Anime NYC, Japan Society Announce 2025 American Manga Awards, Nominating Judges to Celebrate Excellence in Manga
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Professionals from the comics publishing world will serve as the nominating judges tasked with selecting the best manga released in English between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025. Categories include: Best New Manga, Best Continuing Series, Best New Edition of Classic Manga, Best Translation, Best Lettering, Best Publication Design, and new for this year: Best One-Shot Manga. Profiles for the nominating judges can be found at https://info.urban-expo.com/e/338151/american-manga-awards-judges-/5bsc6v/1493140966/h/l_PsKMidxJGigHwJns9U7H9V6kY2wyptkzWw2NNkzKM
"After such an amazing response to the inaugural American Manga Awards, we're thrilled to return for year two and continue celebrating the creativity and global impact of manga," said MK Goodwin, Anime Portfolio Vice President at LeftField Media, the company that produces Anime NYC. "This year, we're building on that momentum to further honor the creators, stories, and publishers shaping the medium and to spotlight the ion that connects fans and creators across cultures."
Best Translation nominees will be selected by translators and authors Hiroko Yoda (Yokai Attack! and the Eight Million Ways to Happiness).
Best Lettering nominees will be selected by comics lettering professionals Aditya Bidkar and Ariana Maher. Bidkar and Maher's credits include work with BOOM! Studios. They have both been nominated for Eisner Awards for Best Lettering.
Best Publication Design nominees will be selected by Carina Taylor.
Best New Manga, Best Continuing Manga and Best New Edition of Classic Manga nominees will be selected by comics journalists Lynzee Loveridge (Anime News Network), Varun Gupta (Manga Mavericks), Katy Castillo (Yatta-Tachi), manga scholar and translator CJ Suzuki (Baruch College CUNY) and NYC Librarian Ashley Hawkins (Booklist).
The 2025 American Manga Award nominees will be announced to the public on June 17, 2025. The winners will be determined by votes received from professionals working in an editorial capacity with North American (US/Canada) manga publishers, who have either ed to vote via the American Manga Awards website or have been invited to vote by the American Manga Awards Planning Committee.
The American Manga Awards Planning Committee is led by manga industry veteran Mangasplaining podcast. The ceremony will be hosted by author, translator, and presenter Matt Alt.
The invite-only awards ceremony will be held for manga industry professionals and press at Japan Society's landmark headquarters located at 333 East 47th Street. Designed by Japanese architect Junzo Yoshimura, Japan Society's headquarters has welcomed U.S. Presidents, Japanese Prime Ministers, and Nobel Prize Winners. For over 100 years, Japan Society has played a key role in US-Japan business, policy, art, culture, and education.
The ceremony will be held in conjunction with Anime NYC's annual convention (August 21-24 at the Javits Center), which will see major manga publishers and retailers, including Kinokuniya, Yen Press, and more participating.
Submissions for the American Manga Awards are open now, with detailed guidelines and entry instructions available on Anime NYC's website. For more information about the American Manga Awards and to stay updated on the latest announcements, please visit www.animenyc.com/americanmangaawards/ and follow Anime NYC and Japan Society on social media.
About Anime NYC:
Anime NYC is the East Coast's largest anime convention. The event has received the award of Consul General from the Japanese Ambassador for providing a gateway to Japanese culture. Anime NYC brings fans and publishers together for four days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive s, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. The next event takes place August 21-24, 2025 in New York's Javits Center, and we invite you to thousands of fans for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, pop culture, cosplay, fashion, food, games, toys, and more in the heart of NYC. For more, visit www.AnimeNYC.com.
About Japan Society:
Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world. At Japan Society, we are inspired by the Japanese concept of kizuna (絆)–forging deep connections to bind people together. We are committed to telling the story of Japan while strengthening connections within New York City and building new bridges beyond. In over 100 years of work, we've inspired generations by establishing ourselves as pioneers in ing international exchanges in arts and culture, business and policy, as well as education between Japan and the U.S. We strive to convene important conversations on topics that bind our two countries together, champion the next generation of innovative creators, promote mutual understanding, and serve as a trusted guide for people everywhere who seek to more fully appreciate the rich complexities and abundance of Japan. From our New York headquarters, a landmark building designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura that opened to the public in 1971, we look forward to the years ahead, which will be defined by our digital and ideational impact through the kizuna that we build. Our future can only be enhanced by learning from our peers and engaging with our audiences, both near and far.
Professionals from the comics publishing world will serve as the nominating judges tasked with selecting the best manga released in English between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025. Categories include: Best New Manga, Best Continuing Series, Best New Edition of Classic Manga, Best Translation, Best Lettering, Best Publication Design, and new for this year: Best One-Shot Manga. Profiles for the nominating judges can be found at https://info.urban-expo.com/e/338151/american-manga-awards-judges-/5bsc6v/1493140966/h/l_PsKMidxJGigHwJns9U7H9V6kY2wyptkzWw2NNkzKM
"After such an amazing response to the inaugural American Manga Awards, we're thrilled to return for year two and continue celebrating the creativity and global impact of manga," said MK Goodwin, Anime Portfolio Vice President at LeftField Media, the company that produces Anime NYC. "This year, we're building on that momentum to further honor the creators, stories, and publishers shaping the medium and to spotlight the ion that connects fans and creators across cultures."
Best Translation nominees will be selected by translators and authors Hiroko Yoda (Yokai Attack! and the Eight Million Ways to Happiness).
Best Lettering nominees will be selected by comics lettering professionals Aditya Bidkar and Ariana Maher. Bidkar and Maher's credits include work with BOOM! Studios. They have both been nominated for Eisner Awards for Best Lettering.
Best Publication Design nominees will be selected by Carina Taylor.
Best New Manga, Best Continuing Manga and Best New Edition of Classic Manga nominees will be selected by comics journalists Lynzee Loveridge (Anime News Network), Varun Gupta (Manga Mavericks), Katy Castillo (Yatta-Tachi), manga scholar and translator CJ Suzuki (Baruch College CUNY) and NYC Librarian Ashley Hawkins (Booklist).
The 2025 American Manga Award nominees will be announced to the public on June 17, 2025. The winners will be determined by votes received from professionals working in an editorial capacity with North American (US/Canada) manga publishers, who have either ed to vote via the American Manga Awards website or have been invited to vote by the American Manga Awards Planning Committee.
The American Manga Awards Planning Committee is led by manga industry veteran Mangasplaining podcast. The ceremony will be hosted by author, translator, and presenter Matt Alt.
The invite-only awards ceremony will be held for manga industry professionals and press at Japan Society's landmark headquarters located at 333 East 47th Street. Designed by Japanese architect Junzo Yoshimura, Japan Society's headquarters has welcomed U.S. Presidents, Japanese Prime Ministers, and Nobel Prize Winners. For over 100 years, Japan Society has played a key role in US-Japan business, policy, art, culture, and education.
The ceremony will be held in conjunction with Anime NYC's annual convention (August 21-24 at the Javits Center), which will see major manga publishers and retailers, including Kinokuniya, Yen Press, and more participating.
Submissions for the American Manga Awards are open now, with detailed guidelines and entry instructions available on Anime NYC's website. For more information about the American Manga Awards and to stay updated on the latest announcements, please visit www.animenyc.com/americanmangaawards/ and follow Anime NYC and Japan Society on social media.
About Anime NYC:
Anime NYC is the East Coast's largest anime convention. The event has received the award of Consul General from the Japanese Ambassador for providing a gateway to Japanese culture. Anime NYC brings fans and publishers together for four days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive s, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. The next event takes place August 21-24, 2025 in New York's Javits Center, and we invite you to thousands of fans for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, pop culture, cosplay, fashion, food, games, toys, and more in the heart of NYC. For more, visit www.AnimeNYC.com.
About Japan Society:
Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world. At Japan Society, we are inspired by the Japanese concept of kizuna (絆)–forging deep connections to bind people together. We are committed to telling the story of Japan while strengthening connections within New York City and building new bridges beyond. In over 100 years of work, we've inspired generations by establishing ourselves as pioneers in ing international exchanges in arts and culture, business and policy, as well as education between Japan and the U.S. We strive to convene important conversations on topics that bind our two countries together, champion the next generation of innovative creators, promote mutual understanding, and serve as a trusted guide for people everywhere who seek to more fully appreciate the rich complexities and abundance of Japan. From our New York headquarters, a landmark building designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura that opened to the public in 1971, we look forward to the years ahead, which will be defined by our digital and ideational impact through the kizuna that we build. Our future can only be enhanced by learning from our peers and engaging with our audiences, both near and far.
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