American Manga Awards Announced, Inaugural Ceremony to Be Held This August

Manga creators, stories and publishing professionals will be formally honored this August in the inaugural American Manga Awards . The collaboration between Anime NYC creators and organizers LeftField Media and the non-profit Japan Society organization will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, just prior to the start of Anime NYC. Author and translator Matt Alt ( Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World ) will host the ceremony and reception, honoring professionals in the industry, including the likes of Frederik L. Schodt. As for the categories, here are the eight areas of manga in the spotlight: Mangaka Hall of Fame Manga Publishing Hall of Fame Best New Manga Best Continuing Manga Series Best New Edition of Classic Manga Best Translation Best Lettering Best Publication Design RELATED: New Manga to Read for Pride Month 2024 The American Manga Awards committee will be in charge of selecting entrants to the Mangaka Hall of Fame and the Manga Publishing Hall of Fame. These lifetime categories "celebrate lifetime achievement by individuals who have made significant contributions to manga’s introduction, growth, and creative influence in North America." Two nominating judges recognized for their expertise in the respective fields will be in charge of Best Translation, Best Lettering and Best Publication Design. Finally, a committee of five experts on the subject matter—including journalists, librarians and reviewers—will select the nominees for Best New Manga, Best Continuing Manga Series and Best New Edition of Classic Manga.  For a title to be eligible, it must have been published in English (print or digital) between August 1, 2023 and July 30, 2024. You can learn more about eligibility and the voting process over at the Anime NYC website . Source: Anime NYC

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