List of Anime that Have Been Nominated for an Oscar, Some of Which Won!

Kapanlagi.com - Who would have thought that the beloved Japanese animated works actually have a special place in the world's most prestigious film awards, the Academy Awards, or better known as the Oscars. From mesmerizing fantasy stories to heartwarming dramas, several anime have managed to break into the nominations, and some even returned home with golden trophies!

The "Best Animated Feature" category was introduced in 2001, paving the way for many animated films, including anime, to compete at the Oscars. Since then, several anime masterpieces have gained global recognition.

Here is a list of anime that have been nominated for an Oscar, and some have even won:

1. Spirited Away

Oscar 2002: Winner of Best Animated Feature

Spirited Away tells the story of Chihiro, a little girl who gets lost in the spirit world after her parents are transformed into pigs. To save them and return to her world, Chihiro must work at the bathhouse owned by the witch Yubaba and face various strange creatures and challenges.

2. Howl's Moving Castle

Poster Howl's Moving Castle (Credit: IMDB)

Oscar 2005: Nominee for Best Animated Feature

Sophie, a young hat maker, is cursed to become an old woman by a wicked witch. In her quest to find a way to break the curse, she meets a mysterious wizard named Howl and lives in his magical moving castle.

3. The Wind Rises

Anime Poster The Wind Rises (Credit: IMDB)

Oscar 2013: Best Animated Feature Film Nomination

This film is inspired by the true story of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Zero fighter plane. It tells the life journey of Jiro from his dream-filled childhood to becoming a brilliant aeronautical engineer amidst the turmoil of war.

4. When Marnie Was There

Anime Poster When Marnie Was There (Credit: IMDB)

Oscar 2014: Best Animated Feature Film Nomination

Anna, a shy and solitary girl, is sent to live with her relatives in the countryside. There, she discovers a mysterious old house and befriends Marnie, a blonde girl who lives there.

5. Mirai

Anime Poster Mirai (Credit: IMDB)

Oscar 2018: Best Animated Feature Film Nomination

Kun, a four-year-old boy, feels jealous when his baby sister, Mirai, is born. However, he later discovers a magical garden in his backyard that allows him to travel through time.

6. Belle

Anime Poster Belle (Credit: IMDB)

Oscar 2021: Best Animated Feature Nominee

Suzu, a shy high school girl, finds an escape in a virtual world called "U" where she becomes a famous singer named Belle. In this world, she encounters a mysterious and frightening creature known as the "Beast."

7. The Boy and the Heron

Anime Poster The Boy and the Heron (Credit: IMDB)

Oscar 2023: Best Animated Feature Winner

After losing his mother in the war, a boy named Mahito moves to the countryside and discovers an old abandoned tower. He then meets a talking gray heron, who takes him to a mysterious fantasy world.

There you have it, a list of great anime that have made it to the Oscar stage. Their success shows that Japanese animation has extraordinary storytelling and visual power, capable of touching the hearts of audiences worldwide and gaining the highest recognition in the film industry!

Which one is your favorite, KLovers?

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