KOHTA YAMAMOTO.
(♪ Applause)
Kabira
"Congratulations."
Mr. YAMAMOTO stands in front of the microphone stand. And Mr. Sawano stands right next to Mr. YAMAMOTO. Mr. YAMAMOTO is wearing a dark gray suit and Mr. Sawano is wearing a black suit. And Mr. YAMAMOTO will give his acceptance speech.
(♪ Applause)
KOHTA YAMAMOTO
"Well, thank you for introducing us. My name is KOHTA YAMAMOTO. I was in charge of the scoring and creating the music for ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2."
"I was not expecting to receive this award at all, and I'm so surprised and I was wondering if I'm actually still in a dream or it is a reality. And a few days ago, that final season complete version was broadcasted. Actually, it was yesterday. And I looked at the animation yesterday, I really saw... the result of the hard work of all the people involved. I'm so honored to be part of that effort. And I'd like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to all the people who have supported us throughout the journey of creating the music for this great anime."
"Thank you."
Kabira, Mr. YAMAMOTO and Mr. Sawano walk off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
The LED on the stage show a black geometric CG graphic pattern. Amaki stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
Amaki
"To present Best Anime Song, please welcome back Zelina Vega."
Rock music plays. The interpreter and Zelina Vega appears from stage left. The interpreter is wearing a gold dress and gold heels. Vega is wearing a red dress. She walks to the microphone stand and starts her speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ZELINA VEGA
（♪♪♪）
Zelina Vega
"Any WWE Superstar knows the importance of a good entrance song. It not only has to get the crowd riled up, but it also has to set expectations about who's coming out and the kind of chaos that's about to happen. Music sets the mood, and it has the exact same important job in anime."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Vega, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Vega
"A good song enhances all the action. It ties the entire experience together. It gets in your brain, and if it's a really good song you don't mind that it lives in there permanently."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Vega, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Vega
"I'm honored to present the nominees for Best Anime Song."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ANIME SONG
NA
"Best Anime Song"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NEW GENESIS (UTA FROM ONE PIECE FILM RED)
Ado: ONE PIECE FILM RED
NA
"NEW GENESIS (UTA FROM ONE PIECE
FILM RED) Ado: ONE PIECE FILM RED"
Uta sings on a stage surrounded by a large audience in an isolated island,
♪ We can choose the way of our future
♪ Try a brand new path If I change the world...
♪ If I change the world...
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CHIKICHIKI BANBAN
QUEENDOM: YA BOY KONGMING
NA
"CHIKICHIKI BANBAN
QUEENDOM: YA BOY KONGMING!"
The screen plays QUEENDOM's music video.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: THE RUMBLING
SiM: ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2
NA
"THE RUMBLING
SiM: ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2"
Plays SiM's music video. SiM plays the music with a red background that titans CG are walking.
(♪♪♪)
♪ If I lose it all, slip and fall
♪ I will never look away
♪ if I lose it all, lose it all
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: COMEDY
Gen Hoshino: SPY x FAMILY
NA
"COMEDY
Gen Hoshino: SPY x FAMILY"
Gen Hoshino sings on the lawn and flanked by yellow and orange monster toys.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: MY NONFICTION
Miyuki Shirogane (CV: Makoto Furukawa)
& Chika Fujiwara (CV: Konomi Kohara)
KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-
NA
"MY NONFICTION
Miyuki Shirogane (CV: Makoto Furukawa)
& Chika Fujiwara (CV: Konomi Kohara)
KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR
-ULTRA ROMANTIC-"
Shows TV series of KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR -ULTRA ROMANTIC- ending animation.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SHALL WE DANCE?
ReoNa: SHADOWS HOUSE -2ND SEASON-
NA
"SHALL WE DANCE?
ReoNa: SHADOWS HOUSE -2ND SEASON-"
A music video of ReoNa. The dancers in black wardrobes surrounding while ReoNa sings in a red dress.
(♪♪♪)
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST ANIME SONG
The screen changes to the awards venue. Vega stands in front of the microphone stand.
(♪♪♪)
Vega
"And the Anime Award goes to"
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Vega
"THE RUMBLING, SiM
ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2"
The awards music plays. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST ANIME SONG
THE RUMBLING
SiM: ATTACK ON TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2
(♪ Applause)
Vega, standing in front of the microphone stand, continues to speak.
Vega
"The winner couldn't be here tonight, but we notified him earlier that he received this award and he has graciously accepted and asked Jon Kabira to read this message on his behalf."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
(♪♪♪)
Kabira comes up on the stage. Vega hands the trophy to Kabira.
(Audience laughing)
(Applause)
Kabira stands in front of the microphone stand and gives a speech.
Kabira
"Well, I'm standing in for him. Congratulations."
(Applause)
Kabira is handed an envelope to read on behalf of SiM's acceptance speech on stage.
Kabira
"Well, you asked me to read his message, right? I just wanted to make sure. Thank you. So I'm so nervous."
Kabira opens the envelope and reads the message.
"Thank you very much, Crunchyroll. and all the fans who have been supporting us. Thank you."
"I'm very, very sorry that I couldn't be with you today, but I'm so honored to have received this fantastic award. In 2022, there were so many fantastic anime songs released. On 10th of January, "THE RUMBLING" was released and it actually created huge impact and it left the ongoing memory or mark in your memory. I'm so honored."
"But actually I could create this music because of this fantastic ATTACK ON TITAN animation. Great animation. So, for Hajime Isayama, the creator of the ATTACK ON TITAN. I'd like to extend my heartfelt respect to him."
"And also lastly, I just have to say this to you. SiM is the rock `n'roll band and please come to our concert, the live concert. We are planning to visit a lot of different countries in the world this year, so please come to see a real live concert."
"Thank you."
(Applause)
Kabira stands in front of the microphone stand on stage and speaks.
Kabira
"So let me go back to my job. Now, here to present the award for Best Film is an acclaimed actor of so many of our favorite movies and shows, Sawa Suzuki."
Pop music plays. Sawa Suzuki appears from the left side of the stage. Suzuki is wearing a floral dress, and she walks to the microphone stand and begins her speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SAWA SUZUKI
(♪♪♪)
Sawa Suzuki
"Crunchyroll The Anime Awards 2023 being held in Japan. Congratulations. My name is Sawa Suzuki. Hi, everybody."
"Whether you're in a dark movie theater or relaxing in the comfort of your couch, a truly masterful film will sweep you away to another world. These are this year's nominees for Best Film."
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST FILM
NA
"Best Film"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: JUJUTSU KAISEN 0
NA
"JUJUTSU KAISEN 0"
A scene of Yuta Okkotsu is fighting a monster with a Japanese sword is played with BGM.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO
NA
"DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO"
A scene of Goku is fighting an enemy and shooting a Kamehameha with BGM.
(Sound of battle)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ONE PIECE FILM RED
NA
"ONE PIECE FILM RED"
Uta waves her hand, and his friends respond with their smile.
Uta
"It's great to finally meet you all! I'm Uta!"
(Applause)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: INU-OH
NA
"INU-OH"
Characters wearing Japanese masks play and sing in a band in a Japanese traditional house.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BUBBLE
NA
"BUBBLE"
Uta and Hibiki are running on a collapsed train.
Uta
"Go!"
Hibiki
"Jump!"
Hibiki, hanging from a collapsed building, reaches out to Uta who is flying in the sky.
Hibiki
"Let's go, Uta!"
Hibiki
"Go!"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: THE DEER KING
NA
"THE DEER KING"
Van and Yuna riding on a deer on a glass field.
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST FILM
The screen changes to the awards venue. Suzuki stands in front of the microphone stand and announces the winner.
(♪♪♪)
Suzuki
"Well, let me announce."
"JUJUTSU KAISEN 0"
The awards music plays and Mr. Hiroaki Matsutani comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST FILM
JUJUTSU KAISEN 0
(♪ Applause)
Suzuki handed the trophy to Mr. Matsutani.
(♪ Applause)
Mr. Matsutani stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a black suit and will give his acceptance speech.
(♪ Applause)
Hiroaki Matsutani
"CEO Otsuka is here, but I'm representing the whole team. Thank you very much for this award. It's such an honor. I'm very touched and delighted. I'm from TOHO. My name is Matsutani. I am one of the producers for this great story."
"The fans from all over the world are enthusiastic about this film. And very supported, I appreciate you all. Akutami Gege created the original story. The skills and expertise of creators and staff and artists to created a fantastic film. And then the publisher, Shueisha supported us. The film making committee and other stakeholders committed themselves."
"And I am very happy to announce that the TV series will begin soon. So we want to keep pleasing our fans all over the world."
"I appreciate your continuous support."
Suzuki and Mr. Matsutani walk off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
Show a wide angle of the awards venue. Announcements are made by the venue narrator.
ON SCREEN TEXT: Coming up... ALI performs "Lost in paradise" featuring AKLO.
NA
"Coming up, ALI is here with special guest AKLO to perform their single "LOST In PARADISE" from JUJUTSU KAISEN. Plus, the awards for Best Director and Anime of the Year. Here, on the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards."
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
BE RIGHT BACK
The stage LED show the logo of the awards. Amaki and Kabira stand between round tables where guests are seated.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
(♪♪♪)
Kabira
"Welcome back to the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2023. Now it's time to throw things back a little but don't worry, it's not too far back, just a couple of years."
"Next up is a special performance commemorating JUJUTSU KAISEN SEASON 1 cour one's achievement of "Anime of the Year" and "Best Ending Sequence" from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards
back in 2021."
Amaki
"This is definitely getting us excited about JUJUTSU KAISEN SEASON 2 airing in July. Performing the ending song "LOST IN PARADISE" featuring AKLO, here's ALI."
ALI and AKLO standing in front of the band members on stage. ALI, on the left, is wearing a white jacket and a black pants. AKLO, on the right, is wearing an oversized white suit. ALI makes a speech with his note on his left hand.
ALI
"I'm so happy to deliver our music to you. For many years to come, we will give you the heartfelt emotions. and I am so pleased and happy to be able to work with you all. And Robert Rodriguez, director, is here with us tonight. And I'm so delighted to be with him. Thank you very much for this opportunity. And with the music and animation film, we want to support and delight our audience."
After finishing the speech in Japanese, he continues to make a speech in English.
"Thank you for this really wonderful opportunity. I'm happy to be able to connect with people who love music and anime from all over the world. We hope to perform in other countries someday and share our music with you also awesome to be in the same place with my favorite movie director, Robert Rodriguez. Damn."
"I pray that world will continue to be at peace with our beloved music and anime and we will continue to fight for it. Peace and love."
"Thank you.
Big love for Crunchyroll."
(Applause)
ALI puts the note into the inside pocket of his jacket and adjusts his ear monitor headphones.
ALI
"ALI will begin!"
The stage LEDs turn into blue. The band's horn section including saxophone, trumpet, and trombone play the introduction of the song. ALI and AKLO dance to the music. On the stage LEDs, illustrations of the characters of JUJUTSU KAISEN are dancing to the music.
(Drums count)
(♪♪♪)
At the end of the song, the stage LEDs change from yellow to red. ALI, AKLO, and band members bow to the audience.
(Applause)
The screen goes to black.
A video shows that a Caucasian man is speaking at an anime convention in English.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ADAM
USA
Adam (from USA)
"I had a lot of traumatic things when I was a child. And in different animes I've seen some of those things come up that don't always come up in just television or movies."
"When I was growing up, I was very small and that just showed me that that was okay. It's okay to be that way. It's okay to be me."
"I'm a father, and it has brought myself and my son together on levels that I never had with my parents. It's changed a lot of things from when I was small to now. Because all the protagonists, all the antagonists are always different, there's always multi-levels to them."
The screen shows a footage of the anime convention.
"I'm actually here with a friend group that is completely about anime."
The video shows that the Caucasian man is speaking at an anime convention.
"We're all here from all different locations. It's done a lot for every relationship that I've ever had."
The screen shows the footage of the anime convention.
"The thing that I love most about anime is how inviting and welcoming it is to everyone."
The video shows that the Caucasian man is speaking at an anime convention.
"You can find yourself in a character in an anime somewhere. Some anime has a character that is exactly like you and feels the same emotions that you feel. You don't find that in a lot of other platforms."
The screen changes to the awards venue. Amaki is standing in front of the microphone stand in the center of the stage. The stage LED shows a golden shiny CG graphic image.
Amaki
"I am truly honored to welcome our next presenter. He's the acclaimed director of huge movies like `Machete,'`From Dusk Til Dawn,'and `Spy Kids',"
"but it's his film..."
Amaki suddenly turns her back to the audience. She looks back to the stage and holds something in her left hand.
"Excuse me."
"My contact lens fell off from my left eye."
(Audience laughing)
The screen changes to the wide angle of the awards venue.
"So, I cannot read my script very well."
(Audience laughing)
Amaki speaks with a shy smile.
(Applause)
"The strongest character in the anime with his or her one eye. I think they can read better. Following their examples."
(Applause)
Amaki is speaking in English
Amaki
"Those of you watching online, my left contacts just fell straight out of my eye. So I am going to close my eye like every other samurai character in an anime."
"I deeply apologize."
Amaki continues to read the prompter with her left hand covering her left eye.
Amaki
"I think I can overcome this challenge. Thanks to the anime characters. This presenter, his film, like `Alita: Battle Angel'that continues to energize passionate anime fans everywhere. To present the award for Best Director, please welcome Robert Rodriguez."
Ambient music plays. The interpreter and Robert Rodriguez appears from stage left. The interpreter is wearing a gold dress and gold heels. Rodriguez is wearing a black leather jacket, black pants, and a black hat. He walks to the microphone stand and begins his speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ROBERT ROSRIGUEZ
(♪♪♪)
Robert Rodriguez
"Good evening. What a room to be in. And thank you, ALI, for the wonderful compliment right back at you. You know, everyone here has influenced me and my work in so many ways and will continue to inspire me long after tonight is over."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Rodriguez, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Rodriguez
"Being here in Tokyo is already felt like stepping right into an anime. In the few days that I've been here, we visited amazing anime studios, talked with other directors, artists and visionaries. My family and I, we've done everything from the moving Gundam in Yokohama to every floor of the Yodobashi."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Rodriguez, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Rodriguez
"This experience has been truly exhilarating. Just like these next nominees who have created and invited us into such enchanting and extraordinary worlds. Thank you for energizing me and all anime fans out there. It's been the ride of a lifetime."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Rodriguez, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Rodriguez
"And here are the nominees for Best Director."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST DIRECTOR
NA
Best Director
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: HIROYUKI IMAISHI
CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS
NA
"HIROYUKI IMAISHI
CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS"
Maine is fighting his enemies.
(Sound of battle)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: KAZUHIRO FURUHASHI
SPY x FAMILY
NA
"KAZUHIRO FURUHASHI
SPY x FAMILY"
Anya looked back. As she turned, Loid walks away from her and tears his mask. Anya's surprised face.
Loid
"To create a world where children won't have to cry..."
Loid
"That's why I became a spy."
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SHUNGO ADACHI
LYCORIS RECOIL
NA
"SHUNGO ADACHI
LYCORIS RECOIL"
Takina breaks through the wall and enters the building. Chisato's surprised face.
(Sound of breaking through the wall)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: YOSUKE HATTA
RANKING OF KINGS
NA
"YOSUKE HATTA
RANKING OF KINGS"
Hilling is holding Bojji tight.
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: HARUO SOTOZAKI
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
NA
"HARUO SOTOZAKI
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
Tanjiro, Senjuro, and Inosuke confront the enemy.
Zenitsu
Thunderclap and flash!
Tanjiro
...Dance!
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: YUICHIRO HAYASHI
ATTACK ON THE TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2
NA
"YUICHIRO HAYASHI
ATTACK ON THE TITAN FINAL SEASON PART 2"
Zeke is holding both of Eren's shoulders while trying to persuade her. Eren looks grim.
Zeke
"I will never abandon you. I'll fix you with the Founder's power!"
Ellen
"Stop. It's pointless."
Zeke
"When I save the world, it'll be with you!"
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
BEST DIRECTOR
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes to the awards venue. The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Rodriguez, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, announces the winner.
Rodriguez
"Haruo Sotozaki
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
The awards music plays and Mr. Yuma Takahashi comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: BEST DIRECTOR
HARUO SOTOZAKI
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
(♪ Applause)
Rodriguez handed the trophy to Mr. Takahashi.
(♪ Applause)
Mr. Takahashi stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a black suit and will give his acceptance speech.
(♪ Applause)
Yuma Takahashi
"Thank you very much. I'm so honored to have received this fantastic award. And so I really should have invited staff members of the studio. But those staff members are very busy with a new title of the franchise. I think that the creators winning the award is a very important thing. And not only the director is, but also the character design, and also those are people who draw the background pictures and the character pictures."
"Now everyone is working together to create a fantastic work. And there is also a platform to show such fantastic anime films and anime works and that is Crunchyroll. I have to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks to the opportunity to have shown our work and also the staff members who have been helping us through the journey."
"Thank you."
Rodriguez and Mr. Takahashi walk off the stage with the music.
(♪ Applause)
The stage LEDs shows the logo of the awards. Kabira stands between the round tables where guests are seated.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CRUNCHYROLL
ANIME
AWARDS
(♪ Applause)
Kabira
"I'd like to take this opportunity to praise Sally because she is so ingenuity."
(Kabira speaking in English)
Kabira
"You did great. Great come back. Thank you so much."
The screen captures Amaki in the backstage, and she is moved to tears by Kabira's kind words.
Kabira
"Thank you."
"Before we present the last award of the evening, it's our pleasure to welcome someone who is no stranger to Japan and draws much of his inspiration from the world of anime in his own creative life."
"Please welcome to the stage, the celebrated director of massive films such as "Star Trek Beyond" as well as many of the Fast and Furious movies, including "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" writer, producer and director, Justin Lin."
Classical music plays. The interpreter and Justin Lin appears from stage left. The interpreter is wearing a gold dress and gold heels. Lin is wearing a black suit and walks to the microphone stand and starts his speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: JUSTIN LIN
(♪♪♪)
Lin, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Justin Lin
"Good evening, everyone."
"I am truly honored to be part of this celebration tonight, especially since I've had the honor of working with some of the most amazing creators in this community."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Lin, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Lin
"Most people might know me from big Hollywood films, but my roots are actually from independent cinema. When you're indie in filmmaker, you learn quickly that through all the noise and obstacles, passion is the most important currency."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Lin, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Lin
"For me, that's why I feel such a kinship with so many anime creators whose commitment to the art fueled by their passion for their characters and the journey. And because of that commitment, trust and community has built."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Lin, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Lin
I am humbled and inspired to be part of this community. The trust and respect that is earned through
shared experience means everything. It reminds me every day that I sincerely thank you.
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Lin, standing in front of the microphone stand, gives a speech.
Lin
And now, without further ado, it's time to find out who will receive the 2023 Anime of the Year award.
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
(Applause)
The screen changes, and the stage LEDs show golden glittering CG graphics. Amaki stands in front of the side LED.
Amaki
"Thank you, Justin."
"Yes, we've climbed to the top of the mountain and come to the final award of the night Anime of the Year."
"Please welcome, two wildly popular streamers and collaborators in the content house roomies, Valkyrae and Sykkuno."
Pop music plays. The interpreter, Valkyrae and Sykkuno appear from the left side of the stage. The interpreter is wearing a gold dress and gold heels. Valkyrae is wearing a black dress. Sykkuno is wearing a navy-blue suit. Valkyrae and Sykkuno walk to the microphone stand and starts thir speech.
ON SCREEN TEXT: VALKYRAE
SYKKUNO
(♪♪♪)
Valkyrae, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers her speech.
Valkyrae
"We're honored to be here tonight to present the award for Anime of the Year. We've celebrated so many gifted creators tonight, it truly is impossible to narrow them down to just one."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Sykkuno
"The votes have been counted and we had millions of people weigh in on all of our categories tonight.
Each nominee is a masterpiece in its own right."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Valkyrae, standing to the left side of the microphone stand, delivers her speech.
Valkyrae
But sadly, in the end, despite all of them being so good, there has to be a grand winner, and it was up to the fans to just to make the difficult choice of choosing only one.
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Sykkuno, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Sykkuno
"This award goes to the show that set the standard for the genre this year, towering over all the others
as a masterpiece of execution."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Sykkuno, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, delivers his speech.
Sykkuno
"Here the nominees for Anime of the Year."
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
(♪♪♪)
The awards music plays and the screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the award category is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: NOMINEES FOR
ANIME OF THE YEAR
NA
"Anime of the Year"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: SPY x FAMILY
NA
"SPY x FAMILY"
Loid, Anya, and Yor are walking side by side on the streets. Anya walks while singing.
Anya
"We're on an ooting, an ooting, la, la, la, lah!"
Loid
"You mean `outing'."
Anya reaches her hand to Yor.
Anya
"Wanna hold hands, Mama?"
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS
NA
"CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS"
The scene of David fighting his enemies.
(Sound of battle fight)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2
NA
"ATTACK ON TITAN
FINAL SEASON PART 2"
A titan appears, destroying the building.
(Sound of collapsing building)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: RANKING OF KINGS
NA
"RANKING OF KINGS"
Bojji is walking on the grass field.
(♪♪♪)
Bojji
"Thank you."
(♪♪♪)
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC
NA
"DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ARC"
Tanjiro and Nezuko are fighting enemies.
(♪♪♪)
Tanjiro
Let's do this, Nezuko!
The screen changes. Colorful lines graphics are on a blue background. The name of the nominees is listed in the center of the screen.
ON SCREEN TEXT: LYCORIS RECOIL
NA
"LYCORIS RECOIL"
Chisato is talking to Matsushita who is sitting in a chair.
Chisato
"I am a Lycoris. But I want to do work that helps people."
Chisato
"Just like the person who gave this to me."
The screen changes to the awards venue. Valkyrae stands in front of the microphone stand.
(♪♪♪)
Valkyrae
"And the anime award goes to"
The interpreter standing diagonally to the left interprets with the hand-held microphone.
(Translating in Japanese)
Sykkuno, standing to the right side of the microphone stand, announces the winner.
Sykkuno
"CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS"
The awards music plays and Mr. Masahiko Otsuka comes up on the stage. The stage LED shows the name of the award category and the name of the award winner.
ON SCREEN TEXT: ANIME OF THE YEAR
CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS
(♪ Applause)
Sykkuno handed the trophy to Mr. Otsuka.
(♪ Applause)
Mr. Otsuka stands in front of the microphone stand. He is wearing a brown jacket and denim pants and will give his acceptance speech.
(♪ Applause)
Masahiko Otsuka
"My name is Otsuka, Studio Trigger. Director Ishii and other staff members are not here, so they let me represent my team. This is totally unexpected."
"CYBERPUNK 2077 is a joint project and the anime company, game company, Japan and Poland and two different companies in two different countries collaborated. And we were serious. We argued sometimes that we never compromised and I think that's why we were able to get this award. Well, I thank everyone who were involved in this great journey and thank you all and the fans all over the world."
"Thank you very much."
(Applause)
Kabira and Amaki walk to the center of the stage. Amaki is on the left of the microphone stand and Kabira is on the right. Kabira begins to speak.
Kabira
"Thank you for making our first anime awards in Tokyo such a memorable night. I hope we did it."
(Applause)
Kabira
"Thank you, everyone here tonight in this room, the creators, artists, producers, musicians, the studios, all of you for putting your heart and soul into your work and everything you've done for anime.
We look forward to everything. Thank you very much."
The screen shows the entire awards venue. All participants are applauding.
(Applause)
Kabira, standing to the right of the microphone stand, speaks.
Kabira
"We are excited about everything you will be creating this year and in the future."
Amaki, standing to the left of the microphone stand, speaks.
Amaki
"And to our presenters and all the anime fans around the world watching this.
Thank you very much."
The screen shows the entire awards venue. All participants are applauding.
(Applause)
Amaki, standing to the left of the microphone stand, speaks.
Amaki
Good night from Tokyo.
See you again in 2024.
Kabira and Amaki are waving their hands in the air.
The screen switches to entire awards venue. All participants are applauding and smiling. Mr. Otsuka, the winner of the "Animation of the Year" award, is smiling on stage. The screen switches to entire awards venue.
Staff credit roll.
(♪♪♪)
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