Crunchyroll is excited to announce that the renowned Indian actress and passionate anime enthusiast, Rashmika Mandanna, will be a special guest at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. This prestigious event, dedicated to celebrating the exceptional craft and artistry of Japanese animation, is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan.

Rashmika Mandanna, known for her outstanding performances in the Indian film industry, will be presenting one of the awards over the course of the night to celebrate the anime series, film, and voice actors that have captivated fans over the last year.

In a statement, Rashmika Mandanna expressed her excitement, saying, “I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be a part of the eighth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo. As an anime enthusiast, this is a dream come true for me. Japanese animation has had a profound impact on my life, and I can’t wait to celebrate and recognize the incredible talent behind these remarkable creations. See you all on March 2nd, 2024, for what promises to be an unforgettable evening!”

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards have become a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the best in anime from the previous year. This year’s awards ceremony will feature various categories, including Best Animation, Best Director, Best Character Design, and many more. It serves as a platform to honor the creativity, dedication, and innovation that define the anime industry.

Fans of both Rashmika Mandanna and anime can look forward to an unforgettable night of celebration, surprises, and the recognition of outstanding talent at the eighth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

Indian actress and Anime superfan Rashmika Mandanna to grace the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

The full music performance lineup and newly-added live ceremony and pre-show presenters are listed below, in alphabetical order:

Musical Performances by:

Hiroyuki SAWANO and KOHTA YAMAMOTO – Composer, Arranger, Lyricist, and Musical Producer
Shing02 with OMA and SPIN MASTER A-1 – Recording artist, hip hop band and DJ
YOASOBI – Japanese pop duo

Live Ceremony and Pre-Show Presenters:

Chiaki Kuriyama – Actress, Singer, and Model
DeMarcus Lawrence – NFL Football Player from the Dallas Cowboys
Emiru – Professional Streamer, Variety Player, Cosplayer, and Co-Host of Steak & Eggs
Joaquim Dos Santos – Director, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Labrinth – GRAMMY-Nominated Songwriter, Producer, Recording Artist
Liza Soberano – Actress, Advocate, and Entrepreneur
Mercedes Varnado – WWE World Champion, Actress, Entrepreneur
Nava Rose – Fashion Creator
Phil Lord & Chris Miller – Academy Award winning duo behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Porter Robinson – GRAMMY-Nominated Musician
Rashmika Mandanna – Indian Film Actor
So Takei – Japanese TV Personality, Comedian, Actor, and Former Japanese Decathlon Champion
Vinnie Hacker – Model, Pro-Gamer, Actor, and Digital Creator

Music at the 2024 Anime Awards will be a celebration of key moments in anime history. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Samurai Champloo, Shing02, OMA, and SPIN MASTER A-1 will perform the show’s opening song “battlecry,” exclusively for livestream viewers. The Anime Awards will also commemorate important anime anniversaries through the presentation of a unique musical performance that brings together iconic songs from series celebrating milestones, performed by a live orchestra in a symphony format. Japanese pop duo YOASOBI will also perform ahead of their set at Coachella. For fans looking to hype themselves up in advance, select music videos and concert performance videos from Hiroyuki SAWANO and YOASOBI are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

The Anime Awards will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, with a live ceremony hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira. Fans can watch the Anime Awards livestream on Crunchyroll channels on YouTube and Twitch beginning at 6PM JST. To relive the action, fans can tune in for reruns starting March 16th on the 24/7 Crunchyroll linear channel on Amazon FreeVee, LG Channels, Pluto TV The Roku Channel and VIZIO WatchFree+.

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