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Actress Rashmika Mandanna to grace 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Mumbai- Crunchyroll is excited to announce that the renowned Indian actress and passionate anime enthusiast, Rashmika Mandanna, will be a special guest at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. This prestigious event, dedicated to celebrating the exceptional craft and artistry of Japanese animation, is scheduled to take place on 2 March 2024, in Tokyo, Japan.
Rashmika Mandanna, known for her outstanding performances in the Indian film industry, will be presenting one of the awards throughout the night to celebrate the anime series, film, and voice actors that have captivated fans over the last year.
In a statement, Rashmika Mandanna expressed her excitement, saying, “I am absolutely thrilled and honoured to be a part of the eighth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo. As an anime enthusiast, this is a dream come true for me. Japanese animation has had a profound impact on my life, and I can’t wait to celebrate and recognize the incredible talent behind these remarkable creations. See you all on March 2nd, 2024, for what promises to be an unforgettable evening!”
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards have become a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the best in anime from the previous year. This year’s awards ceremony will feature various categories, including Best Animation, Best Director, Best Character Design, and many more. It serves as a platform to honour the creativity, dedication, and innovation that define the anime industry.
Fans of both Rashmika Mandanna and anime can look forward to an unforgettable night of celebration, surprises, and the recognition of outstanding talent at the eighth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
For more information about the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and updates on the event, please visit the Anime Awards website.
Gaming
Nodwin Gaming partners with Runestone for esports data and integrity solutions
South Asian esports leader joins forces with Czech tech firm to enhance tournament operations.
MUMBAI: Nodwin Gaming has just levelled up its game by bringing in a specialist to keep the scoreboard honest and the fans fully engaged. The leading South Asian esports and gaming company has announced a strategic partnership with Runestone, a Prague-headquartered esports technology firm specialising in real-time data and engagement solutions for tournament organisers and publishers.
The collaboration aims to strengthen competitive integrity, improve operational oversight, and deliver more interactive viewing experiences across Nodwin’s properties. It will initially focus on the Nodwin Clutch Series for Counter-Strike 2, a Tier 2 tournament that provides emerging teams with consistent competitive opportunities and helps build the talent pipeline.
The latest edition of the series recently concluded with Big defeating ECSTATIC 2–1 in the grand final of the $50,000 online event.
Nodwin Gaming chief business officer at MENA and global head of data monetization Teemu Koski said, “Integrity and transparency are fundamental to sustainable esports ecosystems, especially in Tier 2 competition where the next generation of talent emerges. Runestone’s expertise complements our experience in building scalable esports IPs.”
Runestone head of partnerships Michael Schwartz added, “Nodwin Gaming has built one of the most dynamic esports ecosystems across emerging markets. We’re thrilled to collaborate on supporting tournaments with greater transparency, deeper fan interaction, and scalable tools.”
Both companies are exploring opportunities to extend the partnership across additional titles, including mobile-first competitive ecosystems, and to develop new products for publishers, tournament operators, and event promoters.
In the rapidly growing world of esports, where fair play and fan excitement are equally crucial, Nodwin Gaming and Runestone are teaming up to ensure every match is not only competitive but also transparent and engaging. This alliance could well become a game-changer for Tier 2 tournaments across South Asia and beyond.
