Nominations for the 2018 OVA-ies TV Animation Awards

By: Dylan Hysen

 

Here are the nominees for the 2018 OVA-ies Awards, celebrating the best in television animation from the year. Listen to the nominations announcement podcast accompanying this post and check out the nominations below!

Vote for your favorites in 5 categories. Winners are chosen 50% by an open vote weighed by shows watched, 50% from internal “expert” committees. Nominees were chosen internally by our patrons & staff, and you can see the nominations below! Winners will be revealed in a podcast at the end of December.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Steven Universe, & Mysticons lead with nominations in every category they were eligible for. Followed by BoJack Horseman and Voltron: Legendary Defender with nominations in all but one eligible category.

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Voting closes at noon on Friday December 28th. Google sign-in is required for voting. Voting is anonymous, the sign-in is just required to restrict voting to 1 per person.

Best Animated Show of 2018

  • BoJack Horseman
  • Mysticons
  • RWBY
  • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
  • Steven Universe
  • Voltron: Legendary Defender

Best Animation Episode of 2018

  • “A Single Pale Rose”, Steven Universe
  • “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
  • “Come Along With Me”, Adventure Time
  • “Free Churro”, BoJack Horseman
  • “The Princess and the Pirate”, Mysticons
  • “Promise”, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Best Animation Main Character of 2018

  • BoJack Horseman, BoJack Horseman
  • Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
  • Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
  • Pearl, Steven Universe
  • Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
  • Zarya Moonwolf, Mysticons

Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018

  • Eclipsa, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
  • Hawk Moth, Miraculous Ladybug
  • Kitty Boon, Mysticons
  • Lapis, Steven Universe
  • Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
  • Scorpia, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Best New Animated Show of 2018

  • Bloom Into You
  • Craig of the Creek
  • The Dragon Prince
  • Final Space
  • Hilda
  • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Dylan is a software developer from the DC area who hosts the Overly Animated podcast discussing everything animation.

 

130 Comments

  1. Rafael says:

    Mysticons

    La princesa y la pirata
    Zarya moonwolf
    Ven con migo

  2. Vanessa Dachwald says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Dragon Prince

  3. Sarah Brown says:

    Steven universe
    The black paladins
    Marinette
    Lotor
    I don’t watch any of those shows

  4. Kara says:

    Voltron

    “The Black Paladins”

    Star Butterfly

    Lotor

    Craig of the Creek

  5. Needle Choko says:

    Hazbin Hotel
    “Inside of Every Demon is a Rainbow”, Hazbin Hotel
    Charlie, Hazbin Hotel
    Vaggie, Hazbin Hotel
    Hazbin Hotel

  6. Juan says:

    Steven Universe
    “A single pale rose” Steven Universe
    Pearl, Steven Universe
    Lapis, Steven Universe
    Hilda

  7. Araceli says:

    Voltron
    The black paladins
    Marinette
    Lotor
    She-ra

  8. Zareth says:

    Voltron Legendary defender
    The black paladins
    Lotor

  9. Mikaela says:

    Best program Voltron: Legendary defender
    Best chapter the black paladins
    Best Caracter Catra
    Lotor of Voltron Legendary defender in character of help
    New program She-ra and princess of power

  10. Karin says:

    Best show: Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Best episode: The Black Paladins
    Main: Catra
    Supporting: Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    New show: The Dragon Prince

  11. Ian says:

    Best show: Steven Universe
    Best episode: A single Pale Rose
    Main: Pearl
    Supporting: Eclipsa
    New show: Hilda

  12. Igor says:

    Steven Universe

    “A Single Pale Rose”, Steven Universe

    Pearl, Steven Universe

    Lapis, Steven Universe

  13. Mace says:

    * Voltron: Legendary Defender
    * “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    * Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    * Scorpia, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    * The Dragon Prince

  14. Matheus says:

    Steven Universe
    “A Single Pale Rose”, Steven Universe
    Pearl, Steven Universe
    Lapis, Steven Universe

  15. Xxanie says:

    Steven Universe
    Come a long with me
    Pearl, Steven Universe
    Lapis, Steven Universe
    She-Ra and the Princess of power

  16. Katoi says:

    Steven Universe
    Adventure Time
    Miraculous Ladybug
    Miraculous Ladybug
    Hilda

    YASSSS

  17. Hunter09 says:

    “Come Along With Me”, Adventure Time

  18. Khoi Nguyen says:

    Come a long with me – Adventure time

  19. TShaelin9 says:

    Marinette Dupain-Chen’s
    Hawk Moth

  20. Author says:

    Steven Universe

    A single pale rose

    Pearl

    Lápis

    Craig of the Creek

  21. Chi says:

    Marinette dupain-cheng
    Hawk Moth

  22. Ephonia says:

    -Steven Universe
    -A single pale rose
    -Pearl
    -Hawk Moth
    -She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  23. Leafania says:

    Marinette Dupain-Cheng
    Hawk Moth
    The Dragon Prince

  24. Chess Risette says:

    1. …
    2. …
    3. Marinette Dupain-Cheng
    4. Hawk Moth
    5. The Dragon Prince

  25. Ninh le says:

    Come along with me
    Adventure time

  26. Duda says:

    Steven Universe
    A single pale rose
    Pearl
    Lapis
    Craig of the creek

  27. Adriana says:

    Steven Universo.
    A singles palestra rose.
    Lápis
    Final Space.

  28. PerllyDot says:

    Steven Universe
    A single pale rose
    Pearl
    Lapis
    Final Space

  29. Jane says:

    -“Come Along With Me”, Adventure Time
    -Pearl, Steven Universe

  30. İlung says:

    +Steven Universe
    +Come Along With Me”, Adventure Time
    +Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
    +Hawk Moth, Miraculous Ladybug
    +Hilda

  31. Aidan Galloway says:

    -She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    -“Promise” She-ra
    -Catra
    -Scorpia
    -She-Ra

  32. João gabriel says:

    Steven universe
    A Single Pale Rose
    Pearl
    Lapis
    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  33. Paola says:

    -Steven Universe
    -“Come along with me”, adventure time
    -Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
    -Hawk Moth, Miracolous ladybug
    -Hilda

  34. Blanca says:

    _steven universo
    _”come along with me” adventure time
    _Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
    _Hawk Moth, Miraculous Ladybug
    _Final Space

  35. Gisela says:

    _steven universo
    _”come along with me” adventure time
    _Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
    _Hawk Moth, Miraculous Ladybug
    _Final Space

  36. Aku says:

    – RWBY

    – ”The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    – Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug

    – Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    – Bloom Into You

  37. Barbara says:

    – RWBY
    -Come along with me
    -Star butterfly
    -Eclipsa
    -Hilda

  38. Keala says:

    Bojack Horseman
    The Black Paladins
    Bojack Horseman
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  39. Aaron says:

    Voltron: legendary defender
    The black paladins
    Star butterfly
    Lapis
    Hilda

  40. someone in the crown says:

    voltron: legendary defender
    the black paladins
    catra
    lotor
    she-ra

  41. Nezi torres says:

    -voltron:legendary defender
    -“the black paladins”, voltron: legendary defender
    -marinette dupaing-cheng
    -lotor, voltron: legendary defender
    -the dragón prince

  42. Naomi vazquez says:

    -voltron:legendary defender
    -“the black paladins”, voltron: legendary defender
    -marinette dupaing-cheng
    -lotor, voltron: legendary defender
    -the dragón prince

  43. Alex Hawkins says:

    – Voltron: Legendary Defender
    – “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    – Pearl, Steven Universe
    – Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    – Craig of the Creek

  44. Martin Eymery says:

    -Steven Universe
    -“A Single Pale Rose”, Steven Universe
    -Pearl, Steven Universe
    -Lapis, Steven Universe
    -Hilda

  45. schr says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender

    “Black Paladin’s” Voltron Legendary Defender

    Pearl – Steven Universe

    Lotor-Voltron Legendary Defender

    The Dragon Prince

  46. madi says:

    voltron
    the black paladins
    bojack horseman
    lotor
    bloom into you

  47. Lucy says:

    1.VLD
    2.BLACK PALADINS
    4.LOTOR

  48. Bonnie says:

    1. Voltron: Legendary Defender
    2. “Black Paladin’s” Voltron Legendary Defender
    3. Pearl – Steven Universe
    4. Lotor-Voltron Legendary Defender
    5. The Dragon Prince

  49. Vally says:

    1. Voltron: Legendary Defender

    2. “The Black Paladins”; Voltron: Legendary Defender

    3. Pearl from Steven Universe

    4. Lotor from Voltron: Legendary Defender

    5. Hilda

  50. Kris says:

    “Черные Паладины”, “Вольтрон”: Легендарный Защитник

  51. Alex says:

    1. Voltron: Legendary Defenders

    2. “The Black Paladins”; Voltron: Legendary Defender

    3. Pearl from Steven Universe

    4. Lotor from Voltron: Legendary Defender

    5. Hilda

  52. Carrie says:

    -Steven Universe
    -A single pale Rose
    -Catra
    -Lapis
    -Hilda

  53. Mermain123 says:

    i vote steven universe for best show
    for episode i’ll say a single pale rose
    for main character i’ll say marinette
    for supporting character i’ll say lapis
    for new show i’ll say she-ra

  54. Payton Rodgers says:

    – Voltron: Legendary Defender

    – “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    – Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

    – Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    – She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  55. PeachyFog says:

    Voltron: Black Paladins

  56. Ana says:

    -Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Black Paladins, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -Bojack Horseman, Bojack Horseman
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Dragon Prince

  57. Emerald says:

    -She-ra
    -“Come Along With Me”, Adventure Time
    -Pearl
    -Eclipsa
    -The Dragon Prince

  58. Liz says:

    Voltron: legendary defender

    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron

    Pearl, Steven Universe

    Lotor, Voltron

    The Dragon Prince

  59. Mir says:

    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    “The Black Paladins”
    Marinette Dupain-Cheng
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  60. WerwolfA says:

    Best Animated Show of 2018: Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Episode of 2018: “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018: Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  61. Brooke says:

    • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    • “The Black Paladins”
    • Marinette Dupain-Cheng
    • Lotor
    • The Dragon Prince

  62. Johann says:

    Voltron
    Black Paladins
    Marionette
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  63. Ella says:

    Voltron

    “The Black Paladins”

    Star Butterfly

    Lotor

    Craig of the Creek

  64. Heidi says:

    •Voltron: Legendary Defender
    •“The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    •Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    •Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    •The Dragon Prince

  65. Ruth says:

    Lotor c: <3

  66. Natalie says:

    -Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -“The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Dragon Prince

  67. Emii says:

    -Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Black Paladins, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -Pearl
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  68. Jade says:

    voltron legendary defender
    the black paladins
    catra
    lotor
    she ra

  69. Isabelle says:

    voltron: legendary defender
    the black paladins
    catra
    lotor
    the dragon prince

  70. Jennifer says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    “The Black Paladins,” Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  71. Adriana says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    “The Black Paladins”

  72. Eva Mus says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    “The Black Paladins,” Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  73. Brianna says:

    1.
    Voltron: Legendary Defender.
    2. “The Black Paladins.” !!
    3. Pearl.
    4. Lotor
    5. Hilda!

  74. Lulu Sul says:

    Best Animated Show of 2018
    Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Episode of 2018
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  75. emy says:

    Best Animated Show of 2018

    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

    Best Animation Episode of 2018

    “Promise”, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    Best Animation Main Character of 2018

    Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018

    Scorpia, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    Best New Animated Show of 2018

    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  76. Mary Levist says:

    Best Animated Show of 2018
    Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Episode of 2018
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Main Character of 2018
    Pearl, Steven Universe

    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best New Animated Show of 2018
    The Dragon Prince

  77. Seishirou says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Dragon Prince

  78. July says:

    -Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -“The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Dragon Prince

  79. luna says:

    Best Animated Show of 2018 – Steven Universe
    Best Animation Episode of 2018 – “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Best Animation Main Character of 2018 – Pearl, Steven Universe
    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018 – Eclipsa, Star vs. the Forces of Evil

  80. Jack says:

    Best Animated Show of 2018: Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Best Animation Episode of 2018: “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018: Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  81. Ching says:

    Best Animated Show of 2018 – Steven Universe
    Best Animation Episode of 2018 – “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Best Animation Main Character of 2018 – Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018 – Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Best New Animated Show of 2018 – Final Space

  82. Maya says:

    Steven Universe
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Pearl, Steven Universe
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Dragon Prince

  83. Meiji says:

    1.Voltron: Legendary Defender

    2.“The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    3.Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug

    4.Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    5. The Dragon Prince

  84. Andy says:

    The black paladins

  85. hi says:

    She-ra and the prinsesses of power
    ”The black paladins”, Voltron legendars defender
    Catra-, She-Ra and the princesses of power
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The dragon Prince

  86. Kyara says:

    Bojack Horseman
    The black paladins – VLD
    Bojack Horseman
    Lotor – VLD
    Hilda

  87. Lawari says:

    Steven Universe
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug
    Scorpia, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  88. Phoenix says:

    The Black Paladins, VLD
    The Black Paladins, VLD
    The Black Paladins, VLD
    The Black Paladins, VLD
    The Black Paladins, VLD

  89. E says:

    the black paladins

  90. Melyssa says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender

    “The Black Paladins,” Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil

    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Craig of the Creek

  91. Smoltair says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Black Paladins
    Marinette Dupain-Cheng
    Lotor
    Craig of the Creek

  92. Cathy says:

    • Steven Universe
    • “The Black Paladins” VLD
    • Marinette, Miraculous Ladybug
    • Lotor, VLD
    • Hilda

  93. Mahu says:

    • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    • “Promise”, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    • Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    • Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  94. Best Animated Show of 2018
    Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Episode of 2018
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best Animation Main Character of 2018
    Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug

    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Best New Animated Show of 2018
    The Dragon Prince

  95. Jen Dp says:

    Steven Universe
    The Black Paladins
    Zarya Moonwolf
    Eclipsa
    Craig of the Creek

  96. Leslie Cisneros says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Black Paladins
    Marinette
    Lotor

  97. Rachel says:

    -Voltron legendary defender
    -Black paladins
    -Marinette
    -Lotor
    -She-ra

  98. CL says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Black Paladins
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  99. Mintfur says:

    – can’t choose
    – “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    – can’t choose.
    – Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    – The Dragon Prince

  100. Blake says:

    -The Black paladins
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  101. Nat says:

    Steven universe
    The black paladins
    Star
    Eclipsa
    Hilda

  102. Megan says:

    Don’t count the comment from MeganR. I accidentally posted twice

  103. MeganR says:

    -Voltron: Legandary Defender
    -The Black paladins
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  104. Megan says:

    -Voltron: Legandary Defender
    -The Black paladins
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

  105. Aelia says:

    BoJack Horseman
    The Black Paladins
    Marinette Dupain-Cheng
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  106. Shezz says:

    Voltron
    The Black Paladins
    Bojack Horseman
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  107. Catherine M Parks says:

    Voltron
    Black Paladins
    Catra
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  108. Timothy Drake says:

    Voltron: Black Paladins

  109. Linden Palmer says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Black Paladins

    Catra
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  110. Jen Odorata says:

    Steven Universe
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Pearl, Steven Universe
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    The Dragon prince

  111. Melissa says:

    Voltron: Black Paladins

  112. Princeripperblood says:

    voltron: legendary defender
    the black paladins

  113. Kirian says:

    Steven Universe
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Pearl, Steven Universe
    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender She
    Bloom Into You

  114. Maria K says:

    Best show: Voltron Legendary Defender
    Best episode: The Black Paladins, Voltron Legendary Defender
    Best main character: Marinette, Miraculous Ladybug
    Best Supporting Character: Hawk Moth, Miraculous Ladybug
    Best New Show: The Dragon Prince

  115. Daria Djune says:

    Best Animation Episode of 2018
    “The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    Best Animation Supporting Character of 2018
    Lotor Voltron Legendary Defender

  116. María Bruzzoni says:

    -Voltron: legendary defenders
    -“The Black Paladins”, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -Hilda

  117. Alyssa says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender

    “The Black Paladins,” Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil

    Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender

    Craig of the Creek

  118. Hannah says:

    -Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -“Come Along With Me”, Adventure Time
    -Star Butterfly, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Dragon Prince

  119. Lu says:

    -Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Black Paladins, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -Bojack Horseman, Bojack Horseman
    -Lotor, Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Dragon Prince

  120. Anika says:

    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    “Promise”, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    Scorpia, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  121. Eimi says:

    Voltron: legendary defenders
    black pladains
    Voltron: legendary defenders
    black pladains
    Voltron: legendary defenders
    black pladains
    Voltron: legendary defenders
    black pladains

  122. Shiro says:

    Steven Universe
    Black Paladins
    Star Butterfly
    Lotor
    The Dragon Prince

  123. Lorena says:

    -Voltron: Legendary Defender
    -The Black Paladins!!!
    -Bojack horseman
    -Lotor
    -The Dragon Prince

  124. Kay says:

    Voltron: Legendary Defender
    “The Black Paladins” VLD
    Bojack Horseman
    Lotor VLD
    The Dragon Prince

  125. Martina says:

    -Steven Universe
    -“Promise”, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    -Catra, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
    -Eclipsa, Star vs. the Forces of Evil
    -She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

  126. -bojack horseman
    -the black paladins
    -bojack horseman
    -lotor
    -she-ra and the princess of power

  127. skylre hahn says:

    Voltron: legendary defenders
    black pladains
    star butterfly
    Scorpio
    The dragon prince

  128. Olina says:

    – She-ra and the princesses of power
    – “ promise “, she-ra and the princesses of power
    – Catra, she-ra and the princesses of power
    – Scorpia, she-ra and the princesses of power
    – she-ra and the princesses of power

  129. kimberly todd says:

    voltron: legendary defender
    the black paladins
    catra
    lotor
    the dragon prince

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