The 9th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards are set to return in 2025, bringing another exciting celebration of anime's finest works, creators, and performers. As one of the biggest global anime events, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards will once again shine a spotlight on the best anime series, films, characters, and voice performances, as voted by both fans and industry experts. The upcoming event will take place on May 25, 2025, at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan.
Since its inception in 2017, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards have honored outstanding achievements in anime, celebrating the most exceptional series, films, and creators. The awards are determined through a two-stage voting process, incorporating the opinions of a global panel of judges and anime fans worldwide.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards follow a structured voting process: first, a panel of judges selects the six nominees for each category. Then, in the final voting round, fans and judges vote to determine the winners, including the highly coveted Anime of the Year award. The winners will be revealed live at the awards ceremony in Tokyo.
Voting for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards opened on April 3, 2025, and will run until April 14, 2025. Fans can participate by logging in with their email or phone number and casting their votes once per day. Additionally, a convenient feature allows users to resubmit their previous day's ballot with a single click.
This year's awards feature an exciting lineup of categories, including two new additions: Best Background Art and Best Isekai Anime. The full list of categories includes:
- Anime of the Year
- Film of the Year
- Best Continuing Series
- Best New Series
- Best Original Anime
- Best Animation
- Best Character Design
- Best Director
- Best Background Art (NEW!)
- Best Romance
- Best Comedy
- Best Action
- Best Isekai Anime (NEW!)
- Best Drama
- Best Slice of Life
- Best Main Character
- Best Supporting Character
- "Must Protect At All Costs" Character
- Best Anime Song
- Best Score
- Best Opening Sequence
- Best Ending Sequence
- Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Latin Spanish, Hindi)
The official list of nominees will be revealed on April 3, 2025, marking the start of the voting period. Fans can then make their voices heard by selecting their favorite anime and creators across all categories.
Returning to host the event are Sally Amaki, a voice actor and singer known for her roles in Tomo-chan Is a Girl! and Marvel Rivals, and Jon Kabira, a well-known pop entertainer. Their energy will surely continue to bring excitement to the event and keep anime fans involved in the entirety of the ceremony.
The ceremony will be streamed live on Crunchyroll's official channels such as YouTube, Twitch, and social media. Fans across the globe can watch to see if their favorite anime wins in the big categories.
In addition to the awards, the anime community is buzzing with anticipation for the event, as fans are eager to learn more about how to vote, the nominees, and where to watch the ceremony.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards not only recognize the best in anime but also foster a sense of community among fans, creators, and industry professionals. As the awards ceremony approaches, excitement builds, and fans are reminded of the powerful impact anime has on global culture.
With the voting process now open, anime enthusiasts are encouraged to participate actively, ensuring their favorite shows and creators receive the recognition they deserve. As the event date approaches, all eyes will be on Tokyo for this grand celebration of anime.
