Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 has emerged victorious in multiple categories at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, showcasing its dominance amidst stiff competition.
The anime is known for its intense narrative and compelling characters, clinched top honors in Best Opening and Ending Sequences, Best Action, Supporting Character, Cinematography, and Voice Artist Performance (Japanese).
The Hidden Inventory and Shibuya Incident arcs from Gege Akutami’s manga, wrapped up on December 28, 2023, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. The Shibuya Incident arc, in particular, stood out as one of the most anticipated and emotionally charged story arcs, marked by impactful events and character deaths.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Wins in Every Category at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
At the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 emerged triumphant, claiming victories in a majority of the nominated categories. Notably, fan-favorite Satoru Gojo seized the titles for Best Supporting Character and Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese), underscoring the depth and popularity of his character.
The remainder of the awards, including Best Action, Best Opening and Ending Sequences, and Best Cinematography, went to Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, further solidifying its reputation as a modern anime masterpiece.
Anime of the Year
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 clinched the win against contenders like Oshi no Ko, Chainsaw Man, BOCCHI THE ROCK!, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc, and VINLAND SAGA Season 2.
Anime of the Year goes to JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2! #AnimeAwards 🏆 pic.twitter.com/MEPOu5gA9d
— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Character Design
In the Best Character Design, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 surprised with Sayaka Koiso and Tadashi Hiramatsu taking the gold, surpassing Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc, Hell’s Paradise, Oshi no Ko, and Trigun Stampede.
The award for Best Character Design goes to JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2! #AnimeAwards
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— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Best Action category
Nominees for the Best Action category showcased intense competition at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024. Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 emerged victorious, surpassing formidable contenders like Attack on Titan final season, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Separation, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc, and One Piece.
Best Director
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2’s Shota Goshozono was awarded Best Director, and the Best Main Character title went to Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece.
SHOTA GOSHOZONO AKA GOSSO WINS “BEST DIRECTOR” AWARD FOR DIRECTING JUJUTSU KAISEN SEASON-2!! pic.twitter.com/MkSEoe0a4r
— Myamura (@Go_Jover) March 2, 2024
Best Opening Sequence
In the realm of captivating sequences, the Best Opening Sequence category witnessed a triumph by Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.
Tatsuya Kitani’s masterpiece, “Where Our Blue Is,” resonated with audiences, outshining rivals such as Idol by YOASOBI, Innocent Arrogance by BiSH, KICK BACK by Kenshi Yonezu from Chainsaw Man, Song of the Dead by KANA-BOON in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, and WORK by Ringo Sheena and millennium parade in Hell’s Paradise.
Best Ending Sequence
The Best Ending Sequence category at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 celebrated the poignant conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2’s Hidden Inventory arc.
Soshi Sakiyama’s “Akari” triumphed over competing sequences, including Happiness of the Dead by Shiyui in Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, HAWATARI NIOKU CENTI by MAXIMUM THE HORMONE in Chainsaw Man, Koi Kogare by Milet x MAN WITH A MISSION in Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc, Mephisto by QUEEN BEE in Oshi No Ko, and Color by yama in Spy X Family season 1 cour 2.
Best Supporting Character
Satoru Gojo’s unsurprising victory in the Best Supporting Character category reflected his popularity. Notable characters like Arataka Reigen from Mob Psycho 100 III, Hange Zoe from Attack on Titan final season, Kana Arima from Oshi No Ko, Power from Chainsaw Man, and Suguru Geto, also from Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, competed fiercely.
Best Voice Artist
The Best Voice Artist—Japanese category was claimed by Yuichi Nakamura, the voice behind Satoru Gojo.
Among the esteemed nominees was Atsumi Tanezaki for Spy X Family season 1 cour 2, Kikunosuke Toya for Chainsaw Man, Mayumi Tanaka for Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece, Yoshino Aoyama for Bocchi The Rock!, Yuki Kaji for Eren Jaeger in Attack on Titan final season, and Yuichi Nakamura for Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2.
Best Cinematography
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2’s prowess extended to the realm of cinematography, clinching the Best Cinematography category at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024. The competition included notable contenders like Attack on Titan final season, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc, Heavenly Delusion, and Vinland Saga season 2.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2’s remarkable success at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 cements its position as a standout in the contemporary anime landscape, showcasing not only its gripping storytelling but also its ability to resonate with audiences across various elements of production.
