2019 Golden Issue Award Winners - Anime
Demon Slayer. Fruits Basket. Vinland Saga. What do these series all have in common? Well, these [...]
Best Series
- The Rising of the Shield Hero
- The Promised Neverland
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Vinland Saga
When it comes to phenomena, there are few anime series that have picked up as quickly as Demon Slayer did this past year. The series has been in print for a few years, but its sales exploded thanks to ufotable's anime. The supernatural series wowed not only with its gorgeous artwork but its family-centric story. When combined with its superb cast, Demon Slayer has set itself up to become one of the best anime series out there moving forward.
prevnextBest Film
- Promare
- One Piece: Stampede
- Weathering With You
- Ride Your Wave
The last year was one dedicated to One Piece in many ways, so there is little surprise to see the anime's latest film dominating our list. In the summer, One Piece: Stampede went live to celebrates the anime's big anniversary. The epic story followed the Straw Hat crew through a battle befitting of the series' finale, and audiences everywhere were blown away by the film's sheer scale.
prevnextBest Fight Scene
Mob Psycho 100 took a clear victory with its fight sequence, and few would debate you on it. The show rose to fame with Season One, but it lingered in the shadow of One-Punch Man. Now, Mob Psycho 100 has overcome its predecessor thanks to its Season Two finale. The season's ultimate boss battle ended with Shigeo undertaking a fight for his very soul, and the exquisite animation left fans in awe.
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- Demon Slayer
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Spy x Family
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Demon Slayer began our awards for 2019, so it is only fitting to have the series wrap things up. This year, the title is taking home the award for Best Manga thanks to its ambitious storytelling. Tanjiro and Nezuko have undertaken some truly insane missions in the last year, and the manga has beautifully expanded the world in which these heroes live.
Check out the rest of the winners from ComicBook.com's 2019 Golden Issue Awards right here!
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