44th Anual Awards
Photo: Ufotable, Kyoto Animation

The year 2020 has brought us many anime films that managed to conquer fans’ hearts with the animation, plot, and the characters stunning designs. Well, some of them got an astounding amount of attention and received many awards.

Anime films like Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, Violet Evergarden undoubtedly deserved all the attention, the earnings they got.

Recently, The Japan Academy Film Prize Association for greatness in film reported the nominees for the 44th yearly honors on Wednesday. The five movies that were nominated for Animation of the Year include:

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Photo: Kyoto Animation

Poupelle of Chimney Town

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

Photo: Ufotable

Josee, The Tiger and the Fish

Photo: Studio Bones

Stand By Me Doraemon 2

Photo: Shirogumi, Robot Communications, Shin-Ei Animation

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