The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 lit up the anime global with a celeb-studded night streamed stay from Japan on May 25. This global party brought together anime enthusiasts, creators, musicians, and Hollywood celebrities for a grand tribute to the best of anime from the beyond year. From emotional tributes to energetic performances, the event became a staggering display of storytelling and creativity that has come to define the anime industry.
Streaming stay at 6 PM JST (2:30 PM IST), the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 showcased excellence in animation, music, path, man or woman layout, and greater. The awards ceremony venerated the brilliant paintings of studios, voice actors, animators, and administrators who contributed to the rising have an impact on of anime throughout the globe.
Big Winners of the Night
Among the standout titles, “Solo Leveling” and “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc” dominated the evening, picking up multiple awards each. “Solo Leveling,” the popular fantasy-action anime based on the hit web novel and manhwa, won Anime of the Year, cementing its place as the most talked-about show of the season.
Here’s the complete list of winners from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025:
- Anime of the Year: Solo Leveling
- Film of the Year: Look Back
- Best Animation: Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
- Best Director: Keiichiro Saito (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
- Best Original Anime: Ninja Kamui
- Best Anime Song: Otokone by Creepy Nuts (Dan da Dan)
- Best Romance Anime: Blue Box
- Best Score: Solo Leveling
- Best Slice of Life Anime: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
- Best Main Character: Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
- Best Voice Actor (Hindi): Lohit Sharma as Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2)
- Best Comedy: Mashle: Magic and Muscles
- Best Ending Sequence: Request by Krage (Solo Leveling)
- Best Continuing Series: Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
- Global Impact Award: Attack on Titan
With nine major awards, “Solo Leveling” was the undisputed champion of the night. Its gripping storyline, visually stunning action, and compelling lead character Sung Jinwoo won the hearts of both fans and critics alike.
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Celebrating Excellence Across Genres
One of the strengths of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards is its wide range of categories that celebrate different genres and technical expertise. From epic battles to emotional love stories and everyday slice-of-life tales, the awards shine a light on all aspects of anime.
“Demon Slayer” continued its impressive run with wins for Best Animation and Best Continuing Series. Ufotable’s breathtaking animation and commitment to visual storytelling helped the series secure its place as a modern classic.
“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” also stood out with Keiichiro Saito winning Best Director for his brilliant work on the fantasy drama. The series was praised for its emotional depth, slow-burn storytelling, and striking visual direction.
“Ninja Kamui” bagged the Best Original Anime award, showing that anime continues to evolve and innovate with fresh, original content.
Star-Studded Performances and Presenters
What made the 2025 Anime Awards even more special was its glittering lineup of international stars and musical performers. The event featured presenters from Hollywood, sports, music, and anime itself—highlighting how anime has become a true global phenomenon.
Among the top names were:
- Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo from Stranger Things
- J Balvin, Colombian pop superstar
- Kacey Musgraves, Grammy-winning singer
- Pabllo Vittar, Brazilian drag icon and singer
- Chloe Kim, Olympic gold medalist
- Dean Fujioka, Japanese actor and musician
- Damiano David, frontman of Italian rock band Måneskin
- Mayu Matsuoka, acclaimed Japanese actress
This diverse lineup brought a unique blend of Hollywood flair and anime passion to the event, enhancing its global appeal. The inclusion of Indian voice actor Lohit Sharma, who won Best Voice Actor (Hindi) for voicing Satoru Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, also reflected the growing reach of anime in India and other non-Japanese markets.
Musical Highlights of the Night
Music played a central role in the awards this year, with powerful performances and competitive categories showcasing the talent behind anime soundtracks. Creepy Nuts took home Best Anime Song and Best Opening Sequence for “Otokone” from Dan da Dan, while Krage’s “Request” from Solo Leveling earned Best Ending Sequence.
Composer Hiroyuki Sawano once again proved his brilliance by winning Best Score for Solo Leveling, adding another feather to his already impressive cap.
Attack on Titan Honored with Global Impact Award
The evening also paid homage to one of anime’s most influential series—Attack on Titan. The long-running hit received the Global Impact Award for its immense contribution to anime’s popularity worldwide. Director Yuichiro Hayashi accepted the award on behalf of the series, which has not only captivated audiences but also sparked deep discussions on themes like freedom, morality, and conflict.
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A Night to Remember for Anime Fans
With over 51 million international votes cast in the course of the public vote casting period, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 stood as a testomony to the passionate anime network. From new releases to lengthy-strolling favorites, the occasion captured the magic of anime and venerated the people who deliver it to existence.
Whether you are a long-time otaku or a newcomer to the medium, this 12 months’s awards proved that anime continues to break barriers, join cultures, and inspire millions round the arena.
As anime keeps to extend its international footprint, celebrations just like the Crunchyroll Anime Awards remind us why the medium is more than just amusement—it’s a effective shape of artwork, storytelling, and cultural change.
