When did the Tokyo Anime Award start?
The Tokyo Anime Award started in 2002, though it was not formally named until 2005. The first three ceremonies were simply called "Competition".
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What is the Tokyo Anime Awards Festival (TAAF) and how is it different from the original Tokyo Anime Award?
TAAF was formed in 2014 after the Tokyo International Anime Fair merged with the Anime Contents Expo to create the AnimeJapan convention. The awards were separated into a standalone festival, and from 2014 onward the Animation of the Year grand prize was split into separate film and television categories.
What was the first anime to win the Tokyo Anime Award grand prize?
Spirited Away won the inaugural grand prize in 2002, receiving the award under the title "Grand Prix".
How does the Open Entry Grand Prize of the Tokyo Anime Award work and how much is the prize?
The Open Entry Grand Prize is open to creators of non-commercialized animation works running between 15 seconds and 30 minutes. Both amateur and professional creators can enter if the work has not been commercialized. The Grand Prize winner receives one million yen.
Which anime won the Tokyo Anime Awards Fan Award twice in a row?
Yuri on Ice is the only title to win the Anime Fan Award in two consecutive years, taking the prize in both 2017 and 2018.
What was the first non-Japanese animation to win the Tokyo Anime Awards Fan Award?
Mechamato won the Anime Fan Award in 2023, becoming the first non-Japanese-produced animation to win in that category.