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
