The American Manga Awards is one of the most esteemed awards in the anime and manga world. It recognizes individuals and works that have significantly contributed to the development of the manga industry. Recently, the nominees for this year's awards were revealed and they have left many fans excited with anticipation.
The awards are divided into multiple categories such as Best New Series, Best Collection of Short Stories, Best Continuing Series, Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Publication Design, Best Adaptation from Another Medium, and more. The nominees have been chosen by a team of judges who are respected industry professionals, critics, and scholars.
Some of the most anticipated nominees for the Best New Series category are "Spy × Family" which follows a spy and his family on an impossible mission, "Dr. Stone" which portrays a world where everyone was petrified and humanity is learning how to rebuild society, and "Blue Flag," a coming-of-age story of high school students that delves into themes such as love, friendship, and societal norms.
In the Best Writer category, Akiko Higashimura's work has been nominated for "Tokyo Tarareba Girls" - an exploration of love and life for women in their 30s. Other nominees include Hajime Isayama for "Attack on Titan," Kohei Horikoshi for "My Hero Academia," and Akiko Higashimura for "Princess Jellyfish."
The Best Publication Design category nominees include "Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating a Champion," "Marvelocity: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross," and "Magnificent Ms. Marvel."
These are just a few of the many nominees across all categories whose works have impacted the anime and manga world in a significant way. The winners will be announced soon, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who comes out on top. It will be exciting to see who is awarded the coveted title of the American Manga Awards' best in their respective categories.
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