Overview of the 2024 Awards
The 2024 Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix Summer Awards saw an impressive turnout, with 150,927 valid votes cast on the Nikkan Sports website from October 2 to October 9. These awards recognize the most remarkable television dramas and performances, culminating in a selection of nominees for the annual final vote which will take place in April next year.
Best Drama Results
The competition for Best Drama was fierce this year. Leading the pack was “Minami-kun ga Koibito!?” from TV Asahi, which garnered 41,718 votes, followed by “Hidamari ga Kikoeru” from TV Tokyo with 31,759 votes. Other notable mentions include “Umi no Hajimari” from Fuji TV and “Saionji-san wa Kaji wo Shinai” from TBS, displaying a diverse range of storytelling.
Outstanding Performances
This year’s awards highlighted stellar performances. In the Best Actor category, Ninomiya Kazunari from “Black Pean Season 2” took the lead with 33,278 votes, just ahead of Meguro Ren from “Umi no Hajimari.” Meanwhile, Iinuma Ai won Best Actress for her performance in “Minami-kun ga Koibito!?” with 32,970 votes. These results reflect the audience’s appreciation for both talent and storytelling.
Additionally, the awards recognize supporting roles, with Yagi Yusei from “Minami-kun ga Koibito!?” achieving the top position among supporting actors. This array of nominations and wins truly underscores the rich tapestry of talent present in this year’s dramas.
