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Anime Awards 2025 Winners Revealed: Complete List & Streaming Guide

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Anime fans worldwide are gearing up for the 9th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, set to light up Tokyo’s Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa on Sunday, 25 May 2025 (JST). With record-shattering voter turnout—Crunchyroll reports more than 51 million ballots cast, a 50 percent jump from last year—the 2025 edition is already one for the history books. What Time to Watch • Japan (JST): 5 p.m., 25 May • USA (PDT/EDT): 1 a.m. / 4 a.m., 25 May • UK (BST): 9 a.m., 25 May The ceremony streams free on Crunchyroll’s YouTube and Twitch channels, with red-carpet coverage beginning 30 minutes earlier. Viewers can also catch simulcasts on Sony Pictures Entertainment platforms in select regions. Key Categories and Nominees Anime of the Year • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End • Dandadan • Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc • Solo Leveling • Look Back • Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Conflict Best New Series • Oshi No Ko • Undead Unluck • The Apothecary Diaries • Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Best Animation • Dandadan (Science SARU) • Demon Slayer (ufotable) • The Boy and the Heron (Studio Ghibli) Expect tight races across additional fan-favorite divisions such as Best Protagonist, Best Ending Sequence and Best Original Score. Special Honors: Global Impact Award For the first time, Crunchyroll will present a Global Impact Award, recognizing anime that transcends borders and reshapes pop culture. The inaugural recipient is Attack on Titan, honored for a decade of influence that “redefined epic storytelling for a global audience”. Presenters & Performers Voice actors Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira return as hosts, joined by star-studded presenters including singer LiSA, Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki and NBA legend Rui Hachimura. Live performances will feature theme-song medleys from the year’s biggest series, capped by Aimer’s acoustic rendition of “Zankyō Sanka.” Why Anime Awards 2025 Matters 1. Industry Pulse: Winning studios often see streaming spikes and licensing deals within weeks. 2. Fandom Influence: Categories are 100 percent fan-voted, making the results a snapshot of global taste. 3. Cross-Media Reach: Last year’s winners trended across X and TikTok, driving manga and soundtrack sales. How to Join the Conversation Use the official #AnimeAwards hashtag on X, Instagram and Threads for live polls, emoji reacts and exclusive backstage cams. Crunchyroll will drop digital collectible badges for users who tweet during the Anime of the Year reveal. Travel Tips for Tokyo-Bound Fans • Venue: Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, easy walk from Shinagawa Station. • Merch Pop-Up: Limited-edition statuettes and award-themed apparel on sale 24-26 May. • Local Hotspots: Animate Ikebukuro flagship for last-minute swag and the newly reopened Ghibli Clock near Shiodome for photo ops. Looking Ahead With heavy hitters like Chainsaw Man Season 2 and My Hero Academia: Final Act slated for late 2025, next year’s awards already promise fierce competition. For now, keep your eyes on May 25—when the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 will crown the series destined to dominate watchlists for months to come.

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