Bocchi the Rock! is crowned the best anime of 2022

Anime Trending is one of the most reputable anime ranking websites globally, recognized by numerous viewers and industry professionals. Each year, the Anime Trending Awards are held and regarded as the “Oscars of anime,” where awards are presented across various categories and types of productions in the anime industry.

Recently, the results of the Anime Trending Awards 2022 have been announced, showcasing many surprises. The introduction states: “Every season brings a multitude of noteworthy anime that captivates us throughout 2022. At this year’s Anime Trending Awards, many enthusiasts have made their voices heard and voted for the most outstanding titles.”

The categories for the Anime Trending Awards 2022 are as follows:

Best Anime of the Year – Bocchi the Rock!

Best Anime Movie of the Year – Sword Art Online The Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night

Best Male Character – Shinpei Ajiro in Summer Time Rendering

Best Female Character – Marin Kitagawa in Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru

Best Couple – Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya in Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Best Supporting Male Character – Uzui Tengen in Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen

Best Supporting Female Character – Hizuru Minakata in Summer Time Rendering

Best Opening Song – “Chiki Chiki Bam Bam” by QUEENDOM – Paripi Koumei

Best Ending Song – “Yofukashi no Uta” by Creepy Nuts – Yofukashi no Uta

Best Voice Actor – Atsumi Tanezaki – Anya Forger in SPY x FAMILY

Best Male Voice Actor – Natsuki Hanae – Shinpei Ajiro in Summer Time Rendering

Best Screenplay – Erika Yoshida – Bocchi the Rock!

Best Animation – Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Best Female Voice Cast – Yoshino Aoyama, Sayumi Suzushiro, Saku Mizuno, Ikumi Hasegawa – Bocchi the Rock!

Best Male Voice Cast – Bocchi the Rock!

Best Director – Yoshimichi Kameda – Mob Psycho 100 III

Best Character Design – Imigimuru – Lycoris Recoil

Best Drama Anime – Bocchi the Rock!

Best Supernatural Anime – Summer Time Rendering

Best Action Adventure Anime – Chainsaw Man

Best Fantasy Anime – Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun

Best Slice of Life Anime – Kaguya-sama: Love is War – Ultra Romantic

Best Music Anime – Bocchi the Rock!

Best Psychological Anime – Summer Time Rendering

Best Mecha or Sci-Fi Anime – Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Best Sports Anime – Ao Ashi

Best Comedy Anime – Bocchi the Rock!

Best Original Anime – Lycoris Recoil

Best Anime Episode – Bocchi the Rock! Episode 8