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The first Anime Grand Prix award appeared in the January 1980 issue of Animage magazine. This publication by Tokuma Shoten had launched its own readership voting system just two years prior to that announcement.
Sunrise holds the record with thirteen total awards across their productions spanning four decades. Toei Animation follows with five wins, including Mobile Suit Gundam, Cyborg 009, and Saint Seiya.
Megumi Hayashibara accumulated twelve voice acting awards throughout her career, making her the most decorated performer in the category's history. Akira Kamiya followed closely with eleven wins, often voicing characters like Captain Harlock and Ryo Saeba.
Neon Genesis Evangelion emerged as a powerhouse in the mid-1990s, winning three consecutive years from 1995 through 1997. Yoko Takahashi's A Cruel Angel's Thesis defined Neon Genesis Evangelion's cultural impact when it won in 1995.
Readers cast their ballots for series released during the previous calendar year, establishing a pattern that would continue for decades. The ceremony itself took place annually, with results typically revealed in June issues following the eligibility period.