1. General Structure of the Voting Process
The Otaku Saver Awards voting process is divided into two main stages: Popular Vote and Technical Evaluation . Each phase has a specific weight in the composition of the final result, ensuring a balance between public opinion and expert analysis.
1.1. Popular Vote
- Open to the general public.
- Completed exclusively using the official form provided by Otaku Saver.
- You are allowed to vote more than once, as long as each vote is submitted manually.
- The system identifies and blocks suspicious or automated votes.
1.2. Technical Evaluation
- Created by a panel of judges invited by Otaku Saver.
- Judges have access to clear and objective criteria for evaluation.
- Each juror submits their individual and confidential evaluation.
- The results are audited before consolidation.
2. Weights and Scoring
2.1. Percentages
- Popular Vote — 50%
- Technical Jury — 50%
2.2. Draws
In the event of a tie, the vote of the technical jury takes precedence.
3. Voting Phases
3.1. Pre-Indications
- Up to 10 nominees are selected per category.
- Recommendations are made by the Otaku Saver team based on relevance, impact, official data, and regularity.
- The public can also suggest names through an open form.
3.2. Official Voting
- The form will remain open for a limited time.
- Each category has a clear explanation to avoid confusion.
- The votes are counted daily and analyzed to ensure integrity.
3.3. Closing and Consolidation
- After the deadline, the form is locked.
- The team compiles all the votes.
- Judges submit their scores.
- The results undergo internal auditing before publication.
4. Counting and Transparency
4.1. Counting System
- Popular votes are exported automatically.
- All votes are manually reviewed to detect suspicious patterns.
- Only valid votes are counted.
4.2. Final Report
- Each category receives a report with percentages and analysis.
- The report is made publicly available after the event concludes.
5. Integrity and Security
- The form uses anti-spam protection and automatic limits.
- Votes cast repeatedly and irregularly are eliminated.
- The audit process prevents manipulation of results.
6. Announcement of the Winners
- The winners are officially announced on Otaku Saver's social media channels.
- Each category has its own dedicated post.
- Some winners may be invited to prepare speeches, videos, or thank-you notes.
This document guarantees complete transparency and standardization of the Otaku Saver Awards voting process — essential for the credibility, recognition, and continued growth of the event.