award-winning film Violet Evergarden: The Movie was featured at the inaugural Dolby Cinema Japan Awards, announced during the Tokyo International Film Festival. The ceremony recognized the film as the Best Animated Feature of the Year, celebrating its impressive use of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies, which guarantee an immersive and high-quality cinematic experience. The film, originally released in September 2020 and previously screened in Dolby cinemas in Japan, will return to 10 of these cinemas in the country starting November 15, 2024.
In addition to Violet Evergarden , other outstanding films were also awarded. Hayao Miyazaki's latest work, The Boy and the Heron , and the live-action Godzilla Minus One received special awards for their contributions to the use of Dolby technologies, while The Super Mario Bros. Movie was honored with the special Dolby Cinema 3D award.
The Dolby Cinema Japan Awards initiative aims to encourage the use of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in Japanese cinema, promoting the creation of immersive audiovisual experiences that highlight Japan on the global stage. The award emphasizes the importance of technological innovations in enhancing the narrative and visual quality of Japanese productions, both for local and international audiences.
Kyoto Animation, known for its ability to create thrilling narratives and stunning visuals, once again proves its excellence with Violet Evergarden , which now holds a special place in the history of the Dolby Awards in Japan.
