Los Angeles, California (April 3, 2025) – Crunchyroll, the ultimate brand fueling anime fandom worldwide, has revealed the nominees for the ninth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards—the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. Fans around the world can visit the Crunchyroll Anime Awards Official Website to vote each day through April 14 for the series, creators, and performances they love. Global fan voting helps to determine the winners among the list of nominees included below. Voting is easy and more accessible than ever before.
Crunchyroll has also revealed a star-studded first wave of passionate anime-fan presenters for the Anime Awards pre-show and live ceremony. With more to be announced soon, the current list set to present winners on Sunday, May 25 includes:
Finn Wolfhard—Canadian director, musician, and actor from Stranger Things
Gaten Matarazzo—American actor best known from Stranger Things
Chocolate Planet—Comedy duo made up of Shohei Osada and Shun Matsuo
DEAN FUJIOKA—Japanese actor, musician and talent
Kanata Hongo—Japanese actor known for live-action adaptations of anime
Mayu Matsuoka—Japan Academy Award winning actress
Saya Ichikawa—Japanese model and talent
Pabllo Vittar—Award winning Brazilian pop icon (previously announced)
Ben Whittaker—English professional boxer
Damiano David—Italian singer-songwriter
Ironmouse—Demon Queen VTuber
d4vd—American recording artist
Rina Sawayama—Musician and actor
Chloe Kim—American snowboarder
Plastique Tiara—Top global drag star
Paloma Mami—American-Chilean singer
Gigguk—Pioneering YouTube content creator
Additionally, President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, Hiroki Totoki, will deliver opening remarks at the Anime Awards live ceremony, which will be hosted by voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira.
“The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are one of the most important times of year for fans because we hear directly from them on what anime they love and get to honor the creative community behind that love,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “Anime continues to deeply resonate emotionally with fans, and anime’s biggest night of the year is sure to invoke a lot of joy and pride amongst the anime community—fans and creators alike. This year’s nominees represent more than 50 series and films developed by more than 35 talented studios.”
In celebration of the 2025 Anime Awards, Crunchyroll is helping all anime fans catch up and fall deeper in love with the nominees. A selection of nominated titles streaming on Crunchyroll are now available to watch for free! Additionally, the Crunchyroll Store has considerable discounts on manga, collectibles, and more tied to the honorees. For more information, please click here.
Fans are encouraged to vote each day with a 1-click resubmit feature through April 14 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the Anime Awards Official Website and launch their favorite anime into the spot. Additionally, for the first time ever, voting is accessible within the Crunchyroll mobile application. The results will be announced at the 2025 Anime Awards live ceremony on Sunday, May 25 and through a global fan livestream.
2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees
Anime of the Year
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
The Apothecary Diaries
Film of the Year
HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle
Look Back
Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain
My Hero Academia: You’re Next
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White
The Colors Within
Best Original Anime
BUCCHIGIRI?!
GIRLS BAND CRY
Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night
Metallic Rouge
Ninja Kamui
Train to the End of the World
Best Continuing Series
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia Season 7
ONE PIECE
【OSHI NO KO】【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
SPY × FAMILY, SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Best New Series
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Opening Sequence
Abyss – Yungblud – Kaiju No. 8
Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
Fatal – GEMN – 【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
LEveL – SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Solo Leveling
Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN
UUUUUS! – Hiroshi Kitadani – ONE PIECE
Best Ending Sequence
Antanante – riria. – Ranma1/2
Burning – Hitsujibungaku – 【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
KAMAKURA STYLE – BotchiBoromaru – The Elusive Samurai
Nobody – OneRepublic – Kaiju No. 8
request – krage – Solo Leveling
TAIDADA – ZUTOMAYO – DAN DA DAN
Best Action
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict
DAN DA DAN
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
WIND BREAKER
Best Comedy
Delicious in Dungeon
KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3
MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
My Deer Friend Nokotan
Ranma1/2
SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Best Drama
A Sign of Affection
DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
Pluto
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Isekai Anime
KONOSUBA -God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (season 2, Cour 2)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2
Suicide Squad ISEKAI
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3
Best Romance
A Sign of Affection
Blue Box
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Ranma1/2
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
Best Slice of Life
Laid-Back Camp Season 3
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!
Mr. Villain’s Day Off
My Deer Friend Nokotan
Sound! Euphonium 3
The Dangers in My Heart Season 2
Best Animation
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
Best Background Art
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Pluto
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Character Design
DAN DA DAN
Delicious in Dungeon
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kaiju No. 8
The Apothecary Diaries
Best Director
Fuga Yamashiro – DAN DA DAN
Haruo Sotozaki – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Keiichiro Saito – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Megumi Ishitani – ONE PIECE FAN LETTER
Norihiro Naganuma – The Apothecary Diaries
Yoshihiro Miyajima – Delicious in Dungeon
Best Main Character
Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kafka Hibino – Kaiju No. 8
Okarun – DAN DA DAN
Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries
Momo – DAN DA DAN
Sung Jinwoo – Solo Leveling
Best Supporting Character
Fern – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Himmel – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Jinshi – The Apothecary Diaries
Seiko – DAN DA DAN
Senshi – Delicious in Dungeon
Turbo Granny – DAN DA DAN
“Must Protect At All Cost” Character
Anya Forger – SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Frieren – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Okarun- DAN DA DAN
Senshi – Delicious in Dungeon
Tokiyuki Hojo – The Elusive Samurai
Yuki Itose – A Sign of Affection
Best Anime Song
Abyss – Yungblud – Kaiju No. 8
Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
Fatal – GEMN -【OSHI NO KO】Season 2
LEveL – SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Solo Leveling
Otonoke – Creepy Nuts – DAN DA DAN
The Brave – YOASOBI – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Best Score
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict- Shiro Sagisu
DAN DA DAN – kensuke ushio
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc – Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Evan Call
Look Back – Haruka Nakamura
Solo Leveling – Hiroyuki Sawano
Best Japanese Voice Artist Performance
Aoi Yuki (Maomao) – The Apothecary Diaries
Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Kenichi Suzumura (Bravern) – Brave Bang Bravern!
Shion Wakayama (Momo) – DAN DA DAN
Sayaka Sembongi (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon
Natsuki Hanae (Okarun) – DAN DA DAN
Best English Voice Artist Performance
AJ Beckles (Okarun) – DAN DA DAN
Aleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling
Jessie James Grelle (Armin Arlelt) – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2
Mallorie Rodak (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Sarah Natochenny (Alya) – Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian
SungWon Cho (Senshi) – Delicious in Dungeon
Best Arabic Voice Artist Performance
Basil Al-Rifai (Loid Forger) – SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Hiba Snobar (Anya Forger) – SPY × FAMILY Season 2
Julien Chaaya (Isagi) – BLUE LOCK 2nd Season
Lama AlSayyagh (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon
Mohammed Sami (Rin) – BLUE LOCK 2nd Season
Nawar AlMahairi (Laios) – Delicious in Dungeon
Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist Performance
Bruna Laynes (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon
Celso Henrique (Sunraku) – Shangri-La Frontier Season 1
Charles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling
Gigi Patta (Maomao) – The Apothecary Diaries
Heitor Assali (Reno Ichikawa) – Kaiju No. 8
Pedro Azevedo (Dot Barrett) – MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist Performance
Ainhoa Maiquez (Miyo Saimori) – My Happy Marriage
Clara Schwarze (Akane Tendo) – Ranma1/2
Jorge Peña (Senshi) – Delicious in Dungeon
Mario Ballart (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8
Masumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling
Sandra Villa (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Best French Voice Artist Performance
Adrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8
Audrey Sablé (Naomi Orthmann) – Metallic Rouge
Jaynelia Coadou (Momo) – DAN DA DAN
Julien Allouf (Jinshi) – The Apothecary Diaries
Marie Nonnenmacher (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Martin Faliu (Ranma Saotome) – Ranma1/2
Best German Voice Artist Performance
Daniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy) – ONE PIECE
Felix Kamin (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8
Florian Knorn (Ranma Saotome) – Ranma1/2
Franciska Friede (Momo) – DAN DA DAN
Jörg Hengstler (Kogoro Mori) – Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine
Magdalena Höfner (Marcille) – Delicious in Dungeon
Best Hindi Voice Artist Performance
Abhishek Sharma (Einar) – VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2
Lohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo) – JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2
Natasha John (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Rajesh Shukla (Sung Jinwoo) – Solo Leveling
Ranjit R Tiwari (Yoichi Isagi) – BLUE LOCK 2nd Season
Rushikesh Phunse (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8
Best Italian Voice Artist Performance
Alessandro Pili (Kenma Kozume) – HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle
Andrea Oldani (Jinshi) – The Apothecary Diaries
Ilaria Pellicone (Kyomoto) – Look Back
Katia Sorrentino (Neia Baraja) – OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom
Martina Felli (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Mattia Bressan (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8
Best Latin Spanish Voice Artist Performance
Alicia Vélez (Momo) – DAN DA DAN
Desireé González (Maomao) – The Apothecary Diaries
Erika Ugalde (Frieren) – Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Luis Leonardo Suárez (Muzan Kibutsuji) – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Miguel Ángel Leal (Eren Jaeger) – Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2
Omar Sánchez (Kafka Hibino) – Kaiju No. 8
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the leading yearly awards program honoring the creators, musicians, and performances powering the global love of anime. The ninth annual Anime Awards will take place at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo on May 25, 2025. Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions will support Crunchyroll in the execution of the event. The event will be livestreamed for global audiences.
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