Akiba Research Institute Anime Awards 2022" voting results have been announced! The anime that will represent the year 2022 is a heartwarming and serious (?) anime set in a different world! The representative of the year 2022 is an anime with a heartwarming and serious (?) story set in a different world!

The "Akiba Research Institute Anime Award 2022" is an annual project in which users vote for the best anime that was broadcast during the year! The "Akiba Research Institute Anime Award 2022," a regular project to determine the best anime broadcasted during the year , was closed on February 9, 2023. Here are the results.

This is an annual project in which we decide on our own which anime works aired in 2022 have gained the support of many anime fans.

A total of 30 titles were entered, including the works ranked in the top 5 in each of the anime popularity polls for winter, spring, summer, and fall 2022, as well as works selected by the editorial department. The results of the vote, which will be the decisive battle of the top 30, are as follows.

No. 1 RPG Real Estate: 600 votes
No. 2 TIGER & BUNNY 2 553 votes
No. 3 Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury (1st season) 364 votes
No.4 Planet no Samidare 230 votes
No.5 Cuckoo's Bride 216 votes
No.6 Uzaki-chan Wanna Play!
No.7 iii Aisukurin 2 169 votes
No.7 The Raven of the Palace 169 votes
No.9 BORDERLAND SENKI Part 2 141 votes
No.10 BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls' Story- 105 votes


No.1 RPG Real Estate 600 votes

The top-ranking title in 2022 was "RPG Real Estate.
While depicting the heartwarming daily lives of girls running a real estate business in a fantasy world, it also takes a serious and dramatic turn at the same time, making it a unique work among "Kirara" series anime, which have many fixed fans. The series was especially popular among the "KIRARA" series, which had a large fixed fan base.
In particular, the last half of the anime, which depicts a battle to defeat a dragon, is a must-see! The story was exciting and exciting, including the revelation of the true identity of Fur, who had been positioned as a mascot due to her childish appearance and innocent character.
In this year's voting, too, this work was in a holding pattern until the end of the counting period, but it surged to the top at the last minute of the deadline! It surged to the top of the poll just before the deadline! The unexpected development of the project was as exciting as the full-length anime.

No. 2 TIGER & BUNNY 2 553 votes

Although it regrettably missed out on first place at the end of the season, TIGER & BUNNY 2 maintained a high ranking throughout the season.
It has been 11 years since the last movie in the series, and 8 years since the first movie, so fans' expectations were high, but the content was also very strong, and the satisfaction level was reflected in the ranking.
The film depicts the fate of the tag team of Toratoru, who is losing his powers, and Barnaby, who is reaching the limits of his physical strength, as well as how the heroes will fare under the buddy system, in which they work in pairs. In addition, a new generation of heroes also joins the series, creating a drama that is even more entertaining than the previous film.
The terrestrial broadcast on NHK will begin in April 2023, so if you have not seen it yet, be sure to check it out.

No. 3 Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury (1st season): 364 votes

In terms of buzz, this work was by far the most popular in 2022.
Although it is the latest in the "Gundam" series, many may remember that it attracted controversy due to its inclusion of many elements not found in previous Gundam series, such as "school," "female protagonist," and "conflict between corporations," as it was strongly conscious of appealing to the younger generation.
However, as the story progressed, many viewers became addicted to the unpredictable roller coaster development. In the final episode of the first season, a large-scale battle finally unfolds, and the Gundam Aerial's "slap bang! by Gundam Aerial! The end of the show left a strong impact.
We are very much looking forward to the second season's broadcast in April to see how it will develop from here.

As you can see, the top three films are a convincing lineup.
Let's take a look at the top three.

No. 4 Planet Samidare 230 votes

This anime adaptation of the original comic, 12 years after the comic's conclusion, has been a hit with fans.
To be honest, there were a few parts where I felt the drawings and direction were a bit "? However, the scenario and the passionate performances by the cast were enough to blow away such problems and make the last part of the work a lot of fun. The two-cour anime has accumulated more experience than the current mainstream one-cour anime, and the excitement at the end of the show was exceptional.

No. 5 Cuckoo's Bride 216 votes

This work should be called the ultimate weapon of romantic comedy, released by "Weekly Shonen Magazine," which has recently been producing a high percentage of hits of romantic comedies.
A love pentagonal relationship develops around the hero and heroine, who are mistaken for each other! The complex human drama and the thrill of love are side by side, and many viewers could not stop watching once they started.

No. 6 Uzaki-chan Wanna Play!

This work depicts the itchy love between Uzaki-chan, a cute and annoying junior student, and the main character, Sakurai Shinichi. The second season depicts a relationship that has progressed a bit further from the previous one, and the charm of Uzaki-chan has been explored more and more.
If nothing else, Naomi Ozora's performance as Uzaki-chan is exquisite, with her provocative "Senpai, XXX? and her provocative, customary phrase, "Senpai, ________? I'm sure there were many of you who said, "I've got a habit of saying that!

No. 7 iii Aisukurin 2 169 votes

No. 7 The Raven of the Palace 169 votes

iiiAisukurin2" and "Raven in the Palace" tied for seventh place with the same number of votes.
Many may be surprised to hear that "iii Aisukurin 2," a family-oriented animation, is in seventh place. However, "iii Aisukurin 2" is actually a hidden gem for voice actress fans, as it features many young female voice actresses!
On the other hand, "Koukyuu no Karasu" is a fantasy historical picture scroll set in a Chinese-style world. From the theme song to the direction, the atmosphere was outstanding, and the fun was slowly sinking in.

No.9 Boundary War Machine Part 2 141 votes

The "Borderlands War Machine" started with a bang. The second part, which is the second half of the series, came in at No. 9.
What will happen to the balance of power among the various countries and what will happen to Japan? Such political drama and mecha action were fused together to create a realistic robot route on the royal road, which was very popular.
A new series, "Boundary War Machine: Gokkou Koukou No Souki," was recently announced, so watch for more developments in the future.

No. 10 BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls' Story- 105 votes

Just when you thought you were watching a yuri girls' golf anime, you find yourself caught up in a mafia war and playing golf at the risk of your life...!

Everyone was shocked by "BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls' Story-", but before they knew it, they were captivated by its unique worldview. It showed persistence and ranked 10th at the end of the voting period.
This strength in adversity is the charm of this work! We look forward to seeing the same strong style in the second season, which will start in April!

So, here are the 10 anime works that will represent the year 2022!
Of course, the works ranked 11th and below are all masterpieces that made each season so exciting. Please check out the voting results.