Where does the name Nausicaärs come from?
The
name originates from one of the defining works
of anime called Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki of
Studio Ghibli.
I thought it would be appropriate to recognize
this excellent film and its lead character by naming this awards site
in their honour. For more information on this film, check out
the info-rich pages that the people at
Nausicaa.net have prepared.
Secondly,
this site was formerly called the Anime Oscars to draw on the concepts of
excellence in film making that comes with the name Oscars.
The additional "r" in "Nausicaärs" was added to provide a
link to that name and those concepts. I hope that this name will encourage
choosing films that are not just popular, but have really excelled in the
development of character, images and plot.
How do you pronounce "Nausicaärs" ?
The
Japanese equivalent would be pronounced
[Na•oo•shi•kars]
while the correct English pronunciation would be
[Nau•sik•ars].
What is the purpose of giving out these awards?
These awards try to sift the
gems from the stones. They have the dual purpose of recognizing
excellence in anime and educating newer fans about the abundance
of quality films available. For most anime fans in North America,
tapes are quite expensive and hard to find.
I hope that the results of this page can help individuals and
clubs make good purchasing decisions and expand their view on
the variety of films available.
Why are you doing this?
Is someone paying you?
Nope,
I do not have any sponsors, but if someone
is willing....? The reason I am doing this is to
set up a page on one of my favorite topics, ANIME,
and I want it to be different and useful.
Being a movie buff, the Oscars idea came to me quickly.
I am also quite picky about the movies I watch so if I sit for
two hours to see this thing, it better have been thought
provoking. This site helps me find the good titles that
I have yet to see. It is also a fun way to make a presence
on the web. However, counting 300 ballots by hand...
Who is the Academy of Anime and Motion Pictures?
The
Academy is made up of anyone who submits a nomination or vote
in this site.
However, registered members
will recieve e-mails to notify them of updates including
transitions to the next stage in deciding this year's Anime
Nausicaärs.
How does an anime title or character win a Nausicaär?
First,
the title or character must get nominated by someone. Others can
support its nomination and if the title or character is one
of the top four or five in its category, it gets placed on a
voting ballot for the academy members to vote on again. The
title or character recieving the most votes at the end of the
voting session wins the award.
Why isn't (title/character) on the voting ballot?
I
was asked this question quite often in the last year and the answer
is quite simple. The anime title or character in question did not
recieve enough nominations. So, if you want a name to appear on
the voting ballot, tell your friends to nominate it as well.
I would prefer it if you did not submit too many ballots yourself.
Each member of the Academy should have equal voting and nomination
status.
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