The 4th Magademy Awards Announced: Revamping Categories to Broaden Manga Enjoyment
The Magademy Awards, hosted by BookLive, will hold its 4th annual ceremony this year. Under the new concept "The ways to enjoy manga are limitless," the award categories have been completely revamped to focus on broadening the appreciation of manga.
Since its inception in 2021, the awards have celebrated manga characters. This year, however, they aim to highlight the diverse appeal and passion that manga offers, moving beyond mere entertainment to recognize the medium’s unique aspects and depth.
The 4th Magademy Awards revamp categories to celebrate the limitless ways to enjoy manga.
Newly Revamped Categories
The refreshed categories focus on various facets of manga appreciation, including:
Grand Prize: Honoring manga that excels in both art and story, deserving recognition for its overall excellence.
Innovation Award: Celebrating manga with unique and groundbreaking settings or themes.
Heartfelt Award: Recognizing manga that deeply moves or resonates with readers.
Craftsmanship Award: Highlighting manga that showcases exceptional attention to detail in art and storytelling.
Cover Impact Award: Recognizing manga with captivating cover designs that draw readers into its unique world.
Eligibility and Selection Process
Eligible titles include manga volumes released (or planned for release) between January 1 and December 31, 2024, in print or digital formats. Only series with a maximum of 10 volumes are considered.
Nominees are selected by a panel of judges, with public voting open from January 23 to February 13. The winners will be announced during the award ceremony scheduled for May 14, 2025.
This revamped approach aims to celebrate not only the narrative and artistic achievements of manga but also the innovative ways it engages and captivates readers.
Source : ORICON NEWS