AJA to launch inaugural Nippon Anime Awards in Tokyo in 2027
AJA, The Association of Japanese Animations, has announced the launch of the Nippon Anime Awards, scheduled to hold its first ceremony on November 21, 2027, at SGC HALL ARIAKE in Tokyo.
The Association of Japanese Animations announced on November 2 that the inaugural Nippon Anime Awards will be held at SGC HALL ARIAKE on November 21, 2027. The ceremony aims to honor industry professionals and will include initiatives to nurture next-generation talent in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
AJA, The Association of Japanese Animations, announced the name of its new animation awards ceremony, the "Nippon Anime Awards," during the finale of the TOKYO ANIME NEXT main event held on Monday, November 2, at the Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Along with the slogan "Moving Frames. Moving Hearts. Moving the World.", AJA revealed the schedule and venue for the inaugural ceremony.
The Nippon Anime Awards is designed to honor the key figures behind works with global influence and to contribute to opening the future of animation. The first ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 21, 2027, at SGC HALL ARIAKE in Ariake, Tokyo. In cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the event will also include initiatives to create new business opportunities in the animation industry and nurture next-generation talent. Through these efforts, AJA aims to spread animation culture and open new opportunities for future generations.
The announcement took place during a two-part main event. In the first part, Toshiyuki Itakura and Shoko Nakagawa of the comedy duo Impulse, along with Sally Amaki from 22/7, held a discussion on the theme of "The charm of Japanese animation loved by the whole world." The second part featured live performances by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mai Kuraki, Nami Nakagawa, and Ai Higuchi, which recreated memorable scenes from the anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," "Attack on Titan," and "Detective Conan."
Introduction to the Nippon Anime Awards launching in 2027
The name "Nippon Anime Awards" embodies the intention to honor the history and culture of Japanese animation while carrying its continuous charm into the future. The awards will select outstanding animation works, honor the achievements of industry professionals, and promote the appeal of Japanese animation to audiences in Japan and around the world. The goal is to establish the Nippon Anime Awards as a long-lasting, representative Japanese animation awards ceremony.
· English Name: Nippon Anime Awards
· Event Name: Nippon Anime Awards
· Date: Sunday, November 21, 2027
· Venue: SGC HALL ARIAKE (Ariake, Tokyo)
· Organizer: AJA, The Association of Japanese Animations
TOKYO ANIME NEXT Event Details
· Event Name: TOKYO ANIME NEXT
· Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, to Monday, November 2, 2026 (4 days)
· Venue: Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL, Toshima Civic Center, WACCA Ikebukuro 1F Event Space, Otomate Square 6F Otomate Building, Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas, TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro, Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro, TIFFCOM 2026
· Organizer: AJA, The Association of Japanese Animations
· Co-organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government
· Special Support: Toshima City
· Event Management Office: TOKYO ANIME NEXT Secretariat (Sony Music Solutions)
Official Website: https://tokyoanimenext.jp/en/
Official X: https://x.com/TOKYOANIMENEXT
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyoanimenext/
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