Anime Triumphs: 'Makeine' and 'Bocchi the Rock!' Dominate Newtype Anime Awards

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In a showcase of anime excellence, the Newtype Anime Awards 2024-2025 recently announced its champions at the Machi Asobi Vol. 29 event in Japan. Covering the vibrant anime seasons from summer 2024 through spring 2025, the awards recognized works that captivated audiences and critics.

"Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!" Leads the Awards

The comedic series Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! secured the title of Best Work, prevailing over other contenders across broadcast and streaming platforms. This series also received the Best Male Character award for its protagonist, Kazuhiko Nukumizu. Additionally, its opening track, 'Tsuyogaru Girl,' performed by Botchi Boromaru featuring Mossa, was honored as the Best Theme Song.

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"Bocchi the Rock!" Recognized for Music and Design

The musical series Bocchi the Rock! also received significant accolades. It was awarded Best Soundtrack, celebrating Tomoki Kikuya's evocative work on 'Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:.' The series also earned the Best Character Design award, acknowledging Kerorira's artistic contributions.

"Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" Sweeps Technical Categories

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX demonstrated its strengths across multiple technical categories. It won Best Mascot Character for the iconic Haro, Best Director for Kazuya Tsurumaki, and Best Scripts for Yōji Enokido and Hideaki Anno. The series also secured Best Mechanical and Prop Design, recognizing the innovative creations by Ikuto Yamashita and Se Jun Kim.

A-1 Pictures Named Best Studio

A-1 Pictures was recognized as the Best Studio, acknowledging their consistent quality and influence within the industry, even without a 'Best Work' victory in this cycle.

These esteemed awards are determined by enthusiastic fan voting from Newtype readers and anime aficionados, reflecting the anime community's passion. The results collectively highlight the rich diversity and robust health of the anime medium in 2024-2025, celebrating various genres and technical achievements.

Source:https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-10-19/makeine-bocchi-the-rock-anime-win-top-newtype-anime-awards/.230103

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Bocchi the Rock!

Author

Aki Hamaji (Manga author)

Cover Art

Kerorira (Character design credited)

Studio

CloverWorks

Publisher

Kiss (Kodansha)

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CloverWorks
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Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

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Kadokawa

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