Which film will be the first No.1 film of the first year of 2022? Akiba Research Institute Anime Film Awards 2019" Voting has started!

The Year of the Going and the Year of the Coming Anime. What was your year like? We will do it again this year! Let's decide the No.1 movie shown in theaters from January to December 2019.

There were 82 anime films entered this year, including compilations.

Among them, the hit film in terms of box-office revenue was " Weather Child " directed by Makoto Shinkai, which exceeded 10 billion yen in box-office revenue in 34 days after its release. It was a hit following the success of his previous film "Kimi no na wa," which enthralled fans not only in Japan but also around the world.

Detective Conan: Fist of Dark Blue" and " One Piece Stampede, " which were released in April this year, grossed over 9.32 billion yen and nearly 10 billion yen worldwide.

The latest UtaPuri movie " Uta no Prince Sama Maji Love Kingdom the Movie" and " Uta no Prince Sama: The Movie" featuring the original cast of "Uta no Prince Sama Maji Love Kingdom the Movie" were also released.
City Hunter Shinjuku Private Eyes, " starring all the original cast members, was also a big hit, grossing over 1.5 billion yen.

Promea," which became a word-of-mouth hit after its release, and " Sumikko Gurashi: The Movie, " which made the Akiba Research Institute editorial staff cry.

And not to be forgotten are the works of Kyoto Animation.
While the memories of the tragic incident that occurred in July are still fresh in our minds, "Violet Evergarden" was released in theaters.
Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eternity and the Auto-Telegram Dolls, " which was released while the memories of the tragic incident in July were still fresh in our minds.
and "Violet Evergarden Gaiden - Eternity and the Auto-Telegram Dolls,
Euphonium the Movie: The Finale of Oath! Euphonium the Movie: The Oath Finale
Euphonium the Movie -Oath Finale- ", " Free!
and "Euphonium the Movie: The Oath Finale" and "Free!

Please cast your vote for your favorite anime film of the year. The deadline is January 13!