Golden Globes 2023 Nominations Include a Must-See Anime

Earlier today, the 80th Golden Globe Awards made headlines, and we have the event’s list of nominees to thank. If you did not know, the organization announced its big picks for film and television after an impressive year of entertainment. From Avatar: The Way of Water to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, some of Hollywood’s biggest releases made the cut. And if you did not notice, an underdog anime that critics have deemed a must-see also made the nominees list. 

Yes, you read that right. The 2023 Golden Globes has added an anime to its line-up. It turns out the Best Motion Picture – Animated category made the surprising decision with help from GKIDS. After all, Inu-Oh is nominated for the award alongside Disney’s Turning Red and Netflix’s Pinocchio with Guillermo Del Toro.

For those not familiar with Inu-Oh, the gorgeous film is by director Masaaki Yuasa. The musical is based on Video Furukawa’s novel Tales of the Heike: Inu-Oh, and it focuses on a rather unique friendship. The movie follows a dancer named Inu-Oh as they befriend a blind musician named Tomona. Shamed for their physical differences, the two entertainers use their talents to prove society’s notions about their worth wrong.

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Produced by Science SARU, Inu-Oh made its debut in Japan this May, and it has garnered tons of acclaim. With a couple of festival awards under its thumb, Yuasa’s movie will take on industry giants at the 2023 Golden Globes. This nomination marks the second time an anime has been honored by the organization. The first nomination went to Mirai in 2018 as director Mamoru Hosoda’s hit was recognized by voters, but ultimately, the award for Best Motion Picture – Animated went to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. 

What do you make of this latest anime honor? Do you think Hollywood will ever award anime films with its highest honors? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below or hit me up on Twitter @MeganPetersCB.