Hold onto your popcorn! 🍿 The 2nd Golden Panda Awards are about to drop their animation winners this Saturday – and the nominees are serving *major* creative vibes. From mind-blowing visuals to stories that hit you right in the feels, this year’s lineup proves animation isn’t just for kids anymore.
Three 🔑 categories are stealing the spotlight: Best Animation (the ultimate crown), Best Animated Image (for those “how did they even DO that?” moments), and Best Visual Effects (pure eye candy 🍭). While the titles are hush-hush until showtime, insiders say the competition’s tighter than a Final Boss battle 🎮.
Fun fact: The awards’ official tagline – “A rendezvous with light and shadow” – low-key describes every animator’s late-night grind. 💻🌙 Whether you’re a Studio Ghibli stan or a Pixar devotee, this ceremony’s your front-row ticket to Asia’s coolest creative showcase.
Pro tip: Set reminders for Saturday’s livestream. This is where frame-by-frame magic becomes legendary ✨.
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Nominated works in the Animation Category at 2nd Golden Panda Awards
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